Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-02-23

IL. Dlduey ldleSl anu DeSI IdIce
comedy. The comedy is rich and
unctuous !; the comedians the best that
can be secured There are number
of pretty girls who can all do some
thing to add to the entertainment.
The Philadelphia Evening Item says ::
Charles E. Baney screaming farce comedy,
"a Baggage Check" received its initial per-
Torrance last night in this city. The piece
is one of those airy nothings which serve
more as setting for clever speciality work
than to tell connected story
Those who go to the theatre, however, to
laugh cannot fail to be pleased by it.
Ludcrous situations, funny jokes, popular
songs and farce comedy of the broadcast type
are to be found in abundance in IA Baggage
Check" and all united serve to make 1t an
entertainment which fits exactly the popular
taste.
The company which presents "A Baggage
Check is one of unusual merit. In its ranks
are to be found the names of several we'll
SHOWN ard well tried ftin-makers. The most
of the work falls to Mark Sullivan, who APP
reared in the role of lisa Conboy.
Mr.. Sullivan is well known comedian and
his abilities were exerted to the utmost last
night His humor is of the spontaneous,
pubbling-over kind which speedily makes its
way with an audience. He received several
well deserved rounds of applause for his
limitations of wel-known actors, given in the
Third Act.
Eric Pollock made a most amusing tramp
as Robin Steele. The character of the tramp
is always All amusing one, but Mr.. Pollock's
tramp was a revelation. There is nothing
threadbare or shopworn about it. 1t is as
amusing and clever a carcature of the kind
as has ever been seen in this city.
Edward Magee made hit in the role of
Billy Butts. His singing of a character song
"ohe Can't Do Me-" was the best part of his
performance. Dan Sullivan had three roles
to take care of-those of Datfy Dan, Gong
Wheels and Handy Clubber, policeman.
Daily Dan is an amusing picture of a dead
game sport who eventually succeeds IN
getting much of the "gameness' knocked out
of him.
Popular interest centered largely in Miss
Ida Clarke, who was made the witness of
the tragedy of Sunday evening. Though suf
fering evidently from nervousness she went
through her part OF Mrs. Ultra Style bravely
and ceverly. She filled the place of the
victim of JAS b. Gentry, Miss Madge Yorke,
in the song Tommy Atkins" though she
scarcely made a success of il.
The audience, however, understood her
position and applauded her heartily. Miss
Nellie Buckley acted as Miss Yorkes sub
stitute, and went through the part of Eata
Speghetta in excellent style. She showed
familiarity with the part and a considerable
amount of real ability.
One of the very best performances was that
of Miss Lizzie Melrose in the role of violet
Wilde, tough Bowery girl. Miss Melroses
acting was a very clever piece of work, and
thoroughly amusing.
Charles II. Prince acted with good iudg-
nent in the role of Chauncey Court, Miss
Leoa Belle as Miss Mora Conboy and the
Misses Nellie Bulkley, Claire Deshorbe, Nellie
Parks and Nancy Blake as laundry girls made
the most oftheir parts E. X. Townsend was
amusing as Oiler Cam Charles V Morton
gave an exhibition of clever work in the roles
of Willie Waits. J. o. Sogood and Birdie
Whistler. Some of the songs rendered by the
company or by individual members of 1t are
BELLS of Fate" by Charles w. Prince
Tommy Green,' by Eddie Magce; ~ Love
YOU by Miss Ida Clarke; CHARITY Girls"
She Was Daisy" and other popular pieces.
Personal.
George w. Tenant was in town
Saturday. Mr.. T. removed several
months ago to Ocean-to be nearer his
work, "a good thing he says, Sin
blizzard times
Mrssrs j. Roger McSherry and W.
M. Crimmins. president and secretary,
respectively, of the Maryland Fire
mems Organization, state in a recent
letter to Joseph Bear that they will be
here about April l to advise the local
fire authorities concerning prepara-
tons for the outpouring in June.
Prof. l.. J. Ort. tutor and translator.
of Barton, was here Saturday. He
reports all quiet at Barton, especially |
among newspaper correspondents and
bachelors.
The JOURNAL has received paper
upon the Treatment of Appendicitis"
recently read before the Ciinico Patho-
logical Society of Washington, D. c.,
by d. DIN Leech, M. D., eldest son of
Rev. 6. V. Leech, d. d., formerly |
pastor of the NJ. f. Church, this
place. Earnest study of the sub
ject is evinced throughout the paper,
and its literary merit is well nigh |
worthy of the scholarship of the
authors honored father.
Samuel Bowen and w. r. Gunter
are candidates for reelection. Both |
are genteel, dignified. faithful officers
Without discriminating against any
one else. it is to be doubted whether
the town can get superior guardians
of its peace and safety.
Brevities.
Meats Opera House, leased to Gus.