Evening journal., 1907-04-30
PLAYSANDP PLAYERS

There is an exceedingly Interesting
combination Of vaudeville at the Gar
rick Theatre this week, the feature
pre-eminent being Eph Thompson's
herd OF trained elephants, claimed to
bc the greatest elephant act I'm the
world Those who saw them yester
day are probably willing 10 admit that
they are entitled TO the honor These
gigantic animals appear perfectly at
home on thcs tage, giving a perform
ance that IS as wonderful as il IS
entertaining. They do most everything
that one wouldn't expect them to do.
colored trainer has them under per-
feet control and they do his bidding
with an eXactness that could not he
eXcelled. The elephants are last on
the bin and go on about 415 at the
matinees and l015 at night. Miss
Viola DeCosta presents her musical
sketch In the Latin Quarter" with
the assistance Of a very competent cast
and some very pretty stage settings
Miss DeCosta appears i'm the role OF
susette, a model. There is some eX-
cellent singing material IN this NUM-
her Miss Vinie DAILY, late star Of
George Cohan's Geo Washington.
Jr.," makes hcr first appearance IN
vaudeville in this city. IN a sketch that
is very pleasing. Thos r. Keough
ana Miss Ruth Frances offer a one
act piece The Ward Heeler," in
which both of them do good work
keough is a typical "hecler" and has
some very bright wittcisms. French
eli and Lewis. the side-show bally-
hoos; MaXMillian, tho piano viruose,
ASSISTED by bis sister; The Kineto-
graph. with some new pictures, and
usually good ones, by the way; and
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lucier, In a comhi-
nation of fun and music, make up a
very good bill. and one that is entirely
deserving of the patronage Of all local
thoatre-goers.
For the FIRST time I'm the history of
ireland, animated pictures have been
taken OF its natural, historic and ARCH
aelogic beauties, and of the habits, GUS
toms and Industries of its people. The
pictures are the result of long and pa
tient efforts and form a most compre-
hensive and entertaining series. They
viii be exhibited for the first time I'm
America by Lyman u. Howe at the
Grand Opera House on Friday and
Saturday evenings and Saturday matt
nee. May and 4.
The entire series not only recalls
memories and traditions I'M the hearts
of an true 1rishmen. but its complete
novelty and exquisite beauty command
the admiration of an. Chosen from a
wealth Of interesting subjects and seem
cry they bring to the minds and hearts
of many the very things they have
seen: to Others the very thlngs thcs
most want TO see. They appeal alike
To the lover of art and history and %
those Interested i'm the picturesque the
novel and the quaint In life. The pic
lures convey am the subtle humor SO
characteristic of tho Irish race. They
come. in fact like refreshing anq
exhilaratlng breeze from old ireland ID
those familiar with it. To those NOT
lacauainted with il. the pictures unfold
fresh charms so abundantly and so wei
blend the beautiful with the instructive
l. and humorous that they alone repay
every spectator regardless of the many
lother features of equal Interest I'M Mr
Towe's new program.
At the Lyceum Theatre on Thursday
| Friday and Saturday, with mainee'
each day. the attraction will be "Ih'
Fatal wedding" This is considered thu
strongest meledrama ever written and
no better show has been seen here thii
season. The company is capable anc
the scenery OH that could DE desired
1t is am excellent play for the close OF
the present dramatic season at this
house.
During this week school children viii
be admitted 20 any performance at tho
Lyceum for ten cents.
At the Lyceum Theatre yesterday
the Liberty Moving Pictures were tn,
attraction. The company had promised
the best moving picture show ever
given in this city. and % fulfilled that
promise. The pictures are interest
ing. clear and distinct, and in addi-
tion the sound effects are also so wei
given that the pictures appear like an
actual drama instead of pictur.
show In addition TO the picture.
there arc lNuelfAhcQ HNNE1 Joy Aha1t''
Den Fox, who has an excellent voice
His selections last night Included: "a
Little Child Shall Lead Them "Tw'
Little Sailor BOYS" and Little One
Good Bye" The pictures themselves
were given without the usual ohjec
tionable mclSer. and the list included
"The India Rubber Man." In th'
/ Cause Of Faith" "a Five Cent Shave,
flights Of An Nations" "False Coin
ers." "Old Washers" The Obstinate
I Drunkard." "A Wedding on Bicycles.
"The Tramp and the Barrel "Th'
I Pedestrian Jugglcr" Keep )
/ Straight" 1.-THE Mechanical Statue
Servants Strike "The Haunte,
Hotel" troublesome Fishbone," I'm
solent Guests" "Mischiavous SKETCH
'Vhen We Were Boys" and "Thro
American Beauties" The same al
fractions will give a special matine'
this afternoon and will also appea
this evening and tomorrow afternoon
and evening.