The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-31
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
Some Of the Plays That Arc Billed to
Appear in CITY Thcatcrs.

The Allentown Chronicle has this to say
of shore Acres which appeared in that
city Tuesday night "'Shore Acres had
its second presentation In this city last
night in the Academy of Music before a
large audience. The beauty. naturalness
and simplicity of this play grow upon an
audience as the scenes unfold themselves
, and the history Is revealed. The play Is
like n Whit of fresh air after one has IN
hailed the miasmatic exhalation from
swamp. 1t is pure. 1t Is perfect. 1t Is u
simple story of simple folk, revelation
of the joys and sorrows, the struggles and
ambitions OF a household in Maine. All
the accessories fit into the story. The
characters are drawn with absolute fidel-
ity. Nothing Is exaggerated. The com
pany Is the same as regards the princi-
pals. with one exception. as the one that
presented II last season. James Lack
ayes Martin Berry Is to-day one Of the
finest character works on the stage. His
portrayal of the ambitious, sordid pas
sionate and at last remorseful farmer Is
as clear cut as a cameo. 1t Is the work
OF an artist. The same can be said of the
personation of that lovable, patient.
sturdy character Nathaniel Berry by
Archie Boyd. Ed. j. Connolly was again
the lank, amusing JOEL Gates the grass
w,dower, whose work was only second to
that Of the first named. The entire COM
pany Is strong and well balanced" "Shore
Acres will be seen at the Academy of
Music tonight and tomorrow night.
O'NcilI Friday and Saturday Night.
James O'Neill's name is almost a house,
hold word throughout the whole land
His popularity is not Gndeserved, because
it may be truthfully said Of him that he
has always been loyal to his trust as an
artist as he has only allowed himself to
be associated with the best, purest and
noblest in art. His long association with
Monte CristO is one of the traditions OF
the American stage This season he has
included tragedy in his repertoire and
during his forthcoming appearance at the
Frothingham on Friday and Saturday he
will be seen as ''Virginius' Friday night
while Monte CristO" will be played Sat-
urday evening. Mr.. O'Neilrs first per-
formance of Virginius was given last sea-
son in San Francisco and called forth
encomiums of unwonted strength from
every art-loving and conscientious critic.
Black sheep ut the Academy.
When the theatre-going public see an
announcement that a Hoyt comedy Is
booked to apear here, they not only pre-.
pare themselves for the event, but can
rely upon getting the best attraction on
the road. Next Saturday evening at the
Academy his latest and greatest success,
"A Black sheep" will be presented for the
first time in this city, with the same cast
and elaborate scenery which characterized
the run of fourteen weeks in Chicago, and
twelve weeks In Boston.
Reeves Company at Davis.
For the last three days Of this week AL
Reeves and his big company holds the
boards at Davis theater. In this organi-
zation are a number of great novelties,
including Nathan. the armless wonder;
Agnes Chercot, only lady hypnotist; AL
Reeves. the banjo Paderewski: the Hats,
musical experts; and many other Interest,"
ing features. This company plays the
best houses in the country, and has a ma
tional reputation for excellence.
palmer COx's BrOvuics
On next Monday and Tuesday evenings
and Tuesday afternoon, G. Il. Jefferson,
Klaw and Erlangers immense production
of Palmer CoX's Brownies will be at the
Frothinsham. Since seen here last spring.
the Brownies has been very materially
improved, while all Of the best features
of last years piece have been retained.
Such grand effects as a thrilling ship
wreck, terribly realistic earthquake and
volcano and the instant destruction of a
magnificent palace are presented In a way
that has been hitherto uninterrupted.
The very height of stage-art has been
reached in these grand climaxes. The
final transformation, IA Night in Brown
unfolding into glorious life Of the NOON
flower and the night-blooming cereus. Is
Of such magnifcence that words fail to
describe IT, over 100 of the highest-sal-
aried artists are necessary for the gor-
geous production. The world-famous
Brownies are surrounded by beautiful wo-
men. Among the prominent features are
the aerial ballet, danced In mid-air to the
most superb calcium effects and the ORR
entail ballet, both Of WHICH created a
furore.
Milton Oborn Opera Co.
The success attending the engagement
Of the Milton Aborn Opera company Is
we'll remembered by Scranton theater-
goers, and the Academy of Music will un-
doubtedly be packed at every perform
ance. Mr.. Aborn made many friends when
he appeared here last season. and will un-
doubtedly add many to those already
gained Monday said Pasha" will be
presented. Milton Aborn appearing az
Hadad. one Of his finest characters. All
last seasons favorites will be in the cast,
and win be seen TO advantage in each
| opera presented. Seats on sale Friday
morning for entire engagement.
Inks 35c. per Qt., zoe. per ptni, writing
paper, envelopes and tablets at half price
| Tor few days. Pratt's Book store.