The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-23


New York, November 21..-This week
there were four Important first nights at
the theaters Viola Allen in THE Eternal
| CITY," at the Victoria; William Faversham
In "lmprudcnce," at the Empire; Mrs
Flske in MARY Of Magd0la," at the Man.
haitian, and James X Hackett in "rhe
Crisis, ut Walacks. So much has been
published about Hall Gaines play that fur
iher comment is hardly necessary But il
can he recorded that the drama is an uu-
commonly interesting one and that Miss
Allen has made the hit expected by her
admirers In this city. This me ac-Gti
never had q larger or n more enthusiasts
audience imam tine one that hllcd the Vie
Lotla theatcr Monday night She was given
n most cordial reception and at least a
dozen curtain calls
Mrs, Fiske began the regular season at
with Mary Of Magdala," n historical
drama In five acts, by Paul Heyse The
Story or the play Is intensely religious The
name OF the Master Is introduced, but the
play Is so clcYerly constructed that He is
never ON the stage. Mrs Fiske Is seen I'm
a character entirely new to her, and al
though IL is a trying part, she achieved
distinction and genuine success The
pay tens or The events leading up to the
CruciuNton Of the Nazarine. The first act
takes place In tho house OF Mary of Mag
daln, and the tnal act In a ravine near
Jerusalem, with path leading to Calvary.
a tempest is raging and Mary is In "a
agony OF grief She is assured that tine
Master VIII come again, and the curtain
talls as she declares her faith The stage
settings are superb, one or two scenes be-
ing remarkable for their realism Henry
woodruff as FlHvius and Tyrone Power as
Judas were well received. Each Of the Eve
acts ends with a strong climax that gives
MRS Flskc splendid opportunities to dts
play her talents. She has won a triumph
lmPiudence,' In which William Favet-
sham started bis engagement at the Empire
tnpUfpT. fn ghf I q.
Inc story Is cloNcrly told and the charac-
tors are capltnlly drawn. The leading male
part. gives Fayersham chance to show
what there is Ia him as an actor aud he
gets away With II In good style. His sue
cess IS complete and emphatic. The on-
Casion had added interest because Of tho
INST appearance In this country Of Fay
Davis an American girl with a big London
reputation as an actress. Miss Davis is
petite and chic. She scored a hit and
shared the honors with the star,
Monday night James X. Hackett began
what promises to be the most successful
engagement that he has ever played In this
city. He opened 10 an overlooking audi
The Crisis" is an excellent play. and the
leading part shows the Young actor TO ad
vantage. Press agent, Willard Holcomb,
tells me that the demand for seats Is the
here
The new Circle theater nj Broadway and
sixteenth streets opens November 20 with
Arlstocracy" The theater and company
Viii be under the direction Of George w,
Herbert, assisted by William Redmond as
stage manager and o. T.. Wilson as bust
ness manager The latest plays having a
broadway Endorsement will be given by
the stock company OF which Bljou Fer
nondez is 10 be the leading woman This
house y what was formerly known as the
Circle Music hail Next summer Il will be
entirely reconstructed and fitted with all
the modern improvements
letter from Chicago brings the infor
nation that Blanche Walsh has made q
substantial success in THE Daughter OF
Hamilcar," IN which she hns probably
found the greatest opportunity Of her ca
reer. The new play Is IN reality a melo
drama; that Is 10 say Il Is thrilling play
with music. IL Is said thar Wagenhals n
hemper have given the piece a really gor
Reous production. The Shlammha 81 Miss
Walsh Is described as "a priestess tempest
torn between holy fanaticsm and earthly
love. splendid woman IN the full bloom
OF rare mental and physical gifts. A warm,
delicate beauty. the carriage OF an EN-.
press such is the vision OF Miss Walsh as
Salnmmbo.
This Is Annie Yeamans' week az the ca.
EnO. Wednesday this splendid old actress