The daily sentinel., 1902-05-28
HOME TALENT A SUCCESS
The de la Matyr Chorus Club
Presents "Pauline" to a Full
House at the Park Last Night.
Costuming and Situations De-
IightfuI. .-.--Handsome Ladies,
Gallant Gentlemen.

Gallant Gentlemen.
and it certainly was. The ladies and
gentlemen in the de la Matyr Chorus
club went before the public for the first
time last night, in the presen ntation of
the operetta "Pauline" and they did
much better than many companies Of
professionals, who are travelling through
the country. In fact there was nothing
but compliments for those who partici-
pated in the play.
pauline" has no particular plot, the
attraction OF the entertainment being
the specialtiss that are introduced and
the chorus singing. The event is sup
posed to be a picnic party in the woods
near the Hotel de Cassady, with all the
village maidens and their sweethesrts
out for a good time.
pauline" daughter Of Landlord Cas-
sadly is the principal character of the
day. Everyone looks upon her as the
acknowledged queen Of the festival, and
it is IN honor of her that the picnic is
given. This character was taken by
Miss Pearl BanIister. There 10 one
thing OF which Miss Bannister may feel
proud today. She surprised everyone
who heard her sing last night, even her
most intimate friends. Miss Baunister
is the only daughter of W. q. Bannister
OF this city and has lived here nearly all
her life. She has always been accredit
ed with being a fairly good singer. but
until the past few months. no one ever
realized the power of her voice. Under
the instruction OF Miss de la Matyr she
has developed talent which may make
her famous.
She sang a plumber OF selections last
pight, alone and in duet parts, and in all
she was a success AS "Tags" she sang
duet with B. P. Blair, ~ Can Feel
Thy Presence Near Me" which caused
more favorable comment and applause
than perhaps anything else during the
evening Miss Bannister's friends hope
she may continue her voice culture, and
become great singer some day.
hl6o IIolcio w oooos 90 Suiiob u oCh
ing maid. was most pleasing She was
daintily gowned and her voice, always
sweet and clear, was never better. and in
her song could the Powers Speak," a
duet with B p Blair, as "Reuben" they
scored great hit. and were obliged to
answer an encore,
| Another of the characters among the
ladies which should not be overlooked
was that OF the old maid, "Chickie." The
part was taken by Miss Pauline Stein,
and she was most successful in its por-
trayal Miss Stein is one OF the young
ladies who make their home at the de la
Matyr Studio and give promise OF a
good future.
Phoebe Roberts, as Maine, village
belle, was splendid. Her voice was fine
and her enunciation clear. For several
weeks she has been suffering from q
severe cold, and last night was a trifie
boarse, but in spite Of the fact she did
unusually we'll.
Grace Longshore, a Gypsy fortune
teller, was among the best Miss Long
shore was gowned in red and yellow
satin, with black overdrsss, and was
decked with beads and jewels, as is the
custom Of the tribe she represented.
Her singing in the fortune telling chorus
was good. 1t 10 we'll to mention here the
ladies chorus to the fortune telling
piece. The acting was fine, and the
lines sung distinctly.
Miss Kate Leland, as Shady, was one
OF the hits OF the evening. Miss Leland
is the adopted daughter OF Miss de la
Matyr, and has good deal of ability.
Her acting was very fine. She is only
about twelve years old, and shows re-
markable talent.
Among the gentlemen, A. Southern,
as FabeY, the journalist. stood fret on
tho list. As conceited young man he
was perfect. He possesses rich voice,
which shows careful training and his
acting is far above the ordinary. The
audience was more than pleased with
his solos. especially his bell song, with
the invisible chorus accompaniment.
Mr.. Southern ia practically a stranger
here. but II his voice is ever heard once,
it will not be soon forgotten, There ID
plenty Of both quality and quantity and