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city. Not only is the comedy well con-
structed it itself, but it is put on IN the best
| style and presented by the best variety
artists. The very fact that George Thatcher Is
in among the cast is sufficient guarantee that
there will be plenty of funny things said and
done. Generally in plays of this character a
star is surrounded by a very nebulous
crowd off supporters, some called them
'ssticks, . but in the "Africa" Company you
| see a miniature solar system of very bright
planets of the theatrical world revolving
around the central attraction.
To return to the show: the story is exceed
ingly simple and tells of a young college
graduate of dudish effeminate manners who
worries his wealthy father because of his de-
sire to explore Africa and in a certain spot
down there discover a Mr.. Harris sort of a
! parsonage, only of the other sex, whom he
calls Typos Tim. The father engages the
assistance of a doctor who disillusions the
young man of the glories of the African ex-
plorer's life. interviewer in this is an INTERIM
Unable amount of bright, witty, crisp, dia-
logues, solos, quartettes, dances, choruses and
| the funniest of funny business and all this is
enhanced by the very beautiful scenery used
in Illustrating the story. The African jun
| gle scene in the third act is itself a wonder
full piece of scenic work.
In the principal role as Doctor Medikus,
| Geo. Thatcher is intensely funny, and in the
| tipsy scene and where he is the guest of the
Hunt Club, one sees a high state Of refined.
| yes r6QQ6u, variety DuSlleSS. Ills pdrOulSS
on these classic ditties, AFTER the Ball, and
ssTwo Little Girls in Blue" were thoroughly
enjoyed. But to say what one would like to
| say about this exceedingly clever artist is al
most impossible. "He is out of sight," ex
claimed the gallery deities and their judg-
ment is often very accurate.
With Mr.. Thatcher is John A. Coleman,
he of the cigarettes and the little spot down
there Mr.. Coleman long won his the
atrical spurs by his clever work. To see his
eccentric dancing is a treat for even those
who do not care for that line of work. Then
there is John c. Rice, whose performance in
the s.Knotty Affair" all theatre goers re-
member and admire; he is as bright and en-
pertaining as ever. Now for the ladies. The
leading one is Miss Hilda Hollins, whose
claim to attention is her personal attractions.
As a singer she has not the power of voice.
That voice, however, is sweet and evinces
evidences Of training. Miss Hollins has
little to do, but she looks well and is a grace
full character in the play. Miss Sally Cohen,
a bright. sparkling little soubrette, who
the armament of the "African Com
pany. Besides there is R. J. Jose,
whose wonderful counter-tenor voice is de-
ightful n his singing extremely artistic;
and Charles Fl. Hopper, another artist of
repute; A. Ryman, H. W. Frillman, Thos.
DAILY, E. C. Dobson and John DAILY, all very
clever people, whose work is f~aultless.
Finally there are the clever sisters Byron,
Miss Grace Hamilton, Miss Flo Raymond
and Miss Nellie Parker, each just as bright,
clever and interesting as their roles sever
ally demanded. Without any fattery, pro-
f~essional people call it gush or tafy,
"Africap is an excellent compound of a
vaudeville, a comedy and an opera, and one
which will make the most moroSe laugh
heartily for two consecutive hours. There's
not a dull line in it. The play will run all
the week, with the usual matineeS.
New opera House.
The Yankee comedy, 'sThe Baxters," now
on the boards at the Opera House, under the
able management OF George J. McFadden, is
by far the best production the patrons of
that place of amusement have seen in a long
time. 1t was presented last night for the
first time in this city, and a large and APP
preciative audience greeted the players. The
story of the play.briefy told is that John
Loring, a friend of Eben Baxter (Mr. Charles
J Cowles), postmaster in a country place known
as Mantua Corners, takes the latter's
son as his private secretary in his
banking house in the South. Loring is
wealthy and advances Thomas Baxter,
Ebenls SON, rapidly. The son falls in love
with Mr.. 1oring's daughter Phyllis, which
role is assumed in a pleasing manner by Miss
Pauline Willard. They became engaged.
Robert Lee Glass, a Southern lawyer, OPP
poses Thomas Baxter's suit for Miss Lor-
ing's hand. Not meeting with favor, he
FORCES Mr.. Loring's name to a check for
$4,000, and on Christmas eve, while Mr.
Loring, his daughter and Thomas Baxter
are at the latter's home, he makes the accu-
sation of theft against Thomas Baxter in
private to Mr.. Loring.
The latter Immediately draws a will COM
pelling his daughter to marry Lawyer Glass
| within six month months after his death or
forfeit all right to his fortune. On Christ
mas day he succumbs to the shock. In his
will Eben Baxter is appointed his executor.
The last day of the prescribed six months ar
rives and the hour for the reading has ar
rived when the theft of S125, 900, procured by
Eben Baxter for Miss Loring, is discovered.
Thomas Baxter, the night the robbery was
committed, left his home for the West, leav-
ing for his father a letter OF farewell, the
reading of which causes his father to suspect
him of the robbery.
are adjusted villain Robert Lee Glass being
brought to Justice. The happy union Of
Thomas Baxter and Miss Loring ensues.
Mr.. Charles Cowles justly lays claims to an
inimitable country dance, which delighted
the audience. AS a typical countryman,
Mr.. Cowles proves himself ar artist. His
support is excellent. Amusing songs and
dances are given in each act.
, Little Gertie Carlisle is an interesting
character and won well deserved applause
for her songs and dances. The comedy is
presented in four acts, all of which command
| attention and insure delight.
Hoboken Theatre.
Sadie Hasson in "a Kentucky Girl, !" in
troduced herself and company at the Hobo
ken Theatre last night and made a favorable
impression. Sadie Hasson's acting in itself
is interesting, and that of William Buck
worth and Michael Halford is good. The
! play deals with life in the numbering regions,
and the scenes give a.true picture. The play
ends with a performance Wednesday night.
Matinee Wednesday.
Gernania Theatre.
There is an excellent vaudeville perform
ance at the Germania Theatre, Hoboken,
this week, furnished by Turner's English
Dancing Girls. There are Miss Mable Stan
ley in topical songs, Turner and Russell in a
comedy sketch with high kicking, Charles
Whalen in eccentric songs and dances, Miss
Grace Turner in song and dance with High
land fling and Jig, Miss Rheta Donley in
| change specialties and many others. Two
burlesques, sour Merry Female Club" and
"Boys and Girls" complete the programme.
Matinee Saturday.