Evening journal., 1905-11-10
Theatrical Notes

Mugs Landing hilled to appear
at the Grand Opera House tomorrow
AFTERNOON and night, is without doubt
as well known and as much admired as
any comedy drama that has ever been
presented to the American public.
From the dreamy denizens of gol-
lden California to the rugged rustics of
Northern Maine, the simple. beautiful
story is known and an honest affection
exists IN the hearts of those who have
witnessed it years ago, for this quaint
Iand consistent narrative OF Down
East" occurrences.
Isl stebbins" comes to the Grand
Opera House on Monday night. The
Troy n. Y. Record says: While the
Temperature at the Griswold Opera
House yesterday afternoon was not
conducive to comfort and happiness. a
large audience assembled to witness
the first presentation of the rural COM
ledy-drama-farce, "Si Stebbins.' It
made a complete and instantaneous hit:
1t could not be otherwise In the hands
Of such an excellent company. The en-
tire company was fascinating in spe-
lcialties and received an ovation which
must have been gratifying; the Trans
Atlantic quartette sang well, and Dan
Darleigh proved the equal OF any Yam
kee comedian ever seen in Troy.
"The Sambo Girl" which comes TO
the Grand Opera House on Tuesday
might will introduce that vivacious
lcomedienne. Eva Tanguay at the head
lof her own company. The piece is a.
musical travesty written by Harry b.
smith. with music by Gustave Kerker.
Mr.. Smith built the book upon lines
suggested by Miss Tanguay around
the song entitled MY Sambo," which
once upon a time. with "The Chap
Ierons' served to bring this young
|comedienne a big measure Of popular
'ity OF course the main action of the
comedy depends upon Miss Tanguay's
inimitable comedy work and Il has
been conceded that in "The Sambo
Girl she is at her best. Some OF the
jingly songs that will be done IN q
thoroughly Tanguayish manner are I
Don't Care, I'm For You. The Fireny.
Banjo Serenade. and The Eva Tanguay
Love Song. Manager Joseph NJ. Gates
has supplied capable company in
Icluding a chorus, for the support Of his
star.
A gem is "The Real Widow Brown. %
a breezy and up-tO-date musical COM
edy built for laughing purposes only.
in which respect as well as for its
thoroughly entertaining qualities. II is
highly successful. The specialties con-
sist OF new and popular vocal numbers,
medleys. and fascinating dances. and
"a delightful evenings entertainment is
assured at the Grand Opera House on
Wednesday afternoon and night
The Garrick Theatre announces o.
special matinee performance for chill
'dren on Saturday. Millar's elephants.
which have proved such an excellent
feature this week. viii be put through
all the tricks OF which they are cap
able. and the bill will prove highly en-
tertaining for the young folks all the
way through. The comedy features
this week are especially strong and the
musical and novelty numbers have
probably not been excelled at any time
this season. The children may ex-
pect a pleasing entertainment.
It is seldom II ever that a melodrama
/ is booked at a New York theatre. but
decker and Veronee have been offered
time for their "Girl Of the Streets.
which VIII be seen here at the Lyceun
for three days on Monday. 1t is claim
ed that this play has made this firm
a neat fortune in the last two seasons
to appear at the Lyceum Theatre next
Thursday, Friday and Saturday. is A.
II. Woods latest sensational melodra-
matte exploitation, and is pronounced
by those who have Witnessed it as full
ly the equal OF any Of his numerous
former success.
Wilson Barretts religious drama,
"The Sign OF the Cross" opened an
engagement Of three days at the Ly-
ceum Theatre last night to a crowded
house. While this play has been seen
in this city before. it has always been
at high prices and those who saw the
performance last night say it is one. of
the best productions ever seen in VIII
mington. The story of this play is
woven around the love Of Marcus Su-
perbus, a Roman Prefect for Mercia, a
beautiful Christian maiden. Franl,
Smith, who is well known as an actor
of ability. takes the part Of Marcus,
and Miss Alberta Keen, who is also
very well known. fills the part of Mer-
cia. in all of the four acts the scenes
are laid in Rome. and the scenery, cos
tunes and electrical effects are mag
nificent and appropriate. The Sign of
the Cross" will continue its engage
ment this and tomorrow afternoons
and evenings and by falling to see
either of these performances the the
atre- going people viii miss a great
ltreat.
NEW CHEMICAL ENGINE DRIVER