Evening journal., 1900-09-26
AMONG THE PLAYERS.

AMONG THE PLAYERS.
Pretty, dainty Mabel Paige, who
appears at the Academy of Music this
week as leading woman of the South
arn Stock Company, has made an i'm
mense hit, and is greeted by a large
and enthusiastic audience at every
Her support is excellent,
and the different plays are well staged
and Handsomely costumed. The play
last night was THE Prisoner OF Al,
giers," which was favorably received.
This afternoon and evening a delight
full comedy, THE Country Girl will
be given.
To a fair-sized audience in the
Grand Opera House last evening,
Charles Dickson and his company ap-
peared in Mistakes VIII Happen"
The play is a good one. and the clever
acting OF the members Of the company
won frequent bursts OF applause from
those present.
The opening OF the J. X Burke
Vaudeville Festivals will take place az
the Opera House on Thursday, October
4, afternoon and evening Only the best
features will be presented, and the
succebs that vaudeville has met with
in all the large cities OF the country
promises we'll for the enterprise here.
The following will be seen in the even
ing bin: Charls T. Ellis, who for sew
eral seasons was a popular star in his
famous play, Casper the Yodler," sup
ported by Clara Moore and a full COM
pany will present his One-act comedy,
AN Artists Dilemma" introducing
his singing specialties; Milton Aborn,
the well-knOwn comic opera comedian,
supported by Hattie Arnold, will pre-
sent his latest success, "A Vaudeville
King" Mile. Emmy, a European art
list, with her troupe Of performing dogs,
in a beautifully staged act, promises
much enjoyment for the women and
children. Charlie Case, one Of the
best mOnologue comedians, will tell
stories on his father. Armour and
Baguley, the gypsy singers; Gotez and
Nelson, in startling and comedy aero
batic feats, will make up a program
full Of thorough enjoyment.
Upon the conclusion Of his present
season in this country. Creston Clarke
will leave at once for London. where
arrangements have been perfected for
his appearance during the London
season, when he will be seen in a
round OF the legitimate characters in
which he has won such pronounced
success here. Mr.. Clarke will take
with him an American company, and
will give each play an elaborate spe-
cial production. Mr. Clarke will ap-
pear in "The Ragged Cavalier" at the
Opera House here next Monday night.
The mechanical apparatus OF the
Hanlons', lie Voyage en- Suisse" is said
TO be more complicated and extensive
than any other similar play that has
ever been presented in this country
The breaking up OF the coach bringing
the wedding party to the church. the
comical smash-up OF the Continental
Express, and the startling avalanche
comprises the three great mechanical
effects Of the play. The company is
claimed to be the best in America for
this style OF performance. and embraces
pantomimists, actors, singers. aero
bats and musicians &c Voyage en-
Suisse" appears at the Opera House on
AA'tAsf ONNohNA -
Wallace & Gilmore's Company pre-
presenting "Old 81 Stebbins" will he
the attraction at the Academy OF Mu-
sic for three days, commencing Octo-
ber /, with matinees Tuesday and
Wednesday. Dan Darleigh will be seen
as "Old ST." and will be given an op-
pOrtunity to display his ability in the
/ Yankee role.
The coming Of Klaw & Erlangar's
marvellous production of General Lew
Wallace's "Ben-Hur." which is admit
tedly the greatest ever made in the
world. TO the Chestnut Street Opera
Hous in Philadelphia. October s. is at
tracing unusual attention in this place
and will undoubtedly draw a large
number OF people TO Philadelphia 10
see it. During its twenty-four weeks
at the Broadway Theatre in New YJrk
last season people came from all parts
OF the country to witness this beauu-
fully artistic performance This sea
son although the metropolitan engage
ment Is only for five weeks. the sub
urban patronage has been phenomenal.
This Is the first theatrical production
ever made in this country that attract
ed people hundreds Of miles especially
TO see Sc. In every instance they have
considered themselves amply repaid
for their journey.
The translation Of Ben-Hur to the
stage reproduces in this time with