Evening journal., 1903-03-11

Willis Granger, who has won con-
siderable success as a romantic actor,
is starring in a romantic melodrama,
Gypsy Jack" which viii be the at
traction at the Lyceum, March 1G. II
and IS. 1t is a production of merit,
having won popular favor in England,
to such an extent that at present it is
in the third year of its run in that
country while on this side of the water
it's success this season has been of the
most phenomenal kind: 1t has plenty
of thrilling situations and is full to the
brim with the best kind of fun.
II you enjoy an evenings entertain
ment. wherein there is an opportunity
for just the suspicion of a few tears,
interspersed among bright and hilar-
ious comedy, set amidst country and
city scenes. with a beautiful story
prettily told go and see THE Minis
ter's Daughters" which will be seen at
the Lyceum Theatre for the last time
tonight
The plot Of "Only Shop Girl"
which comes to the Lyceum Theatre
March 19, 20 and 81, is said TO be based
on the life of a poor working girl who
five years ago was without friend in
the world, and is now the honored wife
Of a prominent citizen. Miss Lottie
williams. the dainty and popular come
dienne, and a company Of thirty-five
people, make up the cast.
Blaney's stirring melodrama, entitled
Across the Pacific" comes to the Ly-
ceum Theatre for the last half of this
week, opening with matinee on
Thursday. 1t is said to be one of the
most sensational, as well as POPULAR
plays that is seen on the stage Of the
theatre any season. From start to end
it is a series of surprises and sensa-
tions. Depicting, as it does, many of
the most notable features of the Span
ish-American war and in the most dra-
matte way and presented by an excel
lent cast, which is headed by Harry
Clay Blaney the attraction promises
to be one of the most liked of the sea-
son so far at this playhouse. The
scenic feature of the piece will be that
of the departure of a transport ship
from San Francisco to the Philippines.
The introduction of a real gatling gun
in the last act is a logical part of the
play. and is the climax Of the last act
of one of the most exciting plays that
visits the Lyceum.
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No funnier play than Reuben in
New York. coming TO the Grand
Opera House on Saturday afternoon
and night. win be seem this season, If
reports are any criterion. The piece
abounds in absurd situations i'm which
Reuben always lands on top. Imagine
real good-natured farmer in New
York for the first time, and everybody
ready to give him the glad hand and
then part him from his money. The
roof garden scene is side-splitting, and
the jealous husband. in his hunt for
the man whom he thinks has stolen
away his wife's affections, gives ample
room for the comedians and pretty
girls. OF which they take fun advan-
tage. First-class specialties are in
terspersed through the piece by clever
vaudeville stars. Elegant scenic effects
are shown. and to sum it all up. il is
a laugh from start to finish.
SfRF xiHEtl All. E-
Hoyt's "a Texas Steer" comes TO the
Grand Opera House on Friday night
While possessing more of the mirth'
provoking qualities than his othei
plays it also has the added excellenc'
Of genuine comedy. The piece is ful