The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-15
In LOCAL TiIEATERS.


Much comment has been caused by
the wonderful exhibitions given by the
Baldwins while they appeared in this
city a short time ago. How are these
things done?" Is the question that has
puzzled everyone. Tonight at the
Academy of Music the public vii
be given an opportunity to learn
how these remarkable exhibitions are
accomplished. The exposure of the
methods employed by the Baldwins is
one Of the features given by the Law
renee company. Other features are the
Spirit Seance," during which the
spiritualistic humbugs are thoroughly
exposed and all the tests explained SC
that any one can do them with ease
Mile. Electra also appears and gives a
most remarkable exhibition of heI
phenomenal pawer. Edward Bernardo
the boy pianist, will no doubt be great
treat to all lovers of classic and popu-
lar music.
Tomorrow evening at the Frothing-
ham, Tony Farrell will present Murphy
O'Hea's comedy-drama, Garry Owen
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Garry Owen of Tony Fagrell is an artis-
tic piece of work. suggestive of Captain
Letterblair, as portrayed by e. Fl
Sothern, His humor is infectious, and
his acting graceful and full of life. In
the sweet Irish ballads Mr.. Farrell ex-
GELS. His voice, a tenor, is sweet and
clear as bell. He has surrounded
himself with very capable company,
almost every member of it being q
vocalist of more than ordinary merit.
a special feature in the production of
Garry Owen is the scenery, the COM
pany carrying its own sets"
There never has been seen in this
city a cleaner dramatic performance,
nor one which conveys a more whole
some lesson to young men and women,
than that of THE Two Sisters" which
will be presented at the Academy of
Music on Saturday evening. 1t is a
play which conveys a moral, and has
achieved great success, because it APP
peals strongly to the noble nature of
man, and teaches him lesson for good.
No parent could devise a more impress
sive illustration by which to guide their
sons and daughters along the rough
pathway of life than is forcibly and
exquisitely told in this play. 1t is a
living photograph of city life, and may
be classed as the acme of realism.
City Government" NJ. ]. Gilbride's
latest sensational political drama, will
be presented at the Academy of Music,
afternoon and evening, March Is. The
play deals with corruption used in the
municipal elections in certain cities,
and the new way the Doodle city officers
have in plying their vocation. The play
does not contain dull line, and while
it touches on the latest political doings
of the day, it is full of interesting
situations with an amusing vein run
ming through it. The scenery is new
and magnificent; among the features
being the Elm Park church and other
pretty pictures of familiar scenes. On
Tuesday evening, by special request
Mr.. Gilbride's famous mining play
without Name" will be reproduced
with new scenery and a company of
New York stars. A roaring steam en-
gine will cross the stage in full view of
the audience. This is admitted to be
the most realistic locomotive on the
stage today. The scenery has been
built by William Miller, and painted
by Edward Joyce. of Scranton. The
engine was designed and built by
Thomas Rush, of Scranton street.