The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-12

Roland Reed.
programme. Many Of the old tricks are
performed. but tho nov features arc
numerous and al! are good.
Sorsa, the "March King gave two CON
certs on Tuesday which were well attend
cd. The band carried by this celebrated
leader is an oxceilent one and never fails
TO give complete Satisfaction.
OF the Sowing the Wind" company II
can only be said that It was strong in every
particular and that crrndys powerful play
was handled in an extremely artistic man
ner. Notwithstanding the Indictment
weather Two good sized audiences saw
the production.
Next week Roland Reed, Murray &
Mack and the Klimt Hearn company will
be seen.
Roland Reed Is always welcome visitor
in Houston, but his coming this year
will possibly attract more attention than
any OF his previous visits. He comes With
brand new play, which is said to be the
best he has ever had. Sydney Rosenfeld,
who has written many happy things, wrote
in his happiest vein His Fathers Boy"
In this play Mr.. Reed, who is comedian
Of his own school. captures his audiences
and at the same time gives great scope
to his colaborers. Miss Rush has a charm
ing part, which is especially adapted to
her dramatic ability, and which gives her
an opportunity for the display OF her mag
nifcent gowns. In this play she wears
three extremely handsome dresses.
Mr.. Reed has always given the public
an even, good company, and has always
kept his promise in endeayoring to give
a new play every season "Hs Father s.
Boy" however. from all accounts, means
his fortune. The hit II makes varying so
materially from hfs other successes. 1.-THE
Politician" THE Wrong Mr. Wright, etc.
demonstrates that Mr.. Reed is no one.
part actor. There is hardly question
thai the capacity of the theater VIII be
tested next Tuesday. February IA. on Mr..
Reeds appearance AT the matinee he will
appear IN the Woman Halter" and at
night in Ills Fathers Boy
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The Irish comedians, Murray and Mack.
supported by an excellent company, is
announced rs the attraction at Sweeney 4
Coombs' opera house Thursday, February
l6. matinee and night. in that tumble Of
fun and merrlment, "Tlnugan's Ball"
This comedy, upon It's first presentation,
jumped at once intA popular favor. and
has succeeded IN testing the capacities OF
the theaters nightly Wherever produced.
Tho dialogue is said TO be bright witty and
entertaining; the speciaties new. novel
aud startling; the dancing acts intricate
and picturesque; the choruses strong and
harmonious, the musical numbers new and
catchy. The piece Is cast TO good advantage
and the supporting company Is one OF
excellence
The work of Murray and Mack has been
stamped with approval Of the thousands OF
theater-g ocrs. being recognized as Amer
icas representative Irish comedians. Fred
Wilson impersonates the Widow Gallagher.
ta 10 Al
amusing traits of his character shows a
deep study and keen appreciation of hu.
man nature, Leonard Delmore plays the
part OF Willie Sells, the "hustling burglar
alarm agent. which Is we'll adapted to
his capabilities as q comedian. Fred De
Noe, the quaint and original comedian, in
the role OF Weary Walker, u typical tramp
with upsi date ideas, is one 81 the most
amusing characters Of the play Harry
Hopping and Frank Waters also have i'm
portant roles.
Z Kitty Eech. the principal girl makes an !
ideal Katie Casey and IL d most artistic |
singer and dancer. Fannie aud Mas Tram
bull fill important roles. Misses Blanche |
Creago. Kittie Hawthorne. Constance Win |
dom Mary Smith, Alice Smith, Jeanc Riley |
and Qnecric Toenia are also IN the cast.
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The Eostonians VIII present 1.-THE sere-
made in this city IN the near future. This
opera. produced in New York little over
= year ago, 10 still in the hoy-dey OF its
success and continues to be Endorsed as
The bes. light opera in tho reportoir. OF
NE popular organization. Tie ear OF |
he Serenado" will include ths fuli sing
aanl acting strergth OF the gast llians
aIamong the list OF slngars who viii
W.T. here nrei iIsnry Clay Barnabee.
pavp ~. Macdonald Jassie Bartlett
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