Evening journal., 1903-10-05

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"Raffes." Eugene Presbrey's new pay
based upon E. W. Hornung's "The
Cracksman," and written es-
peclally for Kyrie Belew under Lieber
& Co.'s order. which played with grea.
success at the Garrick Theatre. Philadel-
phia, wiz come to THE Grand Opera
House tonight. AS Raffies, Mr.. Bellew
has "a part which enables him for the
first tire ir many years 20 appear in the
dress of modern society and
further enjoys. as the groundwork Of his
stake croanen, one Of she most fascinat-
ing heroes of English fiction. 1t is said
that the production in Its entirety is one
Of the handsomest and mos. completely
artistic which Lsshier & CO. have ever
sent cut of The metropolis. and this state
ment is heavily supported by the names
which are announced in the support Of
the distinguished and most admirable Of
all the British actors.
The management Of the Grand Opera
House has been fortunate in securiSe for
next Thursday night such a popular sue
cess as "FHcing the Music" in which
Henry e. Dixey and his excellent COM
pany of comedians scored so heavily last
spring at the Garrick Theatre. New York.
II tells of the adventures OF a young gem
tleman about town who assis~s an actress
in distress during n London fog. This
perfectly commendable act results in a
series Of complications which nearly un-
settle the mind OF the hero. involving him
in domestic troubles without end. And 70
add to his mlsfortunes, there appears on
the scene, another man bearing the same
name as his own, curate Of the Church
OF. England, whose presence only makes
tho snarl more intricate and more diff
cult to unravel. But IT is 10 the credit OF
the author ]. II. Darhley, that he is
said to have handled his situations IN n
clean, wholesome manner and there is
not n questionable ulne nor scene in the
entire play.
Preceding Facing the Nnsic" there
viii be given a one-act cuntain-raiser by
CLAY NJ. Greene, entitled, "Over A Welsh
Rarsbit," IN which Mr.. Dixey has also
made a great success in the character OF
a jolly old chap who has derived much
innocent pleasure from his years and who
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which will be appreciated by all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Kelsey, two
well-known vaudeville favorites, head
the list of features at Dockstader's this
week, presenting two comedy sketches,
THE Turkish Piper" and Uncle
Phineas." Other features for the week
are Cameron and Toledo. operatic sing
ers; Mr. and Mrs. Nello, jugglers and
gymnastic experts; Armstrong and
Wright, singers and dancers; Tom
Mack, the inimitable black face mono-
! lloguist, and always a favorite locally;
Rise and Waters, a rural sketch team;
The Troubador Dur, in a singing act
and The Kinteograph, presenting one
of the very best repertoires OF motion
pictures ever shown a local audience.
1.-The Sign of the Four" will open
a three days engagement this after
noon at the Lyceum. The principal
character of the story is Sherlock
Holmes, the detective, and his many
thrilling experiences in "The Sign OF
the Four make excellent opportunities
for dramatic situations. The role Is
portrayed by the eminent actor Walter
Edwards and he is supported by a very
strong company.
C. B. Jefferson's mammoth produc
ton of that admirable play Shadow
of a Great City" with Annie Ware
Tiffany in the cast, will be the attrac
tion at the Lyceum on Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday of this weet Thl
play is one of the very best melodrama
ever given to the stage and has Away
been a strong drawing card In tn
large cities but, from all accounts, tn
production is more elaborate than eve
before. The scene showing East River
New York, will be given with rea
water, of which 10000 gallons will b.
used. In addition to Miss Tiffany tn
cast will include Russell Bassett, Car
lOtta Gaunt, w. A. Paul, r. b. Tilton
A. L. Jarrett Thomas Meegan, Waite
Colligan. Irene Tilton, Frances Meek
Harry Dawson. Baby Maud and Others
Winsome Lottie Williams comes I
the Lyceum next week in "Only
Shop Girl" which was a big hit a
/ this house last season. The title O
the play has caught the public fancy
, and Miss Williams is to be congratu
lated upon her great personal success.
, Happy is he whom nothing worries
might be said Of the chief characte
in the play booked for the Grand Op
era House next Tuesday night unde
the title of "A Happy Tramp" a hugel
amusing travesty on the misht condi
tions of life wherein the tramp Hooli
, gan. in the laudable endeavor to al
ways do good turn, is himself done
yet never complains, neither think
his the saddest life on earth; does nc
bewail that Fate with a big F) has
spite against him, nor most wonderfi
= of all, give up trying to do the goo
: turn" to his fellow man. Truly,
would seem that Hooligan might sery
a two-fold purDose-make everybod
laugh and make everybody aim to Sc
4 only the bright side Of life.
The phenomenal success this seaso
Of Miss Wainwright, in the Shakes
pearean comedy Twelfth Night" do
p monstrates that 1t is the highest OF
e der Of drama and not tawdry sense
tionalism, pure wit and not cheap top
!, cal jokes, sweet morale and not ho
/, house debauchery. the public want
No play nor star has bean accorded