Evening journal., 1900-09-03
AMONG THE PLAYERS.

Encouraged by the glorious record
and enthusiastic reception heretofore
accorded THE Prisoner Of Zenda," a
magnificent scenic revival of this fas-
cinating romance is scheduled for pre-
sentation here in the near future The
cast is composed Of a number OF the
former favorite players and pro
duction of exceptional excellence is as
sured by critics who have seen this
seasons presentation elsewhere.
Caught in the Web" to be presented
at the Opera House on this afternoon
and night is a drama of the most in
tense interest combining all the ele-
ments of popular success. The eli
makes are startling In the extreme, the
situations all novel and original. hold
ing the audiences spell-bOund and awe
stricken at the many thrilling incl
dents. The narrative introduces a love
story. tender, pathetic and affecting
deep emotions. A rich comedy vein is
interviewer. The play is presented by
very capable company. The stage
mountings are magnificent, five COM
plete sets of gorgeous scenery being
carried by the company.
Charles b. Hanford's most popular
recitation. next to Marc Anthony's ora
tion in Julius Caesar" is "The Star
Spangled Banner" He is constantly
beseiged with requests to recite the
great patriotic poem before audiences
in all parts of the country, and it is
possible that he will introduce it in
Private John Allen" Out of the i'm
mense collection of scenery owned by
Mr.. Hanford, whose possessions in
clude the Booth Barrett and the Nc
Lean-Tyler-H Hanford scenery he could
find only one setting which could be
utilized in connection with his new
play Private John Allen" This was
a room in Richelieu's palace which
contributed the four walls Of a parlor
in Private Johns southern home.
If you want a good hearty laugh, 20
see the farmous Brothers ROyer IN
their roaring rollicking spectacular
production, Next Door," at the Opera
House next Thursday night. There Is
very little plot in the piece, IL is sim
ply a condemnation OF farce comedy.
singing, acrobatic feats, chases through
trick houses and walls, and every
thing else in the theatrical line. It is
eXcellently put on and played with
great vim and realism. The Brothers
Royer are without doubt the funniest
performers in their line. and the au-
dience is kept in a roar of laughter
from start to finish.
Every student OF the worlds history
Will be interested keenly in the roman
tic play that forms Robert b. MantelPs
Offering this season, w. A. Tremayne's
powerful drama, "A Free Lance" This
work which has the endorsement Of
the most exacting critics, introduces to
the stage for the first time that most
enthralling era in the history of Eu-
rope, the political chaos of North Ger
many in the year 1850. So well has the
dramatist adapted this period to the
purposes OF the stage that graphic
and appealing dramatic story is un-
folded while conveying at the same
time an accurate idea Of this most pic
turesque epoch Of history, one of which
so little has been written in popular
vein and yet one Of which all who
pride themselves upon general know
ledge are anxious to learn. Many emf
nent historians have read the play and
have eagerly congratulated MIR. Man
tell and Manager NJ w. Hanley upon
the educational value Of their present
fine dramatic Offering. He comes to
the Opera House tomorrow night
The show billed for Shellpot Park
this week is one of the best that has
been here this Summer The program
includes Jerome and Alexis, the we'll
known lizard and frog; the La Vines.
Fred Richmond and Reta and Curtis.
In their musical act Burton and Mat
thews close the bill. The park will
close so far as shows are concerned
on September 10.