The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-02
At the Theaters.

OF Primrose and Vests minstrel per-
formance, which will be seen at the Aca-
deny Of Music tonight. the Reading
Herald says: 1.-THE good-looking colored
people, arranged In two rows of chairs
opened the entertainment with their own
orchestra. Tichnor, Dixon, Weathers,
Hum and the Knlckerbocker quartet were
all clever, and tine scene of the old Ken
lucky Home was pathetic. The transfor-
nation was magnificent picture, show
ing the entire organization arranged in
tiers from the footlights to the top draper
les Of the stage, and handsomely attired.
Professor Carmichael's orchestra played
exquisitely. W. II. Window the remark.
able alto sang with much feeling. Harry
=. Castle was also fine. Jimmy Wall, Lew
Sully aud Johnny Whaen were funny
without an effort. George II. Primrose
made numerous original catchy re-
marks, was in good voice and
danced with as much ease, grace and ef-
feet as he did 20 years ago. In fact he
was better than ever before. An exhuber.
ance Of humor pervaded George Wilson
from his big toe to the top of his head and
he made great hit. The most accom-
pljshed and distinct interlocutor in the
profession is William II. West. Thomas
E. Glynn touched the strings OF the banjo
artistically. Howe, Wall and Mcleod are
unequalled as instrumental musicians, and
their humorous incidentals were extreme
ly funny, On triple bars Rice and Elmer
showed wonderful agility and caused
roars Of laughter with some ludicrous eff
forts. An old time sketch Of negro life
gave the colored people chance to show
all kinds OF dancing, which they did as
only that class can do it, A troupe of
Arabs, in tumbling and balancing, con-
cluded the great performance, which is, in
every particular, the best Of its kind ever
attempted.
The attraction Wednesday night at the
rockingham will be no less than John L.
Sullivan in his new comedy in three acts
by Edmund E. Price, entitled "a True
American.n MIR. Sullivan's character that
OF John Desmond gentlemanl' land
overseer, fits him like glove. u made
his first appearance in the above SYRIA
cuse and the press were unanimor n their
praise, and the cheers that gr eted the
pugilistic idol Of 80 many years ware tire
some to the ear. His appearance in New
York was most gratifying. So great was
the enthusiasm that Actor Sullivan could
not proceed with his part, owing to the
numerous cheers. Sale Of seats now pro-
gresslng'
tomorrow eVening az the academy OF
music holanu heeu VIII give the nrst pro-
1uction III snls CITY OF MS new play, "Ihe
roltician, as DeneIt ior tne EiRs: Ine
play Is SATIRE on politics ana politicians,
and tells an interesting and humorous
story Mr. Reed will be seen To great ad-
vantage 10 tne role tnat IS well adapted to
his peculiar style and method, that of
practicai poiltlclan, GENERAL Joseph Linn
Der. sale OF seats now open.
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p,.,,, ~ p.,,s A. o,oh., ,o
In Alabama" was for several years
Joint star with Booth and Barrett. Mr..
Bangs has been before the public for more
than thirty years, and in time has created
many parts, among which may be men
TONED "Lne Silver King,s Jim, the Pen.
man, Ihe Soldier OF Fortune" and
francesca di Remini." Mr.. Bangs was
ALEC the greatest Marc Antony that Amer
ica ever produced. But Mr.. Bangs says he
iikes Colonel Preston in "Alabama' better
than any part he ever played. The play
vas W p.oNeSSa oo oho <hSuuOAAy AhHio
day night as q Deneht for the stage en-
ployes.
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Lester Wallack,s charming plav. uRose-
dale u will he seen mt the Academy of
Music Tbursday evening with ,Tosenb
Haworth in the character OF Elliot Grey.
His supporting company Is an admirable
one, including such eminent artists as NJ.
A: Kennedy, Charles B. Hanford, Charles
Abbott Isabelle Evesson, Maud Haslam
and Mrs. E. A.. Eberle. "Rosedale" has
always been q favorite in this city and
the indications point to most successful
presentation and an immense audience,
when Mr.. Haworth makes his visit here.
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On fr,uay nlGnS a. tne academy OF
MUSIC Barney OMeiIn VIII De seen IN
irish ihsplration. Ine new YORK Com,
merciai savertiser says; "A sensational
theater last night. II there Is one thing
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