Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-17

ends gloriously. The orchestration of the opera
IS its strongest point.
THERE are few in Pittsburg who have not
seen Mr.. and Mrs w. j. Florence, and the fact
that they will be at the Grand Opera House for
six nights and Saturday matinee il hailed
with delight by their friends and admirers.
Their engagement opens tomorrow evening in
their well-known comedy 1.-The Mighty Dol
lsr." 1t is their intention to present four of
their most popular plays, and their repertoire
for the week runs thus: Monday and Thurs
day, The Mighty Dollar" Tuesday evening
and Saturday matinee. their latest success,
Heart of Hearts," will receive its first repre-
sentations here. 1t is a comedy by the author
Of THE Silver King 1t ran l50 nights at the
Madison Square Theater, New York, last
remarkable. Though billed as a comedy, it is
really drama of domestic life,
taking its name from valuable ruby
bracelet which the heroine is suspected of
stealing, There are several strong dramatic
situations in it which admit of fine acting, and
its comedy is said to be delightfully."- original.
Mr. Florence assumes two distinct and strongly
contrasted partisan English butler with rare
comedy Droclivities, and melodramatlc role
tuil of pathos and sentiment. Mrs. tiorence
imporsonates the buffers bride. titled lady.
and Saturday evenings, Brougham's dramati-
zation of Charles Dickens 'Dombey and Son."
will be given. with Florence as the quaint old
English mariner, Captdf1l Cutie. Friday, the
only performance of "Our Governor, or His
Little, Hatchet," will be given. The company
supporting the Florences this season is said TO
be the strongest they have ever had. Mrs.
Florence's wardrobe Is more elaborate than
ever.
OF keep 1t Dark" the comedy by George
Hoey, which will be seen at Harris Theater
this week. the Detroit Free Press recently said:
Keep 1t Dark" is clean, amusing, well acted,
and noteworthy popular success. Its musical
moments are exceptionally agreeable, inasmuoh
as there are several good voices in the COM
pany and the selections of the kind totickle the
general ear. Julia, 'Tot" Wilson, one of the
Joshua Whitcomb contingent" sings prettily
and displays good measure OF cultivation.
She is decidedly an acquisition to the present
company. Her personal attractiveuess quite
equals her musical talent She is OF the cute"
order of little women, and all We ladies IN
front delight In her. W. T. Bryants happiest
hit in the character of the Liver Pad inventor
is grotesque and highly original dance at the
end of act second. He is a clever fun maker.
Miss Lizzie Richmond occupies no inconsider-
able space in the representation; she rlls her
role with much acceptability. James Bevins, a
comedian. compels much laughter by his antics.
John G. Harrington sings capitally and plays
two characters with genuine humor and discre-
tion. A neat and clever impersonation is
the Mastering of Edward S. Halstead, and
creditable work is done in various ways by W.
W. Black, Louis Theil, Miss Lena w. Cole,
Miss Lillian Lawrence and Miss Alice Green,
AT harry WuHams' ACADEMY the aItracElon
for this week is Irwin Brothers big specially
show. 1t will bring to the Academy a host of
particular stars in the variety armament.
James Irwin docs balancing, juggling, etc,
Alice Raymond is q fine cOrnet player, and
Richmond and Glenroy are capital sketch
artists. Mcneil and McCale are full of Irish
fun and a number of clever people are In the
company, which will wind up the performance
with an amusing comedy called ''McNulty's
Misfortune"
THERE will be series Of very attractive en-
tertainments at Old City Hall on Thursday,
Friday and Saturday next, under the manage
ment and for the benefit of the Grand Army of
the Republic. There is no charge for booking
reserved Seats and, as a great crowd is ex-
pected, people should get their seats early.
THE Casino Museum comes out heavily with
Samson. the strongest man on earth, as its
greatest star. A new variety bill is offered
also,