The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-13
ENTERTAINMENTS.
Hyperion 'rheater.

Al Leech and the Three Rosebuds won much enviable reputation in vau- deville and their fame as entertainers of the first water has spread abroad in such a manner that they are greeted with enthusiastic audiences wherever they appear. They are the nucleus Of the clever musical farce in three acts, by Joseph Hart, called Girls Will be Girls" and in this have scored an im- mense success. This show is one of the financial successes of the season, and last night opened a three-performance return engagement at the Hyperion. This afternoon there will be a bargain matinee for which the prices have been greatly reduced, and there should be packed houses both this afternoon and evening. Prices 50 cents and 25 cents.
 Girls Will be Girls'' is a wholesome entertainment, brim full of bright, sparkling lines, fancy and weird dances and beautiful choruses sung by com pany of pretty young ladies in man ner which brings forth rounds of ap- piause Their several numbers last night, especially My Rubber Balr' and the Japanese Lullaby were immense and were received with such enthusi- asm that a half dozen encores were de- manded.
 Of course Al Leech and the Three Rosebuds are the centers of attraction hal, -rrlz fS cf ad funny a c Leech does his eccentric dancing act in the same unique manner, and presides over the school session in a way which cornpels constant laughter. The three girls are exceptionally clever and their assistance is great.
 Girls Will be Girls will be repeated this afternoon and evening.
 A rare dramatic treat is in store for the patrons of the Hyperion tomorrow night. when Joshua Whitcomb" holds the boards. Not since the day of Dem man Thonpsons "Old Homestead" has there been a play SO keenly alive with striking incident, refreshing humor and heartfelt sympathy as Joshua Whit comb'' Its touching pictures of rural simplicity and honesty, combined with the droll wit of the carefully drawn characters, never fail to mingle sym pathetic tears with spontaneous laugh ter and hold an absorbing interest for all who witness so true a characteriza- tion as this play affords. Archie Boyd, so we'll and favorably known for his clever impersonation of rural charac- ters, has no superior in his particular line, he having played the role of Uncle Josh in the "Old Homestead' five sea- sons, receiving unstinted praise from the press throughout the country. He is ably supported by 9 thoroughly ca- pablo cast, which will guarantee one of the most artistic productions of the sea- son. Seat sale now open. Prices'$1 75 cents, 50 cents, 35 cents and 25 cents.
 "Ranson's Folly,' the new Richard Harding Davis play in which Robert Edeson, of Soldiers of Fortune fame, will be seen, under the direction of Henry B. Harris at the Hyperion next Friday night is in no sense a part play. The types introduced in this comedy of American army life give ample scope for effective characterization. In con- sequence Mir. Harris has been especial ly careful in his selection of the actors best qualified for their interpretation. The roster of the company contains such well-known names as Harry Har- wood, SandoI Miliken, Frazer Coulter, Eleanor Carey, Frank Mayne, Grace Thorne, T. J. McGrane, Dorothy Ten nant, Sydney Ainsworth, Mary Hughes, Charles Sturgis, Harrison Ford and Richard Sterling. The engagement here is for one night only. Seat sale now open. Prices s1.5G, $1 and 75 cents.