The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10
IN LOCAL THEATERS.

The popular German comedian, Gus
Williams comes to the Academy Of Mu
sic Monday evening in his revised edi-
ton Of that funny farce, April Fool"
There Is a force and charm about this
eminent comedians work which cannot
be found among the army of boisterouS
comedians and noisy funny men of the
present day. His methods. both as
singer and actor, are neat and natural,
and by the simplest gestures he keeps
the audience in constant hilarity. His
piano recital has alone sent thousands
into convulsions and his new and ORR
ginal songs and jokes never fail to
create hearty laughter
WILLARD Sponsors famous princess
Bonnie" Opera company. direct from its
long engagement in Philadelphia, will
be heard in this city next Tuesday and
Wednesday evening at the Academy Of
Music. The engagement will be an eX-
traordinary event in the history Of
Scranton theatricals. There Is not a
company in America today, the
running expenses of which are
anything to compare with this
one. The organization, which num-
bers seventy people, embraces among
its members the famous comedian,
Frank Daniels; the beautiful prima
dona, Eleanor Mayo; Lillian Swain
Marion, William Armstrong, Mabella
Baker n. $. Barnham, Robert Broder-
ich, Joseph Greensfielder, Frances Rous-
seau and Mountjoy Walker. The pro
duction Of Mr.. Sponsors maryelously
successful opera is carried complete and
will be presented in this city In the same
magnificent manner as during the orr
ginal run In Philadelphia. The sale
Of seats will open ut the box office on
Saturday morning.
Tuesday night Scrantonians will have
an opportunity Of seeing Bob Fitzslm-
mons. the champion middle-weight Of
the world. who is matched to fight
James j. Corbett Mr.. Fitzsimmons
will appear at the rockingham with
his own company. which includes some
of the foremost specially performers Of
the country. The champion will give
an exhibition of his cleverness with his
hands.
"Wild Rose" fine comedy drama,
will bt. presented at Davis theater the
| coming week. 1t is full of thrilling sit
uatlons, startling climaXes and spark
ling comedy. A number Of realistic eff
fects are also introduced. The piece
will serve 10 Introduce to Scrantonians
the charming comedienne, Pauline Par
ker. There is tenderness and pathos
running through the play which soft
ems the boisterous fun at times and
changes the convulsive laughter into
tears and sympathy.
Owing to misunderstanding he
| tween Manager NJ. II. Burgunder and
the Nay Aug Hose company, under
whose auspices The New South" will
be produced at the Academy of Music
Monday, Nov. 10, 1894, the advertise
ments previously sent out conveyed the
idea that "The New South was a mill
tary drama. 1t is not war drama
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been played over 100 nights in New
York city alone. The New York Pres!
says about "",he original American
play, The New South: 1t has fully
justified the predictions Of the mos
ardent admirers of the native drama
The plot. pure and simple, yet dealing
most naturally with events existing
in Georgia in 1855. Nothing eXtenuate(
nor set down in malice it ls a fair anC
honest role Of the period, and used from
its merits as valuable and STANDARD
edition to the best American plays. /
has enhanced our modern stage by tn
Introduction of the clever and sterlin,
artists, Joseph Grismer and Miss Phoeb
Davies. Their careful, painstaking an,
conscientious work has already receive,
the flattering approval of the public an
the unanimous Endorsement of the Ell
tire press, and their return engage
ments are everywhere hailed with de
light. A series of crowded houses ha
been theverdict so far rwherever visited.
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