Evening journal., 1907-02-23
PLAYSANDPLAYERS

Tor the best. lt Isl "a pleasure TO an /
nounce In this connection the early ap- |
pearance here Of the only and original
Billy Kersands' Famous Ministries with |
a brilliant company Of thirty-nve peo-
pie and Prof. Lacys Challenge Cornot |
Band. and a stupendous scenic and
electrical equipment and all the de-
tails needed TO insure an absolutely
perfect performance. Everywhere that
Billy Kersands' Minstrels have appear
cd the local press has teemed with
praise OF the ability OF the whole COM
pany and Of the magnificent perform
aQce. and Il viii be a real pleasure TO
welcome a good minstrel production 90
this city The engagement is am
nounced FOR Friday and Saturday even
ings and Saturday matinee. March /
and at the Grand Opera House
ana promises 10 be a big event
in the theatrical season here.
Prolonged applause greeted John
W. Ransone ON his appearance al the
Tootle last evening I'm the isle OF
Bong Bong" says the st. Joseph
(MoD Sunday Gazette. "rhe piece is
rightly termed a sparkling musical sur
prise. The music has a swinging dash
to il IN nearly an the musical numbers
The role OF the servant to the count
gives Mr.. Ransone ample opportunity
: to display his ability as a comedian,
and he urges original tactics. which.
combined with facial expressions and
comical makeup, brings out the chafs
acter IN a lauEhable manner. Alice
Yorke has a good voice and dances.
cleverly. She plays the role of Pa
quita we'll The chorus gave the effect
of enjoying their work putting plenty
OF life and sponhneity into it. The
costumlng gave handsome as well as
original effects isle of Bong Bong"
is AN early attraction at the Grand
Opera House.
The performance Of Mrs. Mary J.
Holmes book-play Lena Rivers"
win take on a srecial interest to our
! theatre goers when the announcement
Is made that Beulah Palmer will be
seen as the beautiful child, Lena. In
former appearances this pretty little
leading lady has demonstrated her
ability, but usually in work Of a heavy.
emotional order. Lena Rivers re-
quires woman with comedy talents
as well as emotion. and Miss Poynter
has been receiving much favorable
criticism on her versatility. Sulh is
her training and intelligence that sho
can assume the different moods and
still please I'm an OF them. Graceful
and easy I'm gesture and movement, the
possessor OF a laugh which sounds the
note Of ioyousness and merriment. and
complete mistress Of an the histrionic
devices for the expressing Of archness,
coquetry, girlish enthusiasm and
youthful innocence. this little actress
is wen fitted 90 give a commendable
presentment Of the fascinating Lena
Rivers" II appears at the Lyceum
February 2S and March 1 and ?.
"Old Isaacs From the Bowery'
Charles z. Blaneys new production
which win be the attraction next week
at the Lyceum on February % 26 ant
81. will no doubt come in the form O.
welcome to the patrons Of the house
lafter a long season OF strenuous melo'
drama. In Old Isancs, Mr. Blaney hai
. gone into new field to present a PLAY
which win be full Of heart interest and
sensational features. and so much rea
comedy has been inserted into tho
character Of Old Isaacs, with scenc'
and incidents Of Hebrew life never be.
fore presented on tho stage, that Tho
new production will be somewhat OF q
revelation for the popular priced the
atre.
Teh SNherman DeForrost 'Jsy
Circus" one OF the biggest hits the
Garrick has presented this season. re-
turns to the house on Monday FOR the
week. 1t is doubtful II vaudeville hal
bigger laughing success within it'
ranks than "A jay Circus" Mr. anl
Mrs Edward Esmond, two sterling art
lists. are to present their new act "fi
Alaska" and only those who ar'
familiar with the Esmonds can ap.
preciate the charter of their work
/, special feature next week viii be Tit
: lEight Zingarie Troupe in their sing
, ing act In Gypsey Life Sgnor NJ
Rosemini. M. Tanza and AleXande
/, Bevans, we'll known operatic stars ar
, included in the cast. The Zingari
Troupe is recognized as one OF tho big
. gest singing acts in vaudeville. Charlie
/, Carlos and his acting dogs; Russell
I and Davis, comedians; Hallan an
Hayes, eccentric comedians; Miss Dor
i, Ronca, viohnist and The Edison pic
ture machine complete the show 60
= next week.
At the Lyceum Theatre this after
noon and evening, The -Four Corner
o fthe Earth" the biggest melodrami
ever put on in this city will close IL
engagement. The company is larg
and capable.