The Critic and record., 1891-04-15

>r.t' monster museums,
MIR. JAMES Y. COOPER. European trained
lion exhibition in which Colonel Il. Daniel
Boone and Miss Millie Carlotta will let
loose in a steel-enCircled ring and give
wonderful performance, which will be
seen for the first time i'm America with
these shows. The great Hanlon-Volters,
the most celebrated aerialists on earth,
are also one Of the great features, and it
is safe to say that there are more famous
foreign features with the big shows than
other shows have acts, all told. There is
a complete japanese circus seen here Tor
the first time. There are more lady bare
back and jockey riders than can be seen
in any other three shows. There are
100 men aud horses. S3,0O0,OO0 are in
vested in this great enterprise and its daily
expenses are actually $500. -Four great
trains consisting of fifty cars each sixty
feet in length, all the property Of the COM
pany.
In fact the shows are of surprising im.
mensity, greatness and merit they are the
only big shows coming here, and advice
so freely by show bills is in this case
good one, "Mait for Forepaugh,' April
20 and 30.
"Captain Swift" at the National.
Captain Swift" with which A. NJ.
Palmers Stock Company from the Madi-
son Square Theatre, New York, will be-
gin weeks engagement at the National
next Monday, has sustained itself in the
repertory of the Madison Square Theatre
with popularity second only to that of
Jim the Penman" to which play there
is kinship in the matters of suspense i'll
the action and skill in construction. The
title role is to be played here by the actor
who created it, when Mr.. Palmer first
produced it, Mr.. Maurice Barrymore
finds in il something peculiarly fitted to
his manner. This actor is noted for his
manly bearing and his expression of frank
and impulsiye character. Captain Swr
is refugee from Australia, an outcast.
who seeks his rights in society in London
under new name. This is a hopeless en-
deayor, and through scenes of suspense
and emotion, we are led to tragic
ending.
This drama brought its author, Haddon
Chambers, then youth of 2i, fame at q
single bound.
The other plays to be presented during
the week are "a Pair of Spectacles," "a
Man of the World Jim the Penmann
and VSaiDts and Sinners" II is claimed
that this is the best English speakingst
company in the world, aud is composed
Of the following sterling artists: Mr..
Maurice Barrymore, Mr.. j. II. Stoddart,
Mr.. u. M. Holland, Mr.. Frederic Robin
son, Mr.. Edward Bell, Mr. Frederic Tyler,
Mr., Walden Ramsey, Mr.. Henry Wood
run, MFR. Herbert Millward, Mr.. Reuben
Fax, Mr.. Edwin Stancliff, Miss Ada Dyas,
Miss Maude Harrison, Miss Mamie Grad
dock, Mrs. Il. j. Phillips, Miss Emily
Seward.
Seats will be placed on sale tomorrow
morning.
George Wilson's Minstrels at Albaugh's.
George Wilson'S Minstrels, favorite
troupe with all minstrel going people, will
be at Albaugh's Grand Opera House all
next week. Besides the inimltable George
the company embraces number of stai
blackfaces, fine vocalists, new features and
lots of fun.
sullivan and Bethune Combination al
Harris.
The engagement of the Sullivan ant
Bethune Combination at Harris Bijor
Theatre next week for the benefit of the
charity fund of Lincoln Post No. 8, G. A
r., promises to be one of the most sue
ccssful occasions of its kind that the sea
sou has known. The attraction itself is
strong one, and the object is recognized a
worthy of general support. The interes
in the occasion has been shown by tn,
number of seats that have already beer
secured Several private boxes have beer
engaged. "Ihe Celebrated Case, tina
great romantic play whose interest neye
flags, will be given on Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday, and "Arrah ma Pogue'
Wednesday and Thursday. Edward Sui
livan and Rose Stahl are the leadin
members in the cast for both plays ant
their popularity elsewhere insures then
warm welcome here.
There IS a strong comedy element il
both plays, and music and daucing ar
not neglected. Mr.. Sullivan, although
young man, has won many laurels am
his work has been compared in terms o
praise with that of the greatest moderl
tTagedians of the world-namely Boot
and Salvini. The usual rule as to price
and matinees holds for this occasion,
Kernan's.
The Henry Big Burlesque Company wi
be the attraction at Kernan's Theatre mex
week, 1t includes Texarkanas, the mos
remarkable dancer of the age, and 70
whose equal Manager John II, Smit
offers 81 900. The entertainment is one O
rare merit, consisting of an excellent oliC
resplendent first part and magniiicen
amusing burlesque, in which the stage
set with the most gorgeous and beautifr
scenery, and the merry queens are attire
in the most costly and exquisite costume.
The DE Witt Sisters, talented WashingtO
girls, are among the new cards. Anon
others are George II. Wood, Herbert Crow
ley, VIII West, Charlie Mcdonald an
Clarke and Williams. Seats now on sale
Matt Morgan's living reproduction,
which the City Club the attraction thi
week, presents exclusively, have prove
the besI ever exhibited. The pictures al
accurate, and introduce many lovel
models Of faultess form. Miss Phyll
Allen, new face has remarkably swei
soprano voice that captivates eyerybOd,
Ladies matinee tomorrow.