Evening journal., 1905-11-22
Theatrical Notes

In ''The Lighthouse by the Sea-" the
sensational melodrama with life around
government lighthouse on the New Eng
land coast. which comes to the Lyceum
for an engagement of three days begin
ming with tomorrow night, Manager
Humphries presents a play that is one
of the substantial hits Of the season.
The piece is a story of strong human
interest, with climaxes that are thrilling
~ sensational. but which are led up to in
a thoroughly consistent manner; while
the comedy is blended with pathos so ar
tistically, that the spectator is given an
opportunity for the display of every emo
ton. The scenic equipment is very elab-
orate, and several ingenious mechanical
effects are used in the production. A COM
pany of carefully selected players will
present the drama.
In the now play Dangers Of Working
Girls" which will appear shortly at the
Lyoeum love plays a prominent part.
Women and children will want to see
this stirring new drama because they
will like the spirited action. senations.
scenic effects. and story of the piece.
one Of the characters. Elsie Dean, the
little lame orphan girl will appeal to
their hearts. Dangers of Working Girls
is an elaborate production and worthy
of the great success it has thus far OBJ
tained
Manager Humphries announces that the
attraction at his popular theatre the
Lyceum. November 80. December 1 and .
will be Lincoln J. Carter's latest melo-
drama. TOO Proud to Beg" The story is
said to be wen told consistent, interest
ing and exciting and contains that re-
fined quality of deep heart interest that
is lately getting to be a rariety In melo-
dramas. There is also much pathos and
bubbling, explosive bits of comedy. The
scenery is said to be more than elaborate
a private car being required to transport
1t. The same cast. scenery and toot en-
semble that were used in Chicago for its
initial run viii be seen on this occasion.
Comedy. novelty and music are inter-
woven in the bill which the Garricls
presents this week to a degree that
will satisfy even the most critically in
lclined Dainty Florence Gregson and
Charles Gregson, in their singing trav-
Iesty; Myers and Tredenick in a comedy
and singing act; Jewell's Manakins, a
vaudeville show in miniatures; Allen,
LeCroix and Company, in their one
act comedy drama; all these and the
several others contributing to the nine
acts are people we'll known i'm vaude-
Vile and are amply capable of offering
AN excellent entertainment. The bill
is well worthy the large attendance it
lis attracting.
That much sought for element. now
city. has been attained in Simple ST.
mon Simple" the rural operatic extrav-
aganza which the Nixon &, Zimmerman
Operas Company will bring to the
Grand Opera House on Saturday af-
ternoon and night. The piece COM
prises opera, pantomime, farce and
drama and is splendidly played by a
large company of artists. The story
details the antics of Simon Simple and
his colored friend, Nose. who keep the
Village OF Simpleville in a constant tur
mOiL. Simon's wicked uncle endeavors
by fair means and foul to induce his
nephew to leave home and finally sue
leeds. thanks to the assistance of one
sig Saute, the owner Of a one-ring cir
Gus. Simon and Nose decide to ioin
Saute' circus and there is great rejoic-
ing in Simpleville and the inhabitants