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organization ever in the city. The
Olio OF high class vaudeville acts, in
ciudes Bonita and her CUBAN and
African midgets; Howe and Scott,
Hebrew comedians: Frederick Brothers
and burns, comedy musical act; Ray
mond and Clayton, singing sketch F;
samuel Leihert, novelty singing act (;
Marie Lamour, chansonnette.
The Al. G. Field Greater N instrels,
coming to the Grand Opera House on
thursday night, have made the vocal
music Of their splendid entertainment
one OF its chief features. Reese Prosser,
the eminent tenor, the bsst singer Of
the simple, touching melodies Of the
Gay, has been re-engaRed. He stands
pre-eminent among tenors. Walter
hoss, tenor robusto, has sung his
way into popular favor throughout the
country. His classical selections are
revelation TO his auditors. The
powerful baritone of Walter Broad
we'll has made him famous. Herbert
Wilson, alto, has a remarkable voice
and Is one Of the song hits Of the
bill. William Moore has maie his
mark during the years he has appeared
as tenor soloist; for his clear. pure
voice has charm for all. b. s..
Carnes, contra bass, adds to the general
pleasing effect OF the singing. Paul
La Londe has powerful baaso pro-
fundo voice which has established his
reputation throughout the country.
Daniel Frohman will present Law
renee D'Orsay In Augustus Thomas
latest play, 1.-THE Embassy Ball, at
the Grand Opera House on Saturday
night. This comedy is presented by
about TO most capable players. The
scenes are all located In Washing ton,
ID. y. Politics and society constitute
the main features of the play. The
part played by Mr.. D'Orsay is that Of
the military attaohe Of the British
Embassy in that city.
Robert B. Mantell, who will appear
at the Grand Opera House on Monday,
January 22d, is easily the peer of any
past OF present day ttagodian. His
recent phenomenal run at the Madison
Square Garden Theatre In New York
Is without a precedent, and never we're
critics more unanimous In their praise
of an artist than they we're of Mr..
Mantell's excellent delineations OF
Shakespeare most difficult characters.
Mr.. Mantell Is under contract for a
long term of years with William A..
brady, under whose personal direction
the present tour Is being arranged.
kiohelieu," Bulwer Lytton n famous
drama, will be the play presented here.
There is brand new play at the
Lyceum Theatre and the newcomer
n ade most favorable impression, il
almost constant applause and inoessant
laughter can he accepted as criterion.
and a Rood-aiz audience followed the
varying fortunes OF Solomon Levi,
The Old Cloths Man" with keen
and appreciative attention. The play
tells OF the attempts Of a soheminq
aooundrel to acquire the fortune Of a
wealthy old miser. the consequent
murder TO accomplish that end, the
eventual failure aud complete ami hi
lation Of the villanous one in the final
aot, wherein he is knocked out by the
liddish Twist az the hands OF Solomon
Levi. Mr. MaoOurdJ gave perfect
representation Of warm-heaTted J lew,
a life-like portrayal of a character
which has been subject to much abuse.
His pathos was convincing aud m the
humorous portion OF the drama, bis
quaint comedy was irresistible. The
support Is far superior than is ordi-
narily seen in this class OF attractions.
The scenic display was thoroughly in
accofd with the rest of the production
The reproductions on the canvas meet.
ing with especial favor we're the Flat
Iron Building and the arena OF the
Columbia Athletic Club, in which the
glove contest takes Place. The show
Is here for tonight and Wednesday
matinee and evening at the Lyceum.
The programme at tho GaIrioh
Theatre this week presents many new
faces, for there Ia only one act on the
bill that has ever been seen here
before. Taken as a whole ths bill il
one Of those combinations of fun anC
novelty that never fails TO win high
favor. Brookman, Mack a CO., In !
pot 'pourri of nonsense which the,
nave termed 1.-THE Count on Mother,
Account have an excellent coined,
contribution. The Three Weston
Sisters, Catherine, Florence anc
Juliette, present an entertaining must
cal act, and Fitzgerald and prainor ds
singing and dancing number tina
ills in very nicely. Lavine aud Leonard
according TO the bill offer a novelt,
number, but it is more oonspicuoul
for comedy than any thing else and II
Is good comedy, too. Victoria Parker
and her trained dogs offer an act thai
Is highly entertaining and Mr.. ans
Mrs. Cal Stewart in "Unole Josl
on broadway" give another mirth
provoking sketch. The Red RayeI
Cadets, in which dozen or NOR,
young ladies participate. IL an act tina
will command special attention durint
the week. Special scenery and Itch
effects and a series Of intricate mafche
and entertaining tableau mer it all III,
applause given them at the openin .
performances yesterday. The Kineto
graph offers 1.-The Barnstormersi
among other views this week.
"At Piney Ridge. which will b,
seen at the Lyceum Theatre on mex
Thursday, Friday and Saturday. ha
been called the "Shore Aofesn Of al,
South. The play Is based on life /,
the Tennessee mountains and is file,
with many strong effects and IN
characters are natural and virile.
"Queen Of the White Slaves. - whiol
is said TO be the mos { sensational melo
drama ever produced, comes TO III,
Lyoenm Theatre on January nd, %,
and oath.
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