The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-09-24

Sixty-three people are to be employed at
Keith's this week; hence for two cousecu-,
tive weeks this house has the distinction
of presenting the largest company in town
The Napoleon of this continuous perfor-
nance has decided to retain the "Art
Studies, holding the most popular of last
weeks reproductions and announcing
several new pictures no less noteworthy
than last weeks leaders. A novelty was
shown for the first time in Philadelphia
Yesterday afternoon, in the eight Eng
lish Roses" bevy of English girls who
have for the past few seasons been iden-
tilted with English musical farce successes.
Another exclusive act, the three Dumonds,
whose hit last week was only second to
that of the cart Studies, - has been retain
ed, and the trio will render new selections.
A fourth turn, that is supreme in its line,
is provided by the Three Marvellous Mer-
ril1s, comedy bicyclists. Their feats are
startling and noyel, and include very
daring stairclimbing performance. Ward
and Curran do a comedy and singing
sketch that is also most attractive. Music
lovers will welcome the announcement
that Violoncellist Alex Heindl and Con-
tralto Charlotte Guyer George are among
the entertainers. Seeker, Wilkes and
Seeker will sing and dance; Barlow and
Nicholson will interpret the laughable "a
Business Proposition;" Kennedy and Qua
treble are skillful jugglers and clever COM
edians, and Jacklin and Ingram will pre-
sent an illustrated song act.
A promise of rare enjoyment to the dis
crimiating theatregoer is contained in the
announcement that the great romantic
drama, ''The Pride of Jennico," will re-
ceive its first production in Philadelphia
on Monday night at the Park. No pains
have been spared to make this one of the
most enjoyable as we'll as one of the most
important events of the theatrical year.
In the first place, the drama itself stands
at the head of the successful romantic
dramas of last year which occupied a
New York theatre during long run.
Produced at the Criterion Theatre by
Daniel Frohman, it was the delight of all
who saw it, and made the reputation of
two stars. The play will be given in
Philadelphia with a SPLENDID company,
each member carefully selected and re-
hearsed by the same stage manager who
oficiated for Daniel Frohman. The
scenery is all new and elaborate, and is a
counterpart of that originally used in
New York City, and the production will be
metropolitan in its entirety.
''York State Folks" Arthur Sidman' S
charming pastoral play, will remain at
the Chestnut Street Opera House through
out this week In writing this pleasing
story of village life Mr.. Sidman has added
another to the list of successful rural
dramas. york State Folks" presents
delightful picture of domestic life in
typical American village, and the story is
told in simple, but effective, way. There
are strong dramatic moments, the pathos
is truthful and homely and every scene is
touch of nature. A quaint spirit of
comedy pervades, and is brought to the
front sometimes when least expected and
most welcome. Supplementing the fdel
ity to character is an atmosphere" fully
as real The scenes showing the "sett-
ing room" of the old organist's home, the
village store and post Office, and the wood
shop are effective examples of the scenic
artists skill, while the "Maple Lane"
scene is one of the prettiest exteriors
shown in a rural dramatic presentation.
The unique finale, showing in a dream
effect the church, with its organ and
vested boy choir, is deity DEVISED.