Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
THE nERWrN CONCERT.


 THE DERWIN CONCERT.
 The Derwin Mandolin orchestra IS fin fine shape for their annual concert in Polls theater Thursday evening, January 21. They display variety of tone color. fine shading and unity of movement that is astonishing and will surprise even those who have heard them previously. Local lov- CTS of artistic singing will no doubt turn out in large numbers to hear the Metropolitan quartet, which is to ap- pear at this affair. They are famous for their fine voices. are all soloists of high order, being endorsed by John Philip Sousa, the Union League club and many other high authorities. The Harmony Banjo club and the Young Troubadours ara vrre of tlleir share of the applause and MT Derwin's re putation as a soloist Is too well known to need further comment. There is also much curiosity to hear MT Der wins compositions, six of which are to be rendered on that evening. The sale of advance tickets has been very large and perhaps unequaled in the history of local concerts. Those pur- chasing these advance tickets can ex- change them for reserved seats two days previous to the regular sale, thus procuring the choicest seats. They are now on sale at the leading music stores, by members of the orchestra, and at MT Derwin's studio, 109 Bank street.
 "THE OFFICE BOY"
 Sparkling with catchy songs, en- Hvened by musical choruses, filled with pretty chorus girls, and prett1ly dressed in costumes and scenic ef- fects, that musical comedy, "The Ofhce Boy,' with Frank Daniels ill the 1n- itial role, was presented before crowded house in Polls theater last evening. Evidently the people of this city believe that the local theaters are well protected in case of fire, for the audience which assembled to enjoy the comedy was representative and one of the largest seen in the theater this season. Even the cold weather could not keep the public in their homes. Frank Daniels, the funny Frank Daniels. was there, and the peo- pie wanted to see and hear him, and 1t is doubtful if big blizzard could keep the lovers of musical comedies at home "The Office Boy' is a musical comedy, both the music and the com edy blending in harmony and making a tumble of fun and laughter. Nat urally 1t owes its libretto to Harry B. Smith. with the composition by Lud- wig Enlander. It is presented in two acts, and perhaps the only real strong .obiection that was occasioned last night was the unusually long wait be- LNs atn 'GJ Jrxx~k %vSn formance was so clever and so funny that all was forgiven before the close Of the entertainment. Frank Daniels, as the office boy, was funnier and more witty than ever He had opportunities by the score to make use of that funny face and witty tongue and humorous gesture. and advantage was taken of all, Of these chances. 1t is probably the best character he has been seen in here in this city and he certainly hal the audience with him last evening. Hs had opportunities as we'll in his song. for they were all catchy and jolly. So pleasing were they that encore fol- lowed encore, and finally. before the close of the first act he was forced to appear before the audience In one of his inimical speeches. For few min rltes he kept the audience convulsed with laughter with words in which there was no sense, but still so given to the audience that 1t was almost inn possible to keep from laughing. His hast songs were "T'm On the Water Wagon Now" .sMamie O'Hooley" and "T Thought Wrong" each of which the people present could not seem to get too much of. Next to MT Daniels, the most pleasing person in the cast was Miss Eva Tang11ay, who has been seen with success here before In ''The Chaperones" There seemed to be no limit to the sprightliness and vivacity of this lady In the character of Claire De Lune, and her dancing and singing were infectious. She moved about the stage as if on springs, and her twisting and turning feet kept some of the au- dience guessing as to whether she wa , really alive or an automaton wound up for the amusement of the audience. Miss Thelma Fair, we are sorry to say, was not a success as MT Daniels's leading lady in the character oe Eu- phemia. She had splendid opportunf- ties to catch the audience in her vaTf- ous songs, but the power was not in the voice. It was pity, too for Miss Fair is very pretty woman, gifted with pleasing face and form, and while her voice is sweet it lacks the strength necessary to carry her part through to the satisfaction of even herself Still there may have been something amiss last night, for Miss Fair has been given some good encomiums on other occasions. The company of male and female chorus singers were all in good voice and the minor parts were taken in good manner. Altogefher it was a mlendid performance and one which seemed to please almost everybody i'll the large audience present last night. and that is about all the management could ask for.
 MEETINGS TONIGHT. Company c drill.
 Drug Clerks union.