Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-15
The Programme.

Mr.. CHARLES L. DAVIS, who has obtained
wonderful popularity in the character of AEuin
JoSlin, will appear at the Bijou Theater this
week in new comedy drama called zone Of
the Old Stock The play is entirely new,
though the character of AlUin JoStin is re-
tanned. Zone of the Old Stock" is described
as play full of interest, and, of course, par
ticularly strong in it's humorous elements; in
deed, there are no less than six comedians in
the cast. 1t is to be staged in manner we do
not often expect in comedy. Mr.. Davis carries
all his scenery, furniture, bric-a-brac, carpets,
etc.. etc., with him In special car. They rep
resent very large sum, probably $50, 900. With
these aids he is able to give in one place per-
feet picture of a New England farm house, in
another an equally truthful presentation of a
rich mans parlor in New York. The plush
and embossed velvet curtain and draperies are
work Of art imported from, and manufactured
expressly for this grand production in, Paris
England and Japan. They are embroidered in
gold and silver bullion. Mi. Davis also carries
40 trunks full of China, etc., used in this grand
production from the finest potteries in Europe,
consisting of Satsuma, Canton, Royal Worces.
ter, Doulton, Capa de Monta, Hungarian,
Cloisonne, Minton, Wedgewood, Royal Dres-
Davis. The oil paintings, water colors and re-
marked proof etchings used IN Zone of the Old
Stock" are from the brush of Americas repre-
sentative best artists: William Hart, Frank
Brown, William Gay, Paul Brenner, Arthur
Quartly and Hamilton Hamilton. This beauti-
full selection OF pictures is from the private
collection of MIR. Davis. Another special scenic
feature are the fur rugs used in Act Ill, con-
sisting of Polar bear, tiger, leopard, black bear
silver fox, Russian sable and seal skins, artist
lcaily mounted with heads and claws
Mr.. Davis company is said TO be a good one
and its strength is supplemented by the Boston
Quartet, said to be the best-cultured voices in
America, who Will appear in each act of the
play in choice selection of solos, duets, trios
and Quartets. introducing the latest and most
popular ballads and operatic selections. An
orchestra of soloists is also furnished by Mr.
Davis, and Messrs. Gulick & Co. are required
TO give nothing beyond the stage, the gas and
the auditorium. Mr.. Davis is very popular in
Pittsburg and will no doubt do well.
THE actual amount of capital invested by
Barnum and Bailey, who are equal partners in
the "Greatest Show on Earth" is S. 100000
and the daily average expenses of running the
tremendous affair is S6,S00-rain or shine,
Nothing but the most moral features are ex-
hibited, while the children's entertainment is
varied enough to delight every child in Christ.
endom. The whole mammoth affair will be
here on September 2S and "a, and the parade
will take place In the morning at O'Clock. All
the tents will remain up until o'clock in the
evening and the night entertainment is guar
anteed to be the same as the afternoon per-
formance.
IT is a royal bill at the Academy of Music
this week. Enough stars to furnish out three
companies are to be found in the Australian
Novelty Company. The extraordinary trapeze
acts of the Austin sisters will be supplemented
by the work of such artists as ]. G. Fletcher,
CaPitolla Forrest, Southern Quartet Won
Leer and Barton, Harry Constantine Mulvey
and Clifton, Mile. Aimee, Sam Dearin, Ward
and Lyncn, Gus Richards, GarnelIa Bros,
Acme -Four.
WITH all the advantages of careful staging
and good company Miss May Wheeler and
Mr.. Edmund Collier will appear in Frank
Harvey's drama, woman Against Woman"
ITu, INlNn ,.1a
of well drawn pictures of exciting life, and
with two such artists as Mr.. Collier ana Miss
Wheeler it cannot fail to be very attractive.
BESIDES the usual number of sterling curios-
tiles and freaks. including the Big Eliza, Mr.
Seymour, who claims to be one of the greatest
mind readers in the world, will be at the
Worlds Museum this week. Mr.. Seymour
says he can do all the mind reading tricks that
his predecessors have done here, and doubtless
he will attract great deal OF attention.