The sun., 1901-12-10
In THE PLAYH0USES.

The Village pnrSun'' aims high and
aims true to its work 1t certainly con-
taiils all the elements of success. The
piece j. not only 4 well Told story where
human emotions aud sympathies are
strongly portrayed, hut the play has u
high moral tone that should commend il
to the most sensitive thcatre-goer. The
mounting is new and beautiful and is a
picturesque production away from the
conventional. and thoroughly refreshing
throughout. The company will br found
a most capable one IN every respect, each
member being especially selected for hi-
or her part "'Ehe Village Par~on" Will
be seen ut the Grand Opera House IT,
night.
Mr. Mil Burgess, who with his com
plctr original New York Company, i
now making his annual American toul
will appear at the Grand Opera House
next Friday night presenting tlir very
popular and interesting play "Thc County
| Fair," il which he positively assumes
the familiar role Of Abigail rrue.'
| Numerous improvements have been made
| III the staging pf this famous play. whose
| mountngs now excel everything pre-
/ viousy seen IN ii domestic drama. The
! great racing scene III which formerly but
/ two horses took part. now presents field
| Of three spirited animals all running At
| full spcnd, a bit Of realism which sets the
audience wild with enthusiasm.
The play that Daniel Sully is to present
~ the Grand Opera House next Satur-
! day afternoon and night, THE Parish
! Priest" has earned the reputation Of
/ a. al. 1 a ...t..r r..tt.
rstng productions Of the day There Is
] no starining after effects, no hidden
/ meaning, no offensive situations IN aalO-
CUES; hut everywhere and ever the inter
est is held by fascinating pictures ihat
appeal to the heart. Mr. Daniel Sally
il the title role looks and acts it - per.
frction. His sweet niece, Nellie" wv.
loved and troubled wins eyeryho,!y', lf.
frction while "Rig linn WIS nv m-h
"St admiration for His ilanIy cnlrlgo III
is story Of life in the pcnnsylvani Goa
regions and It's scenes and iuarduots An,
founded or The mistakes IF aH3t ~, rtr
struggles Of love, aud the victal. h.
righteousness
The bill which opened for The week
al Dockstadcr,S yesterday offered 1T
least three star acts. and good ones too.
j. AlolFich Libby assisted hy Miss kath
arine Trayrr offered 4 very delightful
singing sketch entitled The Debut
ante" ANA were ShuWrrd with apnlaus"
from all parts Of til" huisc. The Great
Nlhina acknowledged everywhere It's the
premier couiurpr. myStilied his audiences
with many marvellous aud clever illu-
Sions. His tri,kS with playing cards
proved particularly clever and his work
ultngrthrr is probably the best thu house
liaS ever offered, lhc appearance of Miss
lllda Thomas. the fayoriic cumedipnnc
ana vocalist. was the centre of interest,
and She scored probably The biggest hit
~ The Till. Her musical comc,liotta
Miss Ambition Is an entertaining lit
of work and is in excellent hands. She
n aly assisted by Lon Hall Tho Io-
z"llcS, in frats of Juggling: May IIory.
IN singing act; Mcakin and Rapicr, in
black face specially; Nellie MnC,urr.
ia bit of character hurlpsqur. arc all
on the bill Zimmcr, the jug-rr. failed
- appear, and last night Clark ANA
Candy. in their comedy blrlcsqUr went
rn The hill is strong from hegiunig
tu end. and is pretty snrr 10 please tho
many patrons Of the house
Manager Shpllrnbcrccr is in New Iorl,
booking attractions rol his house. Both
GtpScy lack ANA The Rurglar We're
obliged to cancel at the last moment
) hich resulted ia the house being dark
the lrst three NIGHTS Of last week and
the first three nights Of this The man,
a-rnrnt " the house expects 10 H. nhlc
tp offer some strong attractions in The
future. and may b. able to ILL for the
last three nights of this week