The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-25
THE WEEKS PLAY LIST.
Sensation, Concert and Comedy in the
Attractions.

Corbett to Spar in "After Dark" Tues
day Night-The Louise Natal Con-
cert Company to Follow Wednesday
Night and Daniel SuIly in Tho
Millionaire Thursday and Friday
Nights.
The theater will be open four nights
this week.
Tuesday night-Corbett and after
Dark"
Wednesday night-The Natal Grand
Concert
Thursday and Friday uights-Daniel
Sully in The Millionaire"
Rhea's production of Josephine" yes
terday afternoon was enjoyed by large
audience, which gathered in spite of the
BAD weather
Nine. Rhea was at her best in this, her
favorite play. Her portrayal of the char
acter of the unfortunate empress during
the trying scenes of her divorce from the
emperor and the life of bereavement
which followed, were excellent, and pre-
sented realistic picture of this pop
ular historical character. The night
scene of the meeting between
Josephine and Bonaparte after the di-
vorce was particularly good, and caused
a free use of hand6erchiefs by the ladies
in the audience. Mr. Hart as Napoleon
was good, and showed fine conception of
the character of the great emperor. The
part of Talleyrand, one of the greatest
ana meaneSt of men, was well eSented
by Mr.. Palmer. The support was very
fair A very small audience greeted
Rhea in La Gioconda" last night, the
condition of the weather being such as to
almost forbid any one Yenturing out I'M
less compelled to. The play was cut
somewhat, and was not equal to that of
the afternoon.
AFTER Dark" will be the first attraction
OF the week. The play is not a new
one. 1t has been seen here before. The
added interest to it this time is Corbett.
There is vivid representation in the play
OF the Thames river, in which the heroine
is thrown by the villain A tank of real
water is used, and Old Tom, the hero,
dashes to the rescue in a boat, and
plunges after the girl. The concert hall
scene is made the means of presenting a
number of specialties. There are a num-
Der of entertaining people who appear on
the stage of the mimic music hall, and to
those who have never seen a refined spe-
clalty entertainment, and to those who
have as well, this feature is entertaining
One OF the prominent incidents of the
play has distinct and prominent place
in dramatic lore. 1t is remem bered with
smile of amusement by every one who
has seen it. A gambling den is revealed in
full operation and a raid by the police is
announced. In an instant the pictures are
reversed, displaying familiar mottos
Inc tables are changed so as to conceal
the gambling paraphernalia, the HYMN
books are provided so that it becomes to
all appearances a devout assent lage of
Salvation Army people. The play is rich
in sensational features. Incidentally Cor
bett will scientifically illustrate his abil-
ity in sparring in around contest with
Prof John Donaldson This will be the
only exhibition in the south this season
prior to his departure for Europe.
Mr.. l. E. Orchard, advance representa-
tive of Nine. Louise Natal, is in the city
looking after the preliminary arrange
ments of the grand operatic concert to be
given in the theater next Wednesday
night. Nine. Natal is a distinguished
singer, and is supported by an excellent
company, with such well-known artists as
Miss Emma Miron, favorite contralto
from the Metropolitan opera house, Mr..
William Stephens, the brilliant young
tenor, late Of the Emma Jugh Opera
Company; Mr. William Mertens, baritone;
Mr.. Pierre Delasco the basso who last
season toured with Musin and divided
honors with the violinist; ]. Angelo, a
veteran in the grand opera business, and
Jacques F'riedberger, a young pianist,
whose recent performances in New York
and Boston produced a furore. Most of
these artists are well-known in Savannah.
The company is one of the strongest must
cal organizations on the road this season,
and doubtless will attract large audience
here.
Mr. Daniel Sully will be seen Thursday
and Friday nights in Leander Richard
sons comedy-drama THE Millionaire "
Mr.. Sully's Irishman is a stage picture
which is unique in as much as it is rep
resentation of the Irish American as he
is, and not caricature. He depicts
character uncouth in comparison with the
soft graces of a courtier, which, never
theless, gives forth deep and vibrant
note of sincerity; truly gentle
bearing that is more telling than artif-
cial manners; a character which is a
dynamic menace to the vicious and q
tower of strength to the weak; a charac-
ter which is a source of Joy to women and
children. Mr.. Sully's Irishman is not of
the cone-shaped hat. nor of the red fan
mel shirt, but an lrishman which we al
ways have with us and about US In his
Characterization, there is truth, without
ofenSe or eXaggeration-a veritable
touch of nature which makes the whole
world kin"
The Schubert quartette will give per-
Torrance tomorrow night at Masonic
hall. The entertainment will be under
the auspices of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association, and delightful musical
treat is promised.
OF the concert given there the Times,
Kansas City, says:
1.-The concert given at the Young Mems
Christian Association auditorium was one
of the most enjoyable that has been given
under the auspices of the association this
season. The audience was large and un-
usually enthusiastic. Schubert's Con
dOiers' and Bucks Star of Love brought
out harmonious blending of the voices
that showed careful work and poetic
conception.
Miss MacCorkle, the reader, has the
gift of thoroughly interesting her audi
ence. Her manner is very pleasing and
her selections in good taste.
'Miss Jackson, the accompauist, de-
serves a word of praise Her work was
superb and added very materially to the
enjoyment of the recital"
FOUGHT A MAD MASTIFF.
A Woman's Pluoky Struggle With a
Rabid Dog Saves Her Life.
From the Philadelphia Press