The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-11-01


seats and went early to enjoy her
presentation of "Ann Lamont" who
would always remember her kindly
for the well deserved rebuke she ad-
ministered to the struggling late
Corners. For weeks her coming had
been advertised, and the announce
ment that the curtain would rise at
7:45 sharp given prominence. Every
theater gOer knew it, and there was
no excuse for the disturbance that
the late corners caused by their tardy
arrival and the confusion incident to
finding their seats. The actress did
the proper thing in ordering the cur
tain lowered and the play stopped.
1t would not have made particle of
difference if the hour of beginning
the play had been 9 o'clock; there
would still have been the same an
noyance that marred the first act,
and that spoils in a large measure
the pleasure of every play for many
remembered. and that it will do some
good.
many i'm doubt as to whether or not
the reputation and popularity of the
charming actress who gave 1t have
been strengthened by it's addition to
her repertoire. In the hands of many
an able actress it might have been
mediocre; played by Florence Rob-
erts, it was pleasing, enhancing, and
the manner in which it was received
In ta1 ! h.,
part of Miss Roberts admirers here.
Many expressed the opinion that the
play, as play, was inferior to "Zaza'
which has been given in this city. 1t
Is prettier play to witness. for the
settings and accompaniments are
all that could be desired Miss Rob
erts, If she has changed. has i'm
proved since last seen by Yakima
audience, Her ability is unques-
toned, and her popularity will in
crease so long as she is supplied with
plays tat have even ordinary merit
Her support in Ann Lamont" was
good. and fairly uniform, but she is
in no danger of being overshadowed
by any of the present company. The
presentation was greeted by crowd
ed house
On Saturday night Miss Roselle
Knott presented when Knighthood
was in Flower to one of the largest
audiences of the season, and pleased
every one. Many liked the play and
the principal much better than the
show that preceded it. The popular
ity of Paul kester's interesting novel
is shared by the dramatization of the
story. which has been accomplished
in an artistic and gratifying manner
Miss Knott's ability is pronounced,
and it is well adapted to the play.
She was ably supported, and the piece
is admirably staged The actress
rendition of her part showed that she
has sought to win her place in the
profession by hard, conscientious
work. In when Knighthood Was in
Flower" she is seen in entirely a
different character from any ever at
tempted by her before, but she was in
no degree disappointing. Next toI
her part, the principals in the story
and play are Charles Brandon" and
"Dauphin.' portrayed by Warren
Conlan and Damon Lyon, respective
1y. Both are good actors, and each
lent interest and life to the perform
ance. II was one of the best enter
tainments that have been given in
North Yakima for many months.
1.-The renderfoot," given last night
at the Yakima theater deserved the
liberal patronage it received 1t was
good from beginning to end, without
a weak spot. THE Tenderfoot" is
an operate comedy in three acts. the
creation of Richard Garlic, under the
direction of whom the play was
staged. The music Is bright and
catchy, and the settings and costumes
of a character that not only en-
nance the interest of the play, but APP
peal strongly to western audience.
The few little departures from the
real may he pardoned on the ground
that everything goes in opera comedy.
The favorite of the cast was Oscar
Figman, who is a real comic opera
star, and whose droli wit kept the
audience in a continual laugh. Some
were disappointed in Ruth White. 1t
must be admitted that something is
wrong with Ruth's voice, and she
appeared in a much less favorable
light than when she was leading lady
in "The Burgomaster. The music
includes very few songs that are as
sured of a perpetual existence, for in
this respect, the play is certainly
not In the same class as the"Sultan
of Sulu," "The Silver Slipper, THE
Burgomaster." and others that might
be mentioned The Indian scene in
the last act was beautiful. The show
on the whole has a number of bright
Originalities which proved popular
with the audience and won applause
Manager Schaefer has splendid
list of attractions already booked for
the coming season-more than has
been secured for many seasons past.
Plays will be numerous this winter,
and without exception they are all
of a class that guarantees pleasure
for the public and profit for the own
er of the theater. The next attrac-
ton Is one of genuine merit and in
terest, one which a great many peo-
pie of this city are anxious to see
York State Folks" which comes on