Evening star., 1902-03-04


complicated as Friend From india" hts
earlier success, and even II old and famil-
lar devices are employed the combinations
and permutations are novel. Mr.. Otis was
involved in such ridiculous situations that
there was the strongest temptation to re-
sort to buffoonery. but he steadily resisted
and played the character straight" as
theatrical slang goes, and the effect was
irresistible There were three characters
one an oddly dressed person, who spoke In
a high nasal tone and reminded you Of
characters in the "Pickwick Papers,"
comic Dutchman. personated by little Cnip:
and an offlcious effusive, "light-o'-wft'
who professed to be the servant Of his
friends. but who did not hesitate to sacri-
flee them to save himself The character
IS 1ncoherent and one of the. poorest Du
Souchet has drawn, but itS' buffoonery
raises a laugh. The other characters are
conventional and are acceptably portrayed.
The Pickwick Paper freak is personated by
Andrew Bode and the meddlesome friend
by Tony Hart. Other characters were pre-
sented by Agnes Rose Lane, Florence Nc
Neil, Agnes Scott, Eva Burnham, David
Andrada, Dan Marble, Lindsay ]. Hall,
Benjamin Dickerson and John W. Early.
The musical numbers were catchy, the
chorus was decidedly comely and as the
members sang with spirit and precision and
moved with grace. the applause was hearty
and repeated.
ACADEMY-James A. Herne's rural
melodrama, 'Shore Acres" received a well
come from a crowded house last night at
the Academy. and notwithstanding the fact
that 1t has been seen here often during the
last ten years. 1t has an assurance Of
crowded houses for the remainder of the
week. 1t is. without exception, the best
show seen at this house in long time.
Every one in the large audience was all at
attention except possibly the gallery, the
deniZens Of which were occasionally in
cined to laugh at the wrong time. The
story of "Shore Acres is well known.
There Is no villain Of the deep-dyed sort al
ways endeavoring to get an innocent person
in his clutches more often by foul means
than fair. 1t is just q picture of plain,
everyday home life in one Of the New Eng
land states, and those who filled the we'll
known characters in the story excited in
terest throughout the performance. The
entire cast. many members Of which have
been identified with their particular parts
for several seasons Is we'll balanced. Jas.
T. Galloway fills the part of Nathaniel Ber-
ry in a manner which shows the result OF
much study Of that now well-known char
acter and scores a distinct hit. Martin
Berry is interpreted by Atkins Lawrence,
who, although he does not have the oppor-
tunity to win the full sympathy Of the au-
d1tors, Is highly successful in his work.
Miss Marion Cullen interprets the difficult
role Of Helen in a way which shows much
ability. The remaining members of the
company, including several children, all as
sist in giving creditable performance.
kERNAN'S IYCEUM. - Robert Man.
chester's famous Cracker Jacks are this
weeks attraction at kernan's Lyceum
Theater, and the fact that this organization
has already appeared in this city. Is sub
stantial recognition OF it's strength and
drawing powers. Yesterday two large au-
diences witnessed the show. Both the
opening and closing burleSqueS are funny
and crowded with pretty girls and rich CO.'S
tunes. In the olio Lew Hawkins is the
leader, and, as usual, he scored hit with
the audience. He introduced great deal
Of matter that was original and well told.
The Mayo Sisters sang and danced well,
created lots of fun. The well-known team,
Brown. Harrison and Brown, went through
their old sketch as usual, but it is we'll
liked and was received with unusual favor.
At the conclusion Of the show proper Har-
vey Parker, the wrestling wonder, met a
local man named Hoover and gained the
mastery after a good struggle by both
men. At night Parker met Bob AkerS, the
trainer of Joe Grant and a splendid strug
champion gained the fall. The manage
ment of the show has a standing offer OF
$25 for any one who will stay fifteen min
uteS with Parker without being thrown and
there will be many interesting contests dur
ing the week. Tonight Joe Grant, who is
to be the best wrestler Of the
District, will meet Parker and great bout
is assured. Parker has with him Joe Little
Of Brockton, Mass, the champion wrestler
to match him against anyone hereaboutS
for a good sum of money. Little weighs
14S pounds but is particularly quick in his
movements and possesses grit and ability.
PITTSBURGH ORCHESTRA. - Tomor-