Evening journal., 1902-04-07

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There is a limit to everything, even
TO the perfection OF an artistic effort,
and as nothing can be absolutely per-
feet, the attempts 10 reach tho
highest are so much appreciated by the
public as though the high mark had
been reached. IL Is not possible b. cree
ate a stage illusion that will mako the
public think Il is nature, but the art of
stagecraft has so improved that en-
terprising and intelligent managers
can satisfy the wants OF
their patrons In many respects. The
Corse Payton Stock Company has
taken advantage OF every improvement
made In theatrical presentations, and
in giving the plays of this repertoire,
1t calls to its assistance the best actor
available. the finest scene painters OF
the country. the most expert manufac-
tuners OF properties, buys the hand
soonest furnishings, and in every de-
tail gives its productions in as com
plete and perfect a manner ais Is done
In the best theatres in the country.
This season the stock COM
pany has. by special arrange
ment, procured the rights OF
presentation in a number of the most
popular plays OF the day, which has
added to It's repertoire and will present
one OF these as an opening bill, the play
being "The Charity Ball." which has
been one of New York'e best successes.
Prices, evenings, 10 20 and 80 cents;
matinees. 10 and 20 cents. The en-
gagement begins at the Opera House
tonight
Attractions at the Opera House
next week viii be as follows: On Mon
day, April IA, Dan DAILY in THE New
Workers." Thursday evening, April IL,
Creston Clarke, and Friday and Sahir-
day evenings, THE Princess and tho
Rosebud" under the auspices OF the
Ladies' Auxiliary Of the Y. M. c. A.
Following are few extracts from
the reviews following the opening per-
formance of Kyrle Bellew In "A
Gentleman Of France in New York;
a Gentleman of France strobe
valiantly into Wallack's Theatre last
night and earned the right TO a long
lsoiourn there He barred his unfaillnE
blade and carved for himself an en-
during foothold in public favor. Mr..
Bellew as Do Marsac is the embodi-
ment OF romance John Pratt IN the
New York Morning World.
'Bellew has lost none Of his force
He Is stfll a picturesque figure and
q comely man: his voice is excellent;
his elocution is convincing; he exudes
a subtle magnetism that is too rare
nowadays. Alan Dale in New York
Morning Journal
"A Gentleman Of France is one of
the best dramas that ever has been
made out Of a novel Harriet Ford
merits great approval for her skill In
It's adaptation Kyrle Bellew deserves
moro applause for The splendid ART
with which he interprets IL. Such an
uDroar has not been heard IN Wal.
lacks for many night-not since
Lester Wallack. Of revered momory
illumined that stage with the best ar
: lof his time. Mr.. Bellew received
! welcome that few players earn" -
Hilary Bell in the Now York Press.
"As gracious and as graceful as
, when seven years ago he caused the
hearts Of many n matinee girl to beat
faster. with all the poise and ease
which only years OF experience can
bring, Bellew held fast the attention
OF the audience. pleasing both eye and
ear at the same time. "-Rennold Wolf
In the Morning Telegraph.
The theatre was filled with friends
, OF Mr.. Bollew and Miss Eleanor Rob
son. and they gave the star and his
leading woman a hearty welcOme."-
New York Herald.