Evening journal., 1901-09-26

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lewis MoITison's first performance
of Mephisto upon his return 20 the
stage after an absence of TWO years,
which have been spent in retirement,
took place at Halifax N. S., this week,
and demonstrate dthat the famous Me
phisto had lost none OF his ola power
and subtlety which have been dis
played for twenty seasons past, and
made the name of Morrison and
Faust" Synonymous The electrical
and pyrotechnical display Of The IA
nous Brocken scene and new scenic
prologue were noticeable and the en-
tire production was a costly and elab-l
crate one, all the scenery being new
and the supporting company and Choir
listers unusually capable.
Thousands who laughed themselves
sore over the funnyisms OF the two yell
.ow kids with "McFaddens Flats "
viii looK forward with interest Tor the
coming of its sister play. Happy
Hooligan." new production on the
ame lines, and taken from the same
source. the funny cartoons OF Il. Jp- Il
per- The company is said to be one Of
The best Gus Hill has ever sent out
Among the cast is Ross Snow Maggie
Weston, Carrie Ezier, Whalen and
ottO, Halliday and Quinn. Willie
Gerdes Adelaide Marsden and others.
A chorus Of twenty girls will be seen,
in the various scenes ait the Grand
Opera House on Saturday afternoon
and night
Grace George was offered the lead
ing role in the latest Dietrichstein play
-ne proposition including starring and
tempting financial inducements. Her
manager husband passed it up to her
for decision, and the domestic little
actress decided to take her chances un-
der her husbands banner She has
TWO new plays, splendid New York
lime, and quite a following among
Metropolitan theatre-goers.
There was scramble among man
agers of the new musical comedy pro
luctions in New York to obtain chorus
girls enough to fill out the ensemble Of
their organizations. A number Of
these productions, all Of an ambitious
character, were in rehearsal in the me-
trOpOlis, and the merry chorus maiden
was in a position to dictate her own
terms. 1t was even reported that
some CT the enterprising impresarios
were attempting raids upon their III
yals supply of feminine lOveliness, and
some losses from this cause were re-
ported. Fred =. Wright who was re-
learsing the company which is to pre-
sent the new musical comedy "P3p3's
Baby" ct the Opera House on Monday
night, took time by the fOrelock and
transported his chorus to a quiet cut
of-tOwn place for rehearsals, where
they would not be subject to tempta-
ton. The move was a successful one.
and Manager Wright was enabled to
begin his season with full ranks.
Harry lie Clair the character
comiQue, is undoubtedly the star fea-
ture of the very excellent bill which
Manager Dookstader is Offering this
week, and he has proved a good draw
ing card for the house. Little Doris
and Company in "The Little Leading
Lady are also a feature, and their
comedy sketch has been enjoyed by
many. especially the ladies at the matt
nee performances. Mr.. and Mrs.
Matthews, in high-class jug
Cling specially introduce q
number of new tricks, whidh
have brought them CONSIDERABLE
applause One of these In which they
borrow rings and return them in a
rather mysterious manner, the taking
of q white rat from a bottle of wine,
after passing the wine among the au-
sr,T s1,k I
of various articles; all of these are
clever tricks and are not eXcelled by
any jugglers who have come to town
for a long time. Nudge and Morton,
i'm a musical sketch of much merit:
Emmonds, Emerson and Emmonds
in a laughab.e comedy production, all
contribute their parts to the pleasure
Of the program. Although there are
numerous other attractions in town,
and the weather is rather unfayorable I
for indoor amusements the bill has
attracted good audiences all the week
Miss Viola Allen began her season at
Hartford, Conn, ON Sept. 16. and on
the 23rd inst. went into the Hollis
Street Theatre. Boston, where she will
remain for four weeks. then a week at
Harlem Opera House, and from there
will follow Richard Mansfield into
the New Garrick Theatre. Philadel-
phla. where she will also play a four
weeks engagement. Her course will
then be West and South, playing in
the larger cities only, and during the
season she viii make her first visit to
the Pacific coast since she has been a |
star. Miss Aliens business has always
been enormous, and it is believed that
in this seasons tour Of "In the Palace
of the King her receipts will break |
all previous records.