The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05
in THE Local THEATERS
Miss Turner in the CrnstOf Society
" at the Academy of Music.
SOME COMING ATTRACTIONS
Faust and the Two Johns viii Occupy the
Boards Tonight-Robert Hiiliard In
The Nominee Span of Life
e. Friday Night.

"The Crust of Society,"" produced at
the Academy of Music last night, is of
that growing class of plays that has
for its central figure woman with
history-and bad history at that
who seeks by a marriage with a good
and noble man who loves her, to raise I
herself into a better and purer social
atmosphere.
OF course, she does not succeed but
her efforts furnish the motive and ac-
tion for the drama and allows the use
of dialogue that is to fault free and
untrammelled by the ordinary restric-
tions that obtain in decent society.
The piece has been seen here before
with Miss Tillbury as the central figure.
Last nights version presented by
Miss Turner and company did not differ
materially from that given by Miss
Tillbury. AsFMrs Eastlake Chapel,
Miss Turner sustained her well-earned
reputation as an emotional actress, and
In the striking scenes of the last act
was very effective ....
She was supported by such clever
people as Edgar l.. Davenport, Eugene
iitlpCll AyllIlG, carrie Rdu-
cliffe and Jean Chamblin.
lndescribably weird is the only way
10 speak of the Brocken scene in the
spectacular production of Faust" as
given by George Learock and his eff
nclent company. The witches dance.
the Hight of the thunderbolt the cleo
tric storm in the mountains, the revels
of the hob-goblns all lead up to the
acme of stage realism, the rain of fire.
The scenic effects are also grand, there
peing no less than seven sets carried.
The production is also materially i'm
proved by the Introduction of a well
balanced chorus who will render Gou-
mods music. The abilities of Mr.. Lea
rock as an actor are well known and he
mas received universal commendation
FOR his unique portrayal of the part of
Mephisto. The company will appear at
the rockingham tonight.
Ihls evening THE Two Johns" ]. C.
Stewart and John Hart, who, after
separation Of seven years, have reunit-
ed and placed together THE Two Johns
Comedy company" will be seen at the
Academy of Music. Mr.. Stewart in Sc
lectlng his company this season, has
not only chosen the best actors avail
able, but has also secured some great
novelties, among whom are Miss Mabel
Meredith, the BjOu quartette, James f.
and Miss Kate Edwards, and Edward
Scofield, the versatile Irish comedian.
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Anybody who enjoys a good thing will
be on hand at the rockingham Thurs
day evening next when Bob Hilliard,"
as he Is Familiarity called, appears as
Jack Medford in THE Nominee" Mr..
Hilliard is handsome, dashing and
peerless comedian and has won his way
to the topmost round of the ladder by
earnest, meritorious and thorough hard
work. The Nominee" in which he APP
pears, is just one great big laugh from
the rise to the fall of the curtain. Not
man, woman or child should miss this
opportunity, as the moral of the play is
good one and presents a lesson which
everyone should learn.
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will doubtless find unalloyed delight in
the productions of THE Span of Life"
at the Academy of Music Friday even
Ing. The scenic accessories are said to
be extraordinary. The first act gives
the audience beautiful distant view
of the sea, with the rocky coast line and
the lighthouse. In the second act Is
shown the Coffin Rocks" lighthouse
standing in the midst of the heaving
sea, closing with the approach of a
large ocean steamship, which is just
saved in the nick of time from dashing
on the rocks. The third act gives
splendid view OF Rovurna river in Afrl-
ca, with it's rocky cliffs in very rich
coloring, and the human bridge over
which the heroine makes her escape
William Collier in a new role will be
the attraction at the Academy of Music
on Saturday evening. AS a farce
comedian Mr.. Collier has given the pub
lie many hearty laugh, and judging
from the success of his new venture he
has made no mistake In assuming what
are known as legitimate lines. The new
play is styled "a Back Number" and Is
from the pen of Edward f. Kidder.
There is a plot filled with interest. but
not intricate enough to cause head
ache. tr.
Richard Mansfield and his great stock
company will be seen in this city at the
Academy of Music on Tuesday in one
of his most famous pieces of character
/ study. There is no actor upon the
stage today who can draw so many
people together at any one perform
ance. His personality is distinct from
all others and his stage mannerisms
are the choicest bits that can be seen
upon the boards. Unlike many others,
Mr.. Mansfield does not allow everybody
to think that he is the only actor in
this expansive world. He has sur
rounded himself with the largest aggre-
cation of thoroughly competent actors
and actresses ever seen here 1t is a
rare treat to see such an actor in such
a charming play as Beau Brummell."
The sale of seats will begin on Saturday
at 8 a. m. .r'
The greatest of all picturesque Irish
dramas by Dan Mccarthy, True Irish
Hearts," will be presented at Davis
theater with It's strong cast and elab-
crate scenic effects. The play is a
beautiful picture of Irish drama as It
is daily seen in Ireland ITS tale is in
teresting, and the costuming perfect,
overflowing with Irish wit interspersed
with songs, dances and pleasing
specialties. 1t will be seen at Davis