The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-01-04
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Mr.. Potter has made "Irilby, pla!
that fairly teens with action AID dra-
matte effect. The story is told in q CON-
prehensive, straightforward manner.
Every situation is reasonable and natur-
al there are no anti-climaxes, no repe-
titions, no extraneous theatrical devices,
the development Of the story is logical
and consistent at all times. Mr.. Potter
has followed the book rather more faith
fully than is the custom with the aver
age dramatist. Most OF tho characters
have been reproduced with wonderful
fidelity. Little Billee, Tsffy and the
Laird are D1 Maurier's portraits brought
to life. Svengsli is depicted with hor-
rible realism, Gecko is the same weird,
pitisble specimen OF musical enthusi-
asst that the book portrays. jolly Zou
Zoa, reckless Dodor and the half dozen
other minor characters which have be-
come 90 we'll known and admired by the
public are all graphically represented.
Regarding Trilby there will be diff
ference Of opinion, that is as to her re-
lation to Du Maurieris "Trilby,' as to
herself all will agree that the stage
"Trilby" is thoroughly charming. For
the sake OF dramatic effect Mr.. Potter
has changed "Trilby's" character to the
extent Of making her weaker in her love
for Little. Billee than was the original.
She does not make willing sacrifice for
her lovers sake-she is taken away from
him by the hypnotic art Of Svengali.
This may not be SO noble. but it is GER
tainly more in accord with lhuman
nature. L. other respects the stage
character does not differ materially from
that OF the book. though Of course it is
not possible to present all the varying
shades Of "rrilby's" charming nature 80
graphically described by Du Maurier.
A company OF admirable players has
been brought together by Manager Pal
mer for the Interpretation Of "Trilby."
Every role is taken by a competent per-
son, and there is an attention ito minor
details that is most commendable.
'Trilby" will be presented at the Ian
ing theatre, Wednesday, January
"A Bachelors Wife" a comedy drama
which will be presented by DanI Sully
at the Lansing theatre Saturday. Janu-
airy III, lie entirely new, having been
written by Mr.. Dan'l Sully and the emf
nent German comedian, Dan Mason.
1t abounds in various complications,
both humorous and dramatic. and deals
as do nearly all comedy dramas, with
love and touch of villainy.
The scene is laid in a fashionable
boarding house in New York city. Ru-
dolph Bunger. German OF means, en-
cages himself to Mrs. Belle Washington,
q widow. and the match is broken off
by Tom Ryan, q practical joker, who
charges Bunger with being the father
OF an infant which is left at the door
step Ut the boarding houee by its
mother. Much fun ensues in .onse-
quence o. the storm raised by the widow
at the supposed perfidy Of hei lover.
George Farwell. alias Wallingford. is the
william OF the play. and there is also his
deserted wife, Helen Farweli, who is
the mother OF the child, which causes 80
much trouble for innocent Bunger and
the Widow Dashington. The Pacific
coast press have endorsed Mr.. Sully's
new play and speak for it as being the
most successful one OF the seasons pro-
ductions