Evening journal., 1907-10-08

Of this vrliarous role. Anne Meredith as
Molly Wood. the Vermont school teacher.
the Virgin.an's sweetheart, might have
elected more warmth and strength In her
portrayal At times she was weak and
cold. The supporting cast was good, and
the stage settings superb.
c. Herbert Kerrs musical operate
drama. with Grace Cameron as the star,
Little Dollie Dimples'' comes TO the
Grand Opera House on Wednesday after
noon and evening, October 9. The story
Of this merry comedy, which by the way
Is now in its second year. is told In two
acts and the scenes are laid in and about
New York city. Supporting Miss Gamer
on are such weil-known artists as Mr.. Al
Lawrence, mimic; Florence Langdon
Tempest. soprano; the famous tenor.
Irving Newhoff; Phoebe Cardownie,
Americas famous dancer; Mr.. Julian
Reed. character comedian; Daisy King.
character old woman; the famous Elm
City Quartette. and Americas greatest
musical act. The Criteran Musical Four.
and the renowned pony ballet and Rroad-
way show girls.
1.-THE Little Organ Grinder" new
play by Hal Reid. opened the usual three
days engagement at the Lyceum The
atre yesterday TO the usual good busi-
ness. The play differs from many which
are presented at this playhouse for the
reason that there are fewer blood curd-
ling situations. There Is plenty of ex-
element and plenty OF opportunity for
good acting and also plenty Of music.
Miss Marion Ballou is the star and she is
capable little actress. She has the sup
port Of an unusually large and capable
company The piece is prettily mounted.
The Donna Seymour Company's offer
ing Of the musical spectacular produc-
tion "Mr. Blue Beard" which is 10 be
presented at the Grand Opera House to-
night. Is easily classed among the few
theatrical attractions that have earned
important money the past season. when
so many attractions have not prospered.
The comedy possesses the attributes that
make an entertainment popular with
all classes of patrons. Mr.. Blue Beard"
is bright, snappy and fast and the fun
and music are kind that make the pub
lie sit up and take notice. No production
Of recent years has attained such i'm
mense popularity, and It Is the only ore
among the few really brilliant comedy
successes in the field Of light entertain
ment to receive unanimous appreciation
Of press and public. The production will
be seen in this city and in exactly the
same form that has characterized its
great success elsewhere. A special added
attraction with "Mr. Blue Beard is La
Domino Rouge the mysterious "Girl in
Red" who has created quite sensation
in other cities.
The announcement OF the coming Of the
new A. II. Woods Convict 800" to the
Lyceum October 10. II and y. will be
eagerly welcomed by sensation lovers.
Convict $780, is interesting, amusing and
exciting. There are four acts and these
are divided into thirteen scenes.
The many who look to the Garrick week
after week have seldom cause for d!sap-
polntment. for the house comes to the
front pretty regularly with a show that
is well worth the money This week IS no
exception. There is an unusual amount OF
singing In the show but as Il is all gocd
there can be no fault to find on this
score. The Mercedes Grand Opera Duo.
an exceptionally strong number in point
Of merit heads the singing element. The
Rialto Comedy -Four have a singing act
intermingled with some very good COM
edy; Lewis and Harr in a picture Of
Southern plantation life offer a singing
and comedy act OF genuine merit. and
some Of the other numbers introduce al
song or two to help out Edwin Keough
and Co, in "A Bit OF Barney have one
OF the real pretentlous numbers. The
scene is typical of ireland and the story
no less so. The Nippon japanese Troupe.
considered by many as being the cleverest
company OF Japs that ever come out Of
the orient. make their first appearance
here this week. In a setting that Is s,rik-
ingly Oriental these little brown people
perform all sorts Of puzzling tricks. II
is a good show from the first TO the last
number and deserves a liberal patronage
during the week.