Evening journal., 1904-10-20
Theatrical Notes

"The Soldier from Propville," as inter-
preted by Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Esmond
at the Garrick Theatre this week. is one
Of the most delightful pathetic comedies
that has been seen here this season. There
is so much that is human in this bit OF
work, and such clever acting upon the
part of Mr. Esmond, that the number
stands out as a conspicuous feature on
the program. With the several other en-
tertaining acts on the bill The Garrck is
proving centre of attraction for local
theatre goers this week.
Apropos of the engagement at the
Opera House Of Claus Bogel tomorrow
afternoon and night in Henrik Ibsen's
widely discussed drama, Ghosts" it
may be interesting to know that the
great dramatist has just passed his
18th birthday. The anniversary was
extensively celebrated at Chrishana
and elsewhere.
One conspicuous play of Southern life
now being presented to the public is
"Under Southern Skies" It's success
has been extraordinary and it grows in
Under Southern Skies" is now in its
fourth season and it is unquestionably
one of those plays which like THE Old
Homestead and Way Down East
seems destined to go on forever. "Un-
der Southern Skies" has been called the
Way Down East" Of the South, and
many even prefer its scenes of beauty,
and air of romance, to the homelier
New England plays. The scenery of
Under Southern Skies" is a reproduc-
ton Of the luxuriant, flowery land
scapes and stately homes of the South.
The women wear the dainty, airy cos
tunes affected by the high born South
ern woman, and the play fairly bubbles
with the gay and lavish hospitality for
which the people of the South have al
ways been noted. Altogether the ap-
pearance Of Under Southern Skies at
the Grand Opera House on Saturday
afternoon and night will be one Of the
big events of the theatrical season.
on Monday night at the Grand
Opera House the play lovers win be
given an opportunity to see and enjoy
The Bonnie Brier Bush" with that
finished actor, j. H. stoddart, an
nounced for the last time in his great
impersonation of the old shepherd,
Lachlan Campbell This is fourth
year of Mr.. Stoddart's association as
star in "The Bonnie Brier Bush" and
his success in this piece is known to
the majority of theatre -goers. The
universal verdict is that in all his
honorable career which covers over
seventy years Of active stage work. he
has never found a more congenial role.
and he has personally expressed the
opinion that it is the strongest part he
has ever played. Reuben Fax, who
created the character Of the big, good
hearted postman, Archibald McKitt-
rick, will continue to provoke much
Of the merriment with which this play
is prolific. A capable cast and COM
plete scenic outfit will add to the ex-
.cellence of the performance.
The character Of Homer Sherwood. the
Boy Detective in Charles +. Blaney's Big
Detective play. THE Child Slave OF New
York" is admirably portrayed by win VI.
Vedder. The part fits him splendidly. and
gives him plenty OF opportunities to dis
play his versatile talents. "The Child
Slaves of New York" dwells on the life
and crime of the great metropolis. and
will play at the Lyceum this afternoon
and the balance Of the week.
The sensational comedy drama. "Her
Marriage Vow" which will be presented
at the Lyceum October "A, 25 and 26, Is
said TO have scored a well merited sue
cess More than usual interest attaches
itself to this productions on the part OF
the admirers of the realistic, by IN,
promise Of one OF the greatest novelties
ever woven in a sensational comedy
drama.
The highly realistic and successful melo.
drama, "The Span of Life" will be seer
at the Lyceum October q, 2S and %. Th,
story of the play is familiar to theatre.
goers. The company Is "a very strong one
and contains many well-known artists
The famous Donazettas, who stands al
the head of the acrobatic profession will
form the wonderful human bridge.
The amusement features IN society anC
sporting circles this week will be the fla
and steeplechase races of the Lima Hunt
Club at Horse Show Park on Saturday
The affair win be much more enioyabl,
qhan last year and all that is wanted is
fair weather to make the affair a success
The advertising feature which is seni
around the streets Is attracting much at
tenti0n.