, 1875-07-18
THE DRAMA.
CHICAGO ADJUSTMENTS.
PROSPECTS.

There has not been any very hot weather 30
far to challenge repetition OF the standing
summer untruth "The coolest theatre in Chi
cago," and it might seem that our theatrical
friends should take advantage Of the ethereal
milduess to spare us au comment upon the
yent1lating properties Of their houses Where
all are pretty bad, it would be unkind to single
out any one in particular, especially as two are
closed and the others arc preparing to open
next seasou with all modern improvements,
Mr., McVicker, with his two theatres, both
nightly, will come to the front gorgeous in new
upholstery, fresh gliding, and the lirelest sort
of frescoing cooler, perhaps, than " the coolest
theatre in the city" Nothing leaks out regarding
3{r. Halls movements or the new companies.
It is Just IS well that the managers should de-
1ay forming their companies for shs present
As tho saaaou doea not commence for Six Wesks
vet. there is plenty OF tlme to visit till really
good companies shall have been selected.
TEE THEATRES.
Auusements in tho city have been Of phe-
nomenal description during tho past week. But
one theatre has been open, the others having
closed their dooEs, fearful IT q contest with Mr.
Darnum's Hippodrome- The only theatre which
has remained open has, in the faee OF competl-
ton, made nearly - much money, lad has con-
sequensly amused nearly = many people, as it
did during the first week The present "eeA will
SEQ no abatement Of the popularity OF
1.-THE TWO ORPHANS"
for thousands have Jet to Witness and enjoy tho
performance, while few who have seen it once
would be satisfied with that single experience.
The longer tho pleca remains upon the stage tho
more smoothly it works. The parts It together
more accurately, and the mechanical friction u
reduced to minimum. It il doubtful whether
anT other city in the country could support IN
the middle Of summer for two weeks such drain
ri. 1o.~ Iorf +ha Raf irhf
Tho success of "The Two Orphans" poin.a
very clearly to thia conclusion !:
thai the respectable element Of Chicago
which refuses it's countenance to plays
Of questionable moral tendency, and
dscorrases by it's absence such pieces as aim by
morbid suggestion to live upon the evil inclina-
tions OF the public. VIII, when called upon, give
aid and comfort to what is mertorloua and OF
good report. It ia due as much to its sound
moral teachings - to it's rich dramatic incident,
absorbing interest, and remarkable acting Nat
This T1o Orphans owes ita popularity IN
enormous drawing power in its intrinsic e.
celleuce. The manager Of the popular
entertainment" after = bref and not 700
enjoyable experience Of s1x days eo!omn-
II announces that 81 there Is no money 10 tot,
caeo." Mr. Hart Jackson has found nlns ,I or
money in Chicago. These discordant conc1n-
siops would indicate corresponding ol1e!aoes
in tho popularity Of The Two snte1tnnnneats, a.
we'll a. point out the different classes Of reople
wno pat1ouized them 0ne Of the mos1 sSsee
able features Of tho week WAS me o..
OF tho ticket tpaculat9nn, n,+or,x .. sn4' H. Jackson
shouId not have permitted it originally put ~
snpuressing it II early II poeslnle ~ "@oe 4Au
amends. ,.r,c
,:. 1,r;,o tha psst week has been dong
naae;no in legitimate WAY, having oeen given
ao'nS r. s,ertacu1sf will be open this wees