The herald., 1894-04-17
ADJUSTMENTS.

Los Aa.e.s-I sTuEnIEn.-Dns~ 5tIsNO.,
who is responsible by the way Tor the
creation of Hszsl Kirke, commenced 6
weeks engagement last evening in new
play called Doris, by Robert Drouet,
who plays the leading male role. The
play is built on the regulatio lines OF
English melo.drama, but is strong in
many parts, and lie not lacking in novel
and effective scenes. 1t is not drama
that will be great success, but in the
hands OF this very efficient company it
is very attractive.
Mise Ellsler is the same conscisntious,
hard working artist as ever, Snd has
most pleasing lot OF actors about hcr.
Another reminder Of the holy Madi-
son Square thester and it's pious play is
Mr.. G. W. Couldock, who made the part
Of Dunstan Kirke, the old miller. There
are a number Of theater-goeEs too young
to remember Hazel and her sputterinR,
hour-specksd old father. but they have
probably seen his doppelgsnger in
Evangeline, who is worried into senility
by the merry little mountain maid.
But seriously, Mr.. Couldock's famous
character, though the victim OF ehaff
and burlesoue, is something excellent,
and in Doris he has a similar role with
out the harshness and obstinacy OF his
original part.
proves himself quies but impressive
actor. He plays the part of a gentle
man. and docs it with remarkable
fidelity and accuracy. The role is one
that Manager Frohman would Rllot to
Maurice Barrymore, and which Mr..
BARRYMORE would not handle with half
the deftness and ease that chArActerizes
MIR. Drouet's efforts.
Mics EllsleI and her company appear
without any great blare of trumpets and
misleading claims, and they give q
most creditable and enjoyable perform-
ance. II the spectator looks aesidu'
ously for faults they can be found, but
! the meritorious features &C tar outnum-
Der the defects that TO detail the latter
| would be to carp.
The play was excellently mounted and
the costumes and properties apPropri-
! ate.
Doris will be repeated tonight.
4*x
BURBANK THEATER "A Noble Rogue,
| by Steele M1ckRye, one OF the foremost
writers of dramatic literature, was given
last night. OF his many thrilling stories
in dramatic form, none have added
more laurels to his fame than this drama
of life in the Windy city. Last night 9
large audience shouted Themselves
hoarse over the telling situations, and g
perfect storm of applause greeted the
scene of Clark-street bridge and the
passing of the steamship Ontario, yes
sci of the type seen upon the lakes, over
100 fest in length. This scene reflects
much credit upon the management.
Mr.. Rankin excelled in the rendition
OF John Murray, the millionaire, and biz
touches of feeling were artistic. H'
looked the handsome and proud railroad
king. Mr.. Birch played the difficult
part of Haskins well. Messrs. Beck
Paul, Vidallen and Boye gave pertec
support in every particular.
Miss Woodthorpe, who serves ont
week in Topsv and can come before al
audience as fresh and delightful ae sht
did in Guitha Graham last night, dis
plays great talent. Miss Alice Mot
again proved how natural and daintill
she can portray the leading roles; sh
looked handsome, acted with spirit an'
dressed in perfect taste. Miss Bloom
field was a charming old 'nursey," AM
her PRAYER is worth the hearing AM
of the star of the evening, Mr.. Georg
Osbourne, an actor known the countr.
over, in the title role, Noble Rogue
nothing but praise can be said.
The play Will Bs Givsa through tn
week.