People's Pilot, Volume 6, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 April 1897 — Ellis Opera House. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Ellis Opera House.

The Garrick Theatre Co., which is holding forth at the opera house this week has thus far presented a series of very commendable plays, in a very clever manner. The company as a whole is a very superior 6ne, being composed of artists, who eprne froqi the higher walks of the dramatic profession. The plays thus far presented have been “Monte the Gambler,” ‘'An Actor’s Romance” with '‘A Happy Pair” as a cuyt&tn raiser, ap4 “Broken Hsalts." Theseall plays of literary merit, and judging from what has been giv^ u thus far, wo may reasonably look forward to something above the oru ’ na! T for the re mainder of the week

“Camile,” which will be presented Friday evening, and “Mr. Potter of Texas” Saturday evening, are the two features of the company’s refertoire. “Potter of Texas” is by A. C. Gunther, the author of “Mr. Barnes of New York” and has been one of the most successful of the laterdky comedies. Being produced in New York city in 1891 it made a run of 200 nights to almost un paralelled business and when it was taken on the road created a sensation in all of the large cities. Coming from the pen of Mr. Gunther it is not difficult to understand that it is a play of unusual literary merit. The book “Mr. Potter of Texas” had a large sale when it was tirst published and no doubt many of our people are familiar with the story. To those who have had t he pleasure of reading the book the play will be the more interesting. Mr. Potter is a true type of the rough, big-near ted and withal gallant Texan. His decidedly frauk and emphatic manner in which he expresses him self, and his many, peculiar western mannerisms prove exceedingly ludicrous when contrasted with the polish of the blueblooded English aristocracy, with whom he is thrown in con-

tact. While the play is thoroughly a comedy, it abounds in strong dramatic situations.

Mr. Albert Lando. the leading man of the Garrick company, (whose picture appears above) has made a profound study of the part of Potter, and from his newspaper criticisms -we judge that his portrayal of the character is a finished piece of acting. Manager Ellis looks for a jam Saturday night and those who purpose attending will do well to secure their seats early in the day.

A. f\ Long may now be found at the post office with his books. All persons knowing themselves to be indebted to to him will please call and settle as early as possible. He must have money in 'order to start in business again.

The mail sack that was lost in Iroquois river, near Foresman. a short time ago, was found Tuesday near the spot where the mail carrier was drowned. This office received a letter Thursday that had been in the sack and it was damaged but very little.— Morocco Courier.

AH who ftVtendecl rendit49R Of Ih© house Friday night were given a genuine surprise, as the talent displayed in presenting the famed tragedy was far better than any one could have anticipated, and proved the modest claims of the comt> any. There should be a packed il’ ouse to hear “Mr. Pot ter of Texa.. ’ Saturda y night.

MR. ALBERT LANDO.

“Those papers, or you die!” (Scene from Mr. Potter of Texas.)