Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-10

dramatic theme. Few plays have so touched
| the hearts Of the people as has this simple
chapter OF life in the land of the magnolia.
The old social order in the south was
hundred times more romantic, pictorial
| and interesting than that of the north.
Much also depends on the climate. 1t
affects characters and manners, as we'll as
atmosphere and foliage. The people in
| this play soothe and charm by certain
languor which is full of repose.
The purpose OF the author was to set the
easy indolent, drifting temperament of the
south in sharp contrast with the more alert
and eXpedient energy of the northern enter
prise. The social complexities, individual
alterations, the changes and sorrows result
ing from the civil war are effectively selected
as a background for the picture.
The characters in the play are all true to
life-not caricatures; in fact they were all
taken from those whom Mr.. Thomas met at
or in the neighborhood of Talladega, Ala,
where the scenes of the play are laid.
popular-priced matnees wHl be given
Wednesday and Saturday.
The presenting company. headed by Glenn
ent cambridge, numbers many who are well
and favorably known to Omaha theater-
goers, and who have been identified with
Alabama" since its first production
The following named people, headed by
Clement cambridge, comprise the company:
Fred Mower, Harry NJ. Allen, Francis Mel
son, w. NJ Wadsworth, Eta Alexander, l..
p. Hicks, Louis Shea, Lee Hanley, Helen
Weathersby. Katherine Dooing and Miss
Ethel Irving
The famous Alabama quartet will be heard
in plantation melodies.
The one great end attained by Mr.. Clement
in his production of 1.-THE New Dominion,
which he will present for the third time at
the Creighton for three nights commencing
Thursday. January IA, Is the bringing for
ward of n creation in the dramatic
world. This is accomplished but rarely by
the greatest artists, and is the constant
aim of every sincere actor.
The performance put forward in the pro-
duction OF THE New Dominion" entertains
with refinement and amuses with truth,
abounding with bright dialogues, interesting
situations and pretty speeches, among which
latter, one describing Baron Hohenstaufens
opinion of women, has been extensively
copied. The text of the Characterization fol-
lows: THE kind of flower l allude to is
indigenous to all climates. 1t has been
known to the most superficial students of
botany from the very earliest historical rec
ords, and has flourished in various degrees
of perfection ever since. The first mention
is made of it, | believe, in the bible. 1t
was then found only in the Garden of Eden.
1t is not OF tuberous nor yet of bulbous ori-
gin strange to say this flower was devel-
oped from a rib. taken from one OF the
genus homo. This appears to be the most
wonderful and yet the best product Of that
species. 1t is also the only similar product
that sprang from the same source, although
billions upon billions of ribs have since been
planted at all seasons of the year, and in all
kinds of soil.
at appears that in the early development
this flower had a very scanty folage-at
first none at all-but nowadays the foliage
Is often so varied and eXtravagant in de-
sign and quantity to puzzle the most
learned scientists.
This flower has always exercised a most
powerful influence over the actions of man.
In an imperfect condition 1t breeds sorrow,
crime and death; but when given half
chance, it eevates man from a barbarous
roOt-eater to the nOblest being in all crea-
tion; makes him conslderate OF his fellow
man, inspires in him love for the beautiful
OF this world. 1t makes brighter the sun
shine. and gives comfort in the darkness;
and when the cold hand of death rests upon
his brow, that flower breathes in his ear a
sweet hope that watts his soul away from
this world on her fragrant bosom to the
great unknown.
This genus is commcn'y called Woman. "
During the coming engagement here Mr..
Clement will be seen in THE New Domin-
ion" on Thursday and Friday nights and at
a bargain matinee which will be given Sat
urday. 1.-The Bells" will be presented as the
Saturday night bill.
Frederick Warde and his supporting COM
pany will open three-night engagement at
the creighton WIN tnlS evening 5 peTlOTll-
ance, presenting as the initial bill OF series
of Shakespearean performances an elaborate
production Of Richard ILL.," as which crafty
monarch Mr.. Warde is said to be at his bes.,
On Monday night king Lear" will be pre-
sented by this well known player for the
first time here, being staged as are each of
the plays in the extensive repertory, with
special scenery and beautiful costumes. The
part of the old hard hearted king who gives
to his two ungrateful children his kingdom
and turns away his third child without a
dowry, and who, in turn, is driven out by
the two daughters to prowl the woods in
killing storm, accompanied by his faith
full servants, and becomes demeuted and
beartbroken through the mighty troubles
that are heaped upon him, at last 1nding
shelter with his daughter Cordelia. whom
he had cast away, is said to receive ar
tistic Interpretation by Mr. Warde.
Henry "" Is announced for presentat tion
Tuesday night, Mr.. Warde appearing as Fal
staff. A special bargain matinee will be