The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25
COMING ATTRACTIONS.

That ever popular melodrama "The
Two Orphans" presented by Miss Kate
ClaXton, and an excellent company, will
be the attraction at the rockingham
today. Kate Claxton's portrayal OF
Louise in the revival of the Two Or
phans." requiring as it does much
nicely of discernment for its possibili-
ties and finely trained skill In realiz-
ing them. is the chief source of pleasure
and the finest dramatic study that the
play offers. This artists presentation
of her part shows, like all that she does.
the instincts and the methods of true
artistic. 1t Is consistent, fine, even and
true and rises to grand heights of dra-
matte force Without doubt Miss ClaX
ton will be greeted by an immense
audience. The play will be staged with
all the special scenery and effects. A
special matinee will be given, for which
popular prices of 25 and so cents will
prevail.
The always welcome Mr.. and Mrs.
oliver Byron will be the attraction at
the Academy today, matinee and night.
in their latest success Ups and Downs
of Life" This is play to some pur-
pose. Its tone is lofty, and the lessons
It instils such as appeal to ones ra-
tfonal convictions. Moreover, the pro-
duction is thoroughly up to date and
the author has deservedly earned the
grateful thanks Of all play goers for
dealing skilfully and powerfully with
the shams which SO plentifully leaven
modern life. A great fire scene is one
of the many interesting incidents.
IL
"On Erin's Shores by Michael J.
MOrOney will be seen at the Academy
of Music tomorrow night. 1t Is a rO-
mantle Irish drama and Is said to be
startlingly original. with clever love
story. happy. humor and thrilling in
cidents. The numerous characters are
ably depicted by an excellent company,
all the members showing their versa
tility; with Mr.. Edmund G. Moroney.
as the villain, James w. Reagan, and
Ada Gilman promoting the fun. and the
other parts in equally good hands. APP
propriate costumes and special scenery.
adds to the picturesque effects, espec-
tally in a moonlight view of an old
Ruined Castle" with a rustic bridge
and waterfall close by also an entrance
to u "Smugglers' Cave"
There is no actor who visits this city
that is as popular with our theatre
going public, as is the handsome tenor,
Andrew Mack. who is presenting in
magnificent style ScanlOn's great play.
"Myles ArOon." He began his tour In
this pretty play in this city early in
September, and the impression he made
at that time is as green in the minds
of those who saw and heard him as the
pretty hills and dales depicted in the
drama. He has some new vocal solos
with which to charm his many admir-
ers and he Is said to be in better voice
than ever.
H.
On Saturday evening Primrose &
Vests big Minstrel company will hold
the boards at the Academy and it is
safe to say that the theater will be
crowded from top to bottom. The first
part introducing old time minstrelsy
and modern minstrelsy is we'll con-
ceived idea. The music, dancing. sing
ing and speciaities introduced are of q
high order of merit. and nothing has
been left undone by the genial mana
gers Primrose & West to make this the
crowning efforts of their lives.
IL
For an holiday attraction Manager
Davis has engaged the Down on the
Farm" company which will begin
three days engagement commencing
Thursday at Davis theater. 1t is a
comedy drama, refined, full of bright
situations. Excellent specialties are
interspersed throughout the entire piece
and an excellent production in every
detail is given. The company numbers
nearly twenty people. The Empire
City quartette has been added as
special engagement, and with the other
specialties combine to give first-class
show,