Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-09

] one Most of the members have been ident1-
| fed with the piece since its hrst presentation.
\ A car load of special scenery will be used here
I and Mr. Miller promises TO give better repre-
sentation of the drama than has ever been seen
in Pittsburg.
WHATEvER may be the verdict of the public
as to the talents of Margaret Mather, the fact
is universally conceded that she invests her
work with a charming personality and brings
upon the stage much in the shape OF physical
loveliness. Her coming to the Bjou Theater
after long absence win serve to renew the in
terest IN this young and meteorlc actress, VINO
| eight years ago was unknown to the amusement
world. An element Of uniqueness also attaches
| to her appearance here in the production OF
! w. 8. Gilberts romantic tragic drama
Gretchen, play atording, It Is salo, one OF Of
the most charming roles in the entire range Of
the drama. As the simple, artless German
maid, whose misfortunes form the basis OF this
story, Miss Mather Is reported to have made
hit equal to that Of her Juliet The engage
toire:Monday and Saturday nights Gretchen" !"
Tuesday and Thursday nights also Saturday
matinee Romeo and Juliet" Wednesday
matinee LADY Of Lyons" night, "The Honey.
moon," and Friday night Leah"
THE HENRIETTA" is unquestionably the
brightest and wittiest American comedy that
has been written SO far. That would not be 80
very much TO say If it did not stand. from the
American point Of view above the best Of the
English comedies we have seen of late years.
Not only has Bronson Howard written play
that sparkles with wit-he has given Us
mixture If the sad. serious and amusing auch
as we all know real life to be. The Grand
Opera House has jewel in this play this week.
The comedy will be interpreted by these play
ers: Miss May Weldron, Miss Eugenia LInde-
man, Miss Helen Mar, Miss Katherine Flsr-
ence, Miss Jennie r. Burby, Mrs. Agatha Hal
lam and Messrs. James E. Wilson, George 8.
Woodward, Frank Mordaunt, Stuart Robson.
Edward ]. Ratcliffe, John l. Wooderson,
Ernest Tarleton, Revel Germaine and Frank
A. Tannehill, Jr.
THE ever-welcome Wilbur Opera Company
will be at Harris Theater this week, appearing
in three Of their best operas. The repertoire
for the week has been arranged as follows:
Monday, 'ErmInie;'' Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, ''Nanon;" Friday, Bohemian Girl"
Saturday matinee, "Nanon;n Saturday night,
"Erminie." It is unnecessary to state that the
Wilbur Opera Company is composed of good
comedians and pleasing singers, headed by
Miss Susie Kerwtn. The chorus is made up OF
young people possessed Of attractive forms
and faces, and is larger than that Of most
comic opera companies before the public.
The costumes worn are handsome and appro-
pirate, and the operas Will all be presented In q
manner rejecting the highest credit on the ex-
Perieneed manager, A L Wilbur.
THE Hyde Specially Company, which ap-
pears at the Academy Of Music this week, 10
one Of the best on the road. It contains many
star artists. The Clipper Quartet, composed Of
Ward, White, CuTran and Hart, are experts In
mirth and melody. Helena Mora is one Of the
cleverest of specialties, and. In fact, each men,
Der of the company is a strong card. Whatever
is done in juggling, acrobatic feats, dancing or
singing. is SO well done as to leave nothing to
be desired. The afterpiece next week is capi-
tai portrayal OF Southern life before the war,
entitled "Way Down South"
AT the Worlds Museum the crazy quilt con-
test will be decided this week. More than 100
quilts will be exhibited, including some Of
astonishing designs. Valuable prizes are to be
given in this contest. Photographer Elliott
will photograph lady visitors free Of charge,
and there will be many novel curiosities on ex-
hibition. A guessing contest on the letters
journey around the world has begun for Valua-
Bile prizes.
The agile and lovely Adonis Dixey will ap-
pear at the Grand Opera House next week
His engagement was settled last evening for
certain. He will be seen in his new extraVa-
ganza, 1.-THE Seven Ages" in which he assumes
all the characters in Shakespeare's "All the
Worlds Stage" from the muling infant to
the slippered pantaloon. The piece is to be
well staged and the company Is said to be
good one.
A MOST interesting series Of lectures on the
"Early British Church" and THE English
Reformation" will be delivered by DR.. ]. G.
Eccleston at Old City Hall on Monday and
Tuesday evenings.