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Show AMUSEjIKMS. "La ('mini, l'mprras cf liuaila." "Uonlp." I'rane l W llion, llooderlsud, "I.aCtarlna, Kmpreu of Itusala" wai prmnted laat night at the Theatre to a fair Louie. II li a historical drama, Interesting, as n striking and, lu the raalo, faithful representation of thu character of the moit celebrated of Hue-sla's Hue-sla's despots and the remarkable Csarlna, his succtsaor to the throne. Hut uotwithaUndlng thlstheplay falls to make the diep and lasting Impression Impres-sion that might be expected from so great a theme. The author has given hli dratuatli periome altogether too Utile opportunity for acting, a fact which Is painfully felt almost through out Mile. nhen,who plays tho part of tho Kmreii Is a Uautiful and accomplished accom-plished actress. Her lmit.rsotiBtlon of Catharine Is magnllkent. Her inarming personality and efllclent acting act-ing compensates to some extent forher foreign nieent. In the closing scene of the lut act ptrllcuUrly, where she Is proclaimed lliu l.uipnss of Itusala, she prtsentsB picture of msjiattc dignity which even a real queen might admire. ad-mire. Her support Is fair. Miss Una A bell ai Princess MentlkotT, Mr. J. It Amoryaitbe Admiral and Mr. l.aurun ltees us Count Hapiilia, mudu the moil of their rertiectlve ro!ea,nsdld Mr. Ilorr Curuth us the Usher. Mr. Hardea Klrkland as Ctar l'eler Is undoubtedly the beat notor of the company, ui far as innbe JuJged front laat ulghl'a xr-formance, xr-formance, and Mr. 1-rrol Dunbar as Prince MenslkoM Is not fur behind. With n leu indent company tho play would have been a signal failure. It will bo given again tonight, "(lojatp." Tomorrow afternoon and evening tills French comedy will be presented. IuttHheaaihumis the character of n 1'nrlalan soiloty womau, a character that will permit her to glvo full swing to her brilliant personality. I-.IA.NC19 W1I.30.N who commences hli five ntijhti' engagement en-gagement at Ihe Theatre on MouJay next In the operetta "Tho Merry Monarch," hai, It li said. In "King AnaoIY," a rolo for which he In ad mlrably ada ted. I,overa ot genuine and ligltlmate fuu may anticipate an unjoymeut of ixcuptlonally rare nunllly. I WONUF.lir.AND. I Tho engnteineutof llurton Btanley'i Conilo Ux rn romtiany Is nn attraction at Wonderland this week, which will lie rnuchaiirtclalcdby the numerous fatrona of Hits place. Ill Ihe company are svernl good slngerr, nnd some ntiw scenery and ileenlil coalumen ramphte the arrangement. In the Curin hall many new attractions are exhibited. |
