The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-12-26
CHANGES At THE. THEATRES.
Peter Daley and Company in "A
Country Sport"
First Production in This City Of the
Farce-Comedy "Africa."

Peter r. Daley made his first appear
.nce as a star at the Bijou Theatre yes
terday in John ]. McNally's farce-com-
edy, "A Country Sport" Daley is n
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
q. 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-
ducton 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
frude Reynolds the dancer. and some
gymnasts.
NIBLOS GARDEN.
The jolly, inimitable Liliputians took
possession of Niblo's Garden yesterday.
and will remain at that house for fort
night. They presented "a Trip to
Mars" most reasonable attraction ton for
vivacious and as amusing as ever, and
the audiences roared with laughter at
the antics of merry little Franz Ebert.
who 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 forcefui
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" 1t, 60 exceedingly natural Is he.
imm G R s' Eyerys eod' Wishes Merne
success at this Broadway house.
HARLEM OPERA-HOUSE.
The ponderous steeplechase drama,
"The Prodigal Daughter" that ran for
30 many months at the American Thea
STEMS Harlem Opera House. The splen-
did scenery. used at the downtown thea
ire was all used. and the steeplechase
stage OF the Harlem Opera-House.
Roquefort won the race and all the
honors thereto accruing.
BROADWAY THEATRE.
All hail to the tuneful Bostonians. who
robin Hood" The organization now
includes Miss Margaret Reid. Miss
Berth Bsrtsa Mss Miss }ssse
Bartlett. Miss Lucille Saunders. H. C.
Barnabee, Eugene Cowles, w. H. Mac
Donald. George rockingham and others.
H. r. JACOBS THEATRE.
William Haworth's ultra realistic ef-
fort. "A Flag Of Truce" with its start
at H: r: Jacobs Theatre: In the cast
tcsa &aRer TenrS
Aanscomb, Joseph Valdez, Alice Endres
Cordie Davega, Josie Bacon and little
Ethel Black. The drama was very pic
COLUMBUS THEATRE.
Nellie McHenry was the star at the Co.
lumbus Theatre. Harlem, and she kept
her audiences necessarily mirthful with
the Jolly fsTS ss "A o MiSh6t at the
but she had good aid from viii West
Harry Booker. J. II. Bradbury. Robert
Watson, Josephine Fenton. the De wit,
brothers, and several others.
PEOPLES THEATRE.
A melodrama called Patent Applied
For" new to the city. was acted at the
Peoples Theatre, yesterday. Its author
calls 1t a realistic comedy drama,
be quite satisfied to look upon 1t as 6
melodrama. 1t contains many startling
situations, and the realism" Is apparent
at all times. The members of the cas-
did all that they could for it.
ROSTER & BALLS.
The enjoyable vaudeville programme
at Roster & Balls Concert Hall yester
and evening Bessie Bellwood. who Is
going to have a highly successful season
at this house appeared ana 30 di G
Sandog. the strng; the .Sresen ,tios
John Starr. Wood and Shepard, Clara
Qualitz. August Dewell and Mcbride
and Goodrich.
HERRMANN'S THEATRE.
The French quadrille dancers from
1.-The Black Crook were added to thu
vaudeville programme at H. r. Jacobs
yessteTd ss The e asappeaIn
also appeared. Sydney Rosenfeld's anus
ing skitt, THE Fringe of the Froth o.
with Kate Davis as the woman with s
past" The programme was a very gooe
one. -
IRVING PLACE THEATRE.
Laughing Heirs" an opera-bouffe II
three acts by Carl Weinberger. had III
first presentation in this city yesterday a
the Irving Place Theatre. 1t is a tune
full but rather commonplace affair. II
which waltzes are more conspicuou
than anything else, but II is pleasant, ant
the plot is the good old-timer dealing
with the love affairs of an heiress VIII
wants to be loved for herself and not 70
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