Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-01

4 eS&N$Yl HARRIS THEATER. 80.
! - NSff Beacon Lights''
! ri VIVA Shelter r-Blakely Specially
NsM WORLDS MUSEUM.
-6E4D Curiosities Etc.
The above are the theatrical attractions for
this week.
THERE is no disputing the fact that
SalV1nl ranks among the first of heroic
actors, and that as a volcanic tragedian he
possesses immense physical advantages.
He is aging very fast, and his tendency to-
ward corpulence is depriving him of the
claim he once had to be considered a grand
ly and ideally proportiOned man. 1t is
hardly likely that Pittsburg will ever see
him again, not so much because this is an
nounced TO be his farewell tour. as because
the financial returns could have hardly
been great enough TO impress the italian actor
favorably with Pittsburg audiences
The artistic value of Salvini's performances
here has already been imparJially estimated in
the columns of The DISPATCH, and there is
really nothing to add. If any injustice has
been done to Signor Salvini it must be laid to
the door of the ridiculous attempt to give
play in two languages If Salvini when he be-
gan to play before English speaking audiences
10 or II years ago, had set himself TO learn the
language OF the people whose money he was
after, the event would have been eminently
more satisfactory all around, artistically and,
think, financially. The younger Salvini has
taken the trouble to learn English, and has not
suffered by it. But the chief ornament of the
italian stage comes here with English or
American associates and the upshot is a
dramatic curiosity rather than great artistic
triumph.
TIE extravaganza 'Blue Beard, Jr.," which
A. n n
one Of those picturesque and amusing prcduc-
tions which Manager Henderson is now bring
ing out yearly in Chicago Last year it was
''The Crystal Slipper" Now we have another
familiar nursery story "Blue Beard" /" treated
In the same fashion. Beautiful scenery large
a company Of clever actors, including that
unique comedian Eddie Foy, are the principal
strong points of "Blue Beard" 1t has had
great success elsewhere. and there is no reason
why it should not appeal to Pittsburgers and
children especially, just as strongly. One
thing Is certain about Mr. HendersOn's enter.
prises, namely, that he always keeps the prom
that there will be ballet of 40 young women,
there will be 40 cOryphees and not 10 sticks.
Tomorrow night. at the Bijou Theater,
those sterling comedians, Hallen and Hart
viii present, for the second time in the city,
their latest comedy triumph, entitled Later
and West and receiving the encomiums of
everybody. Hallen and Hart will add zest
with their CHEEKY presence, and in their play
they have medium that pleases the eye and
occasions laughter and applause. 'Later On"
is light production, but one declared
to be highly amusing. of the sort
on the public patronage. The two stars of the
combination, finding in the parts which they
assume, an obstacle to matrimonial success.
being indiVidnQlg foa hon
selves as English lords and SO disgust those
with whom they are brought in contact, that
alliance with them on assuming their proper
station as common American citizens is deemed
very desirable after all. The songs, dances.
medleys, gavottes, etc, in Later On" are very
numerous. and the cast, headed by Hallen,and
among which are Annie Lewis, Mollie Fuller,
Josie Hall, Carrie E. Perkins. Virginia Earle
jeanette Begeard, Lille Maehl, Joseph ]. Sui.
Hvan, Robert Broderick, Bert G. Thayer, Dus-
TIN Farnum, Charles Kettler, Fred Gugei etc.
The costumes and scenery are far above the
average.
AT Harry Williams Academy this week ap-
pear great number of old favorites Shelter
and Blakely, both excellent artists, have SUP
rounded themselves this season with a great
number of frst-rate variety people and are
sure to present an entertainments that will de-
light the patrons of this popular house. Will
iams and Brannan, Lester Howard, John w,
Ransone, Master Belzac, Mile. Catharine Nell
son, and the Robinsons are among the special
lists. The programme is varied and interest
ing one.
THE romantic and pleasing melodrama, 'Bea-
con Lights, will be the attraction at Harris
Theater this week. The plot is interesting and
well woven, connecting the scenes and charac-
ter of the story, in an easy naturalistic manner
Dramatic situations, pathos and comedy are
nicely bound together by the author. Beacon
Lights" is not one-part piece; every actor in
the cast has important work to do and does 1t
well The scene of the story is laid in New
Mexico. The play was presented here last sea-
son and was very popular. The cast includes |
several well-known names and the scenery is |
very fne.
The Cronin suspects, or wax-fgures repre- |
senting them. will be among the curiosities on |
exhibition at the Worlds Museum this week. |
Other interesting articles will be there as well,
while on the stage will appear Hume's "Ginger |
Snap Company" in mlrth-proVoling roper |
toire.
SHE is an actress who makes man 90 home, |
kiss his wife and children, and thank God that |
his lot is cast in the ordinary channel of lfe,"
has been written of Clara Morris. And it is
prouder distinction than that other she has
won, THE American Rachel" for it means
that she reclothes the stage with its highest at
tribute, that of the moralist and the teacher;
and no lesson is more needed in this land than
tnat which tends to make holier and stronger
the family bond Miss Morris comes to the
Bijou next week with capital company. Her
new and successful play, Helena, " will be pre-
sented.
BILL NYE and James Whitcomb Riley will be
here again this week. At Lafayette Hall on
Thursday evening Bill will talk and James
recite poetry. They make one of the best
teams on the road, and present an entertain
ment combining wit and pathos in just the
right proportion to delight every person of
literary tastes. They received grand ovation
here last year, and an entirely new pro-
gramme is to be presented on this occasion
3 crowded house will doubtless greet them.
The entertainment is under the auspices of the
Press Club.
MRS. SCOTT SIDDoNs, the beautiful, accom-
plished actress, whose success as q reader has
made her quite favorite in this city, as well +
Is elsewhere, will appear at Lafayette Hall,
Friday, December 13 1t will be remembered
that during Mrs. Siddons' visit here two years
ago seats were sold at premium, and quite a
number were unable to gain admission.