The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-11-07


Ranch 10 was given last evening be-
lore good sized audience, by whom il
was well received. The play has been
given here before, and it is quite need
less to dilate on it; suffice it to say that
It was presented in very fine style by
Mr.. Harry Meridith and his excellent
company.
Miss Ada Gray, the distinguished ac-
tress, was greeted with a fair sized au.
dlence in the Opera House Saturday
night, on the occasion of the presenta-
tiOn Of"East Lynne" Miss Gray sus-
tanned the dual role of Lady Isabel and
Madam Vine, her portrayal of these cha
racteTs being marked by splendid acting,
especially in the more impassiOned
scenes, where she displayed power and
vigOr equalle1 by but few actresses. Her
support was very good, particularly Mr..
Chapman. who acted the character Of
Archibald Carlyle almost to perfection.
Miss Lizzie Harold, who appears at
the Opera House Monday evening, Nov.
18th, is well and faVOrably known
through the eastern cities where she has
held the position of leading sOubrette
in such standard theatres as the Boston
Museum, Mrs. John DTew's theatre in
Philadelphia, and Fifth Avenue in New
York. She was the original Buttercup
in PinafOre and the creator of the char
acters of Polly Eccles" in Caste, "Bet-
ty'' in Our Boarding House, and Mao
mi Tlghe" in School, She is charming
singer, and plays the Princess Chuck
with mingling of pathOs and fun,
which carries the audience by storm.
The play Is well written, with a strong
plot and good parts for all in the cast,
which are admirably filled by Mr.. Com
ley's excellent company.
OF TillOtsOn & Fell's Specially Com
pany which appears here this evening
the Akron Beacon of Saturday, Nov Sd,
speaks in the highest terms of praise.
The speciality artists are all first class
in their respective lines, Charlie Schil-
ling of this city being among the num-
ber with an entirely new musical act,
and in which he has made a great hit
wherever the company has appeared.
Everybody should turn out. tonight and
see 1t. At the close Of the OliO the drama
entitled True Devotion" will be given,
with Ben. Cotton, the great negro COM
median, and his talented young daught-
eT, Idaline, in the cast. The following
is what the st. Joseph (MO.) Herald says
of this piece:
I'VE believe True Devotion was never
before presented to our people but True
Devotion is adeep plot, a good one, and
interests wonderfully. Ben Cotton, as
negro comedian, is whole team. He
is probably the best in that line in the
country. He creates lots of fun every
time he comes out, while his daughter,
Idaline, is little wonder, a marvel of
wit, beauty, agility, music, sweetness
and grace, takes the audience by storm.
She is probably the best child actress
now travelling. She and her father, (the
inimitable Benz were enthusiastically
encOred many times, and brought before
the curtain at the close of every act
Tony Denier's "Humpty Dumpty' COM
pany put in an appearance next Friday
evening, and promise an evenings en-
tertainment of rare fun. The following
from the Philadelphia Record gives an
un biased estimate of this company:
"a packed house last night appiauded
Tony Denier's "Humpty Dumpty" troupe
to the echo. Alfred MiacO, the Clown, is
surely the funniest scamp that ever
whitened face, and he made the panto-
mime a wonderful creation. The re-
naming members Of the troupe were all
admirable. The piece will draw crowded
houses as long as 1t remains at the Wal
nut"