Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-30

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The Bostonians are to appear Ut
the Burtis this evening. and . large
and appreciative audience IL sure to
witness the ''Serenade."
A popular star, . good play, Q
thoroughly capable company and
grand production are the four factors
that are promised at the Auditorium,
Moline. this evening. The stellar
attraction 10 Frederick. Warde In the
melo-drams, "Iskanker. . Soldier Of
the Cross" The company and pro-
duction 10 under the direction Of A.
H. Church. SO it is safe to assert that
the promise will be kept. Mr.. Warde
has for many years devoted himself
almost exclusively to the classic and
ShAkespearean drama, hisosuccesses
being numerous and marked. His
rendition Of "Virginius," "King
Lear" and damon" have ever been
regarded among the most striking
figures on the stage of the
present decade; but a. the
years roll by the taste and
inclination changes. and the people
OF today demand form Of entertain
ment lighter in character and more
within range Of their sympathetic
interest. This Is found In the ro-
mantle drama of which Islander"
is q most admirable type, portrsying
the very ideal Of patriotic heroism in
an age Of chivalry and devotion, with
the picturesque surroundings OF the
orient. form the very highest combi-
nation Of romanticism. This. aug
mented by . company Of artists es-
pecially selected for their personal
fitness to the various characters,
with . panorama Of beautiful and
effective scenes, q luxurious furnish
Ing appropriate to the period and
location, completes an entertainment
OF exceptional merit aud briiliancy.
''Shanty Town" is the unique and
comprehensive title Of q strongly
constructed comedy by Opie Read,
that natural character writer, in
which that very clever Irish come
dian. Tom Nawn. will appear, sup
ported by q company Of carefully
selected artists Of undoubted reputa.
ton and ability. The scenes and in.
cidents in "Shanty Town" suggest
the rural atmosphere to be found in
the district. The play is intended
to typify the Irishman % he really
is. The company carries all its own
scenery and effects and is sumptuous
in every particular. Opie Read, the
author, says that Tom Nawn is the
finest Irish character comedian he
ever saw. and should be placed in
the same category as James Hearr
in ashore Acres" and the equal OF
Edward Hsrrigan in his palmiest
days. This superb attraction will bt
seen at the Burtis next Sunday even.
ing.
Charles E. Blaney's big spectacula,
extravaganza. "a Boy Wanted" will
be presented at Harper's theatre
Sunday evening. 1t is farce com
edy. which fairly bubbles over with
laughter from start to finish, and
with the wonderful success OF tn,
past season will, without doubt, pla]
to the capacity Of the house. with tn
same strong company Of artists VIII
won so much favor in all the cities
"A Boy Wanted" has plot that Lead
to nothing in particular, but serve
as an introduction for the very lates
songs and dances and o lot of cleve
comedians with specislties. 1t i
said to be about as funny, clever and
lively combination as could be de
sired. The fun is constant. conta
gious and never cessing, and every
body 10 in the merriest mood durin,
the three hours Of its progress. Tn
incidents of the play are supposed t.
deal with the history Of . theatrica
company In financial straits.