The evening world., 1893-12-26
CHANGES At THE THEATRES.
Peter Daley and Company in "A
Country Sport"
First Production in This City Of tho
Farce-Comedy "Africa."

Peter r. Daley made his first appear
ance as a star at the Bijou Theatre yes
terday in John j. McNally's farce-com-
edy, "a Country Sport" Daley is a
clever fellow, who supported Jimmy
Powers last season. and walked away
with most Of the honors. He was sup
ported by Ada Lewis. May Irwin. John
G. Sparks and other clever people. A re-
view of "A Country Sport" will appear In
Thursdays Evening World
STAR THEATRE.
A new Spectacular musical farce-com-
edy," called Africa" had its first pro-
duction in this city yesterday at the Star
Theatre. George Thatcher was the star.
and he needs no Introduction, his capital
powers OF entertainment being well
known. Some admirable specialties were
contributed by Otis Harlan. John A.
Coleman, r. ]. Jose. Hilda Hollins. Ger
trude Reynolds, the dancer, and some
gymnasts.
N1BLO'S GARDEN.
The jolly, inimtable Liliputians took
possession of Niblo's Garden yesterday,
and will remain at that house FOR a fort
night. They presented "a Trip to
Mars a most seasonable attraction for
vivacious and as amusing as ever. and
the audiences roared with laughter at
the antics of merry little Franz Ebert,
VINO was in an unusually good humOr.
GRAND OPERA-HOUSE.
The New South" was the play at the
Grand Opera House yesterday, and the
pretty love story. with its melodramatic
accessories, was told as conscientiously
played by Joseph Grismer, the forceful
California actor; that of the heroine was
interpreted by his wife. Phoebe Davies.
who improves upon acquaintance. The
company was very good one.
DALY'S THEATRE.
Shore Acres" the unconventional
play that has caused so much discus
sion, returned to the metropolis yester
day and began an engagement at Days
Theatre. James A. Herne, of course,
played the leading part, though 1t seems
almost ridiculous to talk of his play
ing" it. 80 exceedingly natural is he.
Immensely. Everybody wishes Herne
success at this Broadway house.
HARLEM OPERA-HOUSE.
The ponderous steeplechase drama.
THE Prodlgal Daughter" that ran for
so many months at the American Thea
ire, was seen yesterday at Hammer
STEMS Harlem Opera-liouse. The splen-
did scenery, used at the downtown thea
tire was all used, and the stceplechase
stage of the Harlem Opera House.
RoGuefort won the race AMI all the
honors thereto accruing.
BROADWAY THEATRE.
All hail to the tuneful Bostonans. who
ire yesterday with the always delightful
Robin Hood" The organization now
includes Miss Margaret Reid. Miss
Bertha WaltZingcr, Miss Jessie bartlett
Davis, Miss Nina Cleary. Miss Josephine
Bartlett. Miss Lucille saunders, H. G.
IBarnabce; Eugene Gowles, W. H. Mac
Donald. George rockingham and others.
II. X. JACOBS THEATRE.
William Haworth's ul,ra-realistic e.
fort. "A Flag of Truce" with it's start
ling quarry scene, was played yesterday
at II, r.; Jacobs Theatre. In the cast
John Woodland. Jonn i. Maher, Henry
lianscomb Joseph Valdez. Alice Endres.
T ,!,rli , Dlayegaf Josie Bacon and little
turesGuely staged.
COLUMBUS THEATRE
Nellie McIeniy was the star at the Co
lumbus Theatre. Harlem, and she kept
her audiences necessarily mrthtul with
Circus" Miss McHenry could amuse
any audience without any assistance,
but she had good aid from WIN West.
Harry Booker, }. Il; bradbury, Robert
brothers, and several others.
PEOPLES THEATRE.
melodrama called " Patent Applied
For" new to the city, was acted at the
Peoples Theatre, yesterday Its author
calls II n realistic comedy drama"
but the frequenters Of the Peoples will
be quite satisfied to look upon 1t as a
melodrama. 1t contains. many startling
situations. and the realism is apparent
at all times. The members of the cast
did all that they could for it.
ROSTER & BIAL'S.
The enjoyable vaudeville programme
at Roster & Biars Concert Hall. .yester-
day attracted large audiences, afternoon
and evening Bessie Bellwood, who Is
going to have highly successful season
Sandow, the string: the Cresendos.
Mile Sabel, the Glinserttis, the Niblos
John starr, Wood and Shepard, Clara
Qualitz. August Dewell and Mcbride
and Goodrich.
HERRMANN'S THEATRE.
The French quadrllle dancers from
1.-THE Black Crook were added to the
Theatre, yesterday The disappearing
also appeared. Sydney Roscnfeld's anus.
ing skitt. THE Fringe of the Froth OF
the Crust of Society,"" was again acted
with Kate Davis as the woman with n
past" The programme was very good
one.
IRVING PLACE THEATRE.
Laughing Heirs" an opera bouffe In
three acts by Carl Weinberser, had Its
first presentation in this city yesterday at
the Irving Place Theatre. 1t Is a tune
full but rather commonplace affair. In
which Waltzes are more conspicuous
the plot Is the good old-timer dealing
with the love affairs of an heiress who
wants to be loved for herself and not for