Evening journal., 1901-12-31

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There was an immense audience IN
the Opera House yesterday afternoon
10 greet the Frankie Stock Company
upon it's first appearance here, and, in
the vernacuar of the profession it
made good. The aggregation is
levenly balanced. the people are capa-
/ bic and well cast, and the scenery and
costumes are adequate. Yesterday af-
lterno0n Pawn Ticket No 2l0," one
LOT lotta's old successes, was very
lcreditably presented Last night the
ATTRACTION was "The Garrison Girl"
and ID was well received by the big au-
ldience. This afternoon "The Ameri-
can Princess will be given and to-
might MY Friend From India" will be
the attraction. II is De Souchet's best
comedy and keeps the audience laugh
| ing from start to finish. II is the first
time the pay has been presented at
popular prices. Excellent specialtes,
consisting of songs, dances and NOV
/ ing pictures are given between acts.
The leading man is Clark G. Wren a
! big, goOd-looking man. who claims the
Sunny Soutn- as his home He is a
lcleyer all-round actor, and made an
excellent impression. Miss Estelle X.
/ Wills is the leading woman. She is a
pretty. petite little woman and plays
/ her roles with great deal of good
taste and skill James Grady, one of the
comedians with the company, is one
of the best in the business. He was
particularly strong in both of yester-
bers twenty-four members. 1t carries
It's own orchestra which is a good one.
Those who greeted the opening per-
/ formances of the week at DOckstader's s
yesterday agree that the program con-
tanned many excellent features. Harry
LeClair. the protean star. returns again
and proves one Of the best features of
the bill Fiske and McDonough offer a
sketch that is entirely new here en-
titled "Brockey's Temptation. IL is a
portrayal of life In the slums, and is
by far the most clever act along these
lines seen here. The Schrodes con-
tribute a sketch made up of singing
land comedy: Daniel J. Harrington
shows what he can do as a ventrilo-
Quisl; NJ. and Mrs. Swickard con-
tribute an entertaining comedy singing
sketch: William Rowe and Patsy Doyle
Cfer a new comedy creation. and Au-
gust and his herd of donkeys complete
the bill The last-named is probably
one of the best animal acts the patrons
lof DOckstader's have seen for some
time, and if 1t fails TO prove a big
drawing card for the younger element
it Will be surprising. IL is a good show
all the way through
The Passion Play" Pictures form
the most impressive use TO which tho
marvellous cinematograph has yet been
put The subject of the Passion
Play is very interesting. AS played
by the peasants of foreign lands il
has been the theme of some of the
leading writer's and artists of the pres
ont and past ages. The marvellous
, dramatic instinct shown by thes'
e pure-minded peasants in their touch
ing and absorbing story of the life o
, Christ is rendered TO lifelike perfec
: tion in these marvellous animate,
views. The grouping of the grea
i thrOngs les most striking. and tends
I IAN ElNA OllN MAO ntIn IT. nNAhi
! sense of the great events displayed
I such as he never enjoyed before Es
e pccially pathetic and impressive is tn
r way OF the cross. In which Jesus faint
I land falls beneath the weight of th
: cross. In addition to the Passion
{ PLAY" there is a religious song Illus
! tration program. which consists of sew
eral of the most popular sacred song
of the day, including the Holy City
' These songs are sung by professional
lartists of the highest ability. and tn
views used are the finest that could b
obtained in this country and abroad
over thirty views are used in the on
song Of Bethlehem" A silver offer
ing Of ten cents will be expected at tn
door
Much praise is being given tn
lOBr troupe of acrobats, one of tn
!, feature acts with John w. Vogels hi
" Minstrels which win be seen at th
D. Opera House on Monday night Nh
" dauntlcss skill and daring of the qua
~ ~ OF women and children with thi
n famous body is the talk of the multi
e tude in the cities where they have al
,ee peared.
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