The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-09
"ROOTERS" AT THE PLAY.
A Continued ovation to the Giants
at the broadway Theatre.

Mt the broadway Theatre.
/ If the roof of the Broadway Theatre
is in sound condition to-day it speaks
volumes for the solidity with which
the edifce must be constructed. Ger
tainly rafter or two was displaced last
night by the roars and thunders of the
congratulations volleyed at the Giants
and the consolatory cheers that rang
out in answer to the mention of Capt
Robinson's name and that of the Balti-
| more Baseball Club.
Both teams were present as guests of
De Wolf Hopper to witness his remark
ably pretty and tuneful comic opera,
DR.. Syntax." Hopper, in the title role,
was as enthusiastic as when in his hear
test and happiest vein as fan" at
game: He felt a reflection of the glory
OF johnnie, Ward and his brawny play
ers, as did the other rooters who were
in the majority among the audience.
Needless to say the house was in
asdequate to contain all the people who
deel t, responsible in a measure. for the
every seat and every inch of standing
! room had been sold. those who could
not secure entrance remained outside
and fed their enthusiasm by staring at
, the facade of the building, which was
appropriately decorated. When a mem
Der of the New York team appeared on
gathered about him, eager to grasp his
hand. Should he select one of the neigh
boring hostelries in which to Stake the
thirst that is natural to the man who
sits out an act in crowded auditorium,
that particular tavern Immediately did
a land office business.
Inside the theatre elaborate and en-
blematic decorations were in evidence
everywhere. Nine-tenths of the audi
ence wore the black and white of the
home club and rooted" whenever the
at the left Of the stage were draped
with the national colors, under which
hung festoons of black and white.
In them sat the Giants, Capt Manager
boxes, which were. draped with the
orange and black Of the roles, sat the
the fore. On either side of the pros
enium arch hung the coats of arms of
New York and Maryland, respectively.
played the a ter the ed he h and Msry
land, My Maryland, while the audience
showed unmistakable evidences of the
popularity of baseball experts. De Wolf
WITH the New aR York emblem mas of t the
Giants at his buttonhole, and he, had to
wait until the orchestra circle got
Mayor of New York and the gallery
had worn itself out shrieking What's
t hSd, ma Esde with Eddie Burke? Eddie
duced Digby Bell who spoke his little
fSGs ten oS With s s the t as
cent and energy of Burkeville deni-
zen.
After the first act the elamor grew
Ward! Well, give US Rusie, then! Burke,
in etentorian tones. Ward rose and
Then the crowd showed its fairness, and
directed the volley at the opposite box.
cheering the Baltimore team collectively
and Individually
In the moonlight scene Hopper had to
succumb and recite his inimitable Casey
at the Bat" Then the audience insisted
as one man that Ward get on the stage
opportunity of mis- life by declining, for
that throng of shouting. humanity was
ready to nominate an independent ticket
right there, with ]. Montgomery for Gov
ernor, Rusie for Lieutenant Governor,
Meekin for Judge of the Court of Appeals
and each of the team filling place on
the ticket, reserving the Mayoralty for
But Ward declined, and Hopper told
the audience that he, would acknowl-
edge his thanks at the testimonial to
be given on Sunday night in the theatre
to the Champions of Champions Hop
per's voice was tremulous with real agi-
tation as he spoke touchingly of the
high spirit and tho honest effort which had
York team and of the honesty of pur-
pose which was convincingly prominent
In the Temple Cup series. when, by
losing a game or two, the profits to
each Individual would have been largely
swelled. He closed with a compliment
to the Baltimore team for their success
in winning the pennant.
After the play the crowd still fingered
on the street and both teams left the
theatre by the stage door in order to
get away before further demonstration.
The Temple Cup was to have been ex-
hibited in the lobby of the theatre, but
its custodians, a business firm in Balti-
probable that it will come now promptly
enough, as the Orole rooters will hardly
care to view longingly the trophy on
of actual possession.