The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-18
AT THE THEATERS.

Although Hoyts "a Trip to China
town" has been seen in Scranton, it has
never been presented here by the original
New York company-the company which
created it's characters and gave the play
the impetus which kept it going at Hoyti Is
New York Fifth Avenue theater for more
consecutive nights than any other play in
the United States. The actors. the comedy
and the characters portrayed have been
made theatrical byword throughout the
country and Scranton playgoers should
not miss the opportunity of seeing
the combination at the Acad-
emy tonight. Its situations are
the most unusual, yet real, ever
concocted by playwright and it is Hoyt's
masterpiece. Harry Connor will depict
the character OF the imam with one foot
in the grave" who, nevertheless, is the
famous lively invalid. Mrs. Guyer, the
Chicago widow, who is not too strenuous
on culture, but makes upfor it in "biff u
will be portrayed by Geraldine McCann
Sadie Kirby, the maid; Harry Gilfoil, the
versatile waiter; Margaret Mcdonald, the
"soft mark" clubman, and George A. Bean,
jr., the gay bachelor. are in the company.
Last, but not least, is little Bessie Clay
ton, who has kicked aud danced her way
ito popular New York favor. This is her
first engagement outside the large cities.
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At the rockingham this evening the
Reno q Williams company, supporting
Miss Laura Alberta. will present Sydney
Grundys "An Arabian Night" Tomorrow
evening 1.-THE Clemenceau Case" will again
be offered. The company last evening
proved that all its players are artists,
which cannot be said Of all companies.
Each is clever in his or her particular line
This evenings performance will be inter-
spersed with pleasing specialties.
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Lewis Morrison, who will be seen at
the Academy of Music tomorrow evening
in "Fanst" makes one believe that how
ever blase we may become and however
worldly. there is still something in our in-
nermost natures that is attracted and fas-
cinated by the weird and uncanny, the
unreal and ghostly. This fact is evidenced
by the eagerness with which the public
crowd to witness plays OF the character Of
Faust" with its contingent OF demons,
witches and other denizens of the
neither regions. Aside from this ele-
ment In "Faust,n however, as
given by the Lewis Morrison company.
there Is much Of a different nature since
the character Of Mephistopheles as inter-
preted by Mr.. Morrison becomes almost
comedy role at times. Lewis Morrison
has long been known to the American pub.
lie as a good actor Of variety OF parts
but his greatest success has been gained of
late years by his mastery performance in
Goethe's masterpiece. 1t is said that he
is surrounded this season by the best COM
pany he has ever had in his support. in
cluding the charming young actress, Miss
Florence Roberts, who will appear in the
role Of Marguerite.
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To the lovers of the wierd aud the un-
usual. the Academy of Music offers Powell,
dennain Thursday evening. Powell is a
thorough gentleman, finely educated, re-
fined and a linguist, speaking five or six
different languages. He Is one of the most
charming OF entertainers, clear cut ar.
tist, an allusionest Of wonderful adept
ness and past master in the art of PALMS.
try. 1t Is said of him that no quicker or
smoother workman ever .baffled the eye.
His stage presence is pleasing, his mono
logue is bright and brisk, his languid air
faultless and his manners delightful. His
methods are pleasing departure from the
worn ruts OF his predecessors. Powell is
the founder OF the new school OF modern
maglcians, who multiply mysteries, max
ing mighty and learned men mediate; at
times he seems to be league with the I'm
seen. Men disappear, animals are revolyed
from chalk line and human beings seem
to be sculptured out Of the air. He has
caused Europe and America to ponder and
acknowledge him one of the worlds great.
est rnagicians.
The engagement Of the Watson Sisters
at Davis theater for this week is said to be
the most noteworthy event since that
house was transformed into theater. The
company numbers twenty five artists, all
good in their specialties, and the manage
ment is entitled to considerable c.edit for
the enterprise in securing so pleasing an
attraction. To enumerate the performers
or bestow deserved mention upon their art
would require considerable space; 1t is suf
ficient to state that the entertainment Of.
fered is excellent. An afternoon and even.
ing performance are given daily.
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Nowadays it is difficult to present in
farce comedy anything strikingly new,
but Robert Garnella claims In his four act
farcical comedy Of "The Trolley System, "
many original ideas in stage settings, cos
tunes and actions Of the play. Bob Gar.
nella, Dick Garnella and dozen or more
OF men and women, who have some repu.
tation as mirth proyokerS assure an even
ing Of mirth and merriment TO all who at
tend the first production here Of the
farcical comedy 1.-THE Trolley System, on
Friday evening at the Academy Of Music.
Room and picture mouldings, wall and
ceiling decorations In water colors and
linspar relief. Something new.
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