Evening journal., 1905-10-13
Theatrical Notes

The mirth provoking and uproarious-
ly funny farce. Mrs. Temples Tele-
gram" direct from its triumphant run
!of three months at Powers Theatre.
Chicago, will be the attraction at the
Opera House tonight. II you are in
terested as TO whether a husband is
ever justified IN telling his wife "a lie.
80 and see Mrs. Temples Telegram
and have your curiosity appeased.
Two. yes, even three visits can be
made without firing OF this charming
Farce. Bright clean and free from all
lsuggestiveness. this play has won the
ldisunction Of being the most emphatic
lcomedy success of the season. Beauti-
lful and elaborate stage settings and an
lacting company Of uniform excellence
add in lustre TO this refined organlza-
tion.
Henry W. savage's massive produce
ton ~ George Ade's pictorial comedy,
"The County Chairman" will be pre-
sented az the Opera House tomorrow
might with the original cast. which
contains possibly the greatest combs
nation Of players ever seen in one or
ganization. Among the company are
Maclyn Arbuckle. Willis sweatnam,
Thomas Louven. w. j. Gross Fred
Boch. Charles Fisher. Rose Beaudet and
100 others. The scenic embellishment
is the most elaborate Of any production
on tour
The performance OF "A Message
From Mars" In an its details bears the
stamp OF artistic symmetry. There are
no weaknesses to mar and stand out as
glaring impcrfections. IL has had a.
five years success on both sides OF the
Atlantic but this Is its first season on
tour. II viii be one Of the seasons
successes here. too. II signs do not fail.
II Is announced to be given at the OPP
era House on Tuesday night.
Astounding with fun, now music, new
dances. pretty girls, handsomely gown
ed. a large and costly investiture OF
new scenery brightly illuminated with
novel electrical effects without an
overburdened plot, as the story Of "A
Pair OF Pinksr in "a nutshell" Hilar-
ious fun TO complete the adventures OF
Percy" and Harold" as two shy.
stealthy Pinkerton sieuths in search OF
the man who wouldn't laugh. During
various intervals OF the trail OF
humor" the audience as cheered on an
the pursuit by big musical plumbers.
big dancing gatherings. big cavalcades
OF pretty girls. In fact everything is
accomplished In numerals-once in a
while a lone artist may be discovered
In the attempt TO deliver a solo. but the
big chorus usually interferes with a
vim and closes the solo" incident. "A
Pair OF Pinks" comes TO tho Lyceun
next Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday
There are so many plays on the road
that style themselves dramas that Il is
really refreshing when one OF excep-
tional merit presents itself In Nettie,
the News Girl Is promised a play that
stands IN the latter class. IL is fun OF
pathos, comedy and sensation artisti-
cally interviewer. For heart throbs and
smiles there has never been a play
more cleverly written. Tne lines are
bright, the comedy sparkling and the
lsituations exciting and novel.
Messrs Gould and Freed have spared
no expense in the presentation OF this
play, and have surrounded themselves
with cast Of exceptional strength and
mounted the play with special scenery
and accessories. At the Lyceum
Theatre, October 10, 20 and p.
Those who have had the pleasure OF
seeing Henry Lee and his character
delineation az the Garrick Theatre this
week viii unite in giving him credit for
the best entertainment Of the kind that
has yet been presented for local favor.
Not only is IL good entertainment but
more-it is art. Mr.. Lees experience
on the legitimate stage and his well-
known ability as an actor combine to
make his "Llkenesses Of Great Men
Past and presenl- nerformance that