The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-06
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Academy of Music.


The Academy of Music was crowded last
night with the admirers of Evans and Hoey,
who always find much enjoyment in their
farce, 1.-The Parlor Match" The farce is as
brimful of fun as ever, and occasions as
much, if not more, laughter than when last
seen here. OF course, Old Hoss is the main
fun maker, with Evans a good second, and
Innocent Kid a good third. Unfortunately,
our own Innocent Kid, Miss French, is sick.
Miss Jessie MerrileeS essayed the part and
did very well. The specialties this season
are very good, especially the dancing of the
De FORESTS. This gentleman and lady
give an exhibition of refined dancing
forts were heartily encored. The
three Merrilees sisters are sweet singers
and neat, artistic dancers. Their efforts
were appreciated, as was evident from the
hearty applause which greeted their efforts.
A number of other meritorious novelties
were introduced. Old Hoss was at his best.
His sayings and doings caused hearty laugh
ter, and his makeup was immense. Evans
as the book agent was very good. The seance
Scene was immense. From beginning to end
1.-THE Parlor Match is a Me Corker-a
continuous laugh. 1t will continue the at
traction at the Academy for the week, with
the usual matinees.
The Opera House
ssThe Wicklow Postman" was the attrac-
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it pleased some of the people present. The
play is a four act comedy drama and it is re-
plete with funny sayings and dramatic situ-
ations. The leading character last night
was interpreted by Eugene O'Rourke, who
was ably assisted by Miss Celie Ellis as
Nora Donlin. James F. Tighe played
the william in Major Anderson's
Quinlan, the Irish Yankee; Thomas Maccabe
took the part of Silas Douglass, a London
lawyer; Norman Campbell was James Saun-
ders; Daddy Bauer had the character of
Owen Donlin; George Adams was Patsy
Quinlan; Miss Jennie Bright was Mrs. Nancy
Durgan, who had buried three husbands,
and Miss Elsie Jerome made a satisfactory
Stella Anderson, the lady of the ball.
The scenery was very good. particularly
that in the second act, but the waiting be-
tween the acts was long and tiresome. The
play will be the attraction at the New Opera
House all the week, and the usual matinees
will be given.
Hoboken Theatre.
ssDavy Crockett" with Frank Mayo fgur-
ing as star, was the excellent attraction that
opened a three nights engagement at the
Hoboken Theatre last night. The piece is
well known to theatre goers. There is not a
dry spot from the second the curtain rises.
The scenery is elaborate and the company
selected for the Interpretation of the play is
of the best. Frank Mayo is a polished artist,
and he was accorded an ovation at the the
atre last night, The scene picturing a hut
alone in the woods with a pack of growing
wolves about the door is realistic. Wednes-
day matinee.
Germania Theatre, Hoboken.
The London Sports Burlesque Company is
at the Germania Theatre for this week.
The repertoire of the company is replete
with good things. The aerial feats on the
trapeze by the Miranda Sisters are remark
able. They perform entirely new tricks.
In addition to other things, Dilks and Harris
produce a clever musical act, and the Dixon
Brothers nave a good character speciality.
The piece closes with ga Night in Egypt"
funnier than it sounds.