The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-14

ADJUSTMENTS.

takes pleasure in presenting to its pa
irons this evening the well known
character comedian, Edward Harrigan,
who stands without a peer in the de-
lineation of eccentric and grotesque
characters in his successful comedy or
New York life entitled "Old Laven-
der" which has won the highest APP
proval of eminent writer's of two hem
ispheres. The company and scenic en-
Vironments are the same that enter
tained New York amusement goers for
several seasons and the appearance of
such an eminent artist in Scranton
whose performances appeals to all
classes of theater goers should be suffi-
cent to fill the handsome theater.
Billy Barry, the popular Irish COM
edian, undoubtedly has more admir-
ers than any other comedy star on the
American stage today. appearing in
celtic character, and in his latest great
success, THE Rising Generation" he
has an opportunity of being seen at his
best. His supporting company num-
bering twenty five people. gives him
the honor of having the largest COM
edy organization on the road. This a
Music Friday evening.
"The Gay Parisians'' has made an un-
questioned hit in New York, Boston, Chi
cago and Philadelphia, and will be seen
at the rockingham next Saturday af
ternoon and evening. From the time
the curtain rises on the first act until
1915 there is not a moment when the
action lags, but there is always a whiri
wind of merriment Apart from it's
fun it shows most favorably what Sc
rious consequences may result from
mans caring too much for another
mans wife and the extreme danger to
the wife of indulging in what to her
seems mere harmless Irritation. In
providing an excellent cast Manager
Frohman has almost outdone himself
| in selecting the company. In this COM
| pany even those who play the least i'm
| portant parts do so with a capability
| and finish that is remarkable. The cast
| includes w. j. Ferguson, Sadie Mar
| tinot, James O. Barrows, Mrs. F.. j.
| Philips, Charles b. Wells, Margaret
| Gordon, Virgie Graves, Viva Ogden,
Marion Fairfax, Geraldine de Rohne
| and Perley Dudley.
The Oriental Extravaganza company
will open three-day engagement at
| Davis theater this afternoon. Very
flatterng reports from this show have
been received by Manager Davis. 1t is
| especially strong in it's vocal numbers.
| There is an abundance of good scenery
and beautiful costumes. The play is a
travesty of the old-time story of Blue
| beard" and his numerous wives hing
| ing, of course, upon the inordinate curl
| osity of his last one. There are fine op-
| portunites for laugh making, and the
company is said to make the most of
| them.
| OF the Sporting Craze" which ap-
| pears at he Academy of Music Satur-
| day afternoon and evening an exchange
says At the head of the cast are Will
liam Courtright and George H. Ad-
ans. The former known for many
years as a minstrel and black face com
edian, has a congenia role in Josh
Reuben, the sporty farmer, who goes
in for all kinds of fun. Carin and
| Clark, the Dutch comedians, also for
sake their line. Carlin appearing as
| Obadiah Broadbrim, a sanctimonious
| hypocrite, and Clark in a variety OF
parts. The female parts are in the
hands of Emma De Castro, Mrs. George
Adams, Tonina and Lille Adams, Ceci
| Iverness, Kate Helston and Viola Dean
All do good turns in the various acts
and Frank Harley gives a fine exhibi
tion Of bag punching.
On Monday and Tuesday with a spe
cial matinee on the last named day
the Edison Vitascope and Concert com
pany will be seen at the Academy o
Music. The Chilicothe, Ohio, New!
says of the entertainment given: "Th,
scenes shown We're very interesting anC
realistic. Among the best We're thos
of the whirlpool at Niagara Falls, th
surf at Manhattan Beach, the dane
ing of Loe Fuller. the watermelon
eating contest, the artillery in action
the Passaic falls, the bicycle parade
The waves at Manhattan Beach rollet
on, one after the other and one coult
hear the roar of the surf. The smok
effect in the ARTILLERY in Action wa
very fine also. The vaudeville portion
of the entertainment was very fail
some members being extremely good
this being especially true of the hig
jumping of Mr.. Baker"