The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-25
PALMER cox AND HIS BROWNIES.
The Spectacular Extravaganza En-
tertains Large Audience.


Palmer CoX's Brownies completely cap
tured a large Savannah audience at the
theater last night. Few had any idea of
this remarkable scenic extravaganza.
which, while put in that class, is some
thing new and unique enough to be put
in class by itself. From beginning to
end it was replete with bright and sur
prising specialtes, nearly all of which
brought forth storms of applause and
many of them had to be repeated more
than once.
And the Brownies. They were there in
all their brownieness and Palmer Cox.
who created them. was with them. Just
as they appear in the pictures which
children like so much to see, there was the
dude brownie, the policeman brownie, the
Chmaman brownie, the king brownie and
all the other brownies and their brothers
and other relatives. 1t looked like browne
leland turned loose
The story of the production is a fantas-
tical one dealing with fairyland,
brownie land, and. of course.
me enshanted land of evil
spirits to which the beautiful fairy queen
had to be carried and finally rescued after
many difficulties, by the efforts of the
BroWnes. 1t afforded every opportunity
for the introduction of bright amusing
ana up-to-date specialties. Gertie CARLYLE.
the wonderful child premier danseuse and
sonE-hrd, took the house by storm when
ever she appeared Miss Marie Celeste's
remarkable singing was a feature that was
much enjoyed New house and Waffle.
the eccentric European musicians, had to
respond TO four encores, while Frank
Deshon, an old time favorite, with his
German band, contributed much amuse-
ment
The oriental ballet in the second act
was remarkable for its beautiful poses
ana colored light effects The flying hal
let is introduced in the third act of the ex-
traVaganza, Just before the grand trans
formation scene. The stage is suddenly
darkened and Immediately after, to the
complete establishment of the spectator
fairies are discovered flying about through
the air in all directions without visible
means or support. In their graceful
Hight to and fro they are transformed
into birds, beetles and butterflies of the
most gorgeous hues. and when the stars
and stripes are thrown upon the beautiful
aeflai dancers as finale, the enthusiasm
of the audience knew no bounds
The scenic effects and transformations
with continued electrical effects through
out, are perhaps the most remarkable c.
H. Jefferson, Klaw & Erlanger have ever
put on the road. They are a series OF
Sieii elllS surprises throughout the per-
formance, and keep the spectator guess
ing as to just what is going to happen.
No doubt the children will be out in
force TO see the Brownies at the matinee
this afternoon, in life as they have seen
them in books. The performance will be
repeated both this afternoon and tonight.
The ladies of the Manse circle of the
First Presbyterian church have arranged
for a song recital next Tuesday night at
the Guards hail. Madame Bishop-Sea rles,
who was heard with such pleasure last
Sunday night at the church. will lend her
efforts to the success of the occasion,
and will be assisted by Mr.. Julian Walker
and Miss Coburn. The recital will be
for the benefit of the manse fund, and
tickets, which may be procured from any
member of the circle or at Solomons'
drug store, where seats without extra
charge may be reserved, will he sold.
Madame Bishop-Searles will doubtless be
heard by a large audience. Her rich so
prano voice has won her many admirers
here who will be pleased to obtain an cp-
DOrtunity to again hear her sing