Evening journal., 1904-09-02
Theatrical Notes

Theatrical Notes
"On Thanksgiving Day" played to
large houses both afternoon and even
ing yesterday. 1t is a rural play in
four acts. The show Is a good one and
delighted those who saw It. The en-
gagement will continue this afternoon
and evening and on Saturday afternoon
and evening.
The Garrick is in excellent shape for
the opening week OF September y. Be
ing entirely new there is. Of course, but
little to do except keep it in order, and
this has been done to perfection, every
part Of the stage, auditorium and lob
| by being as clean and bright as the
proverbial new pin. The attractions
for the opening week include Ward ana
Curran, well and favorably known to
local audiences. Nine. Hermann,
widow of the famous magician who de-
lighted audiences In this country and
abroad for so many years; Tom Wat
ers, the favorite minstrel from Du-
mont's; and a number of other high
class acts. The Garrick gives promise
of some great bills the coming season.
Since the world has become so per-
sistently natter Of fact, the actor has
less chance than ever. II a profess
sional man, a lawyer or doctor or be
his vocation what it may, one Of the
afore going life providers. he may. at
his will, indulge I'm any side specula-
ton. occupation or possibility without
fuss, but as soon as we mention an
actor or librettist, or composer, the
limits OF her or his capabilities are
measured by the range Of his or her
literary, musical or oratorical capa-
biities, and that is just where the dear
people are liable to slip their trolley
and err most emphatically, as is the
case with willard Sponsor, the author
and composer of Miss Bob White. COM
! ing to the Grand Opera House next
Thursday night. To look at him one
would imagine that beyond welding a
baton or jotting down a few bars Of
music, that the world had no interest
for him and that his earthly usefulness
was ended, but there is where they
blush the blush of the unsophisticated.
and are entitled to another guess, for
although modest and unassuming, alb
solutely plain and quiet there is no
greater sportsman on top Of the earth
than the self same Willard Sponsor.
If popularity is to be regarded as a
criterion Of merit. then the place must
be awarded to Garland Gaden and
Laura Lorraine in wife in Name
Only" which will appear here at tine
Grand Opera House next Tuesday
might. 1t has proved TO be one Of the
most popular attractions seen on this
side of the Atlantic in many years.
The scenery is entirely new, and the
company is strong one. The entire
production may be said to have reach
ed the acme Of dramatic perfection.
Unlike the recognized minister of
the stage, the parson, in the play The
Village Parson" depicts the man as we'll
as the minister. IL shows mans char
lacter true to life. There is no can't
no maudlin sentiment-just the simple
everyday story Of a false friend, de-
voted, pure but misjudged WIFE, and
Ia husband, minister though he be
without blind faith enough TO believe
what his heart dictates. "The Village
lBAISOn Will nc Httn az NhN 1N'AA-
lOpera House on Monday afternoon and
nighe.
on wednesday afternoon and night
at the Grand Opera House "A Break
For Liberty" will be the attraction
THE scenes are laid in ana around
Pittsburg, and taking for the subject
the escapades Of the late Biddle Broth
lers.
Bettina Gerard and Max Flgman
lartists who will be warmly welcomed
here. win be seen at the Grand Opera
House tomorrow afternoon and night IN
Manager Jules Murry's splendid scenic
production OF the semi-musical comedy
"The Marriage OF Kitty This was ths
lmost unQuestiOnable success in It's
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