The Critic and record., 1891-04-25
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matist and IL has remained for Mr..
Arthur TO discover the dramatic capability
Of the courageous fireman and install him
as the heroe of pulsating and exciting
drama. He shows him in repose and in
action. A glimpse is given of him as he
appears in mis- quarters in iirst-class fire
station. II evidently delights an audience
to 60 inside the heavy doors and see the
working of the various apparatus and
mechanical appliances. The most bldse
and jaded of theatre-goers cannot fail of
being interested in the wonderful and
thrilling scene of the Central Fire Station.
There is nothing among the happen
ings OF everyday life in great metropo-
lis that awakens so much interest as the
work of the gallant iiremen and the dash
ing Of the engines through the streets,
drawn by powerful, spirited steeds,
always attracts the attention of the
throngs on the different thoroughfares
So il is little wonder that n similar scene
with real engine and real horses should,
when seen ON the mimic stage, amuse an
audience to the highest pitch of en-
thusiasm.
"The still Alarm, +" outside of its sensa-
tional elements, is a cleverly written play;
there is variety of incident and action,
and the strain of melodrama is relieved by
the introduction of bright, clean comedy.
The story has a charming and natural
love element running through IL. Virtue
triumphs over vice; the villain meets his
just deserts, and a happy announcement
brings down the curtain. No better ex-
ponent of the heroic role of Jack Mdnlcy
| could be found than Harry Lacy, the star
of the play. He is an excellent actor and
q atypical hero in appearance.
summer Prices ana Summer Opera AT
Albaughs Next Week.
The popular summer opera season be
gins next Monday at Albaugh's and will
be given by one of the best standard opera
companies ON the road, the w. T. Garlic
ton Opera Company, an organization
| which is well known to the public for its
| artistic excellence in producing comic
opera to perfection. All the artists ol
this company have been together foI
several seasons, and the company may he
| looked upon as stock company, vast
| difference compared to alleged summer
companies with members unknown to
each other, and who cannot give as
smooth a performance as singers and
actors who have played for years to-
| gether.
The Carleton Company will make a
prolonged stay with us. They have Sc
leoted for the first week of their engage
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Merry War" work of decided merit
not alone from vocal point, but also
dramatically. 1t gives opportunities fol
beautiful chorul effects, and all of tn,
leading artists have good solos, which
are gems in melody. The principal char
acters will be taken by the following
well-known singers, which assures an eS
cellent Interpretation: Messrs. w. r
Carleton, w. H. Fitzgerald Charlie:
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Vincent, Marion Langdon, Clara Wis
dom, Jennie Willard.
The chorus will be n very large one
with attractive faces. The costumes vii
be of great beauty, for which Mr.. Carle
ton has quite a reputation. An i'm
portant feature will be an Amazoniar
march, in gold and silver armor. Sum
mer prices will prevail. The highes
price will be seventy-fve cents for al
orchestra seat. General admission vii
be twenty-five cents.
Harris Bijou.
''Struck Gas" one of the funniest fare,
comedies ever written, will be the attrac
ton at Harris Bijou Theatre next week
and, from the good reports heard of th,
piece, and the excellent notices given Il
by the press of other cities, we SHOULD
judge that Struck Gas' will catch tn,
popular fancy and appreciation of 81
lovers of delightful, refined and whole
some farce comedy. 1t is piece con
structed for laughing purposes only, apC
admits of the most pleasing specialize
being introduced. Songs, music an(
dancing abound throughout the play anC
the claim of superiority over all othe
farce comedies is sustained by the press
| who have pronounced ii clean, brigh
and laughable comedy. Miss Lillial
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is q sprightly, charming and fascinating
little artist, and generally manages to cap
tiyate an audience from the start. He
sweet singing together with the ease AM
| grace with which she Dances makes he
gain the admiration and friendship of al
who see her. The balance of the com
paDy are composed of well-known an
| IOpular players, and a host of prett
girls. charming and accomplished, max
the piece stand out alone ON the pinnael
of success. 1t will no doubt prove a dc
lightful engagement.
Kermesse Militaire.
The Kermesse Militaire Of the Mario
and Ordway Rifles, now being held G
Masonic Temple was crowded again las
night. Professor Sheldon was present
with number Of his pupils, and gay
some very fine fancy dancing, TIL
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The birthday of Fred Frnbel, tn
founder Of the kindergarten, was eel,
brated in an appropriate manner at tn
FTUbel Institute last night. The ladies c
the normal class who assisted were MssC
Jean Tibbits and Mamie Custer, Mich
gan; Minnie Hudd Chicago Sallie Lii
mncott Baltimore; eliza Cansy, Virginia
and Nellie Tangue, Birdie Levy, Lese
Pollock and Claudia Dorland, Washing
ton. The Pensora Free Kindergartel
will celebrate the FrWbel anniversary /
two weeks by their annual May festiyi
at All Souls Church.
Testers Big Show and Female Wrestler
In addition to many acknowledge
American and European specially star
whose varied talent promises a highl
satisfactory entertainments Billy Lester
Big Show, the attraction at Herman
Theatre next week, has the greatest sens
ton of the season in shape of the chan
pion female wrestlers, Alice Williams {
Vermont and Nav Morgan of Ohio. The'
ladies are all-around athletes, whose ski
is unequaled and whose strength
amazing. They display clever strategy