The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-07

Stern is under an enormous expense as 1t |
is. but e man OF his undoubted ability as
= manager should know that the sooner he (
strengthens the weak spots the sooner he
can bid adieu TO one night stands and con-
fine his field o; operations to the cities.
The magnificent dressing given Cleo |
patra" has never been equalled by road |
organization in this section OF tho coun-
try. Tie six acts form succession OF
grand and bewiiderlngly beautiful stage !
pictures. and the tempest scene. which is
the heaviest OF all. will long be remem
bered by those who see it.
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The week was opened by Harry corson |
Clarke in Brosdhursts What Happened /
to Jones" The piece is as funny as ever /
and Mr.. Clarke has lost none OF his abili- !
ty as comedian, but his support is weak !
Mr.. Clarke will appear next season in a
new farce entitled what Did Tompk!ns |
DOT"
Concerning "casey's Troubles" tho other
attraction Of the week. the least said the
better. The show is built for the country
trade and should not make the mistake OF
getting in over its ;epth. Its moving pic
lures. however. were the best ever seen
here.
The house will be open continuously
during the coming week. SCOTS minstrels
will be the attraction tomorrow, Lincoln
]. Ca.ter's Under the Dome" will be seen
on Tuesday. who Is who?" q clever
farce, will be made known on Thursday,
and the remainder OF the time will be oc-
cupied by the Baldwin Melville company at
at popular prices.
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Concerning SCOTS minstrsls, who will
be seen here tomorrow night. the Denver
Republican OF recent date said:
Among the many good things to be
seen and heard at the Denver theater this
week Is tho gong with haby's cry accom-
paniment. II is really clever and now
Oliver SCOTS Ministries drew another big
house last night. more neatly dressed
and better staged show OF this kind has
not been seen here for n long time
An advance notice says, Under the
Dome" from the pen OF Lincoln J. Carter.
comes TO tho opera houee Tuesday. jan
vary .. one night only. Under the Dome
is said to be Mr. Carter's masterpiece.
both as TO dramatic construction and in a
scenic way. upoa Two astonishing ulu
slons he depends this time for success.
Ons Is maryelously clever production OF
the terrific hurricane which swept the har-
Dor OF Apia March Is, 1882. and which cos,
the lives OF IA brave men and wrecked six
of the biggest wGrships OF the German
and American nayies The hrst OF the
Samoan scenes shows the beautiful coral
reef harbor outside OF Apla and the sec
ton Of the beach on which the United
States consulate sthnds. The fourth act
brings in the storm and shows the Tren.
ton battling with the elements OF Wind
and water In vain attempt to keep afoaL
Another clever stago illusion is the ferry
boat trip from Jersey City 10 New York
Every detail OF such trip is aecuratel,
Reproduced even to the enlnrgng light.
OF the opposi,. shore as the boat pro,
gresses out into the stream. Besides thes,
startling effects the play is given the alC
3 o. some beautiful scenes In and abou
6 Washington. The prettiest OF these is tn,
capitol illuminated
s Tho New Orleans Pioayune says o
Who Is who the farce which viii b,
o seen here on Thursday, the 18th instant.
Z The third edition OF who is Who 1,
: worth the time Of any one who does moi
> oegrudge laughter, and, Notwithstanding
0 the fact that the farce was here before
there were thousands who laughed heartily
last night IN the Crescent theater, fol
Pusey and st, John caught them with theiI
lun Farces generally lose all sparkle af.
ter the first season. but "who Is Who
= can so along for some time yet and max,
people merry. because there Is grea
breadth in the hunor which can be de
. veloped by good artists Both pusey an,
9 ST. John possess every talent 10 make a,
[ entertainment out OF the farce, and the,
nave the best OF support, which puts
y enap 10 every situation In the three acts
8 WHO ls Who" Is vague title hut liberia
:. people VIII allow II for the farce. Tn
h story is about Jack Hartland, LAWYER
Who hkes money, wants TO be well 10
!. ana cares nothing about work. SO n
creates partner for his business. calm
IS the fictitious associate Memo. Being i
/. love with Won BaumbAsh's daughter
Il MABEL, the lawyer has a hard time. Bar
cray TO silence his true wife and wi
10 Mabel, steals money from Bauulhach an
5 the blame is placed upon the gentlemen !
IS the firm OF Memo Hartland. A phono
n stapn establishes the innocence OF Hart
y heart.
a The Baldwin-Melville company will pla
a an enlargement at Sweeney & Coomb.
IS thester. commencing Wednesday (matl
o beel. January TO- at popular prices--
) matinee 10 and 20 cents; night 10, 20 an
10 30 cents. This company Ia eaid On Ia an
!. OF the best Mr.. Baldwin has ever brouSh
to Houstoa In It's repertoire are "I.ittl
Lord Fauntleroy." which will be nut a
+ at the Wednesday matinee; Moths 70
4 thu evening performance; Camille" Fri
: day matinee. and Friday night the nrs
time IN this city, Northern Lights" Sat
urdsy matinee. Turned Up" and nigh
- the war drama, THE Signal ot.I.iherty."
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: THE Devils Disciple" In the last &C
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