Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-24
This Weeks Attractions.

Tom CRAvEN'S powerful melodrama, 1.-THE
Stowaway," will be made known to the Pitts
burg public for the first time tomorrow even
ing at the Biiou Theater, where it will continue
for one week, with Wednesday and Saturday
matinees. For period of four years it has
held the boards in England, and it is said to be
still drawing large audiences there, proof suf-
ficient that it has both pronounced merit and
intense interest. The production is said to be
an elaborate one, and the scenery painted by
Maeder and Schaefer, of Niblo's Garden, and
Joseph Marston, Of Palmer's Theater, New
York, is said to be remarkably beautiful and
realistic. One of the scenes reveals view Of
old London, in which several striking novelties
in the way of effects are introduced. A full
rigged yacht at sea is shown in one set The
vessel Is pronounced by New York yachting
experts to be a marvel Of completeness and ac-
curacy. The play is described as mingling
pathos with humor in the most finished fashion,
while it is said to possess many absorbing eli
brilliant and well chosen, and includes num-
ber Of players well-known to Pittsburg theater-
goers, among them being Marion Elmore, Helen
Joseph Slaytor, Mark Lynch. Lewis Baker,
William Lee and Fenwick Armstrong AS
sort of supplementary attraction the manage
ment presents the triumph Of stage realism in IN
said to be done in the most scientific manner
by two expert cracksmen, Spike" Hennessey
and "Kid'' Mccoy, both Of whom recently
graduated from kleptomaniac institution on
the Hudson. These worthless are said to be
much enamored with their new profession. and
VOW that they will never again resort to unlaw-
full means to make living. The play, the COM
pany, the scenery and the safe-blowers unite in
forming combination that will draw large
crowds to the Bijou Theater this week.
AT Harris Theater this week will be seen
Beacon Lights" of which the New York
World recently said: 1t is new drama, which
has successfully weathered Western criticism.
The play was brought out last night at the
Grand to particularly crowded and enthusi-
astic house. The story of the play caught the
fancy at once, and held it to the final scene at
the close of the play, while the climax at the
close of each act prompted thunders of ap-
plause. Calmly considered, there was good
ground for the generous advances, as Beacon
Lights" is play that possesses those elements
which are bound to win. The story is deftly
told, the characters so well chosen. and the ar
raDgement so complete, that it must take it's
place in the front rank of dramas of its class.
The play deals with life in the mines the scene
being lald in the Southwest The plot lies in
the trials of the heroine, MyrG Haynes, whose
husband seeks the gold fields and dies there.
Efforts are made to swindle her out of a claim
which her husband has left her, all of which
are defeated through the good work of the
hero, Phil Gordon. On this thread are hung
several stirring scenes and incidents of thrill
ing nature. Miss Neva Wharton, in the role of
Myrd Haynes, showed to great advantage in
the scene in which she confronts the kidnaper
of her child and it may be said of her that She
sustained her part throughout with creditable
skill.
AT the Grand Opera, House next Monday
evening, March %, The theater-goers of Pitts
burg will have an opportunity of welcoming
that charming comedienne, Miss Rosina Vokes,
who appears here with her own company for
the first time. From an extensive repertoire
of delightful comedies Miss Vokes has selected
two Of her best bills, and as is her custom, will
present three separate and distinct pieces at
each performance. The programme for the
week has been arranged as follows: Monday
Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday evenings
the performance will commence with IA Game
of Cards." petite comedy adapted from the
French, to be followed by G. W. Godfrev's
charming comedietta, entitled "My Milliner's
Bill" in which Miss Vokes will sing her famous
song His art was true to Pol" }" and conclude
with "Tbe Rough Diamond" !" from the pen of
the veteran actor and author, ]. B. Blackstone.
Thursday and Fridav evenings and SATURDAY.
matinee the bill will consist of I'm Honor
Bound" drama by Sidney Glundy. tSThe
Circus Rider" written specially for Miss Vokes
by Mrs. Charles Doremus, of New York and
IA Pantomime Rehearsal" a laughable hur
lesuue on the fashionable craze of amateur tf1e
atricals
AT the Academy of Music this week will he
seen "The Big Four's New Departure" Here
is their list of performers: Harry Watson.
Alice Hutchings, the Big Four, Flora Moore.
Horseshoe Four, Frank Lester, Maud Beyer
ley, Nelsonia and Rouclere, Bobby Daily. Lot
tie Roy Smith & Lord, E. g. johnson and the
Peruvian Dog Circus What more could
be desired. They represent all branches
of the vaudeville profession, from bal
lad singing to trapeze acts and all are good
in their respective lines.
THE sea serpent will unwind its wonderful
tale at the Casino Museum this week. and there
will be many other attractions of an equally
stunning SORT
Rchner of tha Sfa a0a