Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-10-12

The pening of the Elks' theater was
a brilliant success. From the minute
the curtain rose until the last curtain
fell, the performance was a splendid
success, not marred by single acci-
dent or unpleasant incident. Every
thing worked with the smoothness
and precision Of we'll tried theater.
Quite a large audience greeted .nr.
Richard Golden in Foxy 'Quiller,'
and all have expressed themselves as
being we'll pleased with the entertain
ment. The opening was one of the
most brilliant events which has ever
occurred in the city. Work on the
building had been pushed to such an
extent that the theater part of the
structure was practically completed.
The interior Of the house, while the
decorations are not yet completed,
presented a beautiful appearance.
The color effect of the cur
of the richest colors. The scene
painted etl the curtain is taken from
ore Of the paintings of the Chariot
race described inBen Hurr The
figure painting scenes are perfection
and all who have seen the curtain
are loud in their praise of it.
The stage is a standard size suf-
fl .ently large to amply accomm c'date
q setting for any company that will
leave the theatricai centels of the
country.
Mr.. Golden, the star OF the company,
n ade curtain talk before the last
act, expressing his appreciation of
the kindly reception rendered his
company, and giving both manage
ment and audience some timely ad-
VIE. He complimented the Elks for
their enterprise in building the thea
ter. and said that the stage could not
be excelled off Broadway, New York.
He was particularly complimentary to
Architect Hunt of Chattanooga, who
planned the building. He said that
every theatrical organization in the
y
the Pine Bluff opera house on account
of the consideration shown the poor
devil of an actor who is usually COM
PEELED to dress in a twc.by-four en-
closure while here commodious dress
ing rooms had been provided.
AS for the play it gave eminent
satisfaction. Richard Golden, as
Foxy Quiller' is all that could be
desired. Pompous, self-prCtld and the
acme of conceit, he is the cause of
many hearty laugh. The chorus
was composed of bevy of pretty girls
and many pretty voices.
Adolph link. the famous lilliputian
comedian. as Kimono. a dwarf. is about
the cleverest specimen of the diminu-
tive actor ever seen here.
The singing Of Henry Leone. as
Raganino. Coriscan. was one of the
most enjoyable features of the per-
fOrmance.
The public has placed the stamp
# approval upon Her Lord and Mast
ell which vii be presented here by
Miss Helen Grant,y next Thursday
evening at the Elks' ti,eater. 1t is
unusual to a comedy with dignified
story that so ccntin1 lily amuses as
this does. Many of the situations are
diverting. especially those that put
in contrast the manners of the strong
ly differing classes Il persons invol-
we'd while there is no lack of the seri-
Gus interest that all good comedy must
posses. Particularly effective is the
return Of the young wife after her
adventure against the wishes of her
husband. who, to enforce discipline,
has ordered the dcors of his ancestral
mansion locked against her at mid
night. In the scene of opposition that
follows, Miss Grantly and Mr.. Lionel
Adams are seen to excellent advant-
age; in fact throughout the play they
do the best work that has been seen
here this Sc scn.
The most convincing evidence OF
Charles B. Hanford's success last
season is the promptness with which
return date with extended time have
been offered him. Mr.. Hanford has
long been personal favorite where
ever he has appeared but the indica-