The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-28

is likely to awaken fgresh interest," among
those who will become habitues OF the
isle" during it's presentation in this city.
Among the seventy odd people that sup
port Comedian Seabrooke none stand out
more prominently than the charming
prima donna soubrette Miss Elvia Crox.
The engagement of E. E. Rice's eXtrava-
ganza. 1892" has aroused an enormous
amount of interest among the
amusement loving public. The cast
is said to be an exceptionally
strong one including the ar
fists who have been so long associated
with the success of this novel entertain
ment in Boston and New York. The eX-
travaganza is said to be especially bril-
liant as to it's book, while the music is of
that light, bright and catchy order with
which the public is familiar in all of Rice 5
productions, including 'Evangehne,'
The Csrsair" and THE Pearl of Pekin.'
The production is brought here under the
personal supervision of Mr.. E. e. Rice,
whose name is happily associated with the
best musical productions of this country
The entertainment will be presented here
with the same careful and absolute atten-
ton to detail that has characterized It's
long metropolitan runs and Will be en-
bellished with all the environment or
scenic, calcium, electrical and mechanical
accessories and aided by the company's
own orchestra of sl1illful musicians, which
is of itself an assurance of perfectly
smooth and even performance. The COM
pany numbers 100 members, which is
statement that can be strictly relied upon.
A special car is required to transfer the
paraphernalia. The prices charged VIII
be identical with those in New York and
Boston.
The Doyle Dramtic Association will give
a performance for the benefit of ST. ary's
Home about the middle of November at
the theatre. Mr.. J. w. Golden is chairman
of the committee which Fas the arrange
ments in charge. The Doyle Dramatic
Association is composed largely OF mem
hers of the old Ford's Association which
is a guarantee of a fine performance. The
PLAYERS have their parts already well in
hand so that a fine performance will be
given The play and the object are good
ones.
"The Princess Bonnie" is in the last
week of its engagement at the Broad
Street theatre, Philadelphia. Messrs. Nix
on and Zimmerman are authority for the
statement that the gross receipts of the
four weeks will be the largest ever played
TO at the Broad Street theatre at regular
nrices. From the beginning Of the en-
the doors at every performance, and the
seats for the 125th performance, which oc-
cured on Tuesday evening, were all sold
three days before the occasion.
salvini is one Of the coming attractions
for Savannah theater-goers. He is now
in the west and is being enthusiastically
received. The st. Paul Globe says of a
recent performance in St Paul; Victor
Tugo's fascinating, romantic tragedy
"Ruv Bias" was enacted by Alexander
salvini and his company. Salvini played
his role last evening with the power Of
an enthusiast in complete sympathy with
the nm fortunate character, and completely
comprehending It. 1t was evident that the
actor loved the character. and sought to
throw his whole soul into It. Such per-
formances are always interesting, and, II
controlled by intelligent thought and that
Keen perception and taste which prompt
MIN to "o'erstep not the modcsty Of ma
turs." they are deeply impressive. Mr.
salvtni possesses these mental qualities
necessary 10 hold the artist within proper
hounds. His work is therefore symmetri-
cal. consistent and effective,
Stars ometimes have confidence in some
ether performer. Lawrence Barrett
managed Edwin Booth. Stuart Robson
backed Thomas Q. seabrcoke In The Cadi.