The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-19
In LOCAL THEATERS.


Tonight the rockingham lady or
chestra will give the SECOND of its series
ofconcerts at that beautiful play house.
1t will be assisted by Miss Pauline Gid
den-Chapman, cornet soloist, and Fred
Emerson Brooks, the California poet
humorist. An evening of rare enjoy
ment is in store for those who attend
this concert. Among Mr.. Brooks noted
compositions are the following, which
he will recite: "The Wasp at the Camp
Meeting" which illustrates the devil
ment of two young Americas; "Old
Ace" which describes a horse race and
has a vein of delicate humor; Little
Tins Tobacco" a pathetic story: "The
Orthodox Team" a description of a
Californian's twelve-yoke team; "Oh,
Ye-Yus," how a Yankee boy sparks.
The admission price will be but so
cents; no reserved seats.
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At the Academy of, Music tonight
THE New South will be produced, as
a benefit for the Nay Aug Hose com
pany. 1t is the most successful Amer
lean play that has been given to the
public in the past few seasons. Joseph
well known stage favorites, sustain the
leading roles.
"McKenna's Filtration" a laughable
farce comedy that has been seen before
in this city, will be produced at the
rockingham tomorrow night. The
company that will be seen in it here is
very strong and evenly balanced. The
singing is especially commendable. and
the airs are tuneful and harmonious.
To all lovers of rollicking, healthy fun,
taking from class of real life in New
York there is no play that affords a
better chance than "McKennas Flirta-
ton"
Tim the Tinker" the Irish comedy
drama in which John E. Brennan is
starring this season, will be seen at the
rockingham Wednesday and Thurs
day nights. 1t is an exciting and well
constructed drama and has a number
of clever mechanical effects.
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Charles A. Hartley the Scranton boy
who has won such fame in New York as
a ventriloquist, will appear at the
Academby of Music Thursday evening
and give an entertainment, assisted by
his own speciality company, every mem
Der of which is star.
Friday and Saturday evenings and
Saturday afternoon the Country Cir
Gus" will be given at the Frothingham
under the direction of jefferson, Klaw
Il Erlanger. 1t Is the biggest indoor
entertainment given on a stage any
where.
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A gynnastic exhibition will be given
by the members Of the Scranton Turn
Verein Monday evening, Nov. 26.
Manager Davis has secured a great
attraction for the coming week in Will
lam o. Austin's Giganteans and famous
Living Pictures" which will come d.
rect to Scranton after a straight run'oi
six months at the Palace theater. Bos-
ton. Every precaution- has been taken
by Mr.. Davis and written guarantee
given that no indelicate picture or scene
is introduced, but that the whole per-
formance is flrst-class entertainment
The press records and recommends
tions speak unusually well of the COM
pany, and there is no doubt whatever
but that the reputation of this popular
house will be more than sustained dur
ing the coming week.
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city Government" play written by
James Gilbride, of this city, and said
to deal with councilmanic corruption
and Doodle, will be given in Scranton
next spring. The scenery is said to in
clude the Elm Park church and the
chimes Of that ediflce are to be repro.
duced.
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