Evening journal., 1905-09-11
theatrical Notes

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A hundred years in this age Of Gu
progress means more than a
A thousand i'm the far past. Our ma
iional life is changing In every feature
more swiftly than any people ever
before; and in most of its
prenomena we are proud of it. 1t is
a distinctice and inherent American
quality that recognizes-surely and
instantly-the spirit Of this progress
In new values. new methods. new in
ventions, and the new ways of utiliz-
ing them. Lyman II. Howes marvel-
Gus lifeorama which win be seen in the
Opera House on Saturday matinee and
evening, September 16. aptly and adj
mirably illustrates the truth and force
OF American ideas. invention and pro-
Hall Gaines great play. "The Eter-
nal City, to be presented at the Op-
era House on Friday night has en-
Joyed a run of prosperity rarely or
never accorded to any production.
Taken altogether it has a record that
Is without parallel in the history of
the American drama. Jane Remark
IS In the leading role and will be sup
ported by a strong company, includ-
ing W. E. Bonney as David Rossi.
Emmett c. King, Baron Bonelli and
r. V. Ranous, the Pope. Owing to the
length Of the performance the overture
will commence at 8 o'clock.
Coming to the Opera House on
September 10 and 20 is Charles
Grapewin and Anna Chance in a new
production. Mr. Grapewin, who made
such a hit last season I'm "Mr. Pipp."
has secured for this season a vehicle
that is just suited to his talents.
George Hobart has written quaint
comedy Of American life entitled o. 3
UP to You, John Henry" and NJ
Grapewin ably depicts the part of an
American who is given over to slang
of the quaintest kind.
Pickaninny Nose. bandy-legged
coon. is one of the most amusing
characters in the big rural extrava-
ganza entitled Simple Simon Sim
pie" which comes to the opera House
on September %.
According to current theatre talk,
there are more double distilled thrills
in the fastest melodramatic play
Tracked Around the World. than
have ever been placed into four acts.
And with every one Of the blood-heat-
ing episodes has come immence scenic
arrangement to add to its RESPONSE
a.N.f a.. a .r...A
with sensational ideas. was made to
serve for the benefit Of a production
that should surpass I'm effective stage
pictures any dramatic purpose up to
date. Manager A. "a. Woods. who will
bring this remarkable attraction to the
Lyceum Theatre this afternoon for
three days is past master in the art
Of big scenic displays, and justly claims
that i'm providing for Tracked
Around the World" he has arrived al
the highest point Of stage decoration.
AT the Lyceum Theatre. the last half
Of this week. the delightful play of
country life, York State Folks" which
has just completed a successful engage
ment at the MafstN Theatre. New
York will be seen. The Convention OF
the Union Veteran Legion being held
in this city an week, Messrs. Stair and
Havhn arranged to send the entire
original metropolitan cast here. It is
a picture of life IN a remote village
the David Harum' country where Mr.
Sidman was born. There is plenty o.
comedy and plain unadulterated simph
| city in the painting, but the play ha
also a serious side.
Those who dote on dissimilitude oI
characters and variety of scenic ef.
fects, sensational climaxes, thrills, ETC.
will be much impressed with the latest
melodrama offering, Lost in a Big
City" which comes to the Lyceum
September Is, 10, and 20.