The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-21
ROYAL BAK ING POWDER.
AT THE THEATER.
John l.. and His Company About
Equal Each Other.

Equal Each Other.
John l. Sullivan's play. A True Ameri-
can which was presented at the theater
last night, is well suited to the star. And
the company that supports the star is
Wen suited to both star and play. The
general average Of the troupe-that is
When the players are compared with
each other-is excellent. The ex-champiOn
pugllst Is, Of course. the central figure,
ana gets the most applause. The others
ueselNe as much commentator as he,
however and he deserves as much as
they. The measure of favoritism shown
results from the faint lingering glory OF
the ring that clings TO Sullivan. 1t was
noticeable that the power of his name
TO eonJure with is waning. The house
was one that Sullivan OF four or five years
ago might have refused to play before.
let the play was less disappointing than
the one he used to present. because it is
more uniform in its qualities and con-
sistent with the stars abilities.
The advance sale of seats for the Tavary
opera company's engagement. which
opened yesterday, is reported 70 have been
very satisfactory. The engagement viii,
therefore, unquestionably prove success
lul- The repertory selected for this city
Is especially gratifying, including as il
does such works as II TrOvatore, Carmen,
CaValliera RuSticana, TPagliacci and LO-
hengrin. Few artists have had more in
teresting career than Madame Marie
basta Tavary, the Russian prima donna,
VINO lnaugmates brief engagement here,
commencing with Trovatore. Her sue
cess IN the leading capitals of Europe are
truly remarkable. In speaking recently of
some OF her past mis- tory, Madame Tavary
remarked: Il was born IN Russia, in the
Crlnea-tne Florida Of our country. 1t
IS one Of the most beautiful spots of our
lahd. My father owned property there
ana was an officer in the Russian army.
He is now living I'm Paris In our country
they do not care much for opera singers.
ana II was first intended that 1 should
be a pianist. The Able List was my
teacher- one day soon after his reconcil-
iation with Wagner, List prevailed upon
me to sing a Russian ballad for them.
W wagner was enthusiastic about my voice
and from that time / determined / would
sing IN opera. My father was opposed to
IL ana Tor several years 1 was not on
good terms with my family. I did not give
UP ana sang in opera over Europe. and at
Bayreuth sang Elisa" in Lohengrin I'M
DER Wagner's own direction. l have been
IN America now for three years. Just a
rev months before / left Europe / sang
Tor the car and he gave me a turquoise
ring. Ny father heard me then, and was
proud OF the daughter to whom he had
refused permission to learn to sing. From
there l went to England and sang for
q short time in COvent Gardens. While
there 1 went one dav to can upon the
ex-Empress Eugene and ner Csounod tbe
composer. After reaching America I was
with Abbey & Grau. and sang in Cavelle-
/ ria Rusticana. creating the mart of San
tuzza. OF all the operas like to sing in
ii Trovatore best, for it is well suited to
my voice. but my favorite operas and
parts are Elsa in Lohengrin ana Marquee
rite in Faust"
The AIikado by the Home Opera Com
| pany will be presented AT the theatel- to-
morrow night and at a saturday mat
| inee for the benefit OF The Free kinder