Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10

cent scale. 1t excelled ssThe Black Crook
and other famous and dazzling spectacles of
that time. 1t was produced February 2, 1870,
a for ' 80 e Consecutive Wsess ss''s dispute
caused its withdrawal and it has been
buried ever since. The action is laid in the
fifteenth century. Hubert of Wurldburg, a
supposed principality in Norway has inherited
the entailed estates of his forefathers, and his
acres of land are fast going to ruin Tor means
at the North Pole were untold riches, which
eleven of his ancestors had perished In futile
efforts to gain possession of. He determined
to become the twelfth of his race. thus form
ing the title of 1.-THE Twelve Temptations" to
brave voyage to the land of ice, snow and al
most certain death. He meets with shipwreck,
countless perils and miraculous escapes. and
finally finds 1s the treasure He repairs ms ms
damaged estates, marries the girl or his
choice and everything ends happily.
Though not featured the ballet forms con-
siderable prominence, and is led by famous
premiers. Seventy people compose the COM
pany. Moving panoramas and pantomine
specialties are introduced in rapid profusion.
''The Twelve Temptations contains all the
elements OF success, and is proper performance
Nearly l5O people will be used in its produc-
ton here.
THE name of James H Wallick is enough to
charm very large section of the juvenile pop
ulation of Pittsburg, and no small part of their
elders also. This week he comes to Harris
Theater with his two favorite thrilling dramas,
"The Cattle King and "The Bandit King"
But this announcement would not be complete
if 1T were not added that Mr.. Wallick is ac-
companied by his trained equine marvels,
Charger, Bay Raider, Jim and Texas These
wonderful horses are as clever actors as ever, it
is said. The Cattle King" on Monday Tues
week The Bandit King" will be given. Mr.
Wallick is forcible actor, investing his
portrayals with great interest His abilities as
horseman are manifested throughout each
equine marvels and tread the boards with the
grace of professional actors, entering into the
spirit OF the plays and investing them with a
naturalness and realism that is most effective.
ROBSON and Crane, in "The Henrietta" is
one of the best bookings SO far seen at the
Grand Opera House so far this season. There
can be no doubt that Pittsburgers are anxious
to see the play, and the two comedians who
are to shine in it for the last time together this
season, As to the production of 'The henri
eta" here 1t may be as well to quote what the
Baltimore AmeTtcGn SAID of it In that city last
week: or 1.-The Henrietta nothing can be
added to what has already been said of it, viz:
That it was written to amuse, and in doing SO
carries with it moral in its ringing protest
against the greed for money; in It's satire of the
extremities to which men go in the pursuit of
wealth. 1t is one of Bronson Howard's best
efforts. The company supporting Messrs
Robson and Crane, as we'll as the stage setting,
was all that could be desired.
AT the Academy of Music thisk week Harry
Williams Own Speciality Company will appear.
That it is composed Of the best material goes
without saying, for Mr.. Williams can be relied
upon to secure the best talent that is going.
Bobby Gaylor, Frank Bush, Sherman and
Morrissey, Frank H. White, ali are stars of the
brightest luster. Lillian White, Isabel Ward
and Maggie Coleman are first favorites with
the PIttsburg public and there are graceful
dancers, wonderful athletes, wits and capital
vocalists in this company of Mr.. Williams.
AT the Casino Museum bright and entirely
new set of attractions will keep up the reputa.
tion the little house has made for giving good
deal for dime.