The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-29
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DETROIT OPERA HOUSE.

The Fortune Teller" which took the I
public by storm several
seasons ago. was the Offering OF the |
Aborn Comic Opera company In the
Detroit Opera house. Monday even-
ng. and Its revival was entirely ade-
luate and enjoyable. Several OF these
who starred In the original cast parti-
cipated III the performance and the
newcomers were not amateurish by
any means. The opera was the vehi.
sie selected by Alice Nielsen for ner |
hrsl starring tour and II was this that |
helpec her on the road TO success
Eugene Cowles. who was included |
IN the original cast, not only created
Sahdor, but that part was written es-
peclaiiy Tor him. He sang his "Gypsy
Love song" again, with the assistance
or Miss Bertha Davis and the chorus.
and was Obliged TO respond to an en-
core. Mr.. Cowles, naturally. il quite
al home In the role and looks IA well
as ne sings and acts the part. His In
terprstation 4 the gypsy is one OF tne
pleasing features OF the opera.
When Miss Nielsen starred in the
dual role OF Musette and Irma, ner
understudy was Bertha Davis. the
clever little prima donna who has
been with the Aborn company since
T. came TO Detroit several weeks ago
She has made hosts OF friends by her
careful and consistent work IN the
various grand and comic operas tuat
have been put on, and her work OF
Monday evening but added another
laurel. Her Because | Am So Good"
was one of the best things she has
done since coming TO this city. Phil
Branson Is the third member who was
in the original cast. For two seasons
he was the Count Berezowski Of the
opera when IL was on tour and ne
made the most OF his opportunities.
Fresco. and played the role in the
original production, contributed great
iy TO the humor OF the opera.
Irving Brooks. who came to Detroit
especially to play Boris. the ludicrous
German, was decided acquisition,
and he played a convincing part. Geo.
Iallman, the tenor. who has sung
himself into favor. was the Captain
Ladislas, and proved adequate for the
many demands an him. Nella Shayne,
newcomer. sang the role Of Pom
Pom with verve and dash. and the
other parts were in capable hands.
On the whole. the principals were
we'll chosen. the ensemble excellent
and the whole opera carefully pre-
scented. The opera will be given tho
remainder OF the week. with matineel
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
THE TEMPLE.
The audience in the Temple theater
Monday afternoon felt :nstinctively
that e good act was on when the cur
tain revealed the 1.-the, slender figure
OF a woman suspended only by wire
which she held in her teeth, and
swinging down from above the stage.
In and out among the wings. This
was but a forerunner OF many novel
and daring aerial wire performances
by the Millman trio, Of which Miss
Bird Millman, who set the heads OF
the London and Paris theatergoers
whirling, Is a member. The perform
ances OF Miss Millman are marvellous
She dances, sings and talks on the
wire with the ease and grace OF ono
who feels thoroughly at home. 1t Is
really a wonderful act.
Tom Waters. late star In THE
Mayor of Laughland," gave one OF the
Quaintest, funniest acts OF the bill.
presenting both pianologue and a
monologue that kept the audience In
good humor. His Interpretation OF a
young woman entertaining guests by
singing THE Kerry Dance" was one
OF his best. He's royal entertainer.
Bert Leslie and company give a
slangy sketch. Hogan in Society" in
tok he "a ~ hurfannnr IN
break into polite society are exploded
by Leslie. That actor has line OF
slang that would make envious Bow
cry tough, which he impersonates, and
his associate. Miss Maud Emery, as
sisted materially. especially with her
dances George Ryan and Richard
Flowers are also numbered In the
cast.
Other acts on the bill include Fran
cini-Olioms and page In composite
entertainment OF music, juggling and
acrobatfcs, a feature OF which IL turn
ing Oriental somersaults while play
ing the concertina; Frederick Ray
mond trio, in the operate novelty.
knights of Old" In which selections
are rendered from a number OF the
well-known operas. The members OF
the company have very good voices
Waterbury Brothers and Tenny. who
were featured with the Cohan and
Harris Ministries. have comedy and
musical Offering: the Hess sisters. who
come from England and have been
heard In only one city In the United
States before coming TO Detroit, sing
little and dance well. Cornelle and
Eddie open the bin with juggling and
comedy acrobatics, and the Mooreo-
scope made many forget the swelter-
ing heat outside when II showed
scenes representing a snOwstorm The
Temple is really one OF the coolest
places in the city. being very com
Portable during the whole performance.