The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-16
theatrical

- The opera house was open
light and matinees we're given yes
"a wednesday The attractions ior
80 with the exception of Tuesday
I, ,Aen Blaney's "A Boy Wanted COM
~, snpearcd. were presented by the
4 oosra company, an organization
- appeared for years past AMI
,Alch there are but few. II any, better
Z. rad. The company Is constantly
..,ns in public favor and deservedly.
=, Mr.. Grau, its gentlemanly man.
(. unceasing in his efforts to secure
- D. players and the prettiest and
~ q operas for his patrons. BY many
nave watched his course for some
cast the present company is consid-
q superior TO any he ever brought
SYLVAN Ianglois. Stanley Felch,
~ Myers, Carrie Ward and Mary
layton are the only principals of last
= cast who appear this year. the lat
A.vinc reached Houston Thursday
a from Philadelphia. All of these are
i ,he old time standard. and In George
.a-rtrk. Harry Davies. Maurice Whish.
Young. Gertrude Lodge and Addie
.s,xton they have the best OF company.
IA has lost none OF his fun producing
uise. He is a steady, quiet, hard
,anr sort OF chap who never overdoes
sA,ne he has In hand. the result being
mtural finished performance which
~ fails to please. Taken as whole,
company is extremely well balanced.
srs are no stars and every one is given
thpce for the display Of talent. The
snu is unusually strong and the cos
b worn are always pretty and taste
Mr.. Grau has reason to congratulate
nsK on his people
~ boy Wanted" which appeared
apday night after the company proiuc-
had been compelled to lay over at
Iveston for week on account OF quar-
uue restrictions. was full Of horse play,
1t gave, apparently. the utmost salts
ne OF the specialties were very clever,
the quality which made the show go"
the snap and ginger displayed through
Everybody worked hard, especially
soubrette, pretty little Eva Tanquay,
their pains were rewarded by an I'M
hited amount OF laughter and applause
during the evening.
|YAree attractions will be seem during the
hing week. Tomorrow night revised
son OF Uncle Toms Cabin" will be
bill; Down in Dixie will be pre-
rted Friday ni~ht and on Saturday, mat
and night, '"rennessee's Pardner'
be put on.
he Barbour & Harkins version OF "Un-
Toms Cabin will be seen at Sweeney
Coombs' opera house tomorrow night.
advance notice says of it: Advices from
y York, Boston and Philadelphia tell
: consistent performance which packed
heaters with the most conservative
IRONS The fact is, Mrs. Stoves story
neye. reiore been told upon the stage
It's proper dignity and beauty. AS the
" hss for years been ruined by cheap
Incompetent producers. the respectable
pagers did not think 1t worth while
attempt legitimate production, esrc-
ply W ell to do SO would involve big
perse and bad prospect of competing
fhthe counterfeit companies. The pres
authors and management have, how
Pf rtsked the venture and been empty |
Plfded. for the public has given ap-
pal and the new story (Which should
Fe been the old one) has dealt the
lfh blow to dogs, donkeys. double Uncle |
ps freaks and other monstrosi.ies Witch
= heretofore disgraced the story.
homas H. Davis and William r,
oghs Down in Dixie will be seen
this city at Sweeney & COMBS opera
ne Friday October 81. and tbeater-
~ will have ample opportunity OF judy |
fos themselves how fascinating and |
olesome a play it 10. The atmosphere OF
romance. tragedy and comedy that
'aues II Is said to be delightful, be-
- al the elements of the drama form
~ composite entirety. 1t tells Il story |
me IN Georgia and South Carolina.
riga Hale, the heroine, saves the life
w nero. young naval officer In a
A,usiy thrilling way. Two scoundrels
VA tne officer senseless, place him in
Y cotton compress set the place afire
nee. When the prees is OH the point
',usnlng the hero to death. the heroine
~, ,s through a window and Grags him to
'ace OF safety. Then there are the love
~ w.4ch scintillate with light comedy.
llessible plantation darkey boys and
pcAsninny band are added.
'ennessee's Pardner," which will be
nere next Saturday October 90. matt
ana night, is beautiful romantic
- OF very high order. In speaking
Jus play the Star of Kansas City says:
,snnessee's Pardner' is a good play and
asuiarly refreshing one in these days
monstrous melo-drama.
,.uay audience was breathlesaly in
s'eu from first to last. Not line was
nN an incident failed 70 tell. 1t is
worth seeihg.s
s"h TOPICS" according to lie Ottawa
rress' Is very funny. 1t is a cleverly
..h Jingle, built on boarding house
'ne story of lost brown vest with a
. sewed inside the lining. The vest
put little part in the show. II is
!. excuse to introduce series OF
y INCIDENTS. The humor is of The roll
. play. ~ ~ - ~
'i"rina Times-Union and Citizen
Al Field and his excellent orsahiz1>
OF musicians, singers and vocalists
70 Owens Academy of Music lasa
y and the large and fashionable audi