Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-24

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BIJoU THEATER. my Colleen''
DoQuEsNE THEATrR.. ......."..... Julius Cesar''
ALVIN THEATER. ........... ''Jed Prouty''
GRAND OPERA HOUSE. ...........' Tar and Tartar
WILLIAMS ACADEMY. Mildred Novelty Company
HARRIS THEATER. .........,.. Lost in New York;
WORLDS Observation-Disclosures .Curiosities, etc
DAVIS MUsEUM-THEATEn... Curiosities, etc
The above are the theatrical attractions
for this week.
Those who have taste for plays which are
laid in Ireland, will find much to enjoy in
"My Colleen" which will be presented at the
Bijou for one week, beginning next Monday
night.
1t is the composition of James A. Herne,
author of the ever-popular "Hearts of Oak
The play is said to be unlike any of the
present Irish dramas, the author having suc-
cessfully wandered from the beaten paths
which most writer's of Irish plays have
traversed. 1t is said to be a beautiful and
affecting story Of life, love and gallantry, as
seen among the peasantry of County Sligo,
characterized by fidelity to nature and a
delicacy of touch that lends it delightful
charm.
As the story runs, Gerald Ashley, heir to
Ashley, falls in love with Mary, the daughter
of John Doyle, a humble shoemaker and
tenant of Ashley. The estate is badly en-
numbered to Martin Coyne, the unfaithful
steward. In order to relieve the estate Ashley
valves the dictates of his heart and gives up
Mary Doyle, whom he has betrayed, to en-
gage himself to his cousin, Annie Grady,
who is as generous as she is wealthy. Ger
AIDS manhood, however, asserts itself; he re-
pents of the wrong he has done Mary Doyle
and rights it by marriage. Annie Grady
frees the estate and advances Jerry Doyle. a
noble, rolicking son OF Erin, to the steward
ship of the estate.
As the central character in this breezy
four-act comedy it is said Tony Farrell, the
star, displays the Irish brightness, the blar-
ney gloss OF tongue, sings charmingly, and,
in short, gives a mastery Interpretation OF
a rollicking, melodious Irish lad. Incident
ally, Mr.. Farrell nightly introduces his Irish
ballads. and to the meiodious strains of the
Irish pipes his inimitable Irish reel.
The supporting company is said to be one
Of exceptional merit, embracing Frank
Keenan,, W: j. Harvey, Said Smith. George
Earl, May Thompson and a list of others,
among whom fits and prattles Little Honor,
one of the sweetest children on the stage.
actress and nightly shares in the plaudits of
the evening. The piece is staged in the
most elaborate manner. During the action
OF the play Mr. Farrell will sing "They Can't
You're Irish" Little Dewdtop," "My Irish
Colleen" Shamrock, Thistle and Rose"
"McCormicls's the Man." "Don't Run Down
the Irish, "Ireland's Native Green"
Tomorrow night the famous Meininger
Company will make their first appearance
in this city at the Duquesne Theater. For
their opening play the company has se-
lected Julius Cesar" in which their most
substantial success was achieved. No other
drama offers like opportunities for the dis
play of the entire strength OF the cast as
well as the great masses of people employed
in the production, in the handling of whom
the Meininger has never been surpassed.
Although there are no stars, every one in the
cast is an actor of reputation for many years,
tried before he could gain admission to this
world-famous company. Many of the
prominent actors in this company are
known far beyond the boundaries Of their
own country. This entire company created
q sensation in New York by their artistic
and clever work, and Matthew Pfel, who, in
a great measure resembles the great McCul-
lough, is Germany's ideal B,1a,ts and will be
seen in that character in this production.
This play will be given every evening during
the week with mattnees Wednesday and
The massive structural quality
Of the famous Meininger scenery will have
splendid display on the stage of the
Duquesne on which also the tumultuous
IN the mOD scenes Will run riot. 1t
is so seldom that the theatergoers in this
city are treated to such o great European at
traction as this one without having to pay
an advance Of so cents to 81 so per seat.
"Old Jed Prouty," with its quaint real
ism and "Down East" coloring. Is the attrac-
Jon at the Alvin Theater, opening to-mor-
row night, with matinees on Wednesday
Ind Saturday. As presented by Richard
Golden Ola Jed is a figure in the dramatic
portrait gallery that will be used for COM
parison long after the actor has made his
inal exit. 1t is tolerably faithful in detail,
genial in humor, ,winsome in gentle personal |
ty, and is likely to endure. New Englanders
If the "Old Jed Prouty" type are popular, |
because they recall tender memories, or af- |
'ord glimpse of unfamiliar scenes. The |
troll old tavern keeper, the weather bea ten !
a1gatherer. the venerable constable.
village belle. the bold intruder in the |
,uise of the Boston drummer, all give life |
% this quaint story, which interests every |
body. Following is the cast: Old Jed Pro,ay, |
andlord of the Prouty Tavern, Richard |
Golden; Lige (his son. Hdnley Wooster, T. p
Riggs; Beacon Hill, Joseph Conyers: John
Todd, Harry Rich; Joseph Stouers, trades
nan, r. G. Wells; aaron Ren'in,oau a lawyer,
". G. Holden: Tack Wilco1 town crier, con-
TIA BILE, etc., Frank r. Jacl1son: McGinnis, q
policeman, Fred Wright; lack Hardy, Vdlen-
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he eminent archeologist, Thomas Wardell;
Dick Ssubbs. Fly. Master James Carroll; Martha
7idderas. Bertha Foy: Fanny Todd, Annie
Iarter: Tri6ulation Proaay, Mrs. Frank A.
pannehill: Mrs. &ubbs, Jeanette, Annie Phil
ips; Alice, Little Millie Smith.
Tomorrow evening at the Grand Opera
Iouse will be in every particular festive
ne it being the ethree-hundredth con secutive |
of "The Tar and The Tartar"
nd in honor of the event the theater will be
into o floral garden. The front
f the stage, boxes and the galleries will be
ecorated with flags, greens, smilax and cut
overs, while on each side of the stage will
q erected large stands upon which palms
nd growing plants will be placed, and
ach lady will be presented with one of the
which is one of the best on the
DAD, will also insure week of delightful |
as the success achieved by |
he company early in October in this city
ill be recalled with pleasure by
asst still retains that inimitable
omedian Digby Bell and his talented wife,
aura joyce Bell; the charming prima donna
lever baritone, Hubert Wilke: Fred Frear,
,harles Wayne and Maud and Hilda Hollins
fany changes have been made in both the
tory and the music of the opera; Marion
lduOld idS Two new SOnSSy OlSUy Dell anu
is wife have elaborated their parts SO that
! is one big laugh from the time the cur
ain goes up until the end of the opera,
cen made and will be worn here for the
rst time. . The unusually heavy advance
ale of seats insures one of the largest at
enhances ever seen in q theater in this city
n Monday evening.
Some of the names in the company which
ONES to Harry Williams Academy this
7eek are of worldwide fame. Among the
tars of the Mildred Novelty Company is