Evening journal., 1905-02-24
Theatrical Notes

''The Typewriter Girl" is not so friv-
olous as one would think by the title,
as there is strong, consistent and in
tensely dramatic plot throughout the
entire four acts, two beautiful love
stories, and any number of diverting
musical numbers and specialties intro
duced by the village maidens and type
writer girls. It win appear at the OPP
era House tomorrow afternoon and
night.
on Monday. February 27, at the Op-
era House. Babes in Toyland." mus
ical extrava ganza, which has had great
vogue in the larger cities. comes to this
city for its first engagement. The
Babes are under the same uanage-
ment as is the Wizard of o. one OF
the most successful extravaganzas to
be seen in recent years. 1t is said that
Hamlin and Mitchell. the proprietors OF
both organizations, have outdone them
selves i'm the latter production and that
Babes in Toyland" is the most ex-
pensively mounted production now be-
fore the American public. 1t has al
ready been seen in New York, Boston.
Chicago and Philadelphia, i'm each of
which cities 1t has had extended en-
gagenents.
When Joseph Hart and Carrie De
Mar caused half the country to laugh
at their big hit. Foxy Grandpa" lit
tie did the public think another big
treat was in store for them by the
same co-stars. In this seasons big
musical comedy hit, "Mama's Papa, "
Mr.. Hart and Miss De Mar are more
firmly securing their hold on theatre
goers. ''Mama's Papa" and its big
chorus of beautiful girls comes to the
Opera House on Tuesday night.
The Wizard of o." the musical ex-
which has brought fame
and fortune to dts authors and mani
layers, comes to the Opera House next
Thursday night.
Chamcey Olcott, the clever Irish
comedian. and beautiful singer, will
produce his new play, entitled Ter
ence," a dramatization Of Mrs. Gro
ker's widely read novel of that name,
by Mrs Edmund. Nash Morgan, at the
Opera House on Saturday OF next
week. The play Is said to be the best
vehicle for the display of his peculiar
talent, which Mr.. Olcott has ever had.
One isn't often given the pleasure of
enjoying a better arranged vaudeville
program, or one Offering more delight
ful entertainment, than that. which
holds the boards at the Garrick this
week. From first to last 1t is good, and
dt is one of the bills one might see a
.second or third time and really enjoy
The liquid air demonstration at the
GaiTiclS next week Is the most attract
fve announcement that house has made
this season. for most everyone .is in
terested in this phenomena and few
have any idea of what 1t actually Is.
Plenty OF gun play and exciting incl
dents attended the opening performances
at the Iyceum yesterday Of George Klimts
thrilling fneiodramatic production. "James
Boys I'm Missouri" The play is founded
on the life of the bandits and has been
newly dramatized and constructed since
its appearance here last season. The cast
is well up to the standard. Intermingled
in the drama is a sumptuous amount Of
comedy element and a pretty love tale.
The play will continue until tomorrow
night with the usual matinees.
William 4. Keosh announces the APP
pearance OF Dolly Kemper the youngest
star today In the theatrical armament IN
Hal Reid's latest success, THE GYPSY
Girl' at the Lyceum Theatre With daily
matinees March g. 7 and 8.
"The Village Parson'' will be seen at the
Lyceum March 2, and 4.
"a big audience viii undoubtedly vel
come "a Hot old Time az the Lyceum
on February p and 2s and March J. This
musical farce has made thousands Of peo-
pie laugh. This season, while retaining all
Of its original humor and funny situations
it has been rearranged so as to bring II
up 10 the hour, The company numbers
forty including a chorus..of twenty show
girls, who sing and dance.