The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, January 22, 1898, Page 9, Image 9
THE COURIER. McClure's -Lippincott's Munsey's and Any Dollar 'SBS One Year With THE COURIER For One Dollar and Sixty Cents. , One Year With THE COURIER ; For One Dollar and Sixty Cents. aaMIMMMMlIMMIMMMMMM Magazine, t t : Iff? v. r - '- f L ? sv t -rA I $&- "-i'V-v c?aW &? :?. ' .. ' THE THEATRE The Oliver was comfortably filled on Monday, January 17, when Madam S:al chi and her conceit company appeared here. Madam ScalcbVs wouderful voice is smoother than on her last appearance in Lincoln. The applause which she received from an unusually discriminat ing and musical audienco was satisfying even to the exactions of a prima donna whoso voice hs melted multitudes who have been cold when Patti sing.. Mine. Scalchi has temperament and the cotes are warm. The program was in Italian and there were cot many of that na tionality in the house, but her tempera ment conquered the medium cf expres sion snd interpieted the dramatic situa tions satisfactorily. In Martha, Mrae. Scalchi was a graceful lady of quality on a lark. She flirted without mawkish- climate which has made him and his ancestors capable of singing a song that way, must have occurred to every one within Bound and sight of him. Mr. McQueen, the tenor, was disabled with asoro throat. Mademoisello Bedatsang one number. She is apparently travel ing with the concert company for the sake of experience and the undoubted educational benefits of association with Mme. Scalchi. Tho program was in three acts. Part I. fcur numbers from Traviata, Carmen, Huguenots and Rigoletto, Lend Me Your Aid, by Gouno i, and a Staccato Polka, by Mulder; Part II. the second act of Martha in costume, and Part III. the fourth act of II Trovatorc. Tim Murphy, characterizad as tho man who has made "A Texas Steer" fa mous and millions laugh, and whose latest dramatic tr.umph has earned for msmsmssm w w 'NN fck&Pido-fnJrg Cc. TIM MURPHY. nes3 or artificial condescension, vhile her companion, the maid, never forgot her identity for u moment and was as stiff and ill at e3Ci as her mistress was graceful. Mile. Toulioguet la:ks tem pjrament. She has no way of commun icating passioif or feeling to the audipnee except by her voice, which is aclea-, colorless soprano. Her mind seems to be concentrated en how she is singing, when it should bo concentrated on the theme. She sings very correctly and excites no fear that - Bhe will not get thrpugh all right, but her interpretation lacks sincerity. She tbould have learned from Madam, the hot-tempered, that much can be forgiven to her who loves muca. Signor Albert! has a good bari tono which he uses effectively. While he was singing and his fiexibb Italian body was moving in emphasizing har mony with his sorg, ths Mediterranean him the title of tho "Nineteenth century David Garrick." is announced for next Tuesday evening, January 25, at the Oliver theatre to presant a highly pj tistic double bill at each performance, consisting of "Old Innocence," which is a three act, humorously pathetic comedy and the dramatic character painting Sir Henry Hypnotized.'' "Old Inno cence" is 8 true picture of home sim plicity, where the light and dark shades of life are delicately intermingled. "Sir Henry Hypnotized,'' which he presents at every performance in addition to "Old 'innocence," is a rare dramatic treat, palatable to the most fastidious, as it introduces Mr. Murphy in many of his famous impersonations of renowned ac tors and statesmen, including portrayals of Henry Irving as Mathias, John T. Riymond as Col. Mulberry Sellers, Joe Jeffersen as Bob Acre?, Sol Smith Rus- IRA HI F.C. ZEHRUNG.Mgr. Corner O and Twelfth streets P ONE NIGHT ONLY THIRD M Orchestra (Jill. syjmci;h:o;n::es Miss Jariorv Jreat, Soprarxo, Soloist Conductor, August Hagenow MONDAY EVENING, JANUAKY 24 X X AT THE FUNKE OPERA HOUSE : X X SEATS ON SALE JIT THE NIKE BOX OFFICE SATURDAY MING AT 10 O'CLOCK THE OLIVER -THEATRE JN(D. (DWDEN, J. Manager. ONE NIGHT ONLY TUESDAY, January 25. The Nineteenth Century David Gar rick Detroit Free Press. TXM MXXRra Y The man who made "A Taxas Steer" faraoup, in a grand double bdl. The artistic comedy success, in three cheering acts . . . Old. TioLxio42GTi.ce Funnier than "A Tejas Steer,'' and tha latest sensational dramatis novelty . . . 66 Sir Henry Hypnotized.?' RrillDIUftC TO TUC DUD! IP If you don't like "Old Innocence' you can pet uUnrtnniLL lU ML l UDLIU jour money back between the Sacond and Third acts; no sooner no later. Prices 31.00, 73, SO and 2j2. Seats on Bale Satur day at 10 a. m. OLIVER THEATRE, January 20. THE ARCTIC VIKING Eminent Scientist and Explorer, Or. Fridtjof NANSEN WILL LECTURE OX HIS t THRILLING EXPERIENCES ACROSS THE POLUR REGION H MAGNIFICENT ILLUSTRATIONS. Advance Sale begins at Box Office January 22. Prices 50c, lie, $1.00 and $1.50. H sell as Noah Vale, Lawrence Barrett as Cassius, Stuart Robson as Bertie the Lamb, and (by request) the remarkably clever characterization ot William Jen nirg Bryan, a performance claimed t be o! unusual merit. Maaager Dowdea not only recommends and endorses thia high class organization, but goes the public ona better, by guaranteeing to refund the full amount of purchase money between the lecond and third acts of "Old Innocence' to all who don't like the play. Prices 51.00. 75, 50 and 25c. Seats on sale Saturday morning at 10 o'clock sharp. Secure your sjats early as this beautiful theatro will be packed to wel come this popular favorite after four years absence.