The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-27

she will go ITO Rome to find the original
of the miniature CAlarc Anthony, but
meanwhile Ptarmigan may teach her
love songs on the even days OF the
month.
Daniels Scores Another Nit.
As "Kibosh." the wandering magis-
ian, the irresistibly funny Frank Dan
iels. was funnier than ever. The char
acter had been arranged with the view
of allowing the popular comedian full
scope I'm the display of his particular
talents. and the constant laughter that
greeted his efforts gave evidence that
he did not fail to make the best of
every opportunity.
Miss Lenore Snyder gave an imper-
sonation of Cleopatra" which teemed
with innocence out of the lines OF the
average ideal Egyptian princess of
drama and ancient and modern song.
Her creation of the role, however. cap
tivated the audience, and she was
obliged to respond to frequent encores
during the evening.
Mary Palmer. the contralto. who has
been heard by Scranton and Wilkes
Barre theater-goers in Robin Hood.
was excellent as "Simoona." Ptolemy's
second wife. and Louise Royce, as
"Abydos"; Walter Allen, as "Ptolemy,'
and Iouis Cassavant, AS the royal
weather prophet, assisted materially
In the fun-making of the evening.
There We're Few Delays.
Notwithstanding the fact that no
dress reh, arsai had been held. there
were scarcely any bitches or breaks IN
the performance, though on account OF
Il hal I1,AltA Il
delays the entertainment was extended
beyond the usual hour for the curtain
to drop.
Lihpttist Harry +. Smith accompa-
MED the troupe to Wilkes-Barre and
acted as cne of the prompters, while
Manager kirke I.aSchelle, with Man
ager Rurgunder. watched the scenic ef-
fA,iS ed listened to the musical num-
bers from the auditorium.
Among the first-nighters present
from New York city We're DIR. nnd Mrs.
Z. f. Gaunt. Colonel and Mrs. +, X.
Haia. Rupert Hughes. T.. W. kemble,
George W. Ledcrer. Thomas Canary,
Mr.. and Mrs. y. III. Story, Mr., and Mrs.
g. i:crt, Ernest Albert, Claude Hague
and I delegation of newspaper men.
T. .. Megargee and Robert Black, of
this city. also saw the opera.
The second performance of the opera
will be given in the Academy of Mu-
sic in :his city tonight. and 1t is safe to
predict that more brilliant and pleas
ing pToduc.iu.i will not he seen In
Scranton during the season.
The Rising Generation.
William Barry. the inimitaible, under
the management of LIE Grand White
with a company of twenty-five people
that includes Miss Lydia Barry, Miss
Eva Vincent, who plays the part of a
spinster with love dftties; James Man
ing, who has successfully shOuldered
the contract to be as funny as Hugh
Fay used To be; a number of young
folks. male and female who dance as
only youth can dance; this is the tray
cling band that Is tn cheer the patrons
of the Academy Saturday evening In
THE Rising Generation" a comedy
written by William GILL; an American
author who gave life to "Adonis" and
Il score of other good things. Among
other ''bon bouches" in this piece the
poker game Is very droll. The story of
the play takes Martin MGShane from q
hut In Harlem to the halls of the state
senate. The scene painter has prOvd-
ed views of New York from the Bat
terry to Harlem. while the music is very
catchy. as II must be. coming from the
versatile pen of Emil Wolf.
Miss Tucker and Company.
Miss Ethel Tucker and her company
will present az the Academy of Music
all of next week. a repertoire of sue
cessful plays, opening on Monday night
with that pronounced American sue
cess. THE Lost Parldise." The COM
pany Is playing this week at Carbon
dale. and the papers there speak I'm the
highest terms of the productions. Miss
Tucker is a great favorite throughout
the New ENGLAND states, and the Lo-
well Citizen has this to say of her: 1.-THE
character of 'Queena' is Miss fuckers
original creation, and the applause last
night was enthusiastic and she was ac-
corded seve:,l curtain calls. Speaking
of THE Lost Paradise" the Carbondale
Leader says: AT the close of the sec
ond act, the entire company was called
before the curtain" Specialties that
are original and odd will be introduced
at every performance. Darrows' fa-
nous Military band will parade on
Monday morning at $780, and give con-
certs in front of the Academy before
each performance during the week. The
prices charged will be as follows Night
performances 10. 90 so and 80 cents.
Special souvenir performances
Wednesday. Friday and Saturday. 10,
90 and 30 cents.
Joseph Murphy Coming.
Joseph Murphy, the legitimate Irish
comedian, will open two nights en-
gagement at the rockingham next
Tuesday night in shaun Rue" the pc
culiar excellence of which Is the song
"a Handful of Earth" on Wednesday
night Mr.. Murphy will present the most
entertaining ara refined of Irish dra-
mas. Kerry Cow" Joseph Murphy
has lost none of his old-time vigor and
cOmicality and ability to please. As
Dan O'Hara, he Is the same simple
minded, witty, big-hearted Irishman
that he was on his first appearance In
Scranton years and years ago. He
does not become stale. The general run
of the scene Is the same. but the With
cisms are new the songs are new, and
In every sense the presentation Is de-
lightful Mr.. Murphy is supported by
an excellent company.