The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-29

then as manager. he has been
a popular caterer to the theater-going pub
lie. and his friends and the patrons of the
theater desire to make the occasion a
recognition of their appreciation of his
services
'McCarthy's Mishaps" has been for
years one of the most popular and scin-
tillating of stage efforts and each time
II Is announced, theater-goers know that
they are going to see a play that meyer
lacks moment of mirthfulness, present.
ed by a company of clever players. a par
ticular reason for its announcement this
season Is its exceptional talented fun
makers who compose the organization.
The situations, incident and climaxes have
been changed to such an extent that per-
lnlts or new material being introduced
for the players to work upon. Actuated
by the success of previous seasons, the
management has spared no expense in Civ
ing the public in ''McCarthys Mshaps'' a
representation of farce comedy second to
none, and particular care has been given
70 Miss Hussey to surround her with first
class support. The company is an all
star one, and includes Emma Italia, who
will be remembered for her clever dane
ing specialties, Hafford and Manten.
Frank g. Mack, Charles German, Lillian
Stllman and others.
Mr., Bgrnham Harding viii deliver
course of theosophcal lectures at Mehr-
tens music hall during this week The
nifst lecture viii be delivered tomorrow
night on "Re-incarnation." Tuesday
night Mr.. Harding's subject will be per
fectbility in Man." and Wednesday night
ne will discuss The Purpose of Theoso-
Philosophical Society in America. is an
able speaker and has been met every
where by large and appreciative audi
ences. The lectures are free, and at the
close of each address Mr.. Harding will
meet and answer all inquiries. Savan-
nahians will now have an opportunity to
near ABOUT TINS Fascinating subject
savannahians who heard Mr. ]. A.
Bates lecture a year ago on 1.-THE Joys
and Sorrows of the Amatoor Fotygraffer''
and those who have heard of it through
the complimentary notices Mr.. Bates has
received, would be glad to hear the lee
ture again. Mr. Bates delivered it two
weeks ago at the Chatauqua assembly at
DeFuniak, Fla, and this is the notice
the lecture received;
Prof. b. A. Jates or ]. A. Bates you
pays your money and you takes your
choice) is the amatoor fotygraffer of the
south, and while he makes no pretence of
{, being professional lecturer, he managed
TO make his effort last night well worthy
of the unusually large crowd that was
present in the tabernacle. THE Joys and
sorrows of an Amatoor Fotygraffer," was
the title of his lecture, but the sorrows
We're almost lost sight of in the real ioy
his keen wit and bright humor furnished
the audience. The views with which his
lecture was illustrated, all of his own
make and largely from photographs taken
by himself, many of them, present beau
ty far above the ordinary, and the point
in the ludicrouS ones was easily seen
His illustration of the use of the X-rays
to discover who wrote Hamlet brought
forth a hearty laugh at the expense of DIR.
] Palmer, which was more than made up
for, however, by the hearty applause which
greeted fine view of that gentleman
home and of his CHEEKY face itself A
/ fine picture of DIR. w. L. Davidson furn-
! ished an opportunity to the audience to
show their regard for him. A picture of
Rogers orchestra was also warmly greet
/ ed Prof b. Jates, c. F.. can very safely
/ tender his services to any organization
wanting an hour and half of pure fun
4 and need not pheer the linchin' ether''
An effort is being made to induce Mr.
Bates to deliver the lecture again in Sa-
vannah and certainly no more entertain
ing lecture has recently been heard than
Mr.. Bates description of the bliss and
woes of the amateur photographer His
lecture when last delivered was given with
over 100 views illustrating his subject in
every phase: If the lecture is given here
again Mr.. Bates will certainly have a
crowded house" to hear it.
The bright and catchy operetta, "I.aila ."
/ by Stratton, will be given at the theater
the benefit of the orphan girls of ST
Mary's home
A unique stage exhibition in the form
of a scene shifting race for a time rec
ord was engaged in the other dav in
New York by the. members of the The
atrical Mechanical Association Because
of its varied scenic attributes, the union
selected Belasco's play, THE Heart of
I Maryland" as Offering fair opportuni-
/ ties for the test, over four hundred scene
/ pieces of various sizes and weights en-
tering into its effects. When The Heart
| of Maryland" comes to Savannah next
| season the scene shutters of the theater
will be called upon to try and beat the
! record made in New York. 1t is the in
/ tention of the association to have the
scene shutters of each theater in which
the play is presented make a trial of
! speed, and handsome prize will be
/ awarded to the company of scene Shutters
| who make the best record. The craft is
one demanding a high degree of pre-
| cision and dexterity