Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-25
ADJUSTMENTS.

Frederick Warde and his uneXceptionally
| strong company opened a short engagement
at Boyd's last night, presenting D'Emery's
romantic drama, "The Mountebank," to an
appreciative audience. Mr.. Warde's work has
lost none of its dramatic fire, and he adds
to his reputation at his each temperance in
this city. AS Belphegor last night he drew
a strong picture-a series of them-of the
vicissitudes that crowded themselves into the
life of THE Mountebank." The intensity of
his grief at the de9ertion Of his wife he
brought out in bold relief to the strength of
his devotion. His scene with the masquer-
| aders in the third act was even stronger, and
he proved his artistic conception in the final
! act in one of the most trying situations ever
portrayed by a playwright.
Mr.. Warde has surrounded himself with a
strong company. Miss Lucia Moore, as Henri,
the sen of the mountebank, carried her try
ing part successfully, her work at the close
Of the second act richly deserving the call
she received to come before the curtain.
Charles D.. Herman was a capable villain. II.
O. Byers furnished what little comedy the
author saw fit to introduce, and his work
served as an excellent foil to the intensity Of
the second act. Miss Fanny Gillette as
Madeline had, next to Mr.. Warde himself,
one of the most trying and difficult roles to
sustain. She was entirely equal to the part.
Miss Garrick, Mrs. Isabel Waldron and Miss
Ellen Norris filled their places creditably.
The entire company is well adapted to Mr..
Warde's repertoire. Mr.. Warde will appear
this afternoon in 1.-THE Lions Mouth and
tonight in Julius Caesar"
This afternoon at Boyd's Mr.. Warde will
present Carleton's charming Venetian love
story, '"The Lions Mouth" which is one of
the most popular in his repertory. This play
was presented here two years ago and made
a very decided impression. The story is in
teresting, the dramatic action strong and the
general atmosphere breathes of the warmth
of sunny Italian skies. Mr.. Warde appears
as Renaldo, Mr.. Charles d. Herman as Fra
Angelo and Miss Fanny Gillette as Lenoria.
The scenery Is said to be beautiful and the
production has been highly praised by the
press throughout the country. The Warde
engagement closes tonight with a perform
ance of Julius Caesar which promises to
be a notable Shakespearean presentation. Mr..
Warde will appear as Brutus, Charles ID.
Herman as Cassius and Charles Sutton as
Marc Antony.
"a Bachelors Wives" presented by Daniel
Sully, Dan Meson and other clever perform
ers, will close its engagement at the Creigh-
ton with two performances today, the usual
matinee being given at 2:3O.
The comic opera, Wang" which for the
last five seasons has gained golden opinions
everywhere, comes to Boyd's theater for
three nights and Tuesday matinee, COM
mencing Sunday evening. At the Tuesday
matinee every lady and child purchasing a
reserved seat ticket for the first floor will re-
ceive a handsome doll as a souvenir. AL
though the production Of Wang" is one of
the largest and most expensive of any on
the road, the prices have not been advanced.
Mr.. AL Hart is still playing the part of
Wang" the regent of Siam, and it is I'M
necessary to comment upon his conception
Of that famous part. The balance of the
company remains about the same as when
seen here before. The sale of seats win open
this morning.
A company. at the head Of which
is Ada Van Eta. will appear at Boyd's
theater on Thursday, Friday and Saturday Of
next week in James Mortimer's charming
comedy, "Gloriana." Miss Van Eta 10
remembered in comedy parts in the New
York production of Mile. Rhea, Frederick
Warde and others.
II. Victor Morley, an English actor who
came to this country especially to play the
part of Spinks, has that amusing role, j.
w. Davenport plays the count, George L.
Stout the old tanner, Garrison Ball Fritz
Jocelyn, Katherine Angus Kitty, Florence
Hastings Jessie and Miss Van Eta appears