The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24
FRANCIS WILSON'S RETURN
IN "THE TOREADOR. -

Francis Wilson. who arrived" in 'Er-
| mimic" SO many years ago, ma his st.
| Louis bow as funny Sammy Gigg at the
| Olympic last night in THE Toreador."
| 1t proved to be a Wilson part songs, lines
and all. His assistants were up to his own
I excellent standard, among them being Jo-
seph Coyne in the part of an English chap
pie; the ever-winsome Christie Mcdonald
and scores OF girls-where do they come
from, these musical comedy sprites?
The audience welcomed Mr.. Wilson in q
way that should have delighted him. It
| followed the comedians every quip and ap-
preciated the numerous little touches that
have come to be associated with him.
| AT the close of the first act he was called
upon for speech. Stepping down near the
footNghts, he made few conventional re-
marks In an unconventional way. and then
removed a very red wig. thereby showing
that it concealed some gray hairs
Mr. Broderick was seen as Carajolo, the
real Toreador, and his solo. I'm the Glory
and Pride Of the Land of Spain" is one of
the many excellent musical numbers in the
piece. He was recalled several times.
Miss McDonald's soprano voice pleased
immensely. her flower song being the best
opportunity she found to exploit It.
There are several good topical songs. Mr.,
Wilson sings one of them-"The Hnn Of
Fame" Another one, Everybody Is Awful
ly Good to Me-" was given by Joe Coyne.
THE Toreador' is well mounted and the
chorus IS large in numbers. The girls are
very pretty. In fact. it Is surprising, con-
sidering the demand. that Mr.. Wilson's man.
ayers were able to get so many handsome
ones.
Ffske and McDonough, who make q
speciality of impersonating the people of
slu,n life, are appearing at the Columbia
in a short comedy that "holds the mirror
up to nature most faithfully. 1t has to do
with the wooing OF Binxby (Ffske) and
Maggie Miss McDonough). Binxby looks
like he might be burglar. and girls like
Maggie abound In all cities. The playlets
delight is found in these characters. who
seem to step from one Of Josiah FlYnts
yarns to the submerged tenth. A discerning
manager is likely to have play written for
these entertainers some day. They are
worth better things. @ -. --..
Fisher and Carroll. after their Put No
or at Buffalo" experience. Joke through
conversational!st act, which enables Fisher
to give his always funny whine of a
laugh. He doesn't overdo the little man
nerism either, be 1t said to his credit. La
Mar and Gabriel amuse, but they are sad
ly in need Of new quips. La Mar has quit
singing in Good Old, Summer Time"
however. The programme is rounded out
with specialties by Rosa Lee Tyler, the
Juggling Jordans. Martin and Quigg. Jules
and Ella Garrison and the Osnatos troupe
of acrobats.
....
Maestro Sorrentino of tho Banda Rosa
pleased the audience at the Odeon last
night. The Echoes From the Metropolitan
Opera-house" and Loraines Ramona" were
especially appreciated and in Difference to a
request, Sorrentino substituted his famous
Carmen" number for the "Risoletto" ex-
cerpt for which the house programme called.
For his farewell concert, to be offered this
evening. Sorrentino has arranged the follow
ing programme: r...
March-Nibeungen Wagner
March OF the knights OF the Holy Grail
From Parsfal... ............,....... Wagner
Walthers Traumled from Die Melster-
Solo Trumpet Sig. Bottega
Religious bsntasi2-The Love Feast OF tho
Aposues wagner
and grand male.
NoedA oe0cte0
1850. Marcella Powell e.
Pilgrim Chorus from Tannhauser. Wagner
Solo Baritone. Sig. Barillotd.
500 iaafp Selected
Sig. Sevasta-
Ride OF the Valkyries.. Wagner