Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-31
Other Amusrmeuts.

TOMORROW at ] o'clock Manager Davis
will throw open his elegant new amusement
resort to the public. II is located on Fifth ave-
nue. on the site of the old Casino. 1t is exactly
S5 days since the contract for the structure was
gwen over by the architect who made the plans
to Builder Little. In that time the old building
has been torn down and a new one from the
foundations up been erected. Some
idea can be gained from the outside
of what has been accomplished when
the scaffolding Is once removed but few will
imagine even from the beautiful exterior what
metamorphose has been wrought A beauti-
fully tiled lobby is decorated with mirrors and
the work of the frescoers. The name of the
house and Its proprietor is worked in tile just
IN front of the box-ofice. On either side is q
spacious stairway that leads to the curio hall
proper. This hall is fully $50 feet long, and the
handsome electric light fixtures make it ap-
pear brilliant A heavy tapestry. carpet
ders are to he seated on stages that are covered
with plush. Overhead are canopies made of
different shades Of satin. In the rear is ladies'
of 3 sneatly-cspped matron, and will be found
luxurious resting place for ladies who
may be out shopping and desire to
Ss1' the the Tss ASO's TSs,. the ous
pretty cascades and q miniature representation
OF Niagara Falls with running water. There is .
happy family OF monkeys. several giant coeka-
toos, plumaged birds and number or rare
animSls Four stairways lead to the theaie er.
which will seat nearly LOCO people. The chairs
are handsomely upholstered and are maui
stage IL q little gem, the dressing rooms being
underneath. Manager Davis has been fortuna
in the list Of features he has secured. Speak
ing of the class of entertainment he will pre-
sent, Manager Davis said last night: ut is my
aim TO cater for the best patronage. l want y
place where parents can feel secure in sending
their children, where ladies need not have any
fear of being annoyed II the come unattended,
aaaQ Q nd
while it may bring harmless pleasure,
will be of character thar is inno-
cent and inotensive TO the most simple
minded person. There will be no repulslve
sights or moustrosities in my place. When peo-
pie enter the mouse they will 60 away pleased
or IL is not my fault. The features Tor the
peared in this country outside of New York,
and VINO Is pronounced the only rival of the
great TTewey. He Is said to be the finest facl
srtist ana mimic of the day. Another
feature that can be seen on the roof garden is
Liston who. for years, was one of the special
ists of Gilmore's Banu. In the curio hail Prof.
Stendell. will vIvidly illustrate the progress
electricity has made in a century. HIS enter
tainmenI can hardly be described, but is SAID
to be more than beautiful Hiss Millie Gatneau
young lady possessing rare vocal powers.
makes her first appearance anywhere ex-
cept on the concert stage. Leslie and Hard
man, the Ali Brothers, Bedouin Arabs and
and jugglers; Melville and McCloud. harp play
ers and dancers; Charles Mack, frankie and
names well and favorably known. In the cur1o
hall the Brahams and their cabinet; Madame
Myers. the bearded lady; Louwellen, the
long-haired lady; Professor Wallace's exhibit
of silk manufacture and many other features
can be seen. The house opens at o'clock to-
morrow.
THE Clipper Theater will be opened on Mon
day afternoon by the McCaffrey- Dempsey. OF
this company the Philadelphia Press said re-
Gently: Mr.. McCaffrey made his best hit In his
duel scene with Jimmy Ryan, on whom be
appeared to make almost as much impression
as the audience. In the last burlesque the
really artistic scene between Messrs. McCaffrey
and Ryan with the gloves won storms
of applause. In addition to the episodical
appearance of Mr.. McCatfrey. the Nc
Caffrey-Dempsey Athletic and Burlesque
Company presented bill which included not a
few athletic-looking young women. Two bur-
lesques were gwen, into which were crowded
numerous pretty girls, pretty songs and pretty
dances A catchy dance by Miss Gerrie Keith,
songs and dances by Misses Louise Dempsey
and George Blake, were the features Uf the
show, although the "Gaiety dancers" Tierney
and Lacy, and Hanley and Jarvis, won a large
share of the applause.
THE management Of the Worlds Museum
have been successful SO far in catering to the
popular taste. The museum is conducted in
an orderly way, and a great deal Of money is
being spent on the attractions. During the
past week the museum has been crowded.
Among the new attractions this week are the
Cowboy Samson, Miss Eta Lake, the only elias
tic skinned woman, and the feminine Hercules.
Miilie Maize, who breaks all sorts of
things, including the record. Other attrac-
tions of lively character are mentioned.
The Ada Henry Burlesque Company will ap-
peal to the patrons of the Academy of Music
this week. Besides number of clever variety
people, Jack Dempsey, the famous pugilist
will appear.