Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-09
AMUSEME
.sThe Girl I Left Behind Me- Tonight
Other Attraction.

THE Girl / Lett Behtnd Me Io3fsht-
Other Attraction.
1.-The Girl / Left Behind Me" will
be presented at Harper's theatre to-
night. This is the play that had the
honor OF opening the Empire thea
tire, New York. where so many plays
by American draInatisers have been
launched. 1t is itself the work OF
two very skilliul and popular writers
David Beiasco, whose writings for
the Madison Square lyceum, Empire
and other theatres. have made him
famous, and FRANKLIN Fyles, the vet
eran and versatile dramatic critic of
the New York Sun. 1t is an open
question with many people whether
the actor makes the play. or the play
makes the actor. In the case of
The Girl I Left Behind Me-" it
would seem that the latter has been
the case, for the performers identi-
iied with this production in New
York and other cities have been
lifted through the sheer force of the
plays vived dialogue and stunning
situations into positions which they
deserve.
The Whitney Opera company is to
appear at the Burtis, Davenport, to-
night, in The Fencing Master"
When it is said that Mr.. Whitney's
company takes advantage of every
opportunity offered, the work of the
production can be estimated. Miss
Morton in the role of Francesca
ID
sion from the moment she appears on
the stage. She is beautiful, shapely
and possessed of abilities rarely seen
on the light opera stage. With her
wonderful soprano voice she holds
her audience spellbound in her sew
eral difficult and tuneful solos Ia
the duel between Francesca and For
tunio she is grace itself and her
every action is an indication of rare
and refreshing ability. David Tor
renee is pleasing in the role OF For
tunio, a rowing nobleman, and has
excellent opportunities to display his
powerful baritone voice. The chorus
is powerful in voice, and ably fills
the many requirements of the opera.
The mere fact that Signor Tomasi
yields the leaders baton assures the
excellence OF the orchestra. most i'm
portant of all accessories in comic
opera productions.
1.-The Derby Mascot" which comes
to the Burtis opera house tomorrow
night, is described as sensational
melo-drama. Its scenes are laid in
Texas. Its plot deals, as it would in
q play of this sort. with love and in
trigue, and tells how the hero comes
out all right. The cast includes Kate
Rooney, the daughter and imitator of
the late Pat Rooney; Dolly Theobold,
the golden-haired princess of the
..1492" company; Daisy Dixon, of
Kangaroo dance fame; Randolph
Murray and others. The three little
girls. Miss Rooney, Miss Theobold
and Miss Dixon, are petite little
misses. no one of them over five feet
tall. Katie Rooney and Daisy Dixon
viii both be seen in boys pants, the
former as newsboy, boot-black,
etc, and the latter as his Jockey Ii
val. Miss Theobold assays the hero
inc, and successfully sits astride
King Faro. hurdle-j jumping horse.
while he clears a mock railroad gate
| five feet ten inches high. When
1892" first went to New York, Miss
Theobold was a member of the COM
pany, and for 4 long time the Gerry
agents were on pins and needles, en-
deavoring to find out whether or no
she was above the lawful age limit.
She doesn't look a day over 10.
though in reality, so we are told, she
is nearly 10.
OF all the magnificent stage splen-
doris of the modern days. those shown
in the grand revival of The Black
Crook" take first place. Could the
this famous spectacular play, see the
brilliant scenic displays, and the
marvellous ensemble of players and
ballets. and the beautiful living pic
lures, he would realize the dream of
his eventfui life. For whole year
did this grand revival of The Black
Crook" electrifv the people of New
York, the large Academy OF Mu sic,
with its seating capacity of over
5000. being filled at every perform
auce: The transformation scene in
the last act is a revelation in scenic
art. The three grand ballets include
the New Musical dolls, the Ameri-
can ballet and the Four Seasons. 1t
will be seen at the New Grand tomoI-
row night.
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