The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-22
The Bilious ReopenIno.

The many local patrons of the Bijou
will welcome the opening of this play
house after it's dark period of nearly
three months, Sunday afternoon, Aug. 80.
The occa sion will present a popular at
traction for the edifcation of local thea
ter-goers and state fair visitors in the
annual visit Of In Old Kentucky"
1t is not often that a play is found that
possesses the undying qualities of I'm
Old Kentucky 1t has been presented in
this city time after time, and always to
large audiences, and yet play-goers are
as eager to see 1t again as if it were the
latest New York success. The piece this
year, the eleventh of it's remarkable ca
reer, will be staged on a more pretentious
Z scale than ever. There has been prepared
an entirely new and magnificent scnic
equipment. The strongest cast is prom
1sed and the biggest pickaninny contin
gent ever associated with the play. It
is full of stirring scenes, Is romantic and
1dyllic by turns and is told with a direct
ness OF purpose and SWiftness of action
= rarely: found in latter-day dramas. It
does not depend upon some ingenious
scenic device. The incidents and strong
climaxes are led up to gradually and logi-
= cally and are a part of the story Pure
sentimen valorous deeds, romance, hu-
NOR, clean-cut comedy, combined with
Z keen dramatic instinct are all found in
this delightful play. It's tone is health
1ul anu llelpIul.
'7 The Kirke La Shelle opera company
with Vera Michelena in the prirna donna
role, will present Princess Chic" at the
Bijou. following the engagement of In
Old Kentucky" This. attraction comes
with the enthusiastic Endorsement of all
music lovers. and theater-go ers, and is
not unfamiliar to local theater- goers
Altho this will mark the first engagement
here at popular prices. 1t Is an opera
lcomique dealing with medieval days
dkirke La Shelle Is said to have secured a
most accurate scenic mounting, and also
to have costumed his chorus In the most
gorgeous fashion
THE Price Of Honor is the striking
title Of a new melodrama which will be
seen at the Bijou early in September. The
play is a thriller, yet it's story is strong
] and convincing.
The big production, "sky Farm stands
1 as one Of the most interesting, sweetest
q purest and brightest plays Of it's class i
I seems to excel particularly in fun ant
\ charming love making and to have a few
q, moments when there is any attempt tt
bring tears to the eyes or create any feel
4. ings Of sorrow. This big production will
be seen at the Bijou shortly. This viii
!. be its first presentation in the northwest
. : The battle scene, the departure Of the
! troops on the transport and the rough
{. rider band are still features of Blaney's
4 Across the Pacific" which will be pre-.
scented at the Bijou next month.
4 a''Two Little WATTS" brand new melo
2 drama is underlined for an early appear
q ance at the Bijou. This piece comes vel
Recommended with strong acting com
pariy and a carload Of elaborate scenery
60 SF& - .ss.
E5ly t'Sts Hopkins that immensely popula,
q comedy drama, presented by cornpan!
%of unusual merit and wealth Of scener,
s and effects, will come to the Bijou in Oc
tober.