Evening journal., 1905-01-19
NOTES 4aa 9H THEATRES

1t is generally conceded by dramatic
critics that "Tho Jewel Of Asia" the
new musical comedy by Frederic Ranken
and Ludwig Englander, Is the very best
work that these talented writer's have
ever done. Direct from New York it comes
to Grand Opera House on Monday night,
and lovers Of good. clean. laughable
musical comedy have a treat in store for
them. Foremost in the fun-making and
artistic development of the opera is Miss
Vera Mlchelena, whose popularity Is as
great as that Of many another prima
donna who has enjoyed stellar honors for
a much longer period than she has.
"Alone in the World" said TO be
one Of the best Of the many good plays
that Hal Reid has given to the stage,
comes tonight and will appear for the
remainder OF the week az the Lyceum.
AS usual, with this authors work, the
piece is based upon actual events and
the central or chief character is a
Inewsboy nd the many experiences of
this important citizen makes a play
of more than passing interest.
"The Moonshiners Daughter" which
comes to the Lyeeum, January 23, "a
and 25 is described as a play of do
nestle interest. the plot is eleverly con-
ceived and wrought out with oOnstruc-
tive skill combined with literary talent.
The comedy is refined never obtrusive
and always in harmony with the de-
velopment of the plot of the play. A
not have been secured.
One Of the many actresses who make
annual pilgrimages from the East,
none is more popular or has a greater
following than Selma Herman. Her
popularity is due as much to her per-
sonality as to her art. The young star
will be seen in her latest success,
Welded But No Wife," at the Lyceum
on January 20. q and 2s. 1t is claimed
that the company and the scenic en-
vironment are far above the average.
Texas, a realistic romance Of the
great southwestern plains comes to
the Lyceum Theatre soon. The play Is
in four acts and tells a dainty love
story in a piquant and delightful man
lner. 1t was received with great favor
IN New York earlier in the season,
where IT enjoyed a successful run Of
eight weeks.
Stanley Dark, who cleverly plays the
elongated club dandy in Henry Millers
Joseph Entangled." announced at the
Grand Opera House for Tuesday even
lng. January a. was first approached to
enact the role of "The Earl of Pawtucx-
et," but could not prevail upon his man
agement to release him. Like the major
ity of the Miller Company. Mr.. Dark Is ar
Englshman Of titled parentage and like
wise a magazine writer on the drama.
The engagement of Lionel Barrymore
in Charles Frohman's production of Au-
gustus Thomas latest comedy. 'The
other Girl" at Grand Opera House on
Thursday Of next week, is engrossing the
attention Of theatregoers and unquestion-
ably Mr., Barrymore will be gladly well
coined here, the same as he was in New
York where he had a run all last season
at the Empire Theatre. Lyceum Theatre
and the Criterion Theatre. "The Other
Girl" has become looked upon as the
brightest comedy Seen In years, and il Is
promised to be one long laugh.
"The Tenderfoot." with Richard Carrie
IN ;he name part will be seen at Grand
Opera House on Saturday of next week.
fresh from its successful runs in New
York and Chicago. The now famous Texas
comic opera has had a solid career Of
more than a year, the piece having been
in continuous service since April 4, 1908.
The champagne dancers are attracting
no little attention at the Garrick this
week. AS the star feature Of THE Silver
slipper these dancers achieved reputa-
tion. There are six girls and six young
men IN the act and they sing and dance
with plenty of vim and energy to the live
ly airs Of Florodora ana The Silver Slip
per.