Evening journal., 1905-02-07
NOTES Tan qS THEATRES

1.-TWO Little Waits" a clever melo-
dramatic production began a three
days engagement at the Lyceum Thea
tire yesterday. The cast including the
Lamb children is one of the best seen
this season. The scenery is elaborate
and adequate. The play deals with twin
sisters. one the loving mother and the
other the daring adventures, these
parts being played by the same woman.
The makeup in connection with the
lightning changes are such that all
auditors are deceived into believing the
parts are played by separate actresses.
Daily matinees are given.
Her First False Step" comes to the
Lyceum for three days on Thursday.
This is one Of the greatest pieces of
the melodramatic playwright's art.
with the company there is carried a
den Of African lions, which add greatly
to the realism of the production while
the company is thoroughly capable. On
Saturday Little Dorothy will give a re-
ception to the ladies and children at
tending the performance. She will
feed the lions in full view OF the audi
ence
1 Harry AldN AolhilEy anu Ills illliAAdlg
comedy drama Across the Pacific"
will march into camp for stay at the
lLyceum on February 13. IA and Is. An
entirely new scenic outfit has been
furnished.
A. II. Woods great production of
Arthur Lambs masterpiece. "The
Queen Of the White Slaves" comes to
the Lyceum on February 16. II and is.
At the Garrick this week the Eight
lSalvaggies, the whirlwind dancers
make their first appearance in this
country coming direct from Paris
THEY present a novelty that compares
VERY favorable with the best that Eu-
lrope has sent us, and one must admit
that we have been we'll treated in this
respect The act is likely to cause no
little amount of comment before the
lend OF the week. Gavin and Platt make
their first appearance at the Garrick.
They present a good comedy number.
st. John and LeFevre. the smart set
dancers: O'Brien and Buckley. a clever
pair of comiques. and the Kinetograph
are also features. Spissen Brothers
and Mack. European acrobatic come
ldians presenting Scenes in a Cafe"
proved one of the real hits of the bill.
"'The Two Rubies." farce comedy
skit made their first appearance be-
fore a local audience yesterday. Miss
Edsan is a clever and vivacious wo-
man and possesses artistic talent. She
lis another OF the recent recruits from
! the legitimate stage. Tho Great Barn
! Dance" a story of real country life
! written by Dave Nowlin, and present.
ed by large company. was offered for
the first time. and there is every rea-
son to believe that with a little expo
rience the performance will equal what
tie owners hope for it. The number
! Introduces some good singing and
] comedy and has the merit of being out
= OF the beaten track as regards vaudo-
= willie numbers.
The funniest comedians in the world
r eight Of them-headed by Mr.. Primrose,
are enlisted I'm the latters great minstrel
company. which will be the attraction at
( the Opera House tomorrow night. Thous-
ands Of dollars have been spent in pro-
viding elaborate scenery for this season
most interesting program. The company
J, appears attired I'm evening dress and dis
e posed OF in a way that is pleasing to the
I eve They are set In a frame Of exquisite
10 beauty which must be seen to be appre-
S ciated Mr. Primrose introduces new act
t that demands the employment OF three
extravaganr scenes that delight the Wis
n ion. one represents cotton field in buC
- and bloom; another a plantation with field
e hands at work. and the last typica
southern cabin.
E. II. sothern and Julia Marlowe viii
% be welcomed at the Opera House on mex
Monday night in shakespcare's grandes
.r love tragedy Of all times "Romeo an'
"a Juliet" which will bring Mr.. Sothern for
10 ward FOR the first time as Romeo. II vii
also re-introduce Miss Marlowe in tn
= impersonatlon of the daughter Of Capu
a let. in which she early achieved favor ant
renown. Charles Frohman, who conceive
s. aud consummated this alliance and or
al ganizatIon, will make one Of the hand
p soonest productions ever seen on an
l. stage. Miss Marlowe viii wear some yer
Ii. rare and beautiful costumes as Juliet
" which are likely to be revelations, an
80 have the additional merit Of being strict
to ly in accordance with the period repre-
8. sented.
- "Woodland' will be the attraction at th
:, Opera House on February Il. This is tl
" most dainty and attractive production
the dress of comic opera which the moo
ern stage has seen. The music which NJ
Luders has written 20 accompany an
Illustrate Mr.. Pixley's idyilic book is cha
" acteristic and full OF color. The melodi'
nd are suggestive OF the feathered singer