The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-02-05
Theatres.

Charles Emerson Cooks comic opera
1.-THE Rose of the Alhambra," opened at
the Majestic Theatre, New York, last
evening. Mr.. Cook has drawn his story
partly from one of the Irving legends and
from the history of Philip ", the Bour.
bon, whose buffoon reign in Spain during
the early part of the eighteenth century
made him the Laughing stock of Europe
The score is by Lucius Hosmer, and at
times arises to the plane of grand opera
Both author and composer have labored
successfully with the view of departing
from the usual dull routine of musical
entertainment. Many critics have pro-
nounced ''The Rose Of the Alhambra" to
be the best comic opera since robin
Hood. " The title role is sung by Agnes
Cain Brown, who in three seasons of ap-
pearances as prima of the Bostonians, and
later in similar capacity under the di-
rection of Henry W. Savage, has earned a
position of Importance on the lyric stage
Others well known in the cast of prin-
cipals are Lillian Hudson, Greta Risley,
Louis Casavant, Henry Norman, Eddie
Heron, Owen Westford and Ley Vernon.
The chorus is splendid singing body,
and numbers many pretty girls in its
makeup. The piece is also beautifully
obdSCQ al OACuCobId VI Thirty Will 1Q-
terpret the score. During the engage
ment of ''The Rose of the Alhambra. !"
matinees will be given on Wednesdays
and Saturdays with extra afternoon per.
formances on Lincoln's and Washington s
Birthdays
Don't fail to see the worlds famous
Cans Nelson fight at the Mount Holly
Opera House on Friday night, February
8. This is one of the most exciting NOV.
ing pictures ever presented to the public
While this picture shows the fight as it
really happened, there is nothing obiec
tionable in it to ladies or children.
AS is well known, the Cans Nelson
fight was not one of those bloody, brutal
battles usually looked for. 1t was scien-
tific boxing. When President Roosevelt
saw this picture he said-"Delighted
That is what | call the manly art"
This company does not rely on this
picture alone, but present other and won
derful moving pictures, augmented by the
latest and best songs rendered by the won
derful tenor, Mr.. Tom Moier
This is a show that always pleases
young and old. Admission 1C, 20 and 30
cents
Little Dollie Dimples, after making a
great hit which has echoed around the
world, is back to her own United States
again. Not only is she singing the song
which made production famous, but is
now appearing in a musical drama which
gets its title from the famous song Miss
Cameron (Dollie Dimples) has had most
remarkable theatrical career for a young
artistic. Joining the famous old singing
organization, "The Bostonians, as mere
novice, inside of six weeks she appeared
10 the many famous roles that had just
been played by Alice Nelson. The play,
"Dollie Dimples, offers ample opportun-
ity to the large and important company
presenting it and Miss Cameron fairly
revels in her present role and is making
with it the hit of her entire theatrical
career. Miss Cameron and her splendid
company will play 'Dollie Dimpies," at
the Grand Opera House, PHILADELPHIA.
during the week beginning February 18th.
The matinees will be as usual on Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday with every scat
reserved at 25c
AL H. Wilson, ''the golden voiced
singer, will commence a two weeks en-.
gagement at the Park theatre, Philadel
phia, next Monday night, in new play
of picturesque Switzerland entitled "Met2
in the Alps" The play is admirably
adapted and affords Mr. Wilson opportun
ity to display at best his acting and sing
ing qualities, and is provided with mum
Der of interesting and exciting scenes, in
Guiding an effective snow storm, the res
cue of the hero by a handsome st. Der
nard dog and monks from St. Benedict
Hospice, and duel in mountain pass il
the Alps. The scenic effects are unusual,
good, and are instructive as well as enter
tanning. A number of interesting charac
ter types are introduced in the play
which contribute materially to its success
Mr.. Wilson is possessed of fine sipginj
voice, and during the action of the pla
will render several new songs of a popu
lar character.
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