The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-15

Princess OF Moya. called 'the Termagsnts''
because OF her whimsical disposition. AZ
heart she Is q maid OF deep affections ana
intense emotions. but the mcckcry oil
court life borcs her. don't care pnrtic-
ulariy for the play. II is too artificial and
all Of the incidents are exceedingly unreal.
However, II is drawing good sized au-
dicntes. an evidence that some people ike
IL. There Is one thing am thankful lot.
Olga does not fni1ict on us that wonder
fully lasoivioiis kiss made so famous IN
Sons and story.
Mime. Sans Gene Is in it.s second week
al Days. In some respects II is excelleitly
acted. but Miss Rchan Is not satisfying.
She evidently dislikes the Part and don !
care who knows il. She is no. hall so BOD
/ In II as Kathryn Kidder was ana gives
what ain actor friend OF mine calls a
"sloppy weather impersonntion. The piece
is handsomely mounted. the costumes anu
scenery being adequate and historically
correct. #= ss u
Al the Lyceum "Trelawney OF the Wells.
continues TO draw large audiences and VIII
probably run some time longer, although
! THE Sewers" dramatization of Henry
seaton Merriam's novel, is in rehearsal
and will be put on al extra natinees
H. a new version of ia Belle Helene Is
ON view at the Casino The music OF Of
fenbach is retained. but the libreuo has
been worked over and undermined by
Louis Harrison, who has introduced some
clever jokes and jingling lyrics The per-
formance Ia given by what Is called inc
George w. Lederer Comic Opera Stock
company, which Is headed By Lillian Rus
sell. aided by John p. Hcnshaw. J.. .. Mi
ron Thomas @. seabrooke, Edna Wallace
and other capable people. The perform
ance lis O most creditable one from an ar
tistic standpoint Miss Russell's long rest
has evidently benefited her voice. which
is as clear as crystal and as tunefnl az It
wts decade ago Edna Wallace can't
sing, but she can look pretty---and in this
respect she fills the bill seabrooke and
IIenshaw furnish the comedy talent In
their usual way and succeed In getting all
the laughs set down in tie prompt book.
ION and OFF, goes off the stage of the
Madison Square theater after the perform
ance Of Saturday night. 1t is one OF the
funniest farces seen here in a long time,
and is. of course a success. The succeed !.
ing attraction will be another French farce
called Because She Loved Him So,' which
comes to us with Boston Endorsement.
''The Sorrows of Satan" ends its run at
the Broadway theater this week. and Will
be followed by Francis Wilson id The
Little Corporal" Wilson's engagement is
for a fortnight, then comes the new De
koven and Smith opera, "Thc Three Dra-
kOOHS. WIltn is eNpecteu 10 stay tHe SEA
son out Manager Mccormick says that
hereafter the Broadway will be devoted 10
lnnic opera exclusively.
Della Fox closes at the Herald Square
Saturday night and next Monday Mrs A.
NJ. Palmer the spouse of the we'll known
manager will present farce by Viyanti
and Chatres called THAT Man 1t is to
oe hoped that the lady will make sue
'ess of her first venture in the theatrical
ield.
Nat Goodwin and Maxine Elliott have
made a hit In Nathan Hale and the |
theater is holding large
nightly. 1t is not likely that any
,iher play will be presented during their |
Engagement Mr.. Goodwin has finally |
cached the pinnacle of his ambition--suc-
ess in a serious role II
Otis Skinner. having finished his contract Il
With Joseph Jefferson Ia in town preparing !
IT his new tour in Rosemary. He starts /
text Monday. the 18th. for Norfo'y. Va, II
nd will Ill engagements in all the impor- 4
ant Southern cities His supporting COM l.
any includes Maud Darbin and several |,
ell known actors All of the special II
cenery for the play will be carried /
Wasenhals and Kenlper. the managers Of II
.ouis James. Frederick Warde and Kath- |,
yp Kidder. are preparing for spec.acu- II
ar production Of Romeo and Juliet" It II
Ill be made known In this city next fall, I,
18th Miss Kidder as Juliet Mr.. Warde as !;
omeo and Mr.. James as Mercuto "
Nancy Sykes. L