Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-16
rHr ROBINSON OPERA co.

THE ROBINSON OPERA co.
The above attraction will appear at
the opera house tonight, only on which
occasion Andram's Ia Mascotte" will
be the opera. The Montgomery Adver-
fiser of Feb 8, speaks as follows of the
performance:
Those who attended the opera at Nc
Donald's last night were surprised and
delighted by the real merit displayed
by Robinson's Opera company in that
perennial favorfte, "The Maseotte" Mu-
sically and in comedy talent, the cast is
excellent of its class-one of the best
that ever appeared in Montgomery.
rom Martin Is doing the leading come
dy sbusiness-his Lorenzo" last night
was very funny and into the lines he
dashed many bright local hits F. J.
Mccarthy afforded Martin an effective
Toll, being fat and sawed off, while Tom
Is built like clothes-pin. The two man
aged to keep the large audience in a
hilarious state, and in the third act Mar
tin appeared as the yellow kid" from
Hogan's Alley His makeup was a per-
feet living picture.
Muslcally, several of the company are
entitled to serious considera tlon Mr.
charles w. Holmes has a superb tenor
voice and graceful stage appearance, and
Miss Isabel Sergeant's contralto is rich
and true, particularly the lower register.
Mr.. Osborne Clemson had a very small
part, but only one song was necessary
to demonstrate his possession of a sweet
and round baritone. Miss frankie Broach
handsome woman, made the most of her
part OF "Fiametta." Mr.. Phil Mares was
a picturesque Frederick. In the chorus
one noticed a familiar face and figure,
that of Miss Minnie Stella, who is as
pretty as bisque doll.
TO MAKE MONEY, SPEND MONEY.
manager who expends thousands of
dollars in ordert that nothing will be neg
lected that might add enjoyment to his
patrons certainly deserves success, and,
as rule, he generally gets it, IL the pub
lie would endeavor to discriminate be-
tween responsible parties and those who
possess no ability. There are plenty of
good shows, but, unfortunately, there are
hundreds which are utterly devoid of
merit. Now, everyone can tell at a glance
If they see magnifcently new store with
massive pla tie windows that 1t necessarily
calls for great outlay of money to erect
it, and the stock in such a store is gener-
ally of the finest. The same line of rea-
soning to theatrical enterprises will ap-
| ply; for instance, when you see show
bill in the lavish and, expensive manner
that chara cterizes IA Night In New
York; company, you can rest assured
that there is money and push back of 1t.
| The beautiful, artistic, pictorial lithe-
| graphic work is the finest and costliest
| on the road. No photographic firm would
v
| ing $4,000 down to insure them from loss.
This Is only one of the many items of a
great show, and the same good taste
which provides this beautiful printing
will neglect no other department of the
show. SO there Is no doubt that the pro-
| duction of jolly Nellie McHenry's "a
| Night In New York. will be the largest
and strongest show coming to your town
| this season. .--'~ @-e- "
Jolly Nellie and her company will be at
| O'Brien's tomorrow night Tickets now
| on sale. S'5snH - 5a1tI
| SOL SMITH RUSSELL'S NEW PLAY.
| The new comedy, "a BACHELORS
| ROMANCE" by Martha Morton, which
| Mr.. Russell has just produced, is reported
| to be grand success and by far the
best play this favorite comedian has had
the good fortune to have written for him.
Having scored a triumph in the old En-
| glish classics last year, his many friends
| and admirers will be glad to see him in
an American classic. There is no bet
| ter developed actor on the stage today
| than. Sol Smith Russell. He has lived
| in all climes of eccentric comedy; has
| impersonated every freak of character
| from shabby genteel to the spinister
maid. Out of this varied experience we
| find rounded out and matured the true
artist. As David Holmes" in this new
comedy, Mr.. Russell is said to do his
best work of his career, and 1t is crafty
| ing to note that the public Is disposed to
encourage Mr.. Russell in this good work
| One of the largestaudiences of the pres
| ent season will be at the opera house next
| Thursday to see Mr.. Russell in "A
| BACHELORS ROMANCE"