Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-19
ATTRACTIONS FOR THE WEEK
What Admirers OF the Stage VIII Have to
Laugh Over This Week.

Nnat ADMIRERS OF thB stage VIII baVe TO
Laugh Over This Week
AS Momus, the god of mirth, in tradi-
tional days ingratated himself with the
mirth- seekers, Peter +. Daley has with
modern theater-gcers, and the nights will
be resoundant with laughter when the joval
Peter will preside as chief funmaker over
the merry comedians pretty girls and clever
specialists who are associated with him in
the Interpretation of "a Country Sport"
which comes to the Boyd on this Sunday
evening for three-nights' engagement. The
star has been seen here before and is we'll
remembered for his particular 'up-to-date"
witticsms, songs, etc. The farce Itself pos
sesses proclvties that keep one in a con-
tnual state of merriment, and when in the
hands of a comedian creative as Mr..
Daley 1t is sure never to lack carrying out
| its intent; that is, to keep the risfbilities
aroused Mr.. Daley has a role that allows
all possible scope for his inimitable talents
1t is that of a smart young man who can tell
good story, get into the confidence Of ev-
erybody and invent ways of getting what is
necessary to his habits. The other players
too, have creations that fit their individuaf-
ties and a stronger aggregation Of funmak-
ers has never been seen in one ensemble,
each being notable in the field of farce COM
edy, which is shown by review of the
| cast Unctious May Irwin who is undoubt-
edly the most prominent of soubrets, is
selection for Mr.. Daiiey's support that could
rot have been better. She is not unlike the
comedian in appearance and methods, and for
this reason they are excellent feils for each
other Miss Irwin has host of admirers in
this city, gained by her many accomplish
nents. Another strong acquisition is Miss
Ada Lewis, popularity known Harrigan's
| Tough Girl" She has character similar
to that she has been SO long identified with
John Sparks, one of the best of stage Irish
men, who is always typical and unexagger-
ated. is also prominent figure; while An
drew Mack, whose sweet tenor voice has
been heard many times a star in Irish
plays, has lately Joined the company. Harry
NJ. Morse, the well known delineator of the
Yankee type whose performance one of
the strong comedy features in Richard Col
den's "Old Jed Prouty;' Charles A. Sturgis
James Callahan, Maud Harris, Roland Carter
Lawrence She9nan Freda Depew, Sylvia
Hoyt. Renni, Stretti, Mary Morton Besta
Gett and Carrie Carney, The specialties in
troduced are interviewer with the farcical
situations in a way that they do not conflict
with the theme, but add to its enhancement
Take half dozen of the characters of the
successes of the last dramatic years season
with the conventional stage adventures from
Diplomacy" to THE Crust OF Society,"" add
a touch of the traditional stage fever stir
in condensation of grand opera up to date
bits OF burlesque, Of tragedy and dancing
pickaninnies mix thoroughly with the latest
catchy specialtes given by unusually clever
performers. and there you have "The Passing
Show" This popular piece will be given by
Canary Lederer's original New York Or
ganization at Boyd's theater for two nights
only on Wednesday and Thursday evenings
next. The play is modelled after the Revue
OF the French stage-an idea which should
prove popular with those who are in search
Of gay entertainment and care for nothing
| but hearty laughter. The plot of the bur-
lesque, with its detective In ever-changing
disguises, becomes abandoned after a short
search and for the remainder of the evening
there is fun of varied nature of unlimited
quantity. taking buriesque of the vaude-
vile club serves to introduce clever special
ties and genuinely funny series of buresque
living pictures. THE Tour OF the Operas in
Twenty Minutes in the third act gives a
mixture OF grand opera and popular tunes In
startling and amusing proximity. Much
praise is to be given to the performers in
the show. which should lnger and not pass.
Lucy DAILY dances with agility and grace;
Vernona Jarbeau, formerly a star at the
head Of her own company. has never been
seen to better advantage. George A. Schiller
initiates John Drew, James A. Herne and
others with startling success and dances
! nimbly John e. Henshsw does much in an
| admirable fashion, and bears the burden of
the "Dawdle Club" scene upon his shoulders.
Gus Pixley gives an impersonation with
pleasing effect. and William Cameron's dane
ing is BCOu. lne company is large, and the
scenery and costumes bright and attractive.
st. Mary's Avenue Music.
Services under the conduct of the Mems
club at ST. Mary's Avenue Congregational
church this evening will be as follows
Organ Prelude ,..."..,..........:H H II, Allen
hymn ..,...',,...,...., congregation
Flute Solo-The Fair Roses. Prince Gustav
Mr.. Olaf Petersen.
Responsive Reading ...............,.... All
Soprano Solo, erlsalem. pa rler
Miss Jeanette B. Mullen.
Address Rev. J. A. Fisher
Nesper Ohertory-Flute Soo-Romanza
Mr.. Olaf II. Petersen.
Soprano Solo-My Redeemer and NV
Lord ....................... Dudley Rucl
Miss Jeanette b. Mullen.
l'uAOlOSl congregation
Benedction ...........,.............. -
organ Recessional ........,.,....H. II. Allen