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has written sparkling and witty dialogue,
even more humorous than he gave to his
"Chimmie Fadden." The comedy situations
OF the farce were devised by Glen McDonough,
who has written several successful plays,
among them THE Prodigal Father" The
management has selected, so it Is announced,
cast capable in every way and able to con-
tribute the different specialties, which add
10 the action and humor of the entertainment.
Among them are Richard Mullen, as the
centric lrlShman; Charles Loder, the German
comedian, who may be seen in everyday life
at the Five Points in New York city, where
the first act of the comedy takes place;
George Lestoe, Estelle Wellington, Lizzie
Conway and host of pretty girls Among
the different novelties are the "Speck Broth
ers," Alec and George, the boxing midgets,
the most unique act of its kind in existence;
the -Four Emperors of Music" in their
original musical act; the little German band
which Is said to be funnier than anything
OF the. kind ever attempted A decided novelty
VII! be the SIX Harrison sisters, in humorous
incidents and interspersed with catchy songs
and new dances culied from all the latest sue
cesses. The management desires to call at
tehuon TO thefaithful scenic reproduction of
famous localities in New York city as a spe-
cial feature Of the presentation.
Joseph Arthur's CHERRY Pickers," which
Is conceded to be the best drama from the
pen Oh this well known playwright, viii be
ofe attracuon following "McFadden's Row
OF Flats at the Grand opera house. 1.-THE
Cherry Pickers" is a thoroughly unconven-
tional comedy-drama and contains a strong
Tlandge
ment Of Augustus Fiiou inzures for the pre-
ductlon an adequate scenic equipment.
Sydney Resented, the dramatist, had in
several New York dail.es recently the fol .ow-
ing pertinent letter:
Isn't it time that we had public censor
Tor our theaters? Where is this au6acious
prurency to end If the almost unspeakabIe
scenes that are nightly enacted at our lead ng
theatefS are allowed to continue without let
or hlndrance? AS one of a number of play
ayers to exploit his wares, 1 must protest
against this deliberate debauching of the
tneatrlcal market. By what moral right does
Charles Frohman, one Of our foremost man.
ayers, whose prosperous enterprises should
certainly teach him little of the obligation
81 MS rank, dare to produce such piece as
The Conqueror" If there were SOME noble
truth underlying the filth that he presents
we might pardon it. But it is so bald an at.
tempt TO 1C2st simply the indecent " on re-
spectacle theater-gOers that it is time for
those who love the theater to cry out
am not enc OF those malcontents who fight
Mr. Frohman or his so-called syndicate, for
ADMIRE the POWER for good that is behind
him; but if we who devote our lives to the
furnishing of material for the stage are
brought lace to face with the truth that our
succ7Sstui livelihood depends upon su plying
the wares that Mr.. Frohman is now ffering
wares that have included "Caper'' and other
Ua!HUes OF tnat sort, we owe it to cur self.
respect to demand a remedy. 1t is all very
wen LOT the superior wording to console
himself with the claim that the theater ia
Eol LOT the young peTson'-but it is exactly
on tnat point that l take issue with him, I
trust the cay VIII never come when the
Americans love OF decency will 50 absolute-
~ desert him that he take pleasure in
his family
Is not The hour at hand when men who
write for the stage and still wish to hold a
ioIty IDEAL should unite to find some means
OF coInteracing the present decadenceP Bv
that L do not mean that we should establish
r maven for dilettanti with rejected manu-
scripts, but that we should bend our efforts
~ ~ lCfHlng corporal on Of our own-a syn.
dicate, If you wi!!-for launching decent
plays by experienced writer's, whose aims are
d iltte above the PRONUNCIATION of literature
tha' ought to be suppressed
Lewis Morrison will present his Faust.
at the Grand soon. Mr.. /Jrrison is one Of
ce cteSf actors on the american stage his
deniably brilliant. He has addad new e!ec.
trical effects to his production.
Donnelly and GIrard in the sDec4anular
t tiy. me Geezer," viii be the attrae-
ton at the Metropolitan opera house four
nights nights commencing Jan. q. Every theater-
goer is thoroughly familiar with these fun
makers for ten years in THE City Direc-
tory, Natural Gas" and The Rainrnakers. :"
t !my come now with the spectacular cperetta,
piece pee Is sad to contain funny situations,
amusing sayings, new and catchy music
nanusolne costumes OF novel design and pic
turesque scenery. The operetta is in three
acts, picturing the popular tea houses of
China, where the greatest attraction Is the
pretty Chinese girl attendants, where To HI
preSloeS and is annoyed by Nellie Fly an
american newspaper correspondent, who, on
her trip around the world would teach him
10 respect American independence The chief
incidents are her meeting with III Hung
Chang, his departure for America in search
OF an American heiress to wed the emperor.
thereby hoping to replenish the depleted COT
iefs OF the empire, his arrival in New York
his reception in Chinatown and his antness
IN acquiring American habits. He secures
the coveted prize, sells the Chinese maidens
at auction and departs for home. On his ar
rival in China he concludes to pos3ess the
nelress himself but his duplcity is discovered
ana he Is thrown into prison. counterfeit
ing about the Introduction CT the live French
doll, the wedding Of the "Chinee" and the
cake walk.
Under the Polar STAR" w. A. Brady's new
melodrama, is said to be meeting with great
success. 1t Will be seen in this city shortly.
Lewis Morrison has added many new cleo
trlcal and mechanical effects to his production
OF Faust this season, making, it is claimed,
the best presentation of this drama that Mr.
morrison has even given.
Shall We Forgive Herr" Jacob Lifts
latest acquisition to his list of attractions, is
reported to be doing large business in the
East. Miss Marie Wainwright who plays
the leading role is gaining considerable dis
tinction in her new line of work.
CoIpelC Will soon De seen in this
city in Charles T. Vincent's comedy-drama,
"a Naval Cadet" 1t is said his last appear
ance here that Corbett has notably improved
actor.
The New York season Of grand opera under
the Management of Messrs. Damrosch and
Ellis BEGAN last Monday night under the
most suspicious circumstances. Seldom has a
larger or more fashionable audience been
assembled in the Metropolitan opera house
that capacious auditorium being packed liter
ally from the parquette to It's uppermost gal
lery, even the standing room being taken
La Traviata" was the opera that initiated
the season. The cast was substantially the
same as that with which the opera was given
here last season, when Messrs Abbey Schoef-
fel and Grau were the managers. Nine Media
was the Violetta and Nine. Van Gauteren
the Flora, while Signore Salignac and Cam
panari sang the parts of Alfredo and Ger
mont respectively. Nine. MeIba was in ex-
eellent voice, and met with an enthusiastic
reception. Campanari and Salignac also earn
ed and received frequent applause, the ''Dt
Provence" Of the first named being particular
ly well received. The New York Symphony
ORCHESTRA, led by Signor Bomboni, was COM
plimented equally with the singers.
HHEIgNrEE-EIT