The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-21

wins acting, it is not necessary to say it
was delightfully."- smooth; finished, indeed.
He is too well known of all theater-goerS
to need to be commented upon. OF his
chief support, Miss Elliott, it may be
said that she is one of the most beautiful
and graceful women on the stage, with
out limit of country or cline. And, fur
thermore, she is an actress of merit.
The other members of the company are
capable people.
II was advertised that the performance
would begin at o'clock sharp; but it was
not advertised that those who arrived aft
or the curta n had gone up would be re-
CURED to remain standing until the con-
C.uSlOn OF the act then on. Lack of COM
plete understanding on this score result
cd in a number of ladies and gentlemen
beng required TO stand until the cOnclu
sion of the first act. Some of the gentle
men were disposed to regard the require
ment as hardship, inasmuch as the rule
has not been. enforced here before. 1t
might, however, be found a good rule,
and would probably not be objected to #
it were understood that it would be OBJ
served generally. in the interest of those
VINO are in their seats promptly.
There is a dearth of attractions at the
theater during the next ten days. The
only attraction this week is The Gay
Parisians tomorrow night. The play,
which ls farcical comedy, viii be pre-
sented by Mr.. Charles Frohmans COM
pany.. The Gay PariSianS is an adapta-
Ton OF the French farce L'Hotel du Libre
Exchange now in its third season in
Paris. A somewhat literal translation of
the original title is the hotel where
everybody goes" This led many to as
cert that there was too strong a Gallic
HaNor about the farce to permit of its
being presented for the hearing of Amer
can or English ears. Mr. Frohman
thought differently, and so cleVerly was
me work Of translation done that when
We American version was presented at
Jloyts theater, New York, at the begin
h5ng of last season, not the most sensitive
OF playgoers found anything at which to
throw up his hands in horror. The same
company that was seen in New York, it
Is stated, will appear here.
A Merry World was to have been given
mere this week, but the engagement was
cancelled. The theater will be closed
from tomorrow night until Wednesday,
March ). when The Prisoner of Zenda
Will be presented.
Wednesday, March g. Daniel Frohman' s
company. from the Lyceum theater, New
York, will be seen here in Edward Rose 5
EMANCIPATION of Anthony Hopes novel.
members of the original cast are in the
company, notably, Miss Isabel Irving.
VINO plays the part of Princess Flavia ;
Miss Maude Odell a southern girl who
WI he seen as Madame de Mauban, and
howard Gould, who was also in the orig
MAJ production and who appears now in
ihe triple role of Prince Rudolf; the Eng
iShman, Rudolf Rassendyll, and Rudolf
or Rurltania. The scenery and cos
tunes will he the same as were seen dur
ing the long run of the play a. the l.y-
ceum theater, New York
The last entertainment of the star
course OF the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION will be March 8. Prof S. H.
ARK, the well known reader who de-
lshted SO many last season with his
reading Of King Lear This year he VIII
thors, which will very likely prove of in
TIeSi ana proht. Prof Clark is at the
Htdd OF the department of Oratory in the
,HlNersity of Chicago, and is also well
hHoWn 20 those who visit Chautauqua, ".
=. lie IS a man of fine presence, with a
zen ana pleasing voice. Mr.. Clark be-
1 be regarded as an Interpreter of liter
aiuie Mr.. Clark's recitals are termed
~. lramatic readings" Nevertheless, Mr..
lark, IN his work, lays as little stress
aa possible on mere Characterization or
representation. lie relies almost entirely
On vocal incubation to bring out the
meaning. 1t is not often that audiences
nave the opportunity of hearing the mas
NIpleees of literature interpreted as they
N.l Pc by Mr.. Clark. and it will not be
uprising II his recital Is not attended
10y large and appreciative audience.
The annual concert OF the Imperial
h3nJo, Mandolin and Guitar Club will
Idke place at the Masonic Temple, Thurs
uHl evening, Eeh. 25.The club Is composed
q, we following members: Messrs. l.; T.
N.4fath, W. II. Ieasdale. II. ~. Aveilhe
ntnJo and mandolin: Messrs. Walter AL
Mn, VI. ID. Papy guitarss..and is under
Te erection of Prof, +. It. AcGrath Of
h3ston who is now located here as a
,eaeher OF these Instruments. Tho boys
VIII he assisted by other mandolin and
fUtar performers I'm the opening num-
.eis. ana all have been working to give
llelr friends good evenings entertain
mont The following talent will also take
ksIt. MIR. q. l.. kaytOn, cornet soloist I:
custer Sam Brown, vocalist. Master Sol
LItndt' yiolinist, and Arthur Riley. saXa-
pu1ne soloist. Little need be said of the
Ills or these performers, as they are
"'u known, and always please their au-
fences. The Imperials have always will
bie cntertainnents and Nv The sale 81
uehets II looks as IL they win be fully re-
pald Tor their generosity. After the con-
'It. dancing Will be indulgcd In TO he
music OF Hosenfeld's popular orchestra
" nen Goodwin and his company left
america for VaIfo a. tuaa atp1arefnad