Rock Island Argus., 1913-03-20

book of John Fox. Jr., and transfer 10
the stage the wild. untCtnred mcGntain
girl. June. and the oihsr delightful
original characters of he charming
narrative There was need indeed OF
ar artist Of deep Imagination and virile
style to catch AMI reproduce the spir-
il thai Mr Fox injected into his book.
and the fact that Mr.. Walter has Wis
uaIized what millions have dreamed OF.
Is apparent by the magnificent produc-
tic1 made of the play. In Boston. New
York and Chicago its success was
marked and It eujOyed long runs 10
the biggest receipts Of late years.
o. all the musical productions pre-
seuted within the last few years. none
has attracted more widespread atten-
ton or received warmer praise than
has the AtCrn Opera Ccmpany's mod
ernized revival of The bohemian Girl
n English. which viii he The attrac-
ticn a. the Illinois Sunday. The rea-
son fer this, it IS said. lies in he fact
that in its new dress il has made even
9 stronger appeal for popular favor
,Lan It did IS II vas formerly present
ed. Many Ct the changes incorDorar
cd into tbs versiCn We're suggested J
the book used at tn time Of the mus
festival at Paris, during the FrencL
second empire An especially elabo
rate production TO which The MARQUIS
Do Saint Georges added. was made for
his occasion. and SO successful did it
become that il won for is celebrated
composer such cOveted honors as COM
uauder Of the Order Of Carlos II. from
he regent Of Spain. and was made
Che-al!er OF the Legion OF Honor by
Napoleon III To surprising extent.
. I, is said, Edward p. Temple formerly
Of the New York Hirpodrcme. mas sue
o=cled in realizing all OF the suggns-
,iCns contained in the Partisan version
To Mr Temple is given credit for hav-
. ing succeeded with perfect consisteu-
6 in introducing in BaIla's work with
lis wealth Of charming airs. including
The Heart Bowed Down. 4 Dreamt
Dwell in Marble Halls" Then You'll
Remember Ne" etc. a Cavalcade Of
horsemen in a thrilling dash up the
/ mountains in pursuit Of the kidnapping
gypsy chief, realistic bermess of old
/ Bohemia. in which a troupe Of whirl-
wind acrobars give a marvellous per
fCrmance. a gypsy camp. q dazzling
ballet in The Dance of the Hours
and other novel features. In this pre-
seGtatiOu SIX massive scenes are dis
played. among which are Count Arm
helms castle in the mountains. and
the marble halls. two eXCeptionaIly
fine specimens of the scene painters
art. While unusual efforts have been
made to ampiify the scenic environ
ment. assurance is given that the mu
sicianly requirements of the opera
have not been sighted in the smallest
degree. To the selection of the cast
the Messrs. Aborn have given theil
personal attention and every member
is fitted both artistically and physical
ly 10 the roles given in their care. The
result it is promised. is a superior
cast of sOloists. ar effective chorus. ar
exceptional corps de ballet. and
special orchestra. representing in al
one Of the largest if not actually the
largest organization on tour.
/ Sprechen sic Deurscho Those whc
do viii have an opportunitv next Tues
day o. Witnessing an excellent Ger
man play which viii he given at tht
Illinois by the well known players o
the New York German Theatre com
panT. The title Of the play is De
EintasspriDz. meaning prince for one
day. The play has met with success!
on the stages OF Germany and also il
a number of American cities. Actor!