Evening journal., 1906-10-25

On October 20. 30 and 81. the public
Will have an opportunity TO sec the
very latest play by Lincoln ]. Carter.
entitled. while Frisco Burns" Out
side OF the many sensational scenic
effects with which the play is said to
abound. its presentation here takes on
q new interest owing TO the really SUI
perb cast provided by Mr. Carter
Quite a few OF the thirty names are
known here favorably, for admirable
work In other plays by this author
The presentation of new melo-drama
by Mr.. Carter is always welcome. and
we wish to emphasize the impression
current in many quarters that It Is
better to rely upon good melodrama
than to depend upon or experiment
with the nerveless novelties which
some Of the road managers make a
business OF offering. Mr. Carter's stor-
les are always picturesque and dis
close many sensational elements work.
ed out In a logically effective manner.
This Is by no means modest praise for
drama Of this class. but playwright
who succeeds in investing sensational
material with fresh interest deserves
recognition, no matter if his achieve
ments are not above the range OF melo-
dramatic art. A good melo drama at
least possesses the virtue OF rising
above the level OF a pretentious drama
in which there is only a garnishment Of
mock philosophy and no sustained
human interest. Again we say, all hail
to Lincoln j. Carter and his plays that
all humanity understands.
The isle Of Spice" recently seen
here, and which has been titled by ar
dent admirers "a piquant musical mix
ture." and is under the direction of b
c.. Whitney, viii be presented at the
Grand Opera House October %. NATL
/ nee and evening with identlcally TN,
same cast and scenic production tina
characterized It on its former engage
ment The book and lyrics are bl
Allen Lowe and George +. Stoddard
and the music by Paul SCHNEIDER anC
Ben. NJ Jerome. and the performance
viii be under the direction OF GU
Sohlke One Of the most striking fea
lures OF the isle of Spice" is said 4
be the superb stage effects produce,
by Mr.. Sohlke which are reported q
be absolutely unique In treatment AM
have certainly brought this young MAJ
much distinction. The company IS
large one, consisting OF half a hundro
people. the principals being Lesli
i Leigh. Alice Holt. Minnie Chambaiel
Beulah Hamilton. Mary Orth, Grac
Muir, w. j. McGraw, Jack Leslie
John Mylie. Harry Griffith. F. Chas
DEACON. Bert Wainwright and the IA
nous hard working little ponies tina
added so much to the musical number
when IL was seen here before. Seat sal
Thursday evening at o'clock.
There used to be a good old custor
I'm the minor theatres OF the Englis
provinces for Saturday night audience
. to pelt their favorite actors with sue
vegetables as might be in season. tn
older actors were well accustomed
this mark OF esteem and. when peltin
) began, usually while the curtain cal
were being taken. they good-naturedl
picked up the onions. Cabhages, turniI
and what not that fell at their fe
and preserved them as valuable col
tributions towards their Sunday dii
ners. The tyro. however. at first cou
not understand the point OF this de-
) cate attention and IN the case
> Kyrle Bellew, who. In his first da
OF the stage experience went befo
s the curtain to respond TO applause al
a., calls and received full IN the face
: huge red cabbage. while immediate
n afterwards his hat was knocked on h
y head by a fine large carrot. BoiliI
with indignation. the young actor W
about 70 hur the cabbage back IN
the audience when 4 grimy hand thru
" from behind the curtain grabbed
arm and a stage helper hOarsely al
,. eagerly whispered: For Gawd's sal
J, mister. don't frow the vegetables ba
10 againl If you don't want 'em, then
r our perquisites." Mr.. Bellew and
!. particularly admirable supportii
company come to the Grand Ope
House for one night only, Tuesda
T October 30. appearing In A. Com