The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-19
AT THE THEATER.
Mile. Rhea in The Parisians''
Fields MfnstreIS Tonight.

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Fields MfnsfreIs Tonight.
Mile Rhea was seen last night in Sar-
dou's comedy. The Parisians. 1t was the
first time the play has been seen in Sa-
vannah, and it was given production
such as Rhea is capable Of giving The
audience was a good one and the company
and the play we're warmly received.
Mile. Rhea's reputation has been gained
by her ability as an actress. Her claim
for favor is based upon her merits, and
the favor which has been accorded her
proves that her merits have been recog-
nized and appreciated.
Al c. Fields Ministries viii be the at
traction at the theater Tonight The fol-
lowing is what the Memphis Scimitar
says Of the company. The Al. q. Field
Minstreis gave rafting good show from
beginning to end. One of its chief merits
is that il is a minstrel show. The new
tangled minstrel shows which have half
their men and turns in white face and half
black, and the black parts representing an
impossible negroe are very far from the
original idea of miustrclsy. which was,
and should stil be to represent the plan
tation negro as he i- This Mr.. Field
does more faithfully than any Of his com
petitors in the bushes, and in conse-
quence his show is most heartily enjoyed
10y his audiences. The show Is uproar-
iously funny throughout and is by long
odds the best that has been seen in this
city for many years
a True American with Pugilist John
L. Sullivan in the principal role, that Of
John Desmond, viii make its first APP
pearance i'm Savannah tomorrow night
OF the star it is sufficient only to men
ton his name, for his history is written
in the memory Of every small boy, not TO
mention the larger boys as wei. 1t is
only necessary to add that Mr. sullivan
has made most favorable impression
in his new part wherever he has played
How much Of his success is due to the
actor and how much 10 the man 1t is diff
acult to say but this much is true, thar
the critics have DISCHARGED their venom
elsewhere and have had only praise for
Sullivan and his play
The coming Of the Tavary Grand Eng
fish opera Company is being awaited
with no little interest and 70 all lovers
of opera. Marie Basta Tavary has at
tanned artistic fame, and the success with
which she has appeared in the most dit
fcut roles have made her one of the
famous singers of the day. The organiZa-
ton supporting Madame Tavary is among
the most notable in America. 1t includes
orchestra and chorus. The orchestra is
under the direction OF Senior Emerico
Morrealle from the Italian opera in the
City of Mexico. The operas TO be inter-
preted are produced with preciseness. The
list of artists includes Nina Bertini-Hum-
phrys and Henrietta Dreyer two weh-
known prima donna sopranos and Sophie
Romani; the prima donna contraltos are
Helen Won Doenhon and Dora Scott.
Nine Thea Dorre, a capable singer, is tho
mezzo soprano. while a. l.. Guile, who
Manager Pratt has secured, is the greatest
OF prima tenors. Payne Clark being the
other celebrity selected as prima tenor,
likewise II. 5. Ready and Martin Pache.
One of the most brilliant baritones on
the stage to-day is william Mertens, who
occupies a prominent position with the
organization. +. L. Hin and 5. II. Dud-
ley are two other baritones of note. VII
liam Hamilton is the basso and William
Schuster the basso cantanta- These are
but a few Of the names that go to make
up the Marie Tavary Grand English
Opera Company and since it is the only
English grand opera organization that
will be heard in America this season
brilliant engagement Is assured. The sale
OF seats for the enga cement viii open to-
morrow morning.
The Mikado, by the Home Opera Com
pany, will be given at the theater Friday
night and at Saturdays matinee. 1t is
srfxro, for tho bpufff n the free kinder