Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-19

done In a way which afforded additional
gratinCatioN even to such as considered that
What had gone before marked the summit
Of amateur accomplishments. 1t Is prob
lem pldy probably as a matter of course;
1t would seem that the author cannot avoid
discussing 4 problem, even In one act. 1t
Is all serious and strenuous, relieved only
by the radiance of young girls freshness
and innocence, and the problem Is very
forccfully worked out to its unsatisfactory
solution.
No serious fault can be found with the per-
formance, In whole or in part II went with
q smOothnesS and grace rarely seen In
amateur presentations. and the individual
members OF the cast acquitted themselves
without exception in manner worthy Of
the highest praise. Mr.. MoTCton, new
conner to Omaha, who undertook the part
Of Sir George Carlyon at very short notice,
by reason of the enforced retirement OF
Mr.. Mullen from the east, afforded one Of
the plcasamtest surprises OF the evening.
IIc proved himself TO be so thoroughly good
an actor that it is difficult to believe that
he Is without professional experience. Mr..
Wilson also SstonisnCd his friends, not only
by covering his scalp with very apparent
wig but as well by the real power with
which he invested the role of Philip. Miss
Mabel Balcombc played a difficult emotional
role with genuine dignity and admirable
restraint. It is gratifying to note the steady
the reward Of her cndeavors. Miss Ring
walt was charming and altogether delight
full as Rose. She is one of the most salts
factory inggnues who have appeared in
Omaha in years, on or off the professional
stage. She has beauty. carriage, manner
and taste and IL she should choose tho stage
as a calling she might come TO a high place
in roles for which her equipment evidently
fits her.
Mr. Albert played the Wieniawsk
"Legendo' and was persuaded to respond 70
a hearty encore. He was accompanied by
Mr.. Irons at the piano. and also by an un-
known artist on the other side Of the cur
tain, who welded a hammer without re
gard to time or harmony. The audience was
large and appreciatvc, and without doubt
an acceptable sum was realized for charity
by the entertainment.
The last two performances Of the vitascope
will be given al Boyd's today. At tho matt.
nee children will be admitted at reduced
price. The scenes projected on screen
by this marvellous machine are in motion.
The originals having been taken from life,
Tho action is ver: natural. The entertain
mont is amusing and instructive and of in
terest to young and old. Last night "Thc
lightning Express" was witnessed by fair
sized crowd. The BittnGrs will render the
cid favoritc. THE Galley Slave" this after
noon and TONIGHT
A popular-priced matinee will be given at
the Creighton today, THE County Fair
with all it's familiar features being the at
traction. The engagement will close with
tonights performance.
Opening a two nights engagement at the
Creighton Tuesday December %. AIcssrs
KIaw G. Erlangcr will present last seasons
greatest Casino success, The Lady Slavey." "
Although the story is slight and attenuated,
the piece is said to possess many oppor-
tunities for the introduction Of new devices
which the enterprising American managers
ara said 20 have used with much invented
skill The piece was heartily enjoyed for
a period of many mCn.hs in New York City,
and there is no reason to believe that 1t will
not repeat its success here as elsewhere. \
Wednesday matinee will be given Seats will
be placed on sale this morning.
"The American Girl" comes to Boyds
for four nights, commencing Sunday matt
nee Flatterng reports of the production
have preceded it and a successful engage
mcnt is anticipated. 'The American Girl
is comedy drama, said to be of bright
type and to appeal to all classes. The
critic of the Washington Post, speaking Of
the play. says: after man sees this
attraction, lie believes that there never was
a better specimen of the plucly American
girl seen on the stage. not two swocter
children than the tWlnS-tWO children he'.
ng the mother who has taught them, sincere
in their childish efforts to fight the villain.
Ross Bolter, the man who Is instrumental
IN bringing things to happy finale, is
capital character as played by r. z. (Bob) |
Graham. who has better opportunity for |
he display of his talent than anything which !
ne has heretofore attempted.
"The Merry World" with its gorgeous
scenery. handsome girls. dazzling costumes |
brilliant electrical effects, balletS, marches |
melodies and fun comes to the Creighton |
heater Gs the Christmas attraction next |
Thursday, December a. opening three |
hight engagement. This is one Of the I
argest spectacular burlesque organizations /
N the road, numbering upward of sixty !
people, and having in the cast several of the |
pest known comedians, singers and dancers |
If the day. The production comes to us
n its entirety with all the elaborate para |
,hernalia. which made it such a conspicu-
,us success at the Casino theator, New York,
where it had an unbroken run of over five |
Matinees will be given Christmas
lay and Saturday
The lovers of the bucolic drama went to
he Creighton last night where a company
# stroling players rehearsed the old famil-