The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-28

last week a full programme of really
frst-clsss theatrical attractions. A
brighter day seems to have dawned
fcr tho amusement-loving public of the
nv. Last week forcib1y recalled the
simv days Of the early eos when Seattle
snioyed the reputation OF being the best
show town of the whole Northwest and
va the Mecca of theatrical managers,
The most exacting critic would have to
- far to find anything to say in dispar-
arement OF either the plays or the players
seen at either Of the two leading play
houses.
At the Seattle theater, for three nights.
teginning Monday. Frederick Warde, sup
ported by a splendid stock company. was
peen in legitimate drama. opening in The
Lions Mouth" playing Romeo and
Juliet" and closing in a new play, 1.-THE
Dukes Jester" Mr.. Warde's high repu-
htion as an actor Of sterling ability is SO
veil known in Seattle, where he has adj
Airers by the thousands. that comment
On his work IL superf1uous. Sufficient It
\ TO say that he again delighted his old
friends and made hosts of new ones dur
ing his brief engagement. which 1t was
universally lamented was all too short.
Mr. warde's company is an exceeding
b we'll balanced and capable organization
Il actors. He is especially fortunate in
having IS his leading lady Mrs Minnie
iitteii Bruno, young actress who, critics
cay. IL on the threshold of brilliant
career. Mrs. Bruno is a popular favorite
h this city, although she hac never been
seen here before except as a soubrette.
During residence OF several months here
Years ago she won the good opinion OF
hrge number Of playgoers by her clever
eause for disappoina ment in her work in
leading role and in legitimate drama.
Following the engagement of the Warde
company, opening on Thursday night and
running for the balance Of the week, the
Bostonians appeared at the Seattle In
light opera. scoring remarkable success.
II Is said on good authority that their en-
gagement was the most successful OF re-
cent years at that play house. The organ
hation is one Of the best light opera COM
panies that has ever visited the coast.
At the Third Avenue theater an attrac-
ton far above the usual popular-price
standard was the Moore-Roberts Com
pany, headed by Miss Maggie Moore and
Nj. H. r. Roberts. Miss Moore Is a
clever actress with many years of expert
ence and has few equals in the class OF
plays her company presents. Mr.. Roberts.
also, possesses more than ordinary ability,
and ably seconded Miss Moore's efforts.
Their support was excellent For the first
Twins" comedy the character Of which
Is well Indicated by the title. On Thurs
day night and for the balance of the week
the bill was changed 10 Struck OIL"
sensational comedy in which Miss Moore
repeated the success she had achieved both
at home and abroad. The play was writ
ten especially for her and In it she has
made her greatest reputation.
The appearance of the famous singer,
Nine will ha the L
event of the present week in theatrical
circles. She will be heard at the Seattle
theater Thursday night. Next Sunday
night the Neill Stock Company will play
return engagement. presenting Lord
Chumley"
At the Third Avenue the attraction for
the entire week will be the Rentz-Santley
Novelty Company In IAN Affair OF
Honor" the engagement opening tonight.
Nh HE coming of the old-time favorite OF
the concert stage, Emma Nevada, Is
announced. The great singer. after
more than ten years spent in Europe re-
Gently returned to her native land. and Is
now making a tour of the United States.
she will appear at the Seattle theater for
one night. February /. Manager Howe
states that the subscription lists assure
me great singer f1attering reception and
tnat the general demand for seats has
peen beyond all anticipation. The sale of
seats to subscribers, he announces, will
open tomorrow morning at 10 O'Clock and
inc general sale at the same hour the
following morning.
Probably no singer holds a higher place
~ the hearts of the American people than
NINE. Nevada. Her first triumphs were
scored In her girlhood and for many years
prior to her going abroad she enjoyed an
uninterrupted popularity. Eastern and
Saaforn!a critics are agreed in saying that
me lapse Of decade has in no way i'm
paired the diva's vocal powers, and that
she Is today the same Nevada who when
Patti,
Regarding Nevada's voice, 1t Is not
ciaimed that 1t has the strength, nor that
inc diva has the dramatic power of GER
IAN OF her rivals on the stage today, but
aer admirers who have heard her since
ner return to the United States say that
ner vocalism Is still absolutely perfect.
Iney say that she has gained in tech
nique and that her dainty voice In con-
cert Is as sweet and brilliant as ever,
.nough II has not increased III volume or
force with the passing years.
Nine. Nevada's first appearances after
her return from abroad was at the Met.
& Nx