Morning journal and courier., 1893-09-06
entertainments.


A large and enthusiastic audience was
present last evening to witness the pro-
duction of "Doris" with that dainty
actress, Fife Ellsler, In the star role. The
piece was never presented before in this
city, and it had only been tried few
times in the west last season. 1t was writ
ten by Robert Drouet, who is the leading
most plays of the day it is in five acts, and
the scenes are laid in England. The story
is that of young woman who contracts an
unfortunate marriage with man who sub
sequently is convicted of a crime and sent
to prison. She secures a divorce, and,
after time, marries young squire. She
believed at the time that her former hus-
band was killed in railroad accident, but
like all bold, bad villains who refuse to give
up the ghost in Act II. he reappears and
close of the play. Plotting relatives of the
squire help to keep the young wife adrift
in sea of trouble, but all is righted in the
end and there Ia sunshine and joy for
Doris Vane and her squire.
There Is no strain on the intellect while
witnessing "Doris." The auditor knows
just when the villain will make his appear
ance, and he can easily anticipate the
weeping of the heroine. There Is nothing
offensive in s'Doris" 1t is a clean, mild
play that will, no doubt, please Miss Ellis
ler's audiences. It is the class of play
with which her name has long been ascot
ated. 1t is the style of play that will suit
people who love to read the stories pub
lished in the Waverly Magazine.
Miss Ellsler has charming person
nj two
as Doris vane. Mr.. Drouet, the au-
thor of the play appeared as the Squire
He is good-looking young man and q
forcible actor. His chief fault is indistinct
enunciation. Frank Weston, always ca
pable actor, played the character of an
Irish doctor. Mr.. Weston was a trifle
shaky at times in the use of Irish dialect,
but he managed to make the most of a
poorly drawn character, which ia mighty
near barren of wit, although the Celt Ger
tainly has this quality in abundance.
Harry Etynge appeared as the aged rec.
tor and gave the character a good inter
probation. Messrs. Farren, Castle and
Bates and the Misses Burt and Burnham
gave fair support. The play was nicely
staged and Miss Ellsler and Messrs. Yves
ton and Drouet won several curtain calls
Doris will be repeated again this evening
and crowded house may be looked for.
Kellar, the wonder worker, will be seen
on Thursday evening. From the adopts of
Thtbet to the wonderful performers of the
Zuni Indians, the one Caucasian who ia
conceded to combine the skill and mastery
of ancient and modern times in magic is
Kellar alone. In his performance in this
city he will show "Astarte, the Maid of
the Moon" "The Cassadsgs Propaganda"
in which he is supposed to be aided by the
ghost of Cagliostro; "Ohl" which ia the
mysterious disappearance of human
being under the eyes of closely watchful
audience; "Flyto" and "Karmos," In which
last he Is assisted by his wife, the most
skillful woman of her day, as we'll as one
of the most beautiful This will be one
of the last opportunities to see Kellar, in
asmuch as he leaves shortly for a five
years. tour of the world. Sale of seats
now open.
On Friday and Saturday evenings, with
matinee Saturday, Hoyts ever popular
"a Temperance Town" will be the attrac-
ton. Sale of seats now open.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
''The Danger Signal" the prettieat of
all the railroad dramas, was presented last
night. The drama is by Henry G. De
Mile and is interesting from the first to
the last. Its plot is pretty and maintains
the attention of the audience to the end.
Laid in the beauteous mountain regions of
the far west, the scenes presented are
picturesque, and throughout the play is
superbly mounted. The railroad effects
are new and realistic. The flying light
ming express, the freight train, the rail-
road locomotive, the snow pillow throwing
the snow from the railroad track are de-
serving the applause they received.
The company includes Garland Gaden,
Lyon L. Adams, Paul Dresser, Will Robyns,
William L. West, Laura Lorraine Gaden,
Adelaide Mitchell and Ida Sollse.
Paul Dresser sang some very taking
songs. The general verdict of all was that
"The Danger Signal" Ia the ideal railroad
drama, and if the hearty endorsement of
those who witnessed the play last night is
worth anything "The Danger Signal" will
do big business.
"The' Danger Signal" will be presented
at the matinee to-day and again in the
evening.
The Fred Solomon Opera company will
appear the last three days of this week.
New York Casino productions have ALWAYS
drawn largely in this city, and this being
the first appearance Of Mr.. Solomon in the
role of a star, no doubt large audiences
will be attracted to the performances. The
repertoire will be as follows: Thursday
evening "Poor Jonathan" Friday evening
''Nadjy," Saturday matinee "Poor Jona-
than" and Saturday evening "Nadjy."
Sale of seats now open.