Evening journal., 1907-04-08
PLAYSANDPLAYERS

The Garrick comes to the fore this
week with a bill introducing three big
headline attractions, which IN them-
selves require more than 20 people In /
their production. Emanuel Roman and |
John Dove q Company OF six people |
VIII present a singing act entitled "On /
Music Row." There are few people in
vaudeville so well known IN the singing |
world as Emanuel Roman. This will |
be his first appearance at the Garrick. |
John Dove for years sat opposite the
famous Lew Fields. in the latter's show
and everybody knows that Dove had
10 "make good to hold the same place
/ In the Dockstader forces for so many
years, Harry Watson and His Six
Blonde Typewriter Girls In a miniature
musical comedy offer a number Of
special interest. The comedy as well
as the musical qualities Of the act are
above the average. Mayme Gehrue
and a company OF six people will pre-
sent Edmund Days playlet June" for
the first time in this city. Here are
three big headliners, that IN themselves,
are easily worth the price Of admls-
sion. The Aerial Weavers, novelty
act from the famous New York Hippo
drome; Conners and Alters, black face
entertainers; Coogan and Bancroft,
comedy skaters; Clara Cubitt and her
Five Teddy Bears, always a very pleas
ing diversion from the usual run Of
vaudeville, and The Islnetograph. make
Bernard Shaw's famous play, Mrs.
| Warren's Profession" will appear at
tho Grand Opera House on Friday
night The play had a long run at the
Manhattan Theatre, New York, last
season. and made a decided hit.
From all present indications. Robert
Downing the famous actor, has been
elected to a rank among foremost
comedians in his new play Running
for Governor" which IS said to have
q record Of containing a laugh a min
ute, produced by it's clever situations
and carried by sweeping majority by
"Hon. John NORTH" (Mr. Duwnlng), who
Is the nominee for Governor In the
. state OF Washington, and suffering the
, consequences IN great shape. The
,. play, which Is a combination OF rolllck-
ing comedy. farcical mix-up and a lit
tie pathos, was especially written Tor
, Mr.. Downing and It is said his portray
= al OF Hon. John North" stands Sec
ond to none Of his excellent work Of
the past, not even that of the "Gladi-
ator." in which he appeared over four
4 thousand times in this country alone.
Q Mr.. Downing will open at the Lyceum
Theatre this afternoon for the usual
three days engagement.
}, up a bill that promises much for those
: who enjoy good wholesome entertain
d ment
4 Kellar the worlds greatest magician
: appears at the Grand Opera House
e Monday, April Is, Kellar's name Is
q synonymous with mystery and magic
He has Travelled the world over many
many times and has brought to his
s magic art al the resources OF the
t, Indies the wonders Of interior Africa
a the wisdom Of the Incas and the Adopts
the yogis and fakirs Of Hindustan--
b, IN fact Keilar has studied every known
school of magic and from each he has
y learned something 20 give finish and
polish 10 his own wonder-worl1ing ere,
= ations. This season he has an illusion
y which has created a sensation wherever
1t mas Dttu seen Ahio WtiAu anu AaN
y tastic bit Of mystery is called ''Thi
u Witch. the Sailor and the Enchanted
- Monkey" and in the course OF its pro
= duction some six characters come AM
IL go, appear and disappear at the wi
j Of the mighty wizard, a part playe'
re- by Kellar himself. Men and womei
b. are or seem to he, matarialized from
l. nothing and just as suddenly and a
a mysteriousiy DO they Gisintegrate an'
ID fade away when Kellar waves hi
e. wand. Among the other features o
I. his great entertainment no one ha
a. evoked more discussion or made pro
q founder impression on the spectators
10 than the "Levitation," a marvellous bi
q Of magic I'm which Kellar shows tina
n he has well learned the lessons OF tn
"a wonder-Workers Of India.