Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-02-10
PARK THEATRE.
FRIDAY, FEE. IS, "PArESr APPLIED
For. :"

FRIDAY, FEE. rs, "PATESr APPLIED
For"
The genius of that promising young
dramatist, Elmer j.. Vance, for novel
scenic and stage effects, shown in such
wonderful devises as in his first effort,
The Limited Mail" is intensified and
accentuated in his latest and more ma
tured work Patent Applied For, -
which will be seen at Park Theatre
Feb. 18th. There is said 10 be an ire
sistable charm in the manner III which
the complicated though extremely sim
pie plot is developed and each scene rs
thrilling and unique to an astonishing
degree The rescue Of a drowning man
from his pcrilous situation III r whirl-
pool Of raging water is said 80 be 80 real
istir, 50 exciting, that the average au-
dicnce fairly holds its breath, while an
other particularly strong bit Of stage
mechanism is terrific storm at sea,
where the whistling OF the wind, the
surging of disabled steamer, and the
deed oil heroism 70 lowing the scene APP
peals strongly 10 every lover of the VIVID
sensational Though wildly so) drama.
In selecting artists 70 interpret this
beautiful and romantic play, Manager
Vance has spared no expense, and from
the wonderful Beatrice, who will enact
the ezacting role Of Inez Hazard-a live
ly, up-to date young girl, who visits the
the city, returning 10 her quiet country
home with a warned assortment Of start
ling accomplishments the bright
young man, who manipulatcs the
props" are exceptionally strong an
merit tine cconiums 50 freely bestowed BY
press and public.
EIGHT BELLS, WEDNESDAY,, FEB. 23rd
The Bros. Brync with superior
, company will present the new 80 Bells
! at the Park Theatre, Wednesday, Feb.
23rd,.
n the old aoage Laugh aud grow
fat" counts for anything, il will be safe
10 predict that anyone who has the
pleasure TO witness this performance
will increase IN ayoirdupois iiom the
rise Of the curtain unto its final fall, thu
spirit OF mirth and fun prevails. calling
forth prolonged laughter.
Eight Bells is a nautical production
constructed on a scale differing in many
ways from the average farce comedy
and it is refreshing 10 know that the ar
Of genuine fun making on the stage,
when pantOmine, gymnastics ard hu
! NOR, coupled with novel scenic cifect'
| abound, is not thing Of the past. Tho
Bros. Bryne OF course, are "whole
| Show" in themselves. They are assisted
| by capable company VINO help to make
| the play complete sncccss. The re
volying ship scene, and the trick wagon
are features worthy Of special mention.
NEXT WEEK IN PITTSBURG.
Next week commencing Monda
afternoon. an extraordinary list Of at
| fractions will be presented at th'
| Grand Opera House The stock Co
| will be seen in beautiful romantic
| comedy drama, called "Esmeralda,
which was written by Frances HodgsOr
| Burnett author Of Little Lore
! Fauntleroy, and VIM II Gillette, wh'
/ wrote Secret Service, and other ccle
! bratcd plays. IL - safe 10 say that NJ
| more interesting or picturesque pla'
has ever been produced anywhere thai
I, "Esineralda IL contains all the clc
ments stirring dramatic episodes, an'
opportunities for beautiful scenery an,
costumes and sumptious furnishings.
All Of the excellent people IN the
stock company have been given yer.
strong parts IN "Enneralda and ~
unusually brilliant performance vii
surely result The prices Of seats "A
the Grand are 80 low that no persOl
would be affected by attending. The.
range from ten cents in the gallery q
fifty cents for the best orchestra seat
There are good seats for 81 and % cent
as well