Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-08
STRAIGHT STAGE TIPS.

The Lilliputians who will open at the
| Alvin Theater next Monday, December II,
| have in their company the smallest actors
to be found on the stage. The midgets who
| are highly accomplished artists measure
| from 20 to 50 inches, while their ages range
from 20 to IS years. The company is COM
posed of more than loo people, including an
| excellent chorus and an exceptionally f1ne
ballet. They are on their way to San Fran
cisco making only very few stops to break
| the long run. They use special train COM
| posed OF two Pullmans, three coaches and
| four cars containing scenery, costumes and
properties Their new spectacular play
''Candy" il according to the New York
pa pers the best spectacle seen in this coun-
try for long time. Adolph link, the
youngest of the Liliputians, will give in
Collins "Ta-ra.ra.boom. ds.ay.S The play
has, IL is said, magnificent scenery, gorgeous
costumes and novel electrical effects. There
will be matfnees on Wednesday and Satur-
day.
The debut of tile Baroness Blanc at the
Duquesne Theater on Monday next promise
to be interesting, for II the Buffalo cri &C
are to be trusted she will show that she is a
society actress" who can act. The Buffalo
Courier begins decidedly favorable not GO
of the Baroness Blanc's performance last
Monday in Deception" with these words:
MADAME, the Baroness Blanc, may, if she
chooses, send her brougham and hanson
back to New York; her ability as an actress
will carry her wherever she may please to
travel" By the way, the equipages have
been sent back, but che gorgeous gowns and
other wonted accessories of the society
said to be good. The play "Deception" is a
translation of Dumas lie Demi Monde"
which was produced in London by Lily
Langtry under the name of THE Fringe of
Society,""
BARRY and Fay are together once more
and they will appear at the Grand Opera
House next week in "McKenna's Flirta-
tions," which Barry alone produced here
last year. These comedians established
their reputation as firm Of fun-makers
before Fay fell sick and had to let his part.
ner go it alone. They are said to be better
than ever now, and "McKenna's Flirta-
tfons" is remembered as one of the most
comedies. The engagement gathers import
ance from the fact that this will be the last
appearance Of Barry and Fay here as
iarceurs, for noxt year comedy drama Of q
somewhat ambitious character will engage
their talent.
MISS LAURA CLEMENT, always great favor
1te in Pittsburg, has recovered from the ILL
ness that has prevented her appearance
with the Lillian Russell Opera Company dur
ing the week, and Will appear in the cast of
"LaCigale" tonight and the remain der ofIhe
week. 1.-THE Mountebank" will be given
Saturday matinee and evening.
The attractions at the Worlds Museum
Theater next week will be Joseph D. Clifton
and Louise Agnote with their stock COM
pany in the melodrama "Harper's Ferry"
In the curio hall, Fatima: the lovely snake
charmer, and the Martin sisters, the beauti-
full albinos, will appear.
JOHN RAUTH, the long-headed man, who
comes to Harry Davis Eden Musee next
week. is said to be truly wonderful mon
strosity. His forehead measures exactly Il
inches from the bridge of his nose TO the
surface of the hair. He has never been
seen in this part of the country.
"THB MoUNpEBANKsp Will be given by the
Lillian Russell Company on Saturday after
noon and evening. GiIbert's libretto is
witty and Cellier's mnsio is said to be
charming. Lillian Russell in q new role is
another inviting feature.
"Losr IN NEW YORK." which is a strong
melodrama, is to be given all next week at
Harris Theater. 1t will be produced at
Harris with all the great spectacular effects
and good cast.