Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-27
STRAIGHT STAGE TIPS.

The play to be presented at the Duauesne
next week is o novelty, comedy drama Oh.
rltled "Dartmoor." 1t is from the pen OF
Arthur Law, and was first presented in Lon
don by the eminent actor E. s. Willard anu
Miss Terry. "Dartmoor" has been by many
compai ed to "Jm the Penman" and cap
tain Swift" "Dartmoor' presents itself as
comedy drama filed with interesting IN
cident. odd and unique characterlzatlons'
new and original to the stage. The COM
pany is well selected and headed by well,
known young actor. Mr.. j. Fl. Gilmour. ana
includes such well known names aa owen
WesttOrd, Sheridan Block, Adolphe Lestln'l,
L1ttledale Powers, Bettina Gerard, HaZei
Seldom. Emmie Fossette, May Fields fields, Gno M,
the wonderful little child, formerly with MI.
Augustin Daily, Marguerite Fields.
1T can be candidly said that "Blue Jeans"
is play one of the most meritorious yet
written by an American. The story is
wholesome, its dramatic strength un-
doubted, and the characters to large ex-
tent truly drawn from American types
Joseph Arthur has never had proper recog-
milton in his own country, perhaps, but the
people if no. the critics have accepted the
play as an immense Improvement upon the
imported article as commonly presented.
"Blue Jeans" will be acted by "a company
containing many very good actors at the
Alvin next week.
AT the Grand Opera House next week an
alliterutive attraction in the shape of Lillian
Lewis in 'l.ady Lip (seven LIS in four
words). There is said to be luck in allitera-
ton. Good acting and plenty of novelty In
the play, splendid uniforms and scenery,
sure enough realism, and the fair Lillian IN
gowns that make women's hearts yearn, so
tits said, is considerably in 1T herself. The
play and tile actress are said TO De sulteu
and to suit the public.
AT Harry Davis Eden Musee this week
Marquis, the $50, 900 equine beauty, has be-
come immensely popular. The ladies flock
to see him and feed him with candy. His
long flowing name and tail are beautifully
spread out and prettily decorated. Mile
Garretta, the empress of bird trainers, is
next weeks attraction.
AT the Worlds Museum next week 1.-THE
Blacksmith's Revenge" an exciting mclo-
drama, will be given special scenic pro-
duction by Joseph D. Clifton and Louise
Agnott. with competent company. A me-
chanical working sawmill will be a feat
ure.
LILLY CLAY's Vaudeville Company is the
well known a TRACTION promised next week
at Harry Williams Academy of Music. "The
South Before the War; is pleasing Manager
Williams patrons in marked degree this
week.
"ONE OF the Finest" will be presented by
Manager Edward j. Hassan next week ut
Harris Theater by clever company,
with new scenery of special beauty, it is
said.
"CAsTE," which was produced yesterday
afternoon at the Duquesne. and of which
criticism appears in another column, will
be played again on Saturday night.
THE Boston Eoward-Atheneum Company
maintains its reputation, and the Opera
Houses big audiences have indorsed the
show unmistakably.
MANAGER HENDERSON was in town for q
few hours yesterday. His cali Baba" has
beaten the record in its run in Chicago now
nearing close
"IMAG1NATIoN'' is making large audiences
laugh ut the Alvin Theater