New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-11
THE DRAMA-MUSIC.
ROSINA VOKES AT DALY'S THEATRE.


Tie annual supplementary season at Days Theatre
opened last evening with ample evidence of worth,
merit prosperity. Rcina Vokes began her yearly
cnsa cement and was welcomed eagerly by audience
Of the true Days Theatrt quality TIC intellect, lcinty,
fashion and wealth Of the metropolis were largely
rcprc,ented in the crowded house, and NsIl
NOkcs. the company and Tie double bill OF the
evening were rendered with every mark
OF satisfaction and delight. This accomplished
comcdcnne enjoys an extensive and deserved popu-
larity. She IS 80 luoyaut. 50 exhilarating glad
and Joyous and she Is so proficient In providing
entertainment Of full flavor and rare ingenuity for
her audiences. that the number Of her enthusiastic
admirers is constantly on the Increase Miss Nokes
has enlisted an excellent company In her support
Felix Morris, C. d. Mlrus. Ferdinand Go'tschak and
Miss Flolott Pacct are valuable assistants in pleasing
the public and the company Is unusually well
handled. with the capabilities Of the various actors
and actresses compo,cd and arranged with singular
discretion and sagacty.
The first part Of the double bill last night was
made up OF the comedy called "A Lesson In Love-
This was written by Charles 3 Chctnam and was pro
duced by Charles Mathews in London. Later Lester
Wallack brought It out In this city, and played the
part OF Raymond Beauiield himself. 1t was seen
originally in three acts, but has now been con
densed into two. This comedy proved highly accept
able TO the audience. and the applause and laughter
were frequent. The part Of Mrs. sutherland,
Of innocent mischief or gentle railcfy ana or quaint
device offered Miss VobcS wide range of oppor
tuity, and she made prs,ewOrthy use Of II ALL Her
resources Of enforced mcrrlmcnt. Of joyous cxpeli
Of unailing kindness Of heart were displayed
in way that fascinated the spectators. Mr.. Marlus.
the Raymond Bcauncld, suffering from severe
cold but this did not dash his spirits, and he did not
fall short Of the requirements OF IN cXactinS part.
Mr.. Morris and Miss ragct also acted well. but the
charm the point. and the atractlveness of the art
o far
mcns OF any one In her company.
The second part Of the double bill taken mp
with Maid Marian," an agreeable fantasy. This WAS
adapted by Miss Molly Elliot scawcll. from her own
story Of the same title. and it afforded plenty q di-
version. In this piece artist dreams that Lady
Marian de WinStaney maid OF honor Of Queen
Elizabeth revisits the glimpscs Of the moon. and
becomes his guest at supper in his studio. At this
supper she meets a number 81 people Of the day
from upper Filth-avc. This one-act play f. filled
With pleasant satire directed ut Anglomana and the
worship Of titles. some marvellous scenic effects
admired In "Mad Marian Miss vokcs. at
tired In superb Ellzabcthan costume. st'ps
from plcture-iramc. and reveals herself
TO the aStonShcd dreamer. The piece Is ing ,nlouS
in ifs lively contrasts and In the unrescrved com
m"ntS Of Lady Marian upon what she sees OF New
Yor's fashionable society. Miss Vokcs danced one
Of her most delightful dances. and the hons" rang
and r~cchocd with plaudts Of the hcart'c,t sort.
readers to shorten hcr first without moment
delay was cnring object for IN" eye
Of tho observer dwell upon IN
this brief play. Every one who
saw and heard Maid Marian wished # were longer.
for th" sake ~ Miss Nokcs'S yi,acy and variety.
Tor III" sab" of Miss +. Pag"tS good look, (Which
minded those who saw her oi Tcnnysous description
Of Queen GnlncV"rc las she fled fat through sun
ana shade" for The sake Of the acting 81 Felix Morris.
ana for other things not now 10 be- rcconnid
And So Ko-in, Woke, opened her season Of 1893 IN
New->ork with every favorns sign and omen. lI'rc
Is the cast Of both pieces Of tlc double bili
LESSON IL LOVE
Bahil.l rock .................. ... Fcllv MORT,
RAYMOND Bcauneh ............. VI ms. {. u Nlfiu-
Captain Fireman ........ Water ,iIIIyllc
H. l.. Porter Of tho WInklcborouch
] \
James ho'l waiter Ferdinand cots htk
Ana.tlsia Wntcrb~rry ......... Mis- Foloft Iagr.
81 l. sic Miss ENungcl n Irving
Susan. hotel maid. MIS- blanche burton
NJ. sutherland .... Ms, i ,na NoAcs
MAID MARIAN.
Nacfarfca a Scw.Yor@ amateur artist
Kendall weston
wilkins. his servant. Joseph Iolio
GLADYS Maitland. hi nincc" NJ. ltangriu" Irwin:
Hobs Inllish servant ifno-t \. Elton
VI Van Trnrp. ~ New-York ~ finland d.''-,ha'y
NJ Van Bu-slrk Jansen. % NcNY YORK. Fnurlyn Hcgid
Major NcIh.libeg. Scotch gentleman r. ..dcnt .
IN NrW-l OK ' 'l'IIl'
Mr. Van Tr0mp Of Ncw.YDrN ... liulllott PACT
Mis- blanche Burton
Mrs. Van Buskirl Jansen. Of Ncwyork ,,..
Marie Hllvcr
Lady Marian Dc wlnstancy mai u honor VI.
10 Queen Iilyabcil ............ Mss l."-ua Noh'H