Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22

CuriOsities. etc
The above are the theatrical attractions fol
this week.
At the Bijou Theater the ever popular
and charming actress, Maggie Mitchell,
will play weeks engagement at this house
commencing tomorrow night, in three oi
her best plays. Little Barefoot" will bs
the opening piece. As this is one OF those
most familiar in her repertoire, there il
little need of saying much about it, except
to express anew what has already been said,
feeling Of admiration for the actress inter-
probation pitts title role. The cast is as fol-
lows:
William Peace, Charles Abbott; Farmer Peace,
r f. McClannin: Jenny, William Wilson; Hemp
Wright: cGspt Pm sFo + MccaTthy: Bates B. F.
SImonds; Freddie Thomas j. Fenno; Rose Miss
F. lie We're; Mrs. Peace Miss Annie Chase: Marie,
AnlTy, Maggie Mitchell.
The plays for the week are as follows: Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday nights, and Christ
mas matinee, her new play Ray" Friday
night and Saturday matinee, the ever faVorite,
"Fanchon."
The advance sale of seats indicate a most
prosperous weeks business.
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So much has been said about the Juch Opers
Company which comes to the Grand Opera
House this week that little can be added. Vir-
tually the success of this operatic season, as
far as the returns to the company go, is already
assured. The advance sale Of seats has been
wonderfully large. The opening performance
VIII VIII De Oarmen. with Miss Jqch In the title
naturally great curiosity is felt as to Miss
Juch's appearance in that dashing character.
The repertoire is arranged as follows: Mon
Trovatore;" Wednesday (Christmas) afternoon,
Position of Lonjumeau;' Wednesday even
ing. Bohemian Girl;' Thursday evening,
"Faust;" Friday evening, "Mignon;' Saturday
afternoon, Mauritania" Saturday evening, Der
Freischutz."
There is no doubt about the strength Of Mr..
Williams attraction for Christmas at his Acad-
emy of Music, 1t is his own company. The
members of this organization include Testo
and OUR, Katchawana, Charles Diamond, Mr..
and an Ms. Sam Lucas. Pearl Ardine, Lawlor and
Thornton and others whose ability in the line
of wonderful iugglery, acrobat1c feats, music,
song, dance and Jest are known here, and never
fail TO WIN the heartiest plaudits. There will
be matinee on Christmas Day, as well as on
the regular matinee days.
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Florence ]. Bindley, the pretty and talented
little actress, with a good company, will CON-
mence weeks engagement Monday afternoon
in dot" at Harris Theater. There is some
thing about the ways and doings of the far
West that are full of thrilling interest, and
Miss Bindley's play portrays the adventurous
lives led by the miners in the struggle for gold.
The drama is full of thrilling situations and
pretty scenic effects, and has lively vein of
comedy running through it. The story pictures
villainy. virtue, love and revenge, and blends
the heroic and humorous in a way that is cal
culated to hold the most interested attention
of a critical audience.
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At the Worlds Museum the public is prom
ised Wild West show with cowboy and In
dian convention. 1t is said that Broncho
Johns company will startle the community.
The extra heavy weight oxen will remain on
exhibition, and good variety entertainment is
promised in the work of the Rainers, the
Blacks Smith d Fuller, Lewis & Gillette and
others.
The Casino Museum has remarkable ex-
hibit this week in the wonderful living double
headed baby. In addition to this and other
curiosities. the Nash Comedy Company will
give a stage performance.