The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-24

edifcation and entertainment Of our
theatre-goers. Yet iu the face Of the
fact that not few Of the best com
panies on the road are being brought
to this city, many croakers are heard
who declare that nothing fit to be seen
ever appears in Scranton. Those who
make such remarks in nine cases out of
ten never visit the theatre unless some
one else pays the freight.
At rare intervals they attend per.
formance in New York which fur
nishes them text for uncompliment-
nry remarks about the local theatres
for year afterwards. The theatrical
manager is not in the business for his
health, and if first-class attractions
receive the patronage they deserve
they are only too willing to book them.
Within two weeks Scrantonians have
had an opportunity Of seeing Rose
Coghlan and her company of stars in
two of the strongest dramas before the
public; Thomas Keene gave finished
portrayal of the subtle character of
Richslisu, aud the original "Trip to
Chinatown" company, William Barry,
Lewis Morrison, Powell and others
gave clever performances. Plays Of
an inferior quality were sandwiched
in. but the variety of attractions was
such that the discerning playgoer need
not err in his selections.
ATTRACTIONS FOR THIS WEEK.
This will be the most interesting
week in theatricals Of the season thus
far. 1t opens with Louis James and
Frederick Warde at the rockingham
this evening in Julius Ce,ar," one OF
tho most interesting Of Shakespeare g
historical tragedies. Mr.. James will
portray the rugged character OF Brutus
and Mr.. Warde will be seen as Cas-
sius. Guy Lindsay, an actor Of ster.
ling merit, will imterSonats Marc An
thony and the other characters will bt
up to the same high standard. Mr..
James and Mr.. Warde are seen at theil
best in Julius Cesar" They serve as
excellent foils one for the other and
give an Interpretation Of their roles
that is indorsed by the best Shakes
pearean scholars Of the day. Their
is not a so-cslled modernizsd Julius
Casar." but one that clings close to tht
lines laid down by the king OF English
playwriters. The scenery and costumes
are historically correct to the minutest
detail. The sale OF seats indicates that
there will be large house.
By strange coincidence MarieWsin.
right who few years ago wa
Louis James wife and starred jointly
with him, will also be in this city to-
night and produce here for the first
time her new play. Daughters o
Eve," at the Academy of Music.
AFAvoRITE IN SCRANTON.
Miss Wainright is one of the pets oil
the local theater-goers and is sure I,
be greeted by large house. The ad
vance sale Of seats indicates as much
Her new play is said to be one of alb
sorbing interest and deals with th,
question Of putting man and woman or
an equal moral plane. The idea ha
been used by other dramaists in tn
construction of some Of the strongest
plays that have been seen on the Amer
lean stage during the last two years.
Miss Wainwright has surrounded
herself with splendid company. Th
costuming will be revelation, espee
tally for the ladies Bauer's orchestra il
to be larger than usual and will rende
a number OF special selections. A corne
solo by Joseph Summerhill and o fut
solo by Thomas Bauschmann are amonl
the mum bers on the programme.
There will be performance at tn
Academy every evening during tn,
week. Tuesday evening Barney Fer
guson will make his temperance a
that house in "Duffy's Blunders,'
new farce comedy written especiall,
for him. In bis company are May ant
Belle Stewart, who will introduce
number of terpsichorean novelties
Ferguson's supporting company i
composed of clever people.
PAULINE HALL WEDNESDAY EVENING.
Poulton's new opera. "Dorcas," will
be produced Wednesday evening a
the Academy by Pauline Hall and he
company. Always graceful. clever
and sweet voiced herself, Miss Hal
does not fear to surround herself witt
q capable company. "Dorcas" is al
operatic comedy. strictly speaking
which is somewhat of an innovation il
the operatic field, inssmueh as it doe.
away with large ensem bles and gives
strong cast of acting land singing
principles, including such we'll know
names as William Broderick, Jesnett,
st. Henry, Kate Davis. Charles Brad
shaw and others.
The greatest New York mslo-dram
attic success, "The Brooklyn Handi
cap. will be given at the Academ,
Thursday night. 1t tells story of to
day, the characters coming from tn
upper strata of New York society. Th,
emotional element is strongly sus
tanned, and the climaxes powerful
making an interesting story of real lif'
in the great metropolis.
Friday night that laughable farce
the "Dazzler." will be presented at tn
Academy by Cosgrove & Grants com
pany. 1t has been re- written sine
last seen here and many new feature
have been added. "Wife for Wife,"
drama of strong human interest, viii
be seen Saturday night at the sam
house.
AT THE FRoTHINGHAM.
Thursday evening the London Sport
Big Burlesque company will occup
the boards at the rockingham. Tn
company is q large one and contains
many good variety artists, vocalists
etc. Paris gaietY girls in marches anC
dances, are feature Of the perform
ance. Sale Of seats for the perform
ance begins tomorrow.
1.-THE Burglar" is the attraction q
the rockingham for Friday evening
It is clean, we'll written drama Of grea
dramatic interest and will be, inter
preted by fine company Of players.
Alabama will be given at th
same house on Ootober 4 as a benef
for the Stage Hands association. I
tells a delightful story of life in tn
South.
DAVIS THEATER
The Watson Sisters Vaudeville com
pany made decided hit at Davis
Linden street theatsr last week. 1t wa
splendid attraction and drew