The morning times., 1895-10-19
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Tomorrow night al tue National Thea
ter Hod's "a Black Sheep" which was
seen here last season and made a pro-
nuunced hit, Will return for weeks
engagement. "a Black Sheep" VIII be
remembered as -faroe-comedy pure and
simple. Ii introduces. IN what may be
called an almost stellar capacity, rol-
licking, Jolly comedian in Otis Harlan,
a fellow OF quickuess, dertuess, and a
rattle-brained facility for saying and
doing IN an admirably unstudied and
laughable way, things that disturb any
man's dignity and are calculated to drive
care far away.
Harlan is q fairly good singer, and his
ability 10 sing aids him much in making
the character OF Hot Sturf a success
Next 10 him in favor comes big BllI
De We're, whose portrayal OF a Jolly Art-
zona editor. ready for anything. and at
home With a gun and red INK, Is a
novel and quaint character that nobody
but Hoyt could possibly conceive.
Since the last engagement here oil "A
Black Sheep" Mr.. Hoyt has made many
changes for the better. He has added
two new characters new lines and ituatsons,
new '.staye business" q number OF new
musical numbers and several vaudeville
features that are said TO be OF u novel
mature.
Miss Ada Dare, who. formerly played the
opposite roles TO Lillian Russell, woman
slf striking beauty, both in face and figure,
1Ias been specially engaged TO play the
cart of Queen of Burlesque. The other
new people II the cast includes Rose Suther-
land, who last season played fhe Daughter
of the Regiment in "A MIX White Flag"
Carrie Behr, John and Eta Gilroy, ,eecsrtrio
dancers.
That the engn cement of "A Black Sheep
VIII be a flattering one, is evidenced by the
brisk demand for seats.
Manager Kernan announces the special
engagement al the Lyceum for this week
of Sam 7. Jacks Creole Company. This
attraction has an established reputation,
which 1t invariably sustains, and this
season Mr.. Jack has added many new
features. II is under lris exclusive ma n
agefneDt, direct from Sam t. Jacks Opera
House. Chicago. H., and travels in its
own S15, ,o6o palace hotel car. There are
merry rnaidens, native Comedians bellies of
the sunny South. and bright speciality
stars. The entertainment is replete with
novel and amusing acts.
1t serves the legitimate purpose for
which it was originally cenceived-that
of Introducing new type OF beauty and
native artists-and retaining its novelty
By the introduction OF new ideas. is still
one OF the most popular attractions OF the
day.
Theinas Il. Davis and William 7. Keogh's
imposing scenic production or the great ro-
maHtic American play, on the Mississippi. :"
which appears at the Academy this week,
Is the latest work of that forceful and
versatile dramatist, William Haworth, and
III Baltimore, Philadelphia, Pittsburg and
Boston the critics pronounced it superior
to Mr.. Haworfh's famous success, The
Ensign"
''On the Mississippi is founded ON stir
ring scenes and Incidents of the eventful
times following immediately after the re-
beflion. The scenes are laid in the noun
tains OF Tennessee and the city of New
Orleans, with one scene in a Louisiana
swamp.
The FIRST scene in the Cres cent City reveals
the arHsing room of a palarial residence,
changing from there to a view of the Miss
issippi river front by night and then again
to ieyee where twenty-five negro singers
and dancers "a floating gtheaterand many odd
personages add interest to scene the like
OF winch was never before presented on any
stage. Apowerful moral argument gainst
the sin of suicide is carried by the author
through the theme OF the play.
UTnsualfnterest centers in the magnificent
ganibing house scene, in which faro and
rouiette are shown in fun operation under
the direction OF Col. George FL. Devol, the
famous reformed Mississippi river gam
bier. The next set shows the celebrated
Clay statue at the junction Of Canal and
Royal streets, and then changes to the
realistic swamp up the river.
More homes hdye been ruined by cook
books than by driGki' is The exclamation
OF Robert Gordon in Daniel l.. Ha rt,s
drama, Government Acceptance" when
he discovers that the long-expected and
mlicil-taiked-of dinner is ruined by the
girl with the cooking school diploma
This Jolly girl, with her weakness for
nineteenth centnryism. is one of the bright
comedy lights of The play. All have met the
girl who wants things her own way. and
all are familiar with the result when her
wishes are gratified-
In the play she creates considerable COM
edy, and as the character assumed bv Mr..
Robson is the victim Of her geaheaditiye-
ness, fun reigns supreme. But through the
fun runs thread of romance. Light and
shade, smiles and tears, make life. lust
as they do this play, which Mr.. Robson
VIII bring to the Lafayette Square Opera
House Monday next.
AS Robert Gordon, Mr.. Robson has the
character of his life, and portrays il with
his customary artistic skill The scenery
is particularly striking, the ''deu'' of the
lhftutOI III t1fe IQlfQ act permit ting
OF an electrical display new to the stage
and the world. The company is one OF
the strongest of the year. The scenery is
beautiful, the greater pan being carried
with the company
1.-The Twentieth Century Girl' will make
her entree at the Grand Opera House to-
morrow evening. In everyday life, for
the last year or two, she has been very
much in evidence. People who have pau sed
to see her flying bioomers along the streets
and country roads, witnessed her driving
In the park, or riding astride, or noted
her daring by mountain or sea, will have
no difficulty in recognizing the charming
creation of Mr.. Roseufeld.
Nate saisburyS great big Southern
spectacle, "Black America" VIII COM
mence a weeks engagement at Convention
Hall Monday night
1t is realistic production OF life in the
South, and consistency is one of its greatest
characteristics. The songs that are pre-
scented are not the modern ballads built on
st1lted plan, but are the old plantation