Evening journal., 1905-02-17
Theatrical Notes

The attraction at the Opera House to-
night will be Henry W. savage's produc-
tion of Woodland which has been the
subject Of an extraordinary amount Of
praise wherever it has been seen. It Is
comic opera by Frank Pixley and Gus
tav Luders 1t was brought out in Boston
last spring and ran there seventeen
weeks. From there the piece was taken to
Chicago for two months engagement
at the close Of which it was brought to
New York, where it was given for ten
weeks to crowded houses and created a
genuine sensation. The quaint idyllic
story. the beautiful stage pictures and
the charming music combine TO make an
entertainment Of rarely pleasing quality.
1t is a fantastic creation of continual sur
prises and unbroken charm. 1t has the
great advantage Of being a novelty and II
appears to be beyond the range Of imi-
tators.
Mr. Savage will bring a company in
Guiding such well-known principals in com
io opera as: Alexander Clarke, Stanley II.
Forde. Frank Doane, Douglas Ruthven,
Charles DOW Clark, Charles Meyers, John
Donahue, Harry n. Pyke. Emma Carus,
Ida Brooks Hunt, Louise Tozier, Helen
Hale. Margaret sayre, da Mule, Lucille
Nelson, Matte Nichols and others. The
exquisite stage pictures the quaint COM
edy and the beautiful melodies in wood
land" combine to give 1t a wholly unique
character as an entertainment and stir UP
keen interest in every theatre-goer.
There is just as much character in NOV
ing pictures as in good personality. You
cannot hide it. Its evidence of sterling
worth sticks out in every program offered
by Lyman II. Howe, who will present his
entirely new collection of scenes at Grand
Opera House on Saturday afternoon and
night Mr. Howe, acting on the conviction
that indlffenetly projected pictures with
no set purpose are held in low esteem by
the public, can always be relied on to pre-
sent pictures that are foroeful, purposeful
and at the highest tension Of perfection.
All roads lead to the Garriclk again this
week. The character Of the entertainment
which Manager Dockstader offers is sucli
r.
whether vaudeville is their favorite
amusement or not, feel called upon to
spend at least one evening a week At
this house. And the last few weeks those
who have postponed their visit until the
last night or two OF the week have fire.
quently oeen disappointed, for the reason
that no seats were to be had.
Packed houses at both performances
greeted the queen of the White Slaves
which opened three days engagement
at the Lyceum yestrday It is weird
melOdrama written in four acts and six
teen scenes. Every scene is marked with
exciting incidents and AL Phillips as the
detective Is equal in every particular to
his part. From a scenic standpoint the
play is the heaviest ever seen i'm this city
and the business already done is crafty
Ing TO Manager Humphries and the COM
pany. Miss Aileen May as "the Queen of
the White Slaves" made an excellent ap-
pearance. while j. r. Miltern, Joseph Car
ter, George Raymond. Alma Estee ana
Rose Braham are all well fitted for their
parts. The production will continue for
this afternoon and evening together with
two performances tomorrow.
The lovers OF song and dance will have
an opportunity of being entertained as
well as the admirer Of the drama when Al.
w. Martins mammoth revival OF "Uncie
Toms Cabin" is brought to the Lyceum,
February 20, p and %. All the characters
in the drama are impersonated by white
actors.
The James Boys in Missouri will be the
attraction at the Lyceum on February
%, "A and %.
Friday Not an Unlueky Day.