The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-25
COMING ATTRACTION.
I'm OLD kENTrCKY"

In Old Kentucky" which is to he
seen here at tn" FrOthingham next
Thursday, is one of the most elaborate
ana expensive productions of the year
As may be imagined the story Is laid
in Kentucky. and fine opportunities
are offered Tor scenic display. The play
opens in the mountains OF Southern
Kent tuckH, ANA the scene shifts to the
|''-tsutit.I blue grass region where the
audience Is given an excellent idea of
all that is typical of Kentucky life
Thcrc is II stirring race hrtwcrn genu-
inc Kentucky horses and numerous
other exciting scenes Of absorbing in
tcrcst. "In old Kentucky" was the
greatest success of last season
CONCERT by SOrSA'S BAND.
John Philip Sousa and his matchless
band Will, as has been stated. give Il
grand concert on Friday night at the
rockingham. Not only this city. but
the communities around and near il
will he thrilled by Il desire to hear the
performances the great SOusa will con
duct. Sousa's band is held to he the
greatest instrumental corps outside of
an orchestra In the world today. For
cign bands, il is claimed, have no right
to dispute its supremacy. The re-
nowned musician at its head is Il COM
manding illustration of the truly mag
netic leader. To his peculiar power al
lied tn the talents of his men, may be
traced the admirable excellence of the
force as Il whole. SOuSa's own marches,
as rendered under his own direction
are like Strauss waltZes played with
Strauss handling the baton. In fact.
SouSa may fairly be called the Strauss
of marches. His compositions have
carried his name tn almost every spot
where there is an instrument on which
Il march can be played.
OPERA SATURDAY NIGHT.
Camille DArville and her own comic
opera company, which numbers seven
ty Dcople, will be seen in this city at
the F'rothingham Saturday night. and
will present STANCE and Edwards re-
| markabe success. "Madclcine. or the
| Magic Kiss" This will certainly be IL
| musical treat as 1t is one of the strong
| est organizations ever formed for the
| presentation of comic opera. and in
| cludcS players who are individual hosts
| in themselves Miss D'Arvillc is an ar
| tiStic singer. Il talented actress. and is
| the acknowledged queen of comic
| opera. Supporting her are w. q. Stew
| art, well known as one of the foremost
baritones: IL. w. RavenscrOft. Il singer
of note. and Henry Stanley. Il very
| clever comedian Miss Alice C;aillard
! has ingratlied herself with thoatcr-
goerS by her numerous antics. Hilda
| lIOlinS. Maud liAlins. Cute McDunald
and other faNOritc comic opera artists.
| are in tn. ensemble. The opera will
| he mounted in an elaborate manner
and should draw Il large and fashion
able audience.
1.-THE GOLDEN GIANT MINE"
The Ideals. the company appearing
| at Davis theatcr this week. having
been playing to good houses at every
| performance and making Il good i'm
preston on the patrons. Manager
Davis is pleased to announce that the
same company Will extend their time
| three days. commencing Thursday.
| March &c They will present the great
. melu- drama, 'The Golden Giant Mine" ="
| The excellent music furnished by their
| concert band and orchestra under the
| direction of Professor Ned j. Howson.
| Is a pleasing feature: an entire new
| musical programme will he rendered.
| New specialties will he introduced by
| Beatrice Earle. Babe Johnson. the won
derful child artist, Tommy Shearer and
| Mazziallo. the musical marvel.
NOTES ABOUT THE STAGE.
"The Sporting Duchess" is till crowding
| the Wasinut Street theater, Philadelphia
"The Wizard OF the Nile' received its
| first presenta alton in Philadelphia Monday
night and was received with much favor.
| The performance of Frank Daniels was
| highly praised.
"The Last Stroke" melO-drama writ
| ten by Is. w. Morris, which deals with
| the Cuban revolution. was put OH the stage
| al the Star theater last night and was re-
| ceived with great favor.
Wright Huntington. the leading man
| of the stock company now playing at the
| Academy OF Music, was formerly Il news
paper reporter and distinguished himself
| during the sand lot troubles in San Fran
| cisco some years ago.
| '''rhe new play. entitled Madame by
| Charles Coghlan. which was presented for
| the first time upon any Stage at Palmer =
| theater last evening. may be said to have
| made on the whole a decidedly favorable
! impression" says yesterdays New York