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About The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903 | View Entire Issue (March 19, 1898)
mm m- wjmuu. mil a iwi-1 l uj 10 THE COURIER THE THEATRE On Saturday night tbe Calhoun Opera company gave a satisfactory r.ndition of Offenbach's comic opsra, "La Gtande Duchess.' to a saia'l audience at the Funke. The voices of this company are above tbe average, the acting good, and the scenic effects attractive. The military nature of the opera allows come fine drillit g by soldiers in white and gold. Miss Car'oiti Gilrusnas the carriciouB young Duche-s, ehows less affectation of manner than is usual in such parts. Her voico is sweat acd of fair cultira tion, and her 6olos were enjoyable. Edward Webb in Ihe character of Prince Paul, ana Geo. Lyding as Private Fritz, sang exceedingly well. They represent two contracting types of in offensive, brainless man, with the qual ity in common of unswerving devotion to one woman. The moral throughout is above re proach, or the opera might prove more erilhirating ioanaudienca. Itaboundsin pretty solos, and more or less melodious oances and marches. The chorus con tains a number of good voi:e?, and much of its work is effective. The French acrobats, Leando broth ers, appeared between acts and called forth morj applause than the sweet toned singers. life to ba tianspcrtrd at least two bl isks distant. Ned Monroe and Billy Hart in tbe chief malo parts act well, and scored the hit of the evening by their duties. On tbe whole the play affords plenty of in nocent amusement, which is vh t i& in tended instead of the gratification of a sense of the aesthetic. "Our Flat," tbe farcical comedy b Cook's Come d'acp, which comes to tbe Oliver, Thursday March 24th, ts one of the greatest laughing hits of today. Tbe which will interpret ihe bright lines and portray the funny characters of "Our Flat,' is said to be a large and capable one, and is headed by Miss Rachael Ford, the charming young actress whom the critics have signalleJ as the rival in coralinrs3of face and 'orm to such fa mous stage Lc3Utirs as Maxine Blliotc and Mary Mannering. Prices 81 00, 75, 50, 25c. Seats on sale Tuesday 10 a. m. 'SLoro Acres,' that popular play or American home life, will bo the attrac tion at the Funke Friday and Saturday nights and Saturnay matine?, March 25-26. To those familiar with the beau ties of this play, its Euccess is not to be wondered at, and agrejtmany managers think the play the most profitable piece of theatrical property in America. Mr. Heme's profits are said to have reached nearly three hundred thousand dollars Bl i X 1 V SI I IBS II'A. aMMttSBB SBBBPV hh - . -as" TS 5ah & -9ft1 'Vtir?'z r I& ififtjT" !re ujvv vou aiwe .hos & cfrinK? The "Gky Matinee Girl" appeared at the Oliver on Monday night with all her inanity and light-heartedness. Mies Fola Pomeroyin the title role, rather over did tbe character of the feather-brained type of girl who lives on dreams of actors and stage life, -"Hie play is a succession of ridiculous (though improbable) situa tions, and, with its clever hits, provides fan in abundance; but there is a total lack of harmony cr beauty of scene throughout. The cbaractersare all sup posed to be io disguke in the second act, and choose the ugliest costumes obtain able. The dances Bhow grotesque contortions and skilful high kicking, but no grace. Aad that something which the programs call music may the music forgive the insult lacks the first elements of con cord. Every voice is shrill and harsh, and each member of the chorus sings just off the key with an effect delight ful to the audience in general, but which leaves to a musician but one desire in V tfaaaavaaftaMApk2jBaaaaaaaaLpv i BBBJfBBBL f"Y"BB"BBl"ff"7BBBSS"aVY "BSBjjSB Sr AY Bj UNCLE NATHAN L IN 'nonc Acnes." f D B F.CZEHRUNG.Mgr. Corner O and Twelfth et recti FR1XAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS AND SATURDAY IVIATINEJE;, MARCH 2S-220. (Siaictn Consecutive Season of Beautiful Comedy Drama Direction o M. C Minor. J r t J - -'sMbVsbJHsK SWTFV . 1 1 r fr UMCIX MAT IN SHORC ACRCS." Presanted by a tine company of players, with Entire new scenery and many unique realistic scenes. A superb production guaranteed. Children under 9 years not admitted. Prices never vary. Prices 91, 75, 50 and 25c. Seats on sale Thusday, 10 a. m. THE OLIVER THEATRE JN. WBEN. J. Manager. THURSDAY. MARCH 24. Manager Dowden announces tbe London and New York Comedy Triumph, 'OUR FLAT Presented by the select coraeJy organization of America 100 NIGHTS LYCKUM THEATRE NEW YORK 100 NIGHTS Miss Bachel Ford MV.Rubsell Bassett Miss Lillian Bartlett Mr. Chas. F. Gibney Mrs. Frances Edgerton Mr. Edward Ma&stield Miss Anita Verno Mr. Jun'e McUree MissChloe Thaer Mr. Geo. De Long Mi-s Grayca Burton Mr. John Irxia and others. NOTE There will be no advance in prices for this special engagement. Secure your seats Tuesday 10 a. m. at box office. lllHI'IMIMMHHHHMIIIIHMIIMIMIMHMMMMMIHIIMMMMilMIIH .1 Mm Mil HA Contractors for PLUMBING, STEAM AND HOTWATE HEATING. Wholesalers of PUMPS, IRON PIPE, SEWER AND CULVERT PIPE. 125 SO. 1ITH. ST., LINCOLN, NEB. tMMMMMMMMMIMMHMMMIMIIMMMMIHMIMIMMMMIIHIMMMtti v r &. KENNEDY'S i PHUIUUKAfH KAKbORS 132 SOUTH I2TTH STREET. M9990' fvAjAAAA afc ft so far. "Shore Acres," "The Old Home stead" and "Uncle Tom's Cabin' have turned out nearly as much gold as the Klondike region. If plays may be measured by the impression they leave behind, then is "Shore Acres' the sweet est and purest and truest story the stage "She Beems blind to his faults." has told us for .years. Its chief beauty "No wonder he's thrown gold dust in is its simplicity. The child may follow her eyes." it intelligently, and best of a'l will be all the better for seeing and hearing it a- ciothingcleaned. pressed and repaired, will also its elders. Prices 91.00. 7o, 50, 0ardna. Tailoring rv' H;tT c 25c for evening; matinee 25, 50, 75c; box ier railormg Cos. Suitonum-S seat91.00. W. Oor. 11th and O.