The sun., 1900-03-16
ADJUSTMENTS.


The fact that good audiences have been
the rule at Dockstader' 8 this week is the
best evidence Of the quality of the bill
offered. There is plenty of variety and
the average vaudeville patron seems in
clined to favor that sort Of amusement.
There are number o. new faces and the
bill is generally pleasing. 1t is notice.
able fact that the attendance is on the
increase, especially at the matinee per.
formances.
SWAY Down East play by Lottie
Blair Parker, elaborated BY MI. j. Il.
Grismer, is to be produced At the Grand
Opera House tonight. Way Down
East" for seven months crowded the
Manhattan Theatre New York, at every
performance, and lts success in the
metropolis has been repeated in every
large city where it has been seen. Ii
has been endorsed by all classes of
people, seems to possess a special fascina.
ton ior women, and is in receipt OF en-
thualastic praise from clergymen, school
teachers, and in fact many people who
are not the4tre-gOers as a rule. 1t il d
the fore in quaint manner the new
iYpHs Of character which exist only in
Ne districts where these scenes are de-
picted. 1t is said to be combination ot
the domestic and the dramatic. a plain
story OF plain people The theme, full
OF human interest, and the personapes
drawn with no little skill. MANY have
llkened il to ''Shores Acfes'' and "Old
homestead and declared it superior to
either.
There are few modern plays that equal
"The American Girl" Introducing the
comedian, George III. Hall, in fact, III.
Grattan Donnelly has written something
that should live; it is perfect from dra-
matte standpoint. 1t comes to the Grand
Opera House next Monday night. The
play has strong situations, there is moth
ing of the impossible about it, and the
climaXes are good. There is delightful
little story in it which is we'll told. and
the moral is excellent. There are indeed
passages that appeal to the heart in no
light manner, and the person who can
witness the action of the play with ewes
perfectly dry is callous to an abnormal
degree. The world is better for a little
bit of sympathy with the trials of a
brave and deserving woman and in this
play there is cause for tears. There is no
sentiment to tire one.
Tuesday and Wednesday next the
Grand Opera House presents AL Reeves
famous big double company, an attrac.
tlon which stands distinctly alone. far
and away from all competitors, in fact
the leader Of its kind. Nearly half a
hundred people are required to properly
present the operetta, "Admiral Dewey
Dandy" Philippine American absurd
lty, which serves to introduce Miss Inez
Mecusker in the title role supported by
hall dozen funny comedians, large
handsome chorus, embellished by bea1l
tltul scenery, costumes and accessories
which go to make perfect production.
Rain, snow and hail were not enough
to keep people from seeing NJ. M.
Theises' operatic burletta, "Wine.
Women and Song" at the Academy Of
Music last night. 1t was an entertain
ment which furnished genuine comedy
aud catchy music. The entire absence
OF anything coarse or questionable was
notlceabe. The Burke Brothers and
their trick donkey, "Wise Mike" are
the principal comedians. Others are
Mazuz and Mazett, premier comedy aero
bats, who present their act, sThe Tramp
aud the Brakeman" the Jenny Eddy
1rio,in a novelty act, the three Racketts,
known as the musical hosters; Kline
aud Gotthold, comedy character duet.
fists, and Bennett and Rich, the we'll
known song illustrators. The burletta
introduces large chorus of attractive
and talented women, who constitute
largely to its success. The engagement
is for three nights only.
The greatest scenic production of this
season-that is the verdict of those who
braved the snowstorm to witness tMan's
Enemy" at the Grand Opera House last
night. The small audience did not lack
appreciation, however, and Theodore
Babcock's Harry Stanton was well re-
ceiyed. The "Man's Enemy'' Company
carries 81 separate scenes and their mag
nlficence impressed last nights audience
at the Grand Opera House.