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THE TIMES SUNDAY SPECIAL 14 SUNDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 27, 189G. AMUSEMENTS AMUSEMENTS AMUSEMENTS AMUSEMENTS AMUSEMENTS AMUSEMENTS AMUSEMENTS GILIYIORE'S B. F. KEITH'S AMUSEMENT ENTERPRISES iTH AND ARCH PARK THEATRE TELEPHONE 1W. W.

J. GfLMORE. Lessee and Manager GOODPntod net SOUTH ST. BEL. 12th SOUTH ST.

BEL. 12th THING I B. F. E. F.

Proprietor Munagef Mr. B. F. Keith's New and Elegant Theatre, THE Eighth above Race. CONTINUOUS PERFORflANCE From 12 M.

to 10.30 P. M. DIME MUSEUM A. BRADENBUHGH Manager CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE DOORS OPEN 1 P. M.

PRESENTS GIVEN TO CHILDREN DON'T READ THIS until you've waded through the other advertisements on this page. Note the prices and attractions at each theatre and then you'll understHnd why the patronage of the Ninth nnd Arch MtiMeum Is larger than that of any other throe houses in town. Why? Because here's where you get tbe MOST FOR YOUR MONEY On aecount of I ONLY I 0f this week's tne limitn I A attractions tions of apace can be detailed STANTON STANTON STANTON STANTON STANTON Farewell exhibitions of the world's greatest hypnotist. Introducing an entirely new series of psychological fen ts PAUL KIBLER'S Mammoth Alaskan Exhibit. An Entire Shaw In Itself.

The Oriental LOOK! XlUddJulPl WuuderWorker. DeLASKA The Card King BZECH FAMILY Philadelphia Favorites IFIWJ PLAYING TO THOUSANDS WEEKLY OF PHILADELPHIA'S SELECT PEOPLE AND ALWAYS OFFERING The best selected bills OF. KICK-CLASS REFINED VAUDEVILLE CONTINUED GRAND SUCCESS OF LUMIERE'S CINEMATOGRAPHE The Scientific Triumph of the Century. The Only Perfect Projector of Lifs Motion Pictures A NEW SERIES OF PICTURES THIS WEEK STILL RETAINING THE STIRRING MILITARY VIEWS PROF. FRANK'S BEN GASPER Broom Factory I Tbe toap King the auda perrault Theatrfi BARNEY and RUSSELL The BeSt HASRY S.

WERIDN Continuous the two ktpds Vaudeville william l. baker ShOVY EDITH RANDALL In Town j. h. hqlbrook 10 CentS EUGENE A. NEIDERT Admits lizzie hqlbrook To All MEXICAN TR 0 EXTENDED ENGAGEMENT BEG.

MOW, SEP. 28th MATINEES THURSDAY and SATURDAY at 2. BOc. BARGAIN MATINEE THURSDAY. No seat in tbe bouse over 50c.

2D AND POSITIVELY LAST WEEK of tbe marvellous (Direction of (Harden and Green frail) The most versatile artist tbe world has known. WHAT DOES HE DO? It should be asked what does be NOT do, but no answer would then be forthcoming. THINK OF A MAN who could possibly be at once; an accomplished, actor a marvellous mimic a great musician a great baritone, tenor and soprano a wonderful magician a great dancer a HghtuiDg-chonge prodigy a great comedian a great burlcsquer a 'marvellous ventriloquist an eminent orchestral conductor a man who unaided and absolutely alone con artistically present a tragedy involving 5 characters, nnd a comedy with 65 sneaking parts. THINK OF ALL THIS It la of course incredible, hut seeing Is believing, and such a man la the great The merriment further enhanced by the BORELLIS The famous "soeictv ont-prtHinpra." and also by jolly PRESS ELDRIDGE with bis side-splitting monologues. NO ADVANCE IN PRICES Seats on sale at the Park Theatre.

1110 Chest- nut Street and Gilmore'a Auditorium. Telephone inn. Liberal Inducements offered to Societies. Lodees. Posts.

Military and other organizations for Special Benetits at the popular Park Theatre. Apply or write at onea for list of coming attractions. NEXT WEEK MONDAY. OCTOBER 5, MISS PHILADELPHIA in an entire New Dress. Willie Collier and 1(10 people In the as(.

New Costumes. Scenery ami Brass Band and New Year Shooters on Stage. a Fregoli feature, is that the advance announcements were temperate notwithstanding the public appetite had been whetted to a high degree. I- regoli has only to be seen to capture his audience. His success Is merited, for the glowing stories of his art, his power, his versatility, his wonderful rapidity in changing costume, form and feature were demonstrated to lie founded on fact.

Ho can do more things, und do them well, than any actor ever seen upon the American stage. His fertility of resource Is wonderful, his versatility is astounding. His vitality is amazing. How he can find the strength to give such a performance seven or eight times a week Is a matter for wonder. It Is Impossible for him to fall In any place capable of mustering nn intelligent, cultivated audience.

This week will be his last appearance In Philadelphia. THE AUDITORIUM That great vaudeville organization, Hyde's cotnea. toi the Auditorium this week. Its members are among the brightest stars of the vaudeville world. Miss Helene Mora figures as the shining light.

She Is a marvel, with a rich, sweet baritone voice. Her repertoire Includes some excellent songs. "Those Bells Shall Not Ring Out," as sung by her, is. a treat to anyone. She Is also singing her latest composition, "A Little Boy In Green," which tells a pretty story and has a sweet, catchy air.

Miss Morn as the jockey boy in green Is a picture. The company Is nn exceedingly strong one. Johnny Wild, New York's favorite comedian, for many years Harrjgau's chief laugh-maker. Is with the company, and Introduces his very funny burlesque, "Sunday in a Bowery Barber Shop." Dave Conroy, formerly of Conroy and Fox. and Will Itltehie.

late of the Whitney Opera Company, presents a clever Irish sidewalk conversation. The Newsboy Quintette Is novel and a great success. Thome and Carlton's sketch, "The Substitute," Is very funny. Harris nnd Walters introduce a new sketch. The four Cohans are a show In themselves.

Billy Garter, -with his banjo. tells about 16 to 1 and lots of other things just suited to the timejs, and Forbes nnd Qulnn present a novel act, whU'h, with its dancing and musical strength, has few, if any, equals. ELEVENTH STREET OPERA HOUSE Dumont's Minstrels have certainly scored a grand scries of triumphs during the past week. The audiences hnve been exceedingly numerous and the laughter continuous. The bill Is made up of bright local Items and Is always up to date.

The ballads nre new and rendered exquisitely. The comic songs are really humorous and bear the stamp of originality. Hughey Dougherty's great speech on the finances, "Sixteen to One, or Sound Money," is greeted with screams of delight nnd demonstrations of approval by all factions. Hughey Is attired In a semi-gold and silver costume, thereby pleasing everybody. Murphy and Turner add a new zest to the boardwalk song, and describe Atlantic City In song and story.

Shunk has a new monologue and Dave Foy a screaming sketch. This is the lost week of "Hi Lung Chung." as It must be withdrawn to make room for another burlesque. The great celebrities will sit at the banquet table for the last times. "Hi Ltuig" will show his yellow jacket and peacock feather for the last times also. The great bill is presented at the Si-cent matinees Wednesday and Saturday.

Children's parties are still the feature, and entire families attend. The Mandolin and Guitar Club add a charm to the musical part of the bill, and all in all the claim that thtw Is the greatest Minstrel Company ever seen Is fully Justified in every respect. Two great politicians meet at the banquet table at the Eleventh Street Opera House, and are received with roars of laughter. CHESTNUT STREET THEATRE rRCQOL rRCQOL AUDITO WALNUT ST. ABOVE EIGHTH Telephone 190.

W. J. GIL.1I0UE, Sole Owner and Ilanain WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY, SEPT. 28 nioiin-r. fTCESDAY.

FRIDAY and 1 Mighty Monarchs of Vaudeville including the beautiful iiiclodions Baritone HELENE whose grand, sweet voire thrills nnd delights all hearers. JOHNNY WILD FORMERLY Or EDWARD ARRIGAN'S CO. introduclug bis funny burlesque, Sunday in aJBowery Barber Shop CONRQY and RITCHIE The FOUR COHANS The Famous NEWSBOYS' QUINTETTE THORNE and CARLTON HARRIS and WALTERS FORBES and QUINN BILLY CARTER ALL FAVORITES Regular Prices 15, 25, 35, 50, 75c. $1.00 Yah can secure tii'ketH by Telephone No. 1 00, or rhrpugli nny Aiiieiiuau District Messenger office, service free.

Yon can check your bicycles without charge, or buy Park Theatre tickets at the Auditorium. NEXT WEEK, TONY PASTORS OWN COMPANY THE WEEK'S PLAYS AND PLAYERS KELLAR OPENS THE REGULAR SEASON AT THE BROAD. PETER DAILEY IN "11 GOOD THING" The Professor When Loudon Sleeps The Marble Heart A Merry War At the Bijou. Proctor's Vaudevilles' Hyde's Comedians; TJumont's Minstrels Frotjoli Garry Owen. A Black Sheep Oriental America Weber's The Twentieth Century GirlAt the Slar, ACDITORICM BIJOU Hyde's Comedians Vaudeville, the Clnematogrnphe in Magic and Mystery A Black Sheep OPERA.

Vaudevilles OPERA HOUSE. BROAD CHESTSUT ST. ELEVENTH ST. FOREPACGH'S. CIRARn GRAND LYCEUM PEOPLES STANDARD STAR WALNUT The Marble Heart Tbe Professor Merry War Welier's Olympia Curios and Variety Oriental America Free-oil When London Sleeps Garry Owen Minstrelsy 20th Century Girls reter Duiley, in A Good Thing THE BROAD The Broad Street Theatre will open tomorrow evening for the regular season.

The ever-popular Keliar will ontcrtnln the patrons, of the house with a large bill of Among other features this season he offers "a series of experiments in Oriental magic, which, it is said, are away beyond anything heretofore attempted by moifl'rn "The Mysteries of the Blue Itoom" is the title under which he presents the masterpieces of his professional life. The manifestations that take place in this scene nre brought about by means known only to himself. The entire stage of the theatre is utilized. He causes men and women to materialize out of the air nnd walk to the footlights, address tire audience and otherwise give, convincing proof ihat-they are real beings and not reflections of persons behind the scenes. He changes his own person into that' of Mrs.

Kellur at will, causes orange trees to grow from seed in an open flower pot. uncovered by cornucopias or cloths, and when the tree has fully matured and borne a burden of ripened fruit he carries it to the front of the stage for examination. To conclude' this scene he sits in the chair under the light and gradually fades away Into nothing. The Blue Room will be a feature at his engagement in this city. THE GIRARD The first appearance of Sir.

Harry Davenport this season upon the stage of the Glrarrt Avenue Theatre, of which he is now part manager, will take place to-morrow evening. He will be seen In the famous comedy of "The rrofessor," written by William Gillette, and in which he made a great success as Arthur Hinsdale, a professor In the Boston University. As is characteristic of Mr. Gillette's plays, the principal roles (which he always plays himself) are full of "meat," In theatrical parlance, and usually occupy the centre of the stage. In this instance it la well, as Mr.

Davenport, who will, of course, play the Professor, is always of Interest when on the stage, no matter what the However, In "The Professor" Mr. Gillette has called Into service many diversified characters (seventeen in all) who revolve about the principal role. The theme deals with Daisy, a child of the woods, who In her Infancy was stolen by Moses Brown to gratify a feeling of revenge. She Is supposed to be the uld man's daughter and is brought up In RU. a 'Kensington Ave.

and Cumberland St. I F. G. Nixox-Nibdlingeb -rManager Tuesday i cnRnniM (TUESDAY THURSDAY IS J. THURSDAY! i Saturday MATINEES (Saturday First Presentation in This City of tbe Great fcngtisb and'Amerlcan Success, By CHARLES OARRELL, Esq.

Complete in All Its Magnificent Details 1 Luxurious Scenic Effects and Mechanical Surprises I 'as Presett ed at the Fourteenth St. Theatre, New York City REMEMBER People's Popular Prices; NEXT WEEK the Great Favorite, JOSEPH MURPHY IN SHAUN RHUE KERRY GOW Benefit Committees can Be- uLncnitf curat our eretu list of II. 5 iimunuii tti inc must nutriai leruis wer mm, offered in this city by addressing F. 6. Nixon- KtriHlnmr.

that beliefs The action of the plsiy transpires in the White Mountains and there appears upon the scene Henry Marston, the brother of Daisy, who has made the search for his life object. The hunting of old man Itrown and the effort to establish her identity form -the motive of the play: This clement is not eonspicuqus, however, merely a snaning ror tne more mi morons situations. These are furnished by the aunt of Professor Hinsdale, who bus a desire to-seo her nephew wedded to a pay young person named Grace Gay, and the fnlher of a rather stupid youth, who also, -has an eye on Miss (iny for his son. The latter, Gustavus. is monopolized by a gushing niiiid named Kstelle Carter, much to the disgust of his father.

Then there is Dnnte Beauregard, an artist who wants everybody to sit for him, three effervescent young seminary girls and several Yale The mounting of the play will be a special feature. Mother Nature is shown In Jersc4 one set showing a wood scene with a murmuring brook gushing down a THE if? At the Walnut Street Theatre to-morrow night 1'eter F. Dailey begins his annual engagement In this with a new play, one of the big farcical successes of the season, called "A Good Thing." In It he Is said to have a role which tits his personality admirably, that of Billy Biddall, an auctioneer's clerk who has acquired from his vocation an aliyost mechanical habit of selling things that come his way and applies It lu private life. The story relates a series of humorous complications arising from the fact that his employer, Timothy Coognn. who Is In love with the president of a female seminary, has received the assignment of auctioneering the seminary ami -the personal effects of the boarders.

Billy BIdilall. In his capacity of auctioneer, sells the seminary, but states that he will sell, the clothes and other things at their Bowery auction room on the following day. The Bowery auction room scene affords opportunity for continuous and lively action. This scene is made gay with bright, new songs and diverting specialties. During the first act Mr.

Iiniley makes his appearance as a wench of the most pronounced African description nnd sings bis latest song, "Your Baby's Comiu' Town." The supporting ronifiauy is one' of the strongest he has yet had. THE PEOPLE'S "When London Sleeps" Is the attraction at the People's this week. The piece was brought over to this country by Mr. James H. Walllek, who has secured all American rights for Its production, and which has been success beyond expectation.

It is by Charles Darrell, a noted English author who has written a number of successful melodramas. Mr. Darrell hns gone this time to the cirens ring for his principal Queenle Carruthcrs, tho queen of the slack wire, it so happens is the heiress to great which her cousin, Captain Kodney Hayfies, has- looked Upon ns his cer tain bequest. During her career ns a circus artiste Queenie hns fallen In love and become betrothed to David Engleheart, an acrobat in the same company, who in turn 511 Ti I SI Robert Watt Associate Manager nisii'v HJ The Best Dramatic and Comedy Attractions at inia nouse. THIS WEEK Every Evening nnd Usual Matinees on Tuewlay, Thursday and Saturday, The Tajented and Natural Irish uouaeaian.

vocalist anu iaocer, Tony Farrell In a Charming Rendition of the Picturesque Tale of Life In Ireland Garry Owen A Play with Pathos A Plan with Pure Humor A Play with Beautiful Scenery A Play wi.h New Songs A Play with Rollicking Dances The mucb-tfllked-of Celtic wit exemplified by. a bust of clever entertainers. The nrices are. as was and always shall be, ouly bvenings 15c. 25c.

35c. 50c, 75c. 25c. for Reserved Orchestra Chair at ail Matinees NEXT WEEK DANIEL SULLY O'BRIEN the Contractor in THE MILLIONAIRE and serviceable, of sterling silver, neat nnd appropriate. Preparations hnve been made for the care of 1.U00 wheels, -and It will be quite a novelty to witness this aggregation Itself.

CHESTNUT ST. OPERA HOUSE Ptoctor's Big Novelty company, which presented such a variety of attractive and marvelous performance iast week, enters On the filial week of its engagement at the Chestnut Street Opera House to-morrow night. Matinees will be given every day this week at special popular prices. The entrance on the vaudeville stage of Johnstone Bennett and S. Miller Kent has proved a most Interesting and enjoyable event.

They present a most clever farcical sketch "A Quiet Evening at Home." The marvelous performances of Lockhart's original comedy elephants have to be seen to be appreciated. is a sight of lifetime to see "Boney" ride a tricycle, feign intoxication, and go through the many other marvelous performances. Then Ezra Kendall "brings dowu the house" with his new monologue, which is brimful of timely localisms. Among other features of this great attraction ure Arnlm and Wagner, In a clever musical truvesty entitled "Italian Opera in the the Two Bostons, with their comical dogs and excrutlatlngly funny burlesque bull tight; Miss Gertrude Mansfield, an attractive artiste, in operatic selections; Pant-zer brothers in the most astounding fents of balancing and acrobatic exhibitions; Herr Grals, with his trick donkey and wonderful equestrian baboon, and lastly the Brothers Horn, In their capital sketch, "London Life." assisted by the winsome comedienne, Miss Joey Beeves. The bnxtng bout hi the finale of the Horns' act brings the extensive programme to a most lively conclusion.

FOREPAUGH'S In offering "The Marble Heart" at popular prices for every afternoon nnd evening this week at Forepaygh's Family Theatre, Mrs. Forepaugn. presents another of those great successes that have been seen at tbe $1.50 houses. Of "The Marble Heart" itself so much has been written in laudation of Its ninny sublime qualities, and Its history Is so well known, that It is not necessary to refer to them at any length. In this drama the bexutiful sentiment of man's fidelity and undying devotion to In i5e face of opposition from homo and friends who, In fact, loves a marble heart this Is elaborated most nobly nnd with an unparalleled degree of deftness.

The drama is full of touching pathos and abounds in scenes in which the excitement Is raised to the highest degree of Intensity. The comedy clament Is present in sufficient quantity and delightful quality to vary the shades of color In the niniii theme. The nlny is mnirnincentlv Btrucled and all the incidents and passages are linked together in one grand magnificent whole. While there Is absolutely no appearance of striving after effect, each episode Is so powerful and sympathetic as to inspire marked enthusiasm. Passionate scenes predominate in every act and one of the greatest of its character ever nresentpd the stage occurs in the third act, where Raphael the sculptor, in the excess of his excitement' after being discarded by the woman who is dearer to him than life itself, seizes his fortunate rival.

In the dream scene, which constitutes the first net, the climax is a splendid- illustration of the height of dramatic power, hatred, love, pathos and malignant snlte. It is here that the calls on his three statues to express their nreierence. anu to tne surprise or all they become animated and smile unou the rich and arrogant Athenian. The cast will Include, in addition to George Cenrock, Lisle Leigh, Clifford Dempsey, who will have one of the best characters he has ever assumed. Thomas J.

Powers, Jnmes Carden, Thos. J. Dempsey. William Walsh and the. Misses Henmnont.

unison and Kossette, and Mrs. Garden. The Reenic effects will be particularly beautiful nnd full un to the hleh standard in vogue at this progressive house. THE PARK As announced during the week, Manager Gilmnre has succeeded in so arranging dates at his Tnrk Theatre ns to retain the celebrated Italian artist Fregoli, at the Park during this week. Beginning with to-morrow night Fregoli will appear in a new reper toire, which will include "The Lightning Walter," Instead of "Cameleonte." In this he assumes six characters so entirely different that Fregoli has a splendid opportunity of showing his wonderful versatility.

One of the most unique Fregoli features; In fact CAN BE i HAD THIS WEEK AT THE Bargain Matinea Wednesday Adm. 50c. Directors. Messrs. Al.

Haymao, Klaw Erlanger Mr. FRANK HOWE. Jr. It Is an original Farce, written by that fun conjurer, John J. und presented by the CREATIVE COMEDIAN Dai ley Aided and Abetted by THIS HAPPY LOT FLORA IRWIN JAMES C.

McCH.BE JAMES T. KELLY AMERICUS COMEDY CHSRLES T. STINE QUARTET WM. BARRY, JR. GLLIE EVANS O.M.SCOTT MATTIE NICHOLS ARTHUR R.

EARLE AGNES MILTON JAMES SWICKARO DELCIE V. WALKER GEORGE LYNN EDNA ELSNIERE LAWRENCE SHEEHAN JESSIE CLARK "Tell Thsm Tour Baby's Corain' To Town." "I Want Ton, Mahoney. ALL POPULAR PETER'S HITS Direct lou H. B. Harris and E.

Rosen baum, NEXT WEEK: MAY IRWIN IN THE WIDOW JONES is the object of the passion of Hilda Corrode, an equestrienne, whose overtures he has rejected. When the heroine Is made aware of her succession to the fortune. Captain Haynes nnd Hilda Corrode, who turn out old acquaintances, conspire together to separate rlietwo lovers, the cnptHiu to secure the heiress nnd Fngleueart to lie consoled with the despised Hilda. From this point onward, through a series of exciting episodes, virtue nnd villainy wrestle as'of yore, and, needless to sny, virtue comes out of the "ordeal triumphant. The title of the play is ostensibly derived from one of the main nnd most during scenes a house of infamy into which the heroine Has Been lurect ami which thrives when London sleeps, though matter of fact tradition lias it that London never sleeps.

The strong situations and they nre several completely curries, the audience by storm, nnd when the final episode Is reached the attempted sacrifice of Uueenle Carruthrs on the altar of a Hindoo god there is something akin to awe inspired. --i in THE' BIJOU At the Bljoti the bill for this week Is of exceptional merit. The cihematographe en tertainment Is changed every week, so that the Interest is continually maintained. An entire new list has been selected for this week, several of the selections being of a thrilling military nature, and others containing copiedy. One view shows a troupe of German Lancers making dashing charge across the plain, and is full of spirit and life; a very pretty scene shows a group of children gathering shrimps on the beach at Trouvllle, Hie most aristocratic seaside re sort of France, and a street scene in London during a busy hour of the day.

The vaude ville portion of the entertalmneut Is headed by that famous son of a famous father, J. K. Enimetr, who has since his father's death starred lu the "Fritz" series of come dies. He vill uresent a condensed version of one of these at the Biion this woek. enti tied "Fritz In and he will be supported' by his own company, star who makes his first 'vaudeville ajipcarance fs John D.Glrheft, who wnsoife of the original creators of fun in "Natural Gas" with Donnelly and Glrard, and during the.

run of tne tieimerson Lincugo tipera House series of magnificent spectacular productions he was the principal comedian of those attractions. He will present a screamingly funny non-partisan political monologue tlint will create a hit. Other sterling feature acts will be Lizzie and VInnle Daly, among the greatest specially dancers on the stage; three Dnnazettas. late of Hanlnu's snectn- cles; William F. Denny, a favorite singer of topical anu descriptive uniians: rlorwlls and Bowers, splendid entertainers In travesty and and Alexis, the best contortionist specialists in America: Sum Collins and Vlnie Heushaw, star eutertuin- ers in an eccentric comedy sketch: Gardner and Sheppnrd, German comedy stars; O'Brien.

Jennings and O'Brien, In their funny farcical sketch; Heeley nnd Marlia, tumblers and novelty ncrobafs of extraordinary nature; Walter Hyde, the eminent vlo-. tin virtuoso; the Tannkas, Japanese equilibrists, magicians nnd top spinners; the three I. a in their exceptional high acrobatic act, and a host of other strong and attractive acts. GRAND OPERA HOUSE To-morrow evening will witness the revival of "A Merry War" at tbe Grand Opera House, the work to be Interpreted by the members of the Castle Square Opera Company. If has been some years since this sparkling, Jolly and tuneful combination, of melody has been seen in this city.

There Is so much that is pretty In "A Merry War" that to single out any one number or concerted piece would be denying the other many beautiful passages their right to share the honors. It Is a work, too, that, from a scenic point of view, will be shown to great advantage, while the costuming will be magnificent and correct. In the matter of cast, tbe artists who will take part arc fully competent. Mr. William Wolff will be Baltbasar Groot.

The Blsa will he Miss Mnry Llnck. Miss Edith Mason assumes the role of. Vloletta. Mr. Persse, as Fmberto, will be excellent, and the Marquis of Mr.

W. G. Stewart Is sure to strengthen the favorable Impression he has uinde. Mr. Arthur Wooley will be the Von Schvlen; Miss Jln-bella Baker, as Artenilsa, is anre to be good, and Miss Gertrude (Julnlen wll) he Ginl.

The other ohnraetem- will I be oecoptably filled To-niorrny evening, witness a great event for wheelmen and wheelwomeu in this city. It will be bicycle night nnd souvenir nlgbt. The souvenir will he rich, tasteful WALNUT SPLENDID STAR VAUDEVILLE BILL FIRST VAUDEVILLE APPEARANCE OF J. K. Ef, JR.

Assisted by His Own Company in the New One-Act Comply, "FRITZ IN CLOVER" FIRST TIME HERE JOHN D. GILBERT The Famous Eccentric Comedy Star Known for Years us Principal Comodian of 'I)avid Henderson's Spectacular Productions. LIZZIE VINIE DALY The Cleverest Novelty Dancers on the Stage. 3 DONAZETTAS 3" First Appearance of this Marvelous Acrobatic Comedy Trio. COLLI HKXSHATC First Time in Two Years of These Eccentric Comedy XV.

F. DEXXY Tile Favorite Voc-ul Comedian. HORIYITZ BOWERS Travesty Stars and Imitating Comedians JEROME ALEXIS The Novelty Contortion Wonders. O'B HI EN, ESI I H'GS O'BRIEIV In a New Sketch Comedy. HEELV MARBA Grotesque Tumbling Comedians.

3 LAMARTINES 3 Pyramid Acrobats Extraordinary. GARDNER SHEPPARD German Character Comedians. IV A LT Uemicri Violin Virtuoso. THE TA1VAKAS Jiipitnese Magicians and Top Spinners. Bicycles Checked Without Charge OX rVtltr KeHervtMl OrchcMtra- OrcliCMtra Hu Irony Unllcry $1.00 and r.lc.

5p. 15 c. Indies and children should uttpnd the afternoon performum-es to avoid the evening tush. BIGGEST ANFBESTlHOWlFTiElifOnll are pretty stage gems. A "flower ballet," with choral accompaniment and electrical and calcium light effects, is a masterpiece of scenic art and musical accord.

The conclusion of this interesting programme is a forty-minute round of comic and grand opera, ex quisitely staged anil costumed. laKon as a whole. It is nn entertainment bound to please people, whatever their preconceived notions as to the capability of colored people on they stage. THE STANDARD The attraction at the Standard Theatre this week will be Tony Farrell, the celebrated Irish comedian. In his new Irish comedy-drama, "Gurry Owen." This play is an Interesting story of life In Ireland, nnd the author has been particularly careful not to utilize any of the old conventional and threadbare features usually found In plays of this kind; but his aim has been to present a clean, natural comedy, full of rollick- Ing Irish fun.

liberally bestowed with songs and dances. Tony Farrell Is a clever comedian, a good singer nnd an agile dancer, and he portrays the part of a good-natured Irish hero In a manner that will endear himself to every one that sees him. The supporting compnny Is one of unusual excellence, and includes a coterie of artists renowned for their comedy work. There are several sensational scenes in (he play, one In particular behig the escape from the Connemarra prison, that never falls to enthuse. In fact, "Garry Owen" might truthfully be termed a rollicking Irish comedy.

In order to portray the-action of the play In a proper manner, the management has provided the company with new and elegant scenery, among which are a number of mechanical and sensational stage effects, including the illuminated Interior of an Irish church, with Its cathedral organ and church choir. THE TROCADERO Harry Morris will present his company of burlesque artists, the "Twentieth Century Maids," at the Troeadero for one week, commencing to-morrow, giving the regular matinee performances. The entertainment opens with a unique operatic satire, on the present tendency of woman toward the vocitlons and dreos of man. It is styled "Tin Girl Bachelors' Ball." The costumes nre heaitlful, the scenery masslve.the music catchy aid the electrical and mechanical effects add greatly to the spectacle. The olio of specialti which follow Includes such well-known Ists as Lew Randall, the eccentric vrrol and dancer: Carter and Auber, operatic enlists; Thompson and Collins, pnrodr sin ers; Nettle De Courscy (La retite Chaiteusi In "A Night's Frolic." and many oilers equal note.

The feature of the entertair nient Is the living reproduction of cchbrst Villi Come hen you want Remain sis long as you please vivacity by the great cast from Hoyt's Theatre, NeV York. Otis Harlan repents his inimitable performance of Hot Stuff with supreme success; H. Currle, as Percy Do Vere, a perfect lamb; William De Vere, as the editor of the Tombstone "Inscription;" Joseph Waters, as Jack Aspen, a theatrical manager, and W. F. Mack, as the Tombstone bartender, have also very conspicuous successes.

Miss Jea-nette St. Henry makes a dashing and beautiful "Queen of Burlesque," and Miss Hose Sutherland, and Miss Hattie Wells in her captivating dances, are much admired among the feminine portion of the cast, which is noticeable for tho ninny comely faces and pretty figures. "A Black SUeep" Is ut the Chestnut Street Theatre for a brief engagement ouly. i THE LYCEUM Among the features of Weber's Olympia Company, which comes to the Lyceum this week, will be seen L. Lawrence Weber's latest Importation, the Imperial Japanese John Good Dance, the great Mikado O.

Dori Cherry Blossom dance, as performed before his Majesty, the Mikado of Japan, upon his historical visit to Kyoto In 1SSH to ratify the treaty of peace with China. Great preparations were made for this visit, and the Governor of the port of Kyoto offered a large prlne to the person, either foreigner or native, who would create a new form of amusement for the pleasure and enjoyment of the Emperor. John Good, a famous English showman, then traveling through Japan, submitted what he called the Cherry Blossom dance, which, when presented for the Governor's approval, so pleased that dignitary that he appointed Mr. Good director of the Native Imperial Theatre at the rapltol, showered him with several costly presents nnd renamed the dance after the showman. The dance as here presented Is exact In every detail, except that the number of dancers la largely curtailed and is performed by American girls, who are the most graceful in the world.

This is the first time the dauce has been presented outside of Japan. THE NATIONAL "Oriental America," John V. Isham's great Improvement on entertainments having colored talent or shows made up of specialty acts or light farce-comedy, will be the attraction at the National Theatre this week. Mr. Ishnm has made every effort to engage but the best talent obtainable, Including many graduates of the Boston College of Music, to supplement his principals, who arc artists of accredited ability.

Among others who have received especial commendation are Sidney Woodward, a sweet-voiced tenor; Margaret Scott, Mnttle Wilkes, Inea Clough. Mayme Calloway and Messrs. Elklns, Hig- gins. Shipp. Fldler and Eldrldge.

The opening scene is a farcical hit at higher New York life. In which the comedy furnished by Billy Ktdriuge is uproanousij runny, ana tne topical songs apt nnd pleasingly sung. It also serves to introduce some pretty dancing and good solos. The olio which follows has some acts which for grouping and clever acting A Hoyt comedy is a sure magnet for theatre goars and "A Block Sheep" is crowding the Chestnut Street Theatre to the doors at every performance. "A Black Sheep" may fairly be called an epitome of Mr.

Hoyt's most pungent witticisms, and for Ingenious drolleries and surprising situations It Is not excelled by any of his other productions. This exhilarating piece. In addition to Its Intrinsic humor. Is full of the brightest things In songs, choruses, dances and specialties, and is played up to the highest notch of spirit and 1..