Evening journal., 1905-03-21
Theatrical Notes

The good old days of the inimitable
Dan Daily and dainty Edna May will
be recalled by the older line OF theatre-
goers at the Opera House tonight when
the y. V. Phelan Musical Comedy Com
pany which opened a FIVE days en-
gagement this afternoon, will present
"The Belle Of New York" There viii
be special interest attached to this
performance from the fact that u. v.
Phelan viii appear as lchabod Bronson,
the leader OF the crusade against vice,
IN role made famous by the late Dan
DAILY. "The Belle OF New York" Is hut
one Of a strong repertoire Of musical
comedies that the company win pre-
sent this week.
Music dealers throughout the coun-
try say that their largest demands are
for what Color Dyes DO You Love
Best?" "OReilly." "The Tale of the
.Tailless Frog" let Me Go Back "As
Belts MY Rank and Station. ''when
Old Glory Floats From Everywhere. %
Would You II You Were l." and the
Maiden and the kissing Bug" All OF
these numbers are included IN the
thirty song hits OF "'rhe Royal Chef. %
the musical comedy success which win
be seen at the Opera House next Mon
day night. f-rttff a.-is
From n production standpoint, "The
Maid and the Mummy" can be said 10
be one OF the most elaborate the stage
has seen IN recent years OF the kind.
Scenically the two acts are very hand
somely put on and the oostuming Is
exquisite. MusicallY THE Maid and
the Mummy is- a bright example OF
the modern school OF musical enter
tainment. II Will be seen az the Grand
Opera House next Tuesday night
That eminent actor, william IT.
Crane, appeared at the Opera House
last night IN business Ia Business.9
The man who is known 70 an theatre
goers as n foremost comedian. gave. an
able ..impersonation OF a cold-blooded
Imam OF business who finds that aftei
all. there is more TO be gained In this
world than money. The performance
was one eaof1 the be,lt iof the season. IN,
supporting company being particularly
strong.
The melodramatic success, 'Darkes
Russia" opened three days engage
ment at the Lyceum Theatre yester'
day afternoon. The show Is reared or
the incidents pertaining TO Russian
ldeplorable rule and is especially inter-
testing while the war news consume,
so much attention. Miss Rachael Ac.
ton. who portrays the part OF Ilda Bar.
onska the Jewish girl, Is an actress o
liability who is seldom seen az populni
prices. Miss Mai Estelle. as Countess
Karisehen is also an actress OF ex.
traordinary ability. The support Il
strong throughout. aa. -4 .gf
mo wedding Bells FOR Her" Is book
ed for the Lyceum for Thursday Fri
day and Saturday.
when the Bell Tolls" which win b
produced at the Lyceum on March %
LIS and %, Is a new departure in mod
ern sensational melodrama.
The laughing features az tho Carried
this week are OF a class which. win hhl
favor with most everyone who likes gool
wholesome fun Whether it Is OF the sor
offered by Marcus and Gartelle, the rol
Ter skate grotesqhes. or Dewitt, Burn
and Terrence. IN their toy shop scene
the average patron viii got real enjoy
ment out of the presentation. "rh
Awakening Of ToysS the novelty coined,
number OF Dewitt, Burns and Torrence
is something entirely out OF the ordinar.
land Introduces some excellent acrobati