The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-08
In LOCAL THEATERS.

Herbert Cawthorn has long been a
prime favorite with the patrons of the
theater, and his new character of 1. NJ.
Looney in George Hoey's latest sue
cess, "A Cork Man." has made tre-
mendous hit. Mr.. Cawthorn is sur
rounded by the cream of comedy peo-
pie and everything is new, bright and
catchy. "a Cork Man" will be seen at
the rockingham theater tonight
OF John Kernel and his new farce
comedy. "McFadden's Elopement"
which will be seen at the Academy of
Music tonight, the Pittsburg Post says:
John Kernell and his farce comedies
have always been welcomed by Pitts
burghers, and last night he and his
company opened at the Bijou theater
to an audience that completely filled
the house. Although he is not stran-
ger to theater-goers in this city, the
farce comedy in which he appeared as
chief funmaker last night is entirely
new, and was well received. 1t is called
McFadden's Elopement,' and there is
not dull moment or dreary piece. Of
business in the production"
That very successful and popular
melodrama, "The Stowaway," will be re-
membered as q powerful play of the
modern school, with strong and heroic
situations and an effective blending of
humor and pathos. The scenery, which
this season is new is one of the excel
lent features of the production. One
scene is a London street by moonlight
in which number of novel effects will
be introduced. Another will show a
full rugged yacht at sea, with a moving
panorama showing the gradual re-
ceding of the land-a really marvellous
effect; and third shows the beautiful
exterior of an English country resi-
dence. The company is a capable one,
and includes the noted eX-burglars.
Spike" Hennessey and kid Mccoy.
"The Stowaway" will be presented at
the Academy of Music on Friday and
Saturday evenings,
The American Players will present
1.-THE Count of Monte Cristo" at the
rockingham Friday and Saturday
day evenings. At Saturday matinee
la Tentation, or Led Astray" will be
produced. The company includes such
finished actors as Frank Harrington
and Joseph Ransome.
Gus Williams, Americas foremost
German dialect comedian, will appear
at the Academy of Music on Monday
evening next in a new edition Of that
brilliant farce, april Fool" Mr.. Will
Jams is one of the most popular come
dams and is at all times welcome Wis
itor. He has never outraged the proba-
bilities of nature, but has held the mir
ror up to nature in his simple way, and
has told his stories, sung his songs and
recited poems in a way that has touched
the peoples hearts. His support this
season includes many clever, refined
speciality artists, among whom are:
Josephine Fenton, the ballad singer;
Josie Cohan the graceful dancer; Julia
Chase, the character singer; George
| Cohan, the funny boy artist; Jerry
Cohan and his dancing dolls Laura
Darcy, George Briar and Ed. Wideman
\ Il II
The Hill-Holmes-Forre combina.
ton will today produce "The Counter.
feiters" at Davis theater. The company
has played East Lynne and "Kath.
leen" to crowded houses during the
last three days and have been remark.
ably well received. and there is nc
doubt but that the same excellence will
be manifested in the representation OF
'The Counterfeiters." Miss Marcella
Forreste, Miss Mels Holmes and Mis-.
May Hill are actresses of great reputC
land will provide treat for the patrons
I Of this popular theater.