Evening journal., 1905-01-02
Theatrical Notes

Theatrical NOteSl
John Leonard. who acquired fame ana
fortune in that famous bit Of farclcai
comedy. "Hogan's Alley" will appear
a. the Garrlck this week in vaude-
vile sketch. lie is assisted by Ma1ie
King. q vivacious little soubrette, late
of the Casino forces. There are sew
eral other excellent comedy features on
the list at the Gariick for the nrst week
of the new year.
cur New Minister" Denman Thompson
and George W. Rycrs character play /
which made SO Tremendous a hit here
last season. VIII play its annual engage
mcnt az Grand Opera House this AFTER
neon and night. II seems almost super
f,uous to add anything in praise Of this
latest work Of "rhe Old Homestead au-
thors: IL is firmly entronched In popular
favor here and that will be sufficient TO
Ell the house Mr.. Thempscn's plays are
among the most worthy Of all produced
: by American playwrights. for they are
absolutely true TO the lfe they represent,
and at the same time give an encouraging
view Of the world. There is sorrow in
thom but no pessimism; The tears one
sheds are never bitter. Uncle Denman'
has not lived in vain. The world has been
made a better and a happier place for
many because he has shown us that sweet
wholesome plays may at the same time
be Of absorbing interest. All the favorites
OF he famous all star cast have been
re-engaged and a now scenic investiture
will be shown.
? The Troubador Four, Who made such
a hit at Dockstader's Theatre in this
i city last season. are at present playing
to large houses in South Wales. They
are billed as Afherlca's Famous quar-
tette, in a roaring comedy entitled
who's Got That Thing?" and appear
as the star attraction in every house
o in which they play.
j. While in this city the quartette,
which is composed of Nat Wixon. Har-
- ~ Thornton. Burt Eaton and William
Fuller, were entertained by Patrolman
!, Harry A. Pierce at his home. No. 1905
h West Fourth street. Soon after the
is four left this country for a twenty-siS
Is weeks tour OF the British Isles.
re George Klimt's production of the
Id new comedy drama from the pen OF
William L. Roberts, ION the Bridge al
IN Midnight" which opens a three days
ne engagement at the Lyceum this af-
re ternoon and evening, is one of tn,
strongest theatrical attractions of th'
w. year. with magnificent stage settings
he and wonderful stage effects and a com.
r. pany Of experier0ed and clever artists
g. he author Of this production ha.
ce acored success after success since it
M initial production. The bridge seem
s actually working model of one o
ed The Chicago Jack knife structures /
80, ook FIVE months for a big force o
IN stage artisans to construct tbi
mechanism It is one OF the man.
'trong and Accordingly interesting bit
no d the play which abounds In entranc
W. ms situations. humor and fine bits O
is character work. With Mr. Klmt an
nm Miss Hearn in the leading roles, on
is easily assured that this producto
Is the feature attraction Of the day.
The attraction which comes to tn
y, Lyceum on January s, and is For
lth tester & Mitenthal's superb produc
rs. ton of their new drama of huma
be- emotions by Hal Reid. entitled ="
nw Midnight Marriage" The play is rt
his sarded as one of the strongest an
wn best meIodramas offered in the pa
Of. decade. It is not ultra sensational an
co- appeals to the hes. class Of theatre
The Soers.
en- on January 70. IS and IA at Il
ave I.yceum there will be seen for the fir
ieu time i'm this city Lillian Mortimer
eve latest play Girl of the Streets" IT
OF author is being starred in this mel
ell drama by Decker and Veronee. n
ane scenes are laid IN New York and a
for of such a character that admit
%. splendid scenic opportunities Will
have been taken advantage Of by {
producers.
-, At the Lyceum Theatre on Janua
'NO 9. 10 and II the fistic marvel, Ter
ice' McGovern and his wife will play
thls three days engagement in Sulliva
val Harris and Woods great melo-draula
feet treat "For Fame and Fortune" tt
hes drama is from the pen OF Hal Reid a
ugh 4. cleverly staged. The scenic equi
atm ment Is the best that win have be
% seen here for some time. The ri
- :. used In the production is the same II
was utilized at Tuckahoe n. Y. durl
neS' the GREAT Jedlar p5lmer-Terry McGc
lYey ern fight in which Terry won the Il
two OF feather-weisht champion Of
world.
This is the old. old story Of THE
Q of From Kay's," the biz musical farce t
no.l- is to be presented by Charles FROM
.nd and George Edwardes mt the Grand on
~. House tomorrow evening. A bella
- trousseau bonnet. a careless kiss tos
~ back and forth between tho hour
.iia' bridegroom and the milliners messen
tlVy discovery Of said kiss by the bride
rneu YOU have the fundamental ingredients
re- ''The Girl From Rays
the
tie II A good actor and a good play max
law. stroag combination. and such a comb
ton will be seen next wednesday AZ
noon at Grand Opera House when Ro
never B. Mantcli produces Lord Lytton's dr.
Tho OF the Lady of Lyons-and appears in
oId character Of Claude Melnottc. lie is
= =, actor Of recognized standing all ,
America, ana his name is guarantee
|, good performances. The part OF Pau
'no'n Doschaperess the Lady Of Lyons viii
place played by Miss Marie Booth Russell
used has filled the post of leading lady 70
g eX- Manteu for tho past four seasons and
balance of the cast will be up to the s
standard Of perfection. Mr.. Mantel
presenting a large and varied report
WAS this season. on Wednesday night Ricl