Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-24

The comic opera "Clover' proved exceed
ingly popular with Pittsburg audiences. Al
though it was rather out of the Bijou's line
as marked by the list of plays given at that
theater so far this season-very large audiences
were the rule, and in some cases exceptionally
large. The strength of the McCaull company
is the most important factor in this success
although Won suppe's music in "ClOver''
abounds in pretty numbers.
1t is not good news to hear that De Wolf
Hopper is to leave the company with which ne
has associated for so many years, and IN which
his greatest successes have been achieved. De
Wolf Hopper is great deal better comedian
than his work in "Clover" would have one to
believe, and doubtless he will rather rise than
fall above the standard he seems to have chosen
for himself during the last year or two. Some
of bis performances in Glover would be more
appropriate in the sawdust ring of a circus.
That is not his fault. however: if anybody's be-
side 'Clover's" author, 1t is the public's.
The probability seems to be that Colonel
McCaull will retire at the end Of the season.
The opera company under new management
will retain McCaulrs name, for it is
a great one to conjure with.
of the company has contributed 60 much to its
success, is not certain in his plans for next sea-
son. At least he is not certain for publication,
though l should not be surprised If the COM
pany in which DeWoh Hopper will be leading
comedian next season, should have manager
named Stevens
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FRITZ EMMET brings host of pleasant
memories to the Bijou Theater this week. No
body can deny the charm of Emmet's smile,
his laugh and his song. They are his. and his
alone; nobody has ever given us anything like
them. The old graces of the actor will be seen
this time in new play called Uncle Joe, or
Fritz in a Mad House" There have been vari-
Gus criticisms written about this play, but at
least all critics agree that it is better than the
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said, toU, that he has better actors with him
than usual. Among these actors is the great
St. Bernard dog Plinlimmon, who has stronger
claims to popular favor than his price, S. 900.
There are as usual children in the company
also and Mr.. Emmet has chance in them for
one OF his characteristic baby songs. The new
songs may be expected to be the strongest
points of the performance.
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AS things go, not SO much in a theatrical as
in a social way, the appearance of Salvini, the
Italian tragedian, at the Grand Opera House
this week. will be an event of considerable i'm
portance. We are duly reminded of this fact
by the reverential manner in which Mr. Wilt
announces that "he has arranged with Mr.. A.
NJ. Palmer for final appearance, etc." It is
much more gratifying to learn that salvinis
surroundings will be the same-even including
the prices of the seats-as he had in New
York. That is to say the scenery, properties
and the company, we believe, will be adequate.
SalVinl Will play four times only during the
week. On Monday he will be seen in ''Sam.
son." on Wednesday in ''OtheIlo" on Friday in
''The Gladiator" and at the Saturday matinee
in "0thello.n Mrs. D. P. Bowers will add
greatly to the importance of "0thelo," in
which she will appear as Emilio. On the other
nights and at the matinee on Thanksgiving
Day Mr.. Alex Salvini will appear in
Partners"
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THE variety performance which we are
promised at Harris Theater is said to be a
good one. 1t will be given by Nelson's Vaude-
vile Combination. A great many of the actors
are from the London Music Hall stage, and be-
side the Nelson's themselves with their aero
batic feats performing cockatoos dogs and q
number Of novel acts are promised.
AT the reliable Academy Of Music the old
favorites, "The Night Owls" will supply the
weeks amusement. There are 20 young women
of more or less beauty in this company, and the
usual opportunities of observing their shapeli-
ness will be afforded. A novelty is promised in
the shape of the French Goo-la dancers, who
are stated to be daringly athletic
THERE will be Thanksgiving Day matinees
at all the theaters. At the matinee at Harris
Theater on that day night prices will rule.
There will be no matinees on Wednesday at
the Bijou Theater and Grand Opera House.
HEPBURN JOHNS.