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ssThe Vale of AvOsa'' at the Academy
of Music.

" tAAO
of Music.
The Vale of Avoca,' now at the Acad-
envy, is one of the most sensational plays
ever put upon the boards. There are
in it Indians. miners and villains of the
Mr.. Charles H. Hopper takes the part
Of Danny Farrell, the hero Of the play.
Mr. Hopper as an actor is not very good,
difficulties. Mr.. Hugo Toland as Percy
not surprising that he is suspected OF
Albert, the colored servant is well
taken by Charles Shelter. In his encoun-
tiers, with the irish wit of Danny Farrell
Annie Ward Tiffany as Polshee Brennan
the mine R scene and she brings down the
upon the keeper. Florence Ashbrooke
makes a good Theresa Florenzi.
There are some strange inconsistent
the ni~tro-glyeerine bomb is thrown in
the mine and the rocks are flying around
the calmness of the people in imminent
danger, of their lives is surprising. Ho-
niyoha's squaw has a strangely good
command of the English language, her
speaking also is mors English han In
easily an indian may be deferred from
doing bloodthirsty acts.
the Academy this week with the usual
matinees.
Bon Toms Grand Bill.
Vale Edgar. a clever sketch artist and
character singer. carried off the honors
at the Bon Ton last night. She scored
her hit by introducing popular airs, and
chorus. There is always a good assem-
blage at the Bon Ton, and the way they
sang choruses was amusing. Ida Rus
large audiences in New York, was wen
received. She is pretty, and her first ap.
ond change brought out a country girl,
her third a tough girl. which was a
typical Bowery girl; Her last is a com
her lots of applause. She sang well and
danced gracefully.
y The bd n5ss E5oths soms are u Per fern 5.s On
adams ars %black-faee comedians sdIlali.s they hey
5 lnfTeau Which E is t very fynn Hn Romeo and
Harry Dowley is a clever vocalist. who
introduees a collection Of fine SONGS.
stevens for laughing purposes only. IL
makers. carlin and Clark, German ar
titled MISUNDERSTANDING"
Jennie Redwood ar English music
hall performer, made a big hit in new
dances and catchy songs.
"A Night at the Club" is introduced
by Collins and Ray, 1t is an amusing
sketch and is well done. The Donovans
appear in what they claim is an original
act, entitled, There's mother Dog
Here" It's a little too old for the pat
rOns of the Bon Ton, who are accustomed
to only the latest n best. Harry Bur-
goyne is an excellent soloist. Hattie and
Emma Belle should lave appeared.
Hattie is sick and Emma did their turn
alone, and quite to the satisfaction of
the audience. She Is an all-round clever
performer.
Matthews and Harris are new and
original, and we'll worth seeing.
Conway and Leland, the one-legged
acrof1ats. proved themselves as Wonder
full and entertaining as ever. They are
always given a warm reception by the
Bon Tons patrons.
Next week Manager Dinkins promises a
great bill. 1t Is anniversary week, and
no expense will be spared to make 1t a
memorable one.
Uncle Toms Cabin.
Edward F. Davis clever Uncle Toms
Cabin Company began a weeks engage
ment under favorable auspices at Woods
Hall last evening. The story of Mrs.
Harriet b. Stowe was enacted so faith
fully that many In the audience were
moved with emotion by the pathos which
are we'll brought out In every scene.
Mr.. Walter Espey, as Uncle Tom, won
much applause for his clever work, while
the famous Topsy was ably represented
by Miss Carrie d. Webber. Little LIZ
ian Graham made a big hit as Eva.