The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-06
THEATRICAL.


this city in the theatrical line.
.,traction Mt the opera house be-
rot Mather In her production Of
no which was witnessed by good
Friday night and Saturday
Tho present week will furnish not
a variety OF talent, but some
ost popular attractions before the
Ihore will be James A.. Herne, for
!, "Shore Acres" Tuesday. fol-
aWang," the popular comic opera.
ay matinee and evening, and
from Paris" the clever musical
and spectacular success. Thursday
,n,a time this month we shall see
ia the noted vaudeville artist, at
house. There has been much
sverywhere throughout the coun-
! this young woman who created
stir in New York, and she will
prove as big a drawing card
elsewhere.
Rogers generally are always glad
Of the coming of James A. Horne.
sss as the author and chief actor
.,onderfully interesting play, Shore
has made his name familiar
bugbout this country and 1t would
nit 10 decide in what capacity hs
admired. \ fine scenic production
- Acres" will be given at Sweeney
rs opera house Tuesday. March $.
Il only. No one that has seen this
comedy drama, so thoroughly IN
mai so sweet and so poetic in |
etail and that realizes the high
,sson it conveys, maryels at its
rreasing popularity. Like Rap I
nkler and THE Old Homestead.
Acres, is destined to. become an
n idyl and the Interpretation of
lei Berry by its author Will be-
bually famous.
Acres" is play that appeals to
Hes of theater patrons. The lover OF
finds much to amuse him in the
kiety of its wit and the quaintness
knmor. To those fond of pathos the
IN perfect we'll of delight. 1t is true
INV of ,'Shore Acres" most pathetic
bre expressed indirectly and GO not
to the thoughtless mind. 1t has no
tragic episodes, yet the lover of
will find much to interest him.
ro of "Shore Acres" Nathaniel
hs only plain everyday farmer, a
|odsmau, but seldom has the Eng
taking stage bsen graced by d more
character. His sentiments are
J in the homely phraseoiogy of the
lind. yet they never fail TO touch
Srt., In his character drawings Mr..
has often been compared to Charles
B and no doubt this famous novelist
! have been delighted with "Shore
Like Dickens, Mr.. Herne has
distinct types and their idiosyn-
|are as clearly defined as those OF the
|oted characters in the volumes of
hglishman. Uncle Nat. joel Gates,
Berry, Ann Berry. Mandy Gates,
Berry and Sam Warren are al
y drawn and their conscientious In
alton largely aids in conveying the
md sincerity of Mr.. Herne's story to
dience.
ng the players supporting James A.
this season are Messrs. Robert
r, James t. Galloway, Herbert
urgh, Franklin Garland, ]. j. Ash
lines V. Daley, Charles T.. Fisher
L. Clark and Misses Grace Gay.er
Marion Cullen Myra Clark, Lucilie
!, Matte ST, John. Gladys Cfolius,
Taliaferro, Hazel K. Clark and Julie
rne, the actor-dramatist's eldest
err
comic opera Wang" which for the
seasons has gained golden opinions
mere, comes on next Wednesday,
D. to Sweeney & Coombs opera
Ior matinee and night.
Undergoing public is always in
Oh novelties, but in this day of so
tage novelties which disappoint, the
OF an old friend like Wang" is
'me anticipation, Novelty will to a
extent enter into this weeks pro-
Oh The merry opera, for there will
ana pretty faces, fresh and youth
we, new scenery and costumes more
tnah were iiyishad upon it i'll The
ath II was an experiment. These
atules VIII, however, be but the set
u tie same merry opera. Those who
before VIII ali the more anxiously
% near The Man with an Elephant
iiands, "A Pretty Girl, Summer
lou Must Ask of the Man in
VI, and all the other catchy songs
We become so popular, but have not
'ohie part OF the repertoire of the
ryan The operas mirth- provoking
"th It's complications involving an
prince regent and Europeanized
me throne. French widows and
:, raiisian dancing girls, CaInbodIsn
.ni.so ENJOYS, has never laid claim
y, out 1t has given many Il person
SINFUL an evening as he could ask
u tue events of the theatrical sea-
y is announced in the special en-
NJ OF The Girl from Paris" Ed
: Nce's famous production. which
. p'acc on Thursday, March 10. at
q hctlse. The piece is one OF those
entertainments Of the comic opera
"'la delightful book by George
au'hor OF the 'Geisha." and a
score by Ivan Catyll. Interspersed
WI ms clever combination OF cont
music 10 a series oil magnificent
peSltiiu choruses, and anects OF
= siporate description. 1t is said
,s any OF Mr.. Rices past successes.
'.pang Eyangeiine. Excelsior.
s'-' rho effectiveness of this
.ion may be fully understood when
.hown that, Notwithstanding the
u. a s depression that existed IN
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