The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-06
AT THE THEATER.
''The Fatal Card" for the First Time
i'm Savannah Tonight.

IN savannah Tonight.
The Fatal Card. one of Frohman's
best attractions. will be seen tonight.
Speaking of the play. the Atlanta Consti-
tuition Of Nov. 1s. says; Every seat in the
auditorium OF the Grand was occupied
1 last night, and the standing Room
only" sign was displayed early in the
evening. The attraction was The Fatal
Card, play new to Atlanta. On account
or the great success of the play in New
York, the expectations of the audience
were raised to a high pitch, and they were
fully realized. Interpreted. as it is. by
an excellent company. it is a production
long to be remembered. In writing the
play, the dramatists have blended in the
part Of the familiar passions of love and
the effect
The story is fun of interest, and as it
SITUATIONS, the climax of the third act
being intensely so. The central figure of
the play IS Forester or Marrable, play
ca by Mr.. Charles Stedman His work was
mat OF the finished actor. He impaired
70 the role of villain quiet dignity that
was most effective. Without ranting or
conflctlng emotions of the villain and
1MSther IN an artistic manner. Mr.. W. H.
turner impersonation of the misery
STOCK 5cIk broker was true to life. Mr. NJ. J.
JOruah as Jim Dixon, gave very finished
portrayal of the character Mr.. Walter
MOVE, as Gerald Austen, proved himself
a thoroughly capable actor. His work
aanIoGghout was good, and was especially
me IN the third act. This scene was
irving one, but was well done. Miss Kath-
IN y, Ostearman, as Margaret Marrable,
gave a ilne delineation of the girl strug-
sHhg between love for her father and
lor her lover. Miss Belle Gilbert as Mer-
cedes, displayed much talent. She was es-
peclalIy eHectiye in the lynching scene in
the frst act. There is not weak point
IN the cast; The Fatal Card is handsomely
mounted throughout"
The Mozart Symphony Club. which is to
appear next week at the Guards hall is
COMPOSED Of some of the foremost must
Citans IN the country. The Young Mems
ChfIstlah Association has received a let
Ter from the company's agent to the effect
tlat IN addition to the regular company
Ihe management will bring Miss Marie
louise Gumaer, the contralto singer Mr..
W l.. davidson, superintendent of instruc-
uoh Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, writes: Miss
TuHdef mas been at a number of my Chau-
tauquas as soloist. She is the Dossessor of
a phenomenal contralto voice of wonder
iul power and sweetness. She is always
heard with delight. Her talent is of an
unusual hlgh order, and will win her warm
admirers everywhere"
After Mr.. Otto Lund, the violin soloist
played at Cleveland, o., they said Mr.
otto Lunds technique is admirable His
great self-possessiQn and apparent care
less ease added to the fine effect of his
playing" 'e's 7''00' d
Nine, La Roche is the only performer
upon the Chromatic harp, and is a mu-
stefan Of an high order. The Chicago pa
pers said of her: Mime. La Roche is an
exceptionally fine harpiste, and plaved
herseT right into the hearts of her audit
TORS. rms Is her first tour in this country,
and she is winning ovations wherever she
appears. Her playing was artistic in the
highest degree and greatly enjoyed.
The Viola da GAMBIA is played by Mr.
Mario Blodeck; when he performed in
richmond, Va. they said: Mr. Blodeck
played one Of Chouins exquisite compost
Viola da GAMBIA all those soft touches so
dear to the musicians heart"
Herr RICHARD Stoelzer plays on the Viola
ana the Viola da Amour. Herr Theodore
Hoch plays on the Roman Trlumphal
Trumpet and the cornet, with wonderful
effect. The press at Cleveland, O., said:
solo on the Roman Triumphal Trumpet by
Herr Hoch, took the audience by storm.
and on being encored he played the Star
Spangled Banner. and at the same time
mysteriously produced the stars and
stripes from his wonderful trumpet
Next Tuesday and Wednesday nights
James ONeill will be seen in Virginius
and Monte Crfsto. Mr. O'Neill is too we'll
known to Savannah theater- goers to need
more than mention of his coming.
Shore Acres will have its first produc-
ton in this city next Thursday, matinee
anu ihsHt, ihe scenes OF the play OF
American life and character are said to
recall The Old Homestead, which many
claim it surpasses. 1t is divided into four
acts and five tableaux, all of which are
located on the shores of Frenchmans
Bay, near Bar Harbor. Its story is hui
man to the core, and will prove deeply in
teresting to all. The characters Mr. Herne
has introduced in Shore Acres are COM
mon, everyday types. and the author has
been careful TO see that the actors en-
gagged for their Interpretation do not over
draw them. There will be entire new
scenery and some original mechanical ef-
fectS.