The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-25

DAY, ne was associated with the late
Charlie Reed. himself a comedian Of
distinct merit. Reed and Collier were
welcome for a number of seasons On
their tours. playing TO crowded houses.
Collier viii be remembered also for his
cheerful performance OF william Pcn
In Miss Philadelphia" his William
Penn was a gay party who would have
brought laughter to the ~ I'd philan-
thropist himself. and one OF the beet
instances OF his art was as Gull
in +. +. Rice's Little Christopher" In
which the exigencies Of the plot re-
CURED Mr.. O'Houlitan to assume nine
different DISCUSSES. his Identity being
disclosed TO the audience by the line
They'll never know me now"
The return of Manager. uttoa's
stock company to the home theater on
Monday night last was a great treat
for the patrons Of that popular resort.
The friends Of the company were 2l
there To give them "A warm welcome.
The company will remain at home for
two weeks. Last week they FRO
duced the historical drama "ToNgs.'
and they gave the best produce
tion II has ever had in Butte. a strong
feature OF FAC performance Is the
specialties. which are numerous. Dur
ing the first act four are introduced.
and acts N and W Miss
Vincent sings. with the aid Of the
stereopticon. The Organ Grinders
Serenade' and Those Wedding Bells
Shall Not Ring out" in a very credit
able manner. The Kuhn trio Of musi-
cal artists contribute greatly To the
evenings entertainment by their cl,v-
er songs and mandolin playing. The
hit OF the performance. however, is
Lynwood. the homeless wonder. who
ties herself in all kinds Of knots. and
gets into every position possible, and
many positions that are not possible
10 any one except Lynwood. Taking
the company and the production rs an
amusement enterprise. formed for She
purpose OF suiting the patrons Of the
drama and vaudeville. IL Is a success.
The Denver News has this to say Of
Hands Across the Sea" which opens
at the Family theater. Jan. .. by the II.
r. French Theater company:
The best evidence Of the great POP
ularity of Hands Across the Sea -
that IL has played uptown theaters in
New York five times this season. Ths
company received a perfect ovation
from rather a cold and %critici al audience.
yet az the play progressed n the
people warmed up to their work and
displayed their ability and talent the
audience warmed up to them and gave
them a hearty recognition that found
voice in thundeTs Of applause and re-
peatcd curtain calls. The performance
was a complete success from beginning
20 end. The company made a most faV-
orable impression that will secure their
success individually and collectively.
The new scenery was n Of the
features of the play. and with each
succeeding change received a warm re-
ception from the audience. Hands
Across the Sea is well worth going a
long distance to see and rs sure To at
tract a great house"
Will $. Rising. the well-known actor
singer. who has been especially enFlg-
ed for Sutton's stock company at the
Union Family theater this week. win
be remembered for his clever work
when he was leading Juvenile In Lotta's
company. during the last tour of the
inimitable little comedienne. His act
ing and singing were highly commend
ed by both press and public. Mr.. Ris-
ing starred last year I'm THE Strange
Adventures Of Miss Brown" and .,as
recently been playing vaudeville dates
In San Francisco and Denver. He viii
probably resume a starring engagement
under the direction Of the eminent ira
gedian. Robert Downing. i'm a play en-
titled "Tally-Ho." from the pen of Joa-
quin Miller, and music by Sousa.
Theatrical managers unite In saying
that never in the history Of the stage
in New York has there been a more
prosperous season than the present one.
Nearly all of the attractions at tho
leading theaters are established for
runs which will cover practically TIC
entire time. As a result numerous new
pieces which have met with out-of-
town approval will have to wait for an
Introduction to the New York public.
James 4. Herne's new play turns out
to he the dramatization Of the novel
OF Virginia life written by a woman ard
called An Unofficial Patriot" Mr..
Herne has condensed the time and
made other necessary changes for 'he
stage, and under his skillful direction
IL is believed that "ReV. Grifith Dav-
export. Circuit Preacher" will prove
n Of the successes of the season.
Happy Ward was once DOING the
sights ~ historic Quebec with a soI-
der who lived In the carrison-an OLE
timer whose early education had not
been carefully attended To. When they
came to Wolfe monument. Ward. NOV
ed by the spirit Of mischief that always
has possession OF him, inquired.
What's this?' Ere is were a great
'ero FEM was the proud reply. Did il
hurt him much?" said Ward. with as-
sumed solicitude. 'Urt 'im?" exc'aim-
ed the other: why. ell. hit killed Inn"
Paul Gilmore worked eight years TO
get together enough to start him tar
ring. He wen out this year with The
Dawn of Freedom" Inc just as ne was
fairly started. with every promise of
success. his savings Of eight years wen,
up in smoke in the Lincoln theater in
Chicago. The only thing he saved wa
a suit OF clothes. and some one stole
that. But he is not giving up. and with
the seasons savings he is reftting.
When Mrs. Mckinley visited New
York last spring at the breaking rut
of the hostilities with Spain. the only
dramatic representation she witnessed
was Way Down East" The occasion
Was noted for the enthusiasm Of her
greeting, thousands Of people assemb-
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