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Show TRU T H. Bmuscments. sources and center them upon a dramatic character, adapted alike to her ;emperament and genius, something which would awaken sleeping possibilities and add them to already acquired abilities, she could stand in the front rank of theatric greatness. Joseph Jefferson would have been an indifferent actor if his abilities had been individed among many characters stead of centering his talents upon Rip Van Winkle." Edwin Booth, was though he played several roles, made glorious in Hamlet, because he it the focus of his dramatic powers. So Miss Roberts, why dont you do Surrender some individual work? Have yourself to a genius like Belasco. a play written in which your personality will be given everytoopportunity. out Zaza You have it in yourself Clara "Camille out to Leslie Carter, garthe touch Morris. At present you with your finment of greatness only be should ger tips you can and wrapped in its glorious folds! - Salt Lake Theatre Camille," mall performance to- nee today, Zaza, night. Grand Sandy Bottom," today, performance tonight. matinee First Regiment band concert to- morrow evening. Attractions. Effie Ellsler in Theatre Salt Lake in Flower, Was When Knighthood Coming March Human Grand Theatre. Man From March March 17-1- 8. 16-1- 8; Hearts, f Mexico, 19-2- 1. The engagement of Florence Roberts has been in every way a notable one. Comlng' to'Tis as she did, a little over a month ago, an unknown dramatic quantity, she at once established herself In public favor as an actress of ability. Her engagement for a week, on her first appearance in this city, was something out of the ordinary. But Miss Roberts made good, both from the dramatic and standpoint. To all Intents and pura two poses, Miss Roberts Is filling weeks engagement in this city the interval between the two engagements know of being unimportant. I do not acany other actor or actress having before. complished such a record here In view of the fact that Salt Lake is generally regarded as a before us stand, Miss Roberts has set the possibilities of a new standard. Over in Denver a weeks engagement is the rule, with us it is an exception, our popDenver, however, has double ulation and a large floating element to draw from; with respect to Omaha, Lake, the conditions are the same. Salt concedis in proportion to population, than ed to be a better show town cant either Denver or Omaha. Whyof time a new standard for the length rea meritorious attraction should to as so main here, be established conform to existing conditions? When its ena strong attraction comes here to two gagement is generally limited is that result or three nights. The box office pandemonium reigns at thewith strugand the lobby is congested Sherlock box-offi- one-nig- ce ht band. itary band orthf First Regiment flock arund Salt Lakers wouldnt wish if your standard as you would for your horn- you went to Gotham Roberts in Camille should go and see her play it at todays matinee. Then compare Camille with Zaza tonight. Comparisons may be odious, but they often teach lessons, jl J reThe versatility of Miss Roberts is markable. Her Camille" is reminis durcent of Clara Morris in Zaza, she suggesting her first engagement, declaraed Mrs. Leslie Carter. This tion is, at first blush, extravagant, is extravabut upon a final analysis, flattergantly true. It is extremely is remembered that ing also, when it were for Camille and Clara Morris while years dramatically inseparable, were long asZaza and Mrs. Carter Miss Rob sociated in partnership. If would discard an extensive reper tot and collect her scattered talento; splendid re-If she would gather her GRAND THEATRE, MARCH . ping-pong- ed I5TH 130 P. M. CLOSIBC OF THE Si In honor of Col. Sam pv.w and the National Guard :.l Utah Stars Bnd StrIts lm for- - Sousa The Mill in the Fcwst- - Sketch, iionberjr 3. Cornet Solo, Favorite Fan Hartman - MR. L. P. CHRISTEN';! . i. Selection, Lucia de Lnir.irer. r Donizetti 5. Dance, 'I La Belle Creole... Herman 6. Descriptive Fantasia, The Dv. ing Poet (j eitschalk 7. Vocal Solo Selected MR. ED. PIKE, OP COMPANY II. 8 . William Tell," . . .Rossini Overture, 9. Medley, Popular Songs. . . Star Spangled Banner. .Mackle ious number on the program Der Freischutz, was carefully rendered the fortissimo effects being effectively developed. . Miss Lottie Levy was the vocal soloist of the evening. Her first song, My Dreams, revealed the beauties of a voice which has always possessed a charm for Salt Lakers. As an encore, Miss Levy sang The Jewel of Asia. The program ended with De Witt's meldley of Popular Songs. and as they cascaded in a shower of liquid notes over the auditorium everybody felt that an agreeable evening had been passed. Next Sunday will probably be the last concert of the season. . Mr. d Frank Maltese, whose opera, The Prince and the Peasant, is theatre-still fresh in the memory of local goers, has written a comedy enThe Wrong Mrs. Appleton. titled, The comedy will he produced at the Grand theatre for three nights and Saturday matinee, beginning March 26th. There are three acts and twelve characters in the comedy, a synopsis of A J P. Chrtjtenjiri, Bandmajltr, Miss The First Regiment band concert drew a good house at the Grand last of the conSunday evening. The end cert season is rapidly approaching, conthere remaining k but one more Last Sundays cert to be given. usual high the program was up to selectstandard, both as to the music ed and the manner of its interpretation. The program opened with Meyerbeers Coronation March, a splendid and inspiring piece of music. Way . Jl Jl descriptive sketch, Down South, If Mr. Imhaus, who has acquired evoked enthusiastic applause. It is Palace Salt of the and the management musically bright with cotton field what half does only for next season, that plantation melodies, skies, too, this will he do give to he proposes besing sunshine ballads to the earth up. shaking a town great old sleepy Tramp, The baritone solo, low. He recites a catalogue of attractions H. W. Mr. Daniels, Tramp," by for the coming summer, which Den- Tramp, carried the house off its feet. As an ver would be proud to have and of Annie encore Mr. Daniels gave which San Franciseo is hardly . posthe out all warmth, Laurie, bringing, sessed. I understand, however, that the lights and shades, of the sweetly Mr. Imhaus is not given to talking tender Scottish love song. When the out the familiar strains through his hat and that he really pro- band tossed auof King Dodo, everybody in the of metropola us to place give poses became explosive with appreitan amusement during the coming ditorium As an encore the air tremseason. . But, Mr. Imhaus, dont go to ciation. with some gingery, snappy music New York for a concert band. We bled the ears in a most have good bands here in Zion. There which manner. The most ambi- is nothing the matter with Helds Mil tantalizing humanity. gling Holmes or Anna Held engagementa could do a flattering uusiness for week instead of three nights. It may be that the New York booking agenafcies are responsible for existing the fairs but a proper presentation of cona matter might result in changed dition for the coming season. Salt Lake has outgrown knee pants and is no longer a freckled faced countrya when boy. Next season, Mr. Pyper, us comes give along good attraction metis town a solid week of it the the success ropolitan enough to ensure of such engagements. CONCERT blowers. J J Those who havent yet seen 5T FIRST REGIMENT BANDM ASTER CHRISTENSEN." l.GEO.D. 5ALTTPT PYPEH MANAGER. LAKE CDBTAIN ans. THE CHARMING ACTRESS EFFIE ELLSLER .y Ind a Superb Company in which follows: Act I. shows the in terior of Air. St. Claire's library at Air. Tanbeny, Windsor, England. a rich old bachelor, from London, and Mr. St. Claires business partner, is paying the latter a visit. Tanberry, owing to pressing business engagements, is on the point of returning to London. St. Claire is most anxious to marry Airs. Appleton," his Mrs. Apto Tanberry. pleton, who is returning from a visit to America, sends word that she is detained and cannot reach Windsor st the expected time. St. Claire is at his wits end to prolong the visit of the rich Tanberry" so that the latter comay meet Mrs. Appleton, being To nfident they will marry each other. meet the situation, St. Claire" induces an accommodating friend, Leon, to mother-in- -law, mother-in-laimpersonate the absent and make love to Tanberry. Leon consents to this arrangement an goes off with St. Claire toIn procure the necessary disguise, but, the of the conspirators, Mrs. Aau w Wien iiiiirt was in Flower. ao-sen- ce Tuesday and Wednesday Nights AUD WEDNESDAY MATHJEE. Sale of Seats Now on arrives, ensue kinds of funny complications si when "Leon returns disguised ppleton unexpectedly |