Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-10
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The closing performance of the
Herbert Opera comPsny's engage
ment ct the Watch Tower theatre
vas given last night before An au.
dience which taxed the capacity of
the enclosure. Fra Diavalo" was
given, and In o manner which
collapsed all former efforts of the
company during its stay here-a fact
which goeA toiprove that whatever
little fault WAS found with previous
performances was due to lack Of re-
hearsal and not talent. The audi
ence showed its appreciation, too, in
generous applause, which necessi-
tated curtain call at the end of the
second act. Frank Rushworth a.
sumed the character of ERA Dis
valo." Henri Laurent Lorenzo"
James Durant "Giacomo," George
Herbert "Beppo." James Donnelly
''Lord Allcash," Tom johnson
"Matteo," E. A. Kaller francesca, /"
Miss Emily Francis Lady All.
cash. and Miss Julia Glover "Zsr-
lima" Mr.. Rushworth bettered him
self at each entertainment. He has
. sweet and powerful tenor, and his
solo singing was particularly grace
ftl. Miss Glover has been favorite
throughout the engagement, appear
ing to excellent advantage in the
several operas. and particularly 90
in ERA Diavalo". She 10 brimful OF
merriment and makes Q charming
soubrette. Messrs. Herbert, Dom
nelly and Durant have won smiles
from all for their funny work. Miss
Francis has taken her parts we'll, o.
has Mr.. Laurent-but it cannot be
said that the latter meets the other
members Of the company as . vocal
let. Mr.. Laurent appeared before
the footlights a. the opposite to
some of the best singers in the BUSH
ness once upon . time-but that was
many moons ago. He is . war bier
OF other days. it might be said, and
that he should have been in
stalled in leading parts dur
ing the Watch Tower engage.
ment seems strange to the public.
The many friends Of Tom johnson,
who was kept in the background
most of the time, would have been
better pleased to see him in more
prominent parts, such as he has been
accustomed to playing. He has o
very good baritone voice, and he
knows how to use 1t. He 10 o hard
worker; he is always singing. and it
is hoped that if he returns for
an engagement here he will be
placed in . position where he can
show his talent to better advantage.
The engagement has been . success.
and all seem to have been we'll sat-
isfied. Mr.. Herbert, who organized
the company, made q neat little
speech last night, in which he sin
cerely thanked the people of the
three cities for their patronage, and
said that he and the ladies and
gentlemen associated with him had
done their best to please. and if they
succeeded. he was satisfied. Mr.
Herbert stated that as he had been
informed that he may be called upon
to bring . company here again next
season. he would not say farewell,
but simply goodnight. The major
ity Of the company left last night for
Chicago.
The Proctors gave "Uncle Ezra"
at Harper's theatre last night. The
performance was first-class, and gave
good satisfaction. The bicycle was
won by Fred Hoesli. 219 Twentieth
street. The company plays IA
Wife's Peril" tonight.
The Cherry Sisters are coming.
j. F. Lardner. general manager of the
street railway company, has closed
q contract with those famous, buxom
Iowa lasses, for an engagement be-
ginning Aug. 20 and closing Aug. 20.
Chief Black Hawk. the only living
redskin with the name of the famed
warrior. accompanied by 20 other
Indians. 10 expected to appear at the
Tower soon.