Evening journal., 1903-11-09
PLAYS AND PLAYERS

Dante. who immortalized the story
of Francesca da Rimini." to be pre-
sented at the Grand Opera House on
Friday night, was born under the sign
of the twins. TO these glorious stars,
pregnant with virtue, he owes his gem
ius. while the astrologers consider them
favorable to literature and science.
George II. Boxers production, under
the same title, is founded upon Danto's
story and in this country was played
with Lawrence Barrett as Lanciotto,
Louis James as Pepe and Marie Vain
wright as Francesca, and it's success
viii long be remembered by American
enough to have seen It. The great
piece will again be given to the public
with Porter J. White who is so well
and favorably known throughout this
section. as Loncrotto. The presenta-
tion of this beautiful and interesting
play win indeed be a treat which
thoughtful persons viii not neglect TO
take advantage of at every opportun-
uy. Mr.. Boxers production. as pre-
scented by Porter j. White. IN every re-
spect is superior to that as rendered by
Madam Duse and Salvini and the uni-
versal favor with which Il is regard
ed stamps it as grandly glorious and
marks the beginning of new era i'm
the theatrical career of the young ro-
mantle actor.
IL appears that at last theatre -goers
are to have "a Viola and a Sebastian
OF Shakespeore's comedy Twelfth
Night who bear some little resem-
lblance to each other Viola Allen as
Viola. and James Young as sebastian,
Twin offer this novelty at the Grand
Opera House ON Thursday night. Miss
Allen went TO great trouble to find q
performer who was of her size and
height and one who could make up"
to bear very close resemblance to
her. Mr.. Young a fine Shokespearean
performer, proved exactly what was
desired. In this case however. It is
the actress who must look like the
Imam. Miss Aliens entire company has
been chosen with equal care and att
ltention.
Mildred ana Roaclere are coming to
lthe Grand Opera House to-
lnieht. No one IS like them; they are
alone in their neid--a sensation and q
revelation. Some Of their mysteries
are entitled the Moth and the Flame,
The Clock Of the Universe, Agara
Seance, Midnight Mysteries of the
Mahatmas. etc. but what does IL mat
ter what they are called, these things
are so wonderful that at times one
feels ones pulse stop, and at others
quicken. and when it is over one
laughs again and again because one
gets taken i'm again and again the
same way. 1t is said that these unox-
lplainable marvels have been on the
| pay roll OF royalty and passed from one
lcourt 10 another and seldom gave eX-
hibitions probono publco. II such is
the case it is evident that royalty
knows a good thing when il sees &c..
Other clever features viii be given by
The Colonial Trio, Sherwood, FOX and
Warda, the wonderful Kilamura Royal
japanese troupe from the Imperial
court OF Japan; Cain and Hunter, i'm
their laughable comedy musical act.
Belmont. Electrical Fire Dancer and
/ Logue, the tramp iuggler, and others.
"The Road 20 Frisco" which will
be an early attraction at the Lyceum
with matnees daily. comes on Thurs
day, November 9. is said to be enc Of
the best Western melodramas ever
written. It is under the direction OF
Davis and Darcy, and is splendidly
mounted.
/ IN Rachel coldsteia. or The suug-