The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-03
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One of Tucson's prominent citizens
used to play marbles with Emma Me-
vada when she was simple school
girl in a small town in Nevada. He
Is modest about having his name men,
toned N connection with that of the
famous star but he tells story OF the
rising of the school girl whom he used
to know as Emma " .Xom. his father
noticed the excellence of the voice of
this ordinary girl as she used to go
singing along to her school on the
hill. and in connec on with another
man arranged benefit concert the pro-
ceds Of which were to go towards pay
ing for a preliminary musical educa-
ton. The concert was great sue
cess and the girl developed wonder
full voice in a short time. Her father
saw that she was possessed OF remark
able talents and she was educated in
the best schools of music in this coun-
try and on me continent. Her rise has
been phenomenal and her appearance
here will be a notable event Tor low
ers of music in Tucson.
During the performance of THE
Irish Pawnbroker' at the Victory The
ater. San Jose. a few nights ago, an
incident occurred that was not enum
Grated among the list of attractions,
and which afforded the audience no
little amusement. Miss Maize Trumbull
one OF the leading ladies in the comp
any was singing The Holy City" when
a dog in the outer lobby of the theater
was attracted by the music. The anil
mai set up a howl accompaniment of
its own. but not until 1t had entered
the theater on run and galloped
down the center aisle and jumped over
the footlights on to the stage, where 1t
seated itself at the side of the vocal
list. were the spectators aware OF the
presence of the volunteer musician.
With its head erect, the canine howl
ed in unison with the singer ana car
ried the pitch with the accuracy of an
accomplished vocalist Miss Trumbull
stopped and the dog fallowed suit.
The singer resumed her solo which
was Immediately transformed into a
duet by the stage struck canine, when
the singer ceased, the dog ceased. and
w men Snc icSuulGtl, lut tdAlhG OCT up
his howls with increased energy. Fin
ally. when the dog showed no signs
of quitting. the property man and
stage hands made nying wedge and
succeeded in capturing the leather
luged canine
That powerful and lasting drama
The Sign of the Cross" Is be-
Ing played in Ell Paso this week. but
to the regret of the theater-goers here
the route of the show does not in
clude Tucson. This play has had more
lasting success than any of its class
on the American stage.
The famous American star, Rich
ard Golden. will present old Jed
Prouty' here tomorrow night. There
are many patrons Oh the theater in
Tucson, who would rather see one
performance of Mr. Golden than any
half dozen shows that have been pre-
sented here this season. although Tue
son has enjoyed an unusually large
of star attractions.
On next Saturday at the Tucson
Opera House Mr.. Joe w. Spears pre-
sents his farce comedy trimvirate !
of the two American MaclIs
and Maize Trumbull. in the latest novel |
ty in farce comedy, entitled The Irish |
The stars are sup |
ported by large and capable company
d comedians. singers and dancers.
Manager Spears spared no ex-
pense in equipping the sKIt with an
abundance OF special scenery. novel
light effects, gorgeous and appropriate
costumes. In addition to the large cast
here Is chorus of shapely and pretty
girls. The patrons of farce COMEDY are
assured of an evening of unalloyed
pleasure.
How quickly the mind reyerts back
- the happy days of long ago. is never
more practically demonstrated than in
the audience dismiss Itself
after seeing "Old Jed Prouty," and
nearing their comments on how It le-
minded them of the days Of y0re. All
reverence to "Old Jed rrouty" Some
Or much Of it. is fond part Of every
,ity mans life. That part Is a sweet
and grateful recollection and often Ia