Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-01
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oTHE LOST PARADISE" is a serious drama,
trenching as it does upon a great social
problem, but it is by no means gloomy.
The scene which is probably attracting
most attention here is that in which the
committee OF the workmen waits upon the
employer ana demands raise of wages.
There is genuine power in this scene, ana
the most pathetic incident in it is tho colli-
sion of the two fathers, one the capitalist
whose petted daughter is decked in gorgeous
raiment the other the workman whose
equally priced child seems to be losing her
lite in the confinement of the workshop. The
realism of the second act is impressive. The
noise of the machinery does not cease, and it
motion and the clangor of the mill to bring
the audience thoroughly into the battle be-
tween capital and labor. The plays moral
Is noble; it is in part that the responsibility
Of the employer does not cease when he
draws check for the payroll, that there
should be sympathy in his heart for the men
who build his fortune, and in short that
there should be between men that Christian
fraternity, no matter what their station,
which is generally absent. You see it is a
larger problem than the mere relation of
capitalist to laborer that 1.-THE Lost Para
disc" just touches, and there is nothing
offensive in it to any man, rich or poor. The
Alvin's audiences appear to like the play
very much.
THERE is more beauty in the show-bilIs
around the town this week than usual
world has ever seen, is everywhere. She
will appear in the same gorgeous frame that
fenced her about last season, and "La
Cigale' will be the bill at the Duquesne
Theater all next week, with the exception
of Saturday matinee and night, when the
new comic opera "The Mountebanks"
will be given. The new work will be shown
in its revised shape, and in fact just as New
York will see it a few days later. The
scenery and appointments designed for
the metropolitan premiere will be used, and
Manager French himself will be in front to
shed iuster upon the scene. But the public
will be most interested in noting thai Lii
lian has stars on all sides of her. MI. Coffin,
the tenor, is said to be beautiful, most un-
usual in owners of this sort of voice, and
the fame OF his singing has reached Pitts
burg. MIR. Carleton is the baritone who
gave his name to company long ago.
There are many others worthy of note in the
cast
The company which is doing "a Trip to
Chinatown" this week has caught the spirit
of light farce most happily. The frivolous
story froths and sparkles like champagne.
and it exhilarates like that beverage-but
there need be no headache on the morrow
RiSQue as it is, it is doubtful If there is much
harm in it. ior those who see the rfskiness
are not strangers to it, and those who are
strangers Cont see 1t. The big audience
or ladies who saw "a Trip to China
town" yesterday afternoon certainly en-
joyed it.
THE New York World yesterday published
a story to the effect that Mrs. Bernard
Beere would close her theatrical engage
ments in America on Saturday night, De-
cember TO- and at once return to England
Much sympathy is expressed for the English
actress personally, but the poor plays and
her unsuccessful appearance at Hammer
STEMS Manhattan Opera House are given as
the two main reasons for the canceling of
her engagements.
THE two-headed boy has proved a wonder
full magnet at the Worlds Museum-Theater
The Tocci twins are certainly worth seeing
Agnott, who are now popular favorites, will
appear in "Nep, the Sea Wait"
ANDREW MACK, whose ringing voice has
echoed here many times will be seen in
novelty next week at the Grand Opera
House. 1t is called Irish Loyalty" and is
said to be full of bright features, including
not little genuine humor.
"a KENTUCKY GIRL is the name of the
comedy-drama that is to be seen at Harris
Theater all next week. Sadie Hasson, a
Pittsburg favorite, will be the heroine and
she will be supported by the Dowling-Has.
son organization.
MAY HowARD's burlesques at the Academy
are better than lots of the grander-titled
shows. The expensive costuming and the
wholesome tone of the fun are notable
features.
WHAT a favorite "Fantasma" is! The
crowds at the Opera House show that the
Hanlons' style OF doing business pays
Virtues reward is not always so patent.
HARRY DAVIS has a capital line OF attrac-
tions this week, and big houses are the
natural result