Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-14
PLAYS MTHETHEATRE.


John E. DVorak and company
closed their engagement at Harper's
theatre last evening with an excel
lent presentation Of cdr. Jekyl and
Mr.. Hyde" Mr.. Dvorak appeared
in the dual role, and. as in previous
performances. displayed to advant-
age pleasing conception of the
characters. Mr.. Dvorak and his
company have made q good impress
sion in Rock Island, and will always
be welcomed here.
The sweet singer and talented Ger
man dialect comedian, Charles A.
Gardner, "Karl." will present his
picturesque comedy. Karl, the
Peddler," at Harper's theatre Sum
day night. The play is remarkably
strong and effective. Mr.. Garder
gives one Of his hsppiess impersona-
tions. H. is q picturesque figure
and does superior acting in almost
every scene in which he figures. He
sings sor rs in a way that leaves
nothing to be desired. The range
covered by the romantic comedy is
such that all are delighted; from the
boy in the gallery to the most refined
and critical auditor In the orchestra
chair. OF course "Karl' sings some
new songs during the action of the
play. the most prominent being o
song Of touching sweetness and
power. Also "Apple Blossoms"
''Oh, He Hit Me One in the Nose. ("
BIRD Vender," "Jack in the Box"
etc., all Of which are gems.
1.-The Twelve Temptations" will be
at Harper's theatre Monday evening
next with scenery that is marvellous
in extent, beauty and perfection. and
teeming with gorgeous, many-hued
aud dazzling costumes, while the
stage is crowded to repletion with
handsome and shapely young girls.
This wonderous spectacle is bound to
create an unparalleled sensation.
There are also many trick sets of the
utmost ingenuity, and hosts of COM
ical inventions and devices sure to
raise cyclone Of the heartiest mer-
riment, while the grand final trans
formation, "Davy Jones' Locker" is
an absolute revelation. Specialties
By the Rosaires. John Hsrsy, the
Brothers Elliott, Josie Sisson and
Gus Bruno, Jr., end Rose Kesner
will enliven and diversity the splen-
did entertainment, while Signoritas
Ferrero and Basseggio, Italian pre-
mieres. it is said. will appear in the
superb solos and variations, and
head corps de ballet that for youth.
good looks, shapely forms and artis-
tic efficiency has not superior. ALI
who appreciate grand ballets will be
delighted by "The Four Seasons"
"The Reigning Female Fads," 1.-The
National Trio Issues" "Shaft of
Light" Qmproved), etc.. while those
who relish terpsichorean comicality
and grotesqueness will revel in
"Kiding on Grandpa's Shoulders"
1.-THE Coming Women and the Going
Men," and "The French Nurse and
Her Charge" Intense amusement
will also be furnished in Charles H.
Yale's latest quaint descriptive
songs, "Over the Bridge" with its
illustrations of the odd characters
who nightly cross from New York to
Brooklyn, and its animated and real
istic East river setting; "All in a
Row." depicting the midnight carry
lngs-on Of some hilarious couples
who perform popular airs on musical
champagne bottles and glasses, and
Battery Park" a vivid exposition of
the tramp element in Gotham's once
fashionable breathing place. The
cast includes Caroline Rudolph,
Madge Torrance, Leila Hutton. An
MIA Courtney, Jose SESSION. Gus
Bruno, Jr.. (the irresistible come
DIAM. Charles II. Henry, John Harty.
Rose Kesner, Robert and Thomas Ell
lott and others.