Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27

has served Mr.. and Mrs. Sydney Drew for
first gun in their new campaign. 1t is called
''That Girl From Mexico and, like most OF
the new plays nowadays, is founded on an
old farce bv J. Madison Morton, the En-
glish farce writer who died the other day.
Morton, by the way, wrote an enormous
nurober of farces which have been acted in
England and here. Mr.. Gordon has selected
"Who Killed Cock Robin?" it is commonly
charged, and the critics do not give his
boildown or boil-over much praise stu
the young Drews made hit in it, especially
Mrs Drew, who is being hailed as the COM
ing comedienne.
A novelty comes to the Grand Opera
House this week in the shape of Herbert
Hall Winslow's sensational comedy drama,
"Birds of q Feather" which will be played
by Marie Sailer, Charles Bowser, and COM
many of well known people. The play con-
tains a number of strong and thrilling situa-
tions, while there is an abundance of fun
supplied by ten comedy actors. New seem
cry is carried by the company and num-
Der of mechanical and realistic effects will
be shown A real cotton gin in full opera
ton will be seen in the South Carolina plant
alton scene. The well known minstrel,
Frank McNish, will appear in white face for
the first time, and Will also introduce MS
wonderful pantomimic, acrobat1c specially
In the third act occurs the most thrilling
sensational scene. cotton warehouse is
in flames. a young man is imprisoned in
the building. The heroine, who has been
locked in a smoke house across the road,
escaDes through the roof, walks single
telegraph wire across to the burning build
ing and rescues the young man from the
flames.
Richard Mansfield, one of the most ac-
coraplished artists on the American stage,
will appear with a strong company at the
Alvin Theater this week in this remarkable
repertoire: Monday, "Beau Brummell;'
Tuesday. "Prince Karl;' Wednesday matt
nee, "Beau Brummell;" Wednesday night
"a Partisan Romance:" THURSDAY, "pon
juan" Friday, 'Beau Brummell;' Saturday,
matinee, "Don JUAN" Saturday night, 'Dr.
Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde"
Mrs. Burnett's famous play ''Little Lord
Fountleroy," will be seen at Harris, Britton
& Deans comfortable theater this week.
without any great moral it teaches senti-
ments that are good, noble and true. The
company engaged to present the play this
season is said to be one of the best ever seen
in the city in the comedy. The title role is
alternated by Mabel Walsh and Lillian
Masterson, two bright talented stars. Chas.
A. Haswin, as the old Earl, is also said to
display considerable talent and to portray
the role in an effective manner. The bal
ance of the support is composed of people OF
recognized ability.
Harry Williams Academy offers another
week of strong attractions on Monday. New
Years week will be a notable one for the
patrons of this popular place. The attrac-
tions will be Sam Devere's Own Company,
an aggregat ton of first-class artists and spe-
cialists in the best lines OF variety business.
Those ever popular protean artists, Harry
LIE Clair and Edward Leslie, will appear in
their original burlesque, "Antonio and Cleo
patric" The "Belle of Bells,'' Mile. Carrie,
will appear and give performances on her
wonderful bells. Roynn and Richfleld, the
noted vocalists and dancers an Irish come
dians are members of this organization, as
are also the Two Kids" Guyer and Good
win, who give new and original act. The
Mexican wonder, Vanola, will exhibit his
remarkable skill in balancing. Those ex-
pert aerial comedians, Lord and Rowe, will
startle audiences with their acts, and
Chip" the "Boy.W Wonder" appears at every
performance. Then there are the Nelson
Sisters, dashing and attractive burlesque
artists. Finally, Prof. D. Burke's boxing
dogs give limitations Of famous pugillSts.
The wizard, Rentz, arouses wonderment,
and the "Only Sam Devere" gives his inim-
liable songs and sayings.
HEPBURN JOHNS.