The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-18
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
Some of the Plays That Arc Billed to
Appear in City Thcatcrs

This evening at the Academy of Music
Creston Clarke and company will ap-
pear in "The FOOLS Revenge. Mr. Clark
comes from two distinguished families
of actors, his mother being a sister of
Edwin Booth, and his father, John
Sleeper Clark, the famous old-time COM
edian, remembered as the great Toodles
of his day. The supporting company
numbers twenty-six people, including
the gifted and beautiful actress, Miss
Adelaide Prince.
Faust at the Academy.
Joseph Callahan's grand electrical
and spectacular production of Faust"
will be the attraction at the Frothing-
ham this evening. He is ably support
ed by Edwin Boring in the title role of
Faust" Miss Beatrice Ingram as Mar
guerite, Mrs. Addie Farrell as Martha
and other competent members Of the
company. Mr. Callahan has become
thoroughly familiar with the require
ments of the difficult role of Mephisto
through years of study and experience.
The electrical effects in the spectacular
production of Faust" are simply in
desoriba BILE. They surpass any and all
features. Joseph Callahan Is a young,
ambitious actor, and has already done
himself credit.
At Fort Bliss.
The patrons of the rockingham will
on Saturday evening have the oppor-
tunkty of witnessing the latest success
full American play at Fort Bliss" The
theater-going public Ia weary of the
stereotyped war play and loudly cry
out for something new. and this. we be-
leve. they will discover in the above
drama. A strong presenting company
a., t.,.,1 n
in the way Of stage settings and
scenery.
Zero Saturday Night.
Pretty girls, handsome scenery and
beautiful costumes. assisted by clever
comedians. catchy music, funny situa-
tions, from a combination that is hard
to resist. Such Is promised in abund-
ance by Zero" a spectacular produc-
tion which will make its appearance at
the Academy OF Music Saturday. Oct.
10. In the cast of Zero" are Messrs.
Charlie Banks. Joe Madden, Fred c.
Fish. Frank j. Quigg, Louis Crosse,
Douglass A therton, Dave Foster, Misses
NJ. Florence Edwards. Marie Bartlett.
Fannie Lewis, the Monroe sisters and a
large and pretty chorus of girls, num-
berlng some thirty-fve people. The
electrical effects will be more ella aborate
tnan Is usually seen, anu the scenery
carried by Zero" Is said to be very
handsome.
Clifton and Middleton Company.
The Clifton, and Middleton company
VIII be at the Academy of Music next
Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday and
Thursday evenings. The Norristown
Herald, speaking of the company, says.
"Chfton and Middletons company, sup
porting Miss June Agnott. made their
first appearance before Norristown
audience last evening and met with
pronounced and immediate favor. The
attraction presented was j. d. Clifton's
fve-act comedy-drama. Ranch King"
which was given most credtable in
Miss Agnott, one OF the
most talented and charming of ac-
tresses, who knows how to sing and
dance as well as act. made many
friends by her winsome and pleasing
manners. Joseph ID. Clifton made a
true and noble ranchman, and acted
his part well. The company Is above
the average and the performance last
night was better than some given by
higher priced organizations" Prices,
10, 20, 80 and so cents.