The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-26
AT THE THEATER

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A collection of whimsicalities. with
jefferson De Angels as the leading
spirit, made up The Toreador," of
which the extreme absurdity is it's best
recommendation. 1t was presented last
night under most favorable conditions
witnessed and greatly enjoyed by one
of the largest audiences of the season.
1t was show of the class that appeals
particularly to Savannah theater-goers,
and perhaps at no time during the win
ter has greater enthusiasm been shown.
De Angels himself came in for the
lions share of applause, one or two of
the other numbers being received
rather coldly. 1t was easy to see which
way popular favor fell, and not sur
prising, for there is peculiarly en-
gaging quality about his humor,
especially in his less grotesque parts
and he never ceases to be funny. All
of his songs were applauded until the
repertoire was exhausted, and after the
second act the audience refused to be
curtain. His impromptu speech, deliv-
cred with the inimitable manner that
marks his stage presence. was one Of
the best things of the evening.
The first act was considerably better
than the last, which is always an I'M
fortunate circumstance. but the least
satisfactory part of the performance
was the music. The company did not
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ly hampered by the fact, particularly in
the lively passages. A very pretty bit
of Individual work, however, was Miss
McKinney's song, THE Language of
the Flowers" Her voice is pure and
tuneful, and it was to be regretted that
she was not heard oftener in solos, the
general singing being somewhat too
heavy to show it to advantage.
Next to De Angels himself, the best
acting in the piece, and very clever
work, was done by Edgar Norton as
the young English nobleman, Archie"
lie gave an original impersonation, hu-
| morously conceived. and remarkably
well sustained.
Many of the minor parts were in
clever hands, and with pretty girls,
pretty costuming, and attractive stage
setting, the performance was most en-
| joyable.
Mr.. Crane will make his appear
ance in THE Spenders" tonight.
The sale of seats was, as ex-
pected, very heavy and a large and
fashionable audience is certain to wit
ness the presentation of the play. Much
of the success which has been won by
1.-The Spenders" is laid to Mr.. Cranes
| capital work in it. Years of careful,
conscientious work has given Mr..
Crane a reputation of which any man
| might we'll be proud. Contrasts of scene
| and character abound in the play,
| which is, in it's entirety, one of the
brightest comedies that the stage has
been given this year. The play is in
four acts, and the opening one is laid
in Montana. Prices Orchestra, $780,
balcony 81 and rs cents; gallery, rs
cents.
Bright, sparkling, a series of laughs
| from start to finish," is the announce
ment made as to His Excellency the
| Governor" the comedy in which Miss
Sadie Martinez and her company will
appear at the theater tomorrow, mat
inee and night His Excellency the
Governor" is described as a light COM
edy romance, possessing all the fun
and froic of farce comedy, but whose
every line, situation and environment
is refined, and whose characters are
all members of the highest social grade
Matinee prices are: Orchestra, rs and
30 cents, reserved; balcony, adults. so
cents; children, 25 cents. Night prices
are: Orchestra, $1.50 and 81; balcony,
rs and so cents; gallery 25 cents.
In his new play, "A Prince OF Tat
ters," on Thursday, matinee and night.
AL H. Wilson has six new and original
songs, their titles being, THE Jolly
Rover" Memory" "Schnitzelbank,"
whispering Breeze" THE Winding
of the Yarn" and my Old Pipe" Seats
are now on sale. Matinee: Orchestra,
rs cents, reserved; balcony, adults, 50
cents; children, rs cents, admission. At
night: Orchestra, $3.50 and 81; balcony,
70 and so cents; gallery, 25 cents.
Three of Mr.. Davenport's original
cartoons are on exhibition in the win
dow of Jones Pharmacy, Southern
Railroad and Central Railroad. They
will be there until the evening of Mr..
Davenport's visit, Friday, when he
will talk about the Power of a Car
toon" at the Savannah Theater. Seats
en- sale Wednesday morning at 9 a.
m. Prices: Orchestra, 81. balcony, IS
and so cents; gallery 25 cents.
Better than ever" is the claim Of
the West Minstrels this season. given