The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-17

+hnNAhet Ahtrsuat-eoAnc OF the
Coming Attractions.
The theater will be open three nights
and matinee this week.
Monday night-Rhea in The Parisians.
Tuesday night-Al G. Fields Minstrels.
Wednesday night-John L. Sullivan in
The True American.
Thursday matinee-Eurxnandj.
The story of The Parisians. the play in
which Mile. Rhea will be seen tomorrow
night, is an interesting one. 1t is that of a
wealthy parvenu. who rears his family by
the business maNims which has secured
for him success in trade. The old fellow
had a contempt for everything that sa-
vored of sentiment, and in his honest disre-
gard for it eliminated it from the home
life of his family. AS a result of this. his
eldest married daughter, trying to conceal
her extravaganza from her husband by
winning money at the gaming table, made
serious losses. and was relieved of her en-
barrassment by gentleman who lent her
the money as an act of courtesy and dis
interested generosity. This, however, es-
tablishes a secret between the gentle
man and his wife. which. though harmless
in itself, created a great deal of mischief
through being misconstrued by the hus-
band. The other daughters of the old
parvenu create no end of trouble in
small way, but all the while Clotilde, the
heroine of the play, who has faith in the
goodness of humanity, is playing the role
of peacemaker and smoothing out the
family troubles, and finally she is trium-
plant The climax, which is vivid and
realistic, is reached In the last act.
AL G. Fields minstrel show grows lar
ger every year. This year it carries more
men, more scenery, more music and more
fun than ever before. A Memphis paper
says of "A recent performance in that city;
There is something so entirely diferent
in the performances of the Field show
from other similar organizations that an
additional charm prevails. In the first
place Field employs no inferior talent, al
lows no suggestive lines and presents al
ways the hit of a minstrel show strong
musical feature. Last nights audience
was enthusiastic and appreciative, and
the burnt-cork artists were compelled TO
respond to encores until worn out. The
silk and satin first part has been happily
done away with. and the curtain rises to
find the entire company and orchestra
seated, as in Eye olden time" The fun
begins at once, and not dull moment is
offered during the evening.
AL Field himself, always good, was in
excellent form last night. He was ably
assisted by eccentric Tommy Dennolly,who
seems TO grow better with age. The pair
get on famously together, their appear
ance being a signal for applause. The
musical Alvarez family. in their special
ties, have few equals, producing the sweet
est music out of seemingly Impossible IN
struments Acrobats. bar performers,
dance specialties and other novelists filled
out the programme.
John L. Sullivan's latest venture, and
! this time on his own account, is called A
| True American, and is described as ro-
mantle play, with an interesting story
unfolded without talk, railroad scene
or even a shot being fired. 1t is Sincere
effort at a legitimate play, acted with a
spirit and power, but doing away with
ranting and cheap straining for enects.
The part of John Desmond is a gentleman,
and Mr. Sullivan plays it as such. To those
who have credited the absurd manner
isms, sometimes attributed to him, his
manners, it is said, will be a surprise; he
is not without certain dignity 100 as
he knows how to carry his stalwart figure,
and to walk across the stage as though he
belonged there.
The third performance of the beautiful
play Eurxnandj, which was postponed on
account of the then bitter cold, will be
given at a matinee Thursday afternoon
The price of admission will be so cents
All holders of evening tickets for 81 will
be allowed two admissions. The general
sDectacular effects of the piece will be
even more beautiful than before. Mrs.
Thonnesen, the costumer, is already busy
remodeling the old and making new fairy
and butterfly dresses and wings. Aside
from the cause that is thus making it's ap-
peal. the maintenance of the Episcopal
Orphans' Home, the management feels
confident it is offering a treat to the pub
lie when, for so small a price, such ex-
ouisite results are shown in the skilled
training of the natural grace and modest
beauty of youth. 1t is hoped a crowded
house on Thursday will encourage both
the charity and the artistic work.
The third lecture of the series of the
Savannah Iyceum will be delivered
Tuesday evening, the 18th, at Masonic
Temple The change in the hall is owing
to the continuance of the Guards fair.
The chairs however, will be arranged ex-
actIy as they were in the Guards nan, ana
will therefore be no confusion in regard
to reserved seats. The subject of the lee
ture is Stonewall Jackson. The Char
lotte. N. C., Observer in an extended no
tee of the lecture in that city. says: New
er had a great general greater orator
to tell the world the wonders of his mill
tary genius than has Stonewall Jackson in
George r. Vending.
The listener was taken back to the bat
tlefield after what the speaker called
s'digression" Rapidly he traced Jackson's
brilliant career, never excelled in history,
and never eaualed except by Napoleon.
Jackson was the silent man of the confed
eracy. He never changed his mind after
having his plans once formed. On and on
the great orator followed the great gem
eraI until Charlottesville was reached.
He briefly and beautifully sketched the
death scene. God had decreed that his
people should be one, so He laid His hand
on Stonewall Jackson and took him. The
muse of historians will dip his pen in ever
lasting colors and write on Americas
brightest page the name of Stonewall
Jackson.
AS Jackson passed away his last words
were: ct is all right" so, when he, Lee,
Grant, Mcclellan and the host of great
and brave spirits who have passed over
the river" look upon this great nation