Evening journal., 1906-09-14
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The Sections Dream is one OF the
new vaudeville novelty features. sim
liar In some respects to the famous
Girl With the Auburn Hair. II intro
duces some elaborate scenic effects and
the hymns which the old sexton sings
as he sits In the tower OF the old
church on the eve of another year Is
one of the most delightful features OF
the number. The light effects show
ing a view OF the city from the
church tower is realistic and striking
The Sections Dream is being seen at
the Garrick this week for the first time
In this city. There are several other
very good numbers on the bill.
Hap Ward. in a new musical comedy
entitled mot Yet, But Soon" will an
pear at the Grand Opera House Satur-
day matinee and evening. September
is. IL Is claimed by Manager Il. ID.
stair that in viewing this Offering. the
audience may safely stow away its
thinking apparatus and prepare sim
ply for two and a half hours OF clean.
wholesome amusement without the
worry OF any particular amount of
plot. Mr. Ward first earned his vogue
as a comedian Of unction and joility
during his long association with
Harry Vokes, his old time partner,
and in Not Yet, But Soon" happily
celebrates his return to his former
style Of entertainment. A Jest, a song,
an odd whimsey Of ludicrous stage
business" a clever dance. constantly
changing pictures and combinations OF
dainty coloring make up the materials
which form a sort OF musical potpourri
this is mot Yet, But Soon"
In a theatrical way and as play
wright, Theodore Kremer has won the
reputation OF turning out goods Of the
most popular pattern, strongest text
iwe and best wearing quality which
T.. H. Sullivan is credited with deliv-
erlng the same at popular prices and
just as advertised. To complete the
commercial simile, Queen Of the
Convicts," to be presented at the Ly-
ceum Theatre on September 20, 21 and
% has already been melodramatically
classed In the great metropolitan
amusement market as "all wool and a
yard wide" and seems to az every
body's taste "joost like der baber on
der wall " Even Hamlet who was so
largely melodramatic in his humor
would undoubtedly pronounce It hit
The music OF "Hoity Toity," Weber &
Fields musical comedy triumph Of fun
and melody from opening chorus To
finale. is melodious and most Of the
numbers are catchy and whistleable
The scenery and costumes are gor-
geous the chorus Is wonderfully pretty
and this same chorus also dances we'll
sings well, and is often and agreeably
on the stage. II your brains are tired
and your nerves on the ragged edge
from too close application 10 business
and you want TO secure a new lease OF
life. see "Holty Toity" at the Lyceum
Theatre. September II, is and 10.
Harry B. Smith and Ludwig Eng.
lander have together written for San
Bernard a new musical comedy thal
promises 10 give that clever comedian
more opportunity than he has ever hat
before for fun making and characteri
zations "The Rich Mr.. Hoggenhem
err" as It viii be called. will be seen a
the Grand Opera House September 90.
The many patrons OF the Garrlcl
have no reason TO complain Of lack o
variety in this weeks program. Tn
lBarrows- Lancaster Company. 4
"Thanksgiving Day at Pottsville Cor
lner" contribute one OF the best act
son. "The Sections Dream" the ney
singing and scenic novelty has wol
considerable favorable comment. AM
deservedly, too. Frank Mayne ant
Company. I'm 1.-THE Tipster," an act tina
is typical IN many ways OF the rod'
track and the atmosphere which sur
rounds It. appears to have settled
firmly in the good will Of the many pa
irons of the house. Mr.. Mayne IS {
capable actor with many years on tho
Legitimate stage. and the experlenc'
which goes with those years. Roat'
ltinna and stephens have a very pretty
number in "The wisteria Bower an'
The Burkes, musical entertainers
Crane Brothers, I'm eccentric comedy
and Tom Lancaster. the former vii
mineton young man. all contribute
share to the two and half hours o
entertainment which the bill provides
Even the warm weather has not pre-
vented a good attendance at both matt
nees and evening performances.
At the Lyceum Theatre last even
ing 'sThe Way of the Transgressor'
hopened to a big house despite th'
weather. The piece has a wonderful
display OF scenery and is one Of th'
best mounted pieces that has beer
seen here in a long time. Interest n
the performance is added by the ap
pearance of troop Of splendidll
trained dogs which were developed
and educated by William T. Stephens
who has had remarkable success II
that line. The dogs alone are wortl
the price of admission. Miss Nictorii
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