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BIJOU THXATKS Annie FJxlcy.
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Habbib" Theater Kelson Variety Co.
Barry Williams' Acadkmt.. Sheridan & Flynn.
Davis' Fifth Ave. Museum Curiosities. Etc.
The above are the theatrical attractions
for this week.
V
There is no city in the country that has a
heartier appreciation of comic opera than
Pittsburg, and "Castles in the Air" has hail
more than the average patronage at the
Bijou during the past week. This result is
not due to the opera, which lacks most of
the essential qualities of a good work. It is
generally admitted that the piece is a
hundred times better than it was
when first presented in Kcw Tork last
summer, and it is almost beyond human
imagination to realize how intolerahly bad
it must have been originally. But the
weakness of "Castles in the Air" has been
dwelt upon sufficiently in these columns.
Any one can see what heroic treatment has
been needed to give the piece life. The
hypnotic business, which is the best thin?
in the fiist act, in fact the redeeming inci
dent, was added some time after the opera's
production; the whistling march and cho
rus at the end of the second act is another
Interpolation: so is the song of "The Little
Pis in the third act. In short, it Is hard to
see wnat remains of the original score or
libretto that is of any value.
For the success of the opera, therefore, De
Volt Hopcer and his very clever coadjntors
are responsible, and to thcra must the princi
pal credit be accorded, hopper has always
been a favorite in this city, but ha has certainly
won hosts of new admirers in this engagement.
He never bad to work harder, for there is liter
ally nothing in the part of tilacoudre but
what he himself has manufactured, and the
Hopper style of comedy involves a terrific
amount of exertion, physical as well as vocal.
Mcasiirmc bis art by the effect upon his audi
ence, it is clear that it is potential. The prin
cipal end of a comedian's efforts being to make
people laugh, it is also certain that Hopper
could hardly achieve more than he doe'. Yet
the fact remains that Hopper can do
a great deal better work in an
artistic sense than anything he does as Frta
coud'C if the gentle, persuasive humor of "The
Little Pis" be excepted. It is to be honed, for
Mr. Hopper's sake, as well as the public's, that
next season he will obtain a comic opera in
which he will be able to display bis comic
genius to uefer advantage ana with less gym-na-tic
and lunolrainin exercise. But any
how hi place m the popular favor is assured,
and he has Ms reward for eight years of the
hardest work.
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But all the credit for making a dreary play en
tertaining does not belong to tho chief come
dian. No soubrctte in recent years has cap
tured Pittsburgers more completely than Delia
Fox, and the vivacity, sparkle and originality
of her acting is a refreshing change from the
wooden solemnity of most comic opera artists
of the dav. With youth and such a good start
in her profession it is plain to see that Sella
Fox's name will be printed in very much larcer
type on the bills bef ore she reaches her destina
tion. Of course Mr. Scabrooke's powers as a com
edian hap been recognized for some time, but
he, like Hopper and Delia Fox, deserves full
credit for making much of a thin part. In the
ficture he present ot what i known to the
hilistines as "a still" he succeeds in represent
ing a hopeless condition of intoxication with
great truth and w itbout offensireuess, a feat to
be proud of in a mild way.
Two or three correspondents have asked if
"The Little Pigs" can be bought, and they may
be assured that an order given at any music
store will procure the pretty little ballad. The
words are by J. Cheever Goodwin, the author of
some of the best comic opera librettos written
by an American, and especially noted of late
for his good work in "The Merrv Monarch,"
the comic opera in which Francis Wilson is
starring with such tremendous success this
season. Mr. Kerker, the composer of the origi
nal music in "Castles in the Air," wrote the ac
companiment for the tale of the little pigs, bnt
the charm lies more in the words than the
air.
Mr. Woolson Morse, tho composer of "The
Merry Monardh" and much other good music,
has been in Pittsburc several days talking
about a new opera for De Wolf Hopper. The
contract has not been signed, but it is probable
that Mr. Hopper will have a new piece from
the hands of Messrs. Morse and Goodwin next
season. Some of the numbers designed for the
new work were played bv the composer before
a limited audience on Friday night at the Ho
tel Duquesne, and they elicited great praise.
Mr. Morse is a very agreeable man as well as a
talented musician, and during Ins visit here,
which is his first to Pittsburg, he has made
many friends.
Talking of Francis ilson's experience as a
star, Mr. More confirmed what The Dis
patch said some months ago about what has
been termed "Wilson's luck."
To man in any profesion," Mr. Morse said,
"works harder than Francis "Wilson, or studies
more intelligently. He has lots of knowledge
thatactois seldom think it worth while to ac
quire, which he turns to good account. There
Is no end to the care with which he rehearses,
and the results show that his attention to de
tail Is not wasted. There was no neea to alter
a line, a situation, or a bar of music in
the "Merry Monarch" after the first
night. It was a perfect nerformance
becau-e it bad been polished and polished at
rehearsals continually Tot six weeks previous
to the opening night. It is nonsense to ascribe
"Wilson's success to luck or anything but his
talents and hard work. Wilson's abilities are
not conffned by the stage, but are shown in his
choice of associates in business, and in all sorts
of ways."
V
It is being made plainer every year that the
legitimate drama, and especially Shakes
pearean tragedy, if it is to be profitable to the
producers, must be mounted handsomely and
artistically and played by able actors. The pub
lic demands that all the good scenery shall not
be given to spectacle, melodrama, modern com
edy and comic opera, and it mil not accept to
any great extent a Shakespearean production
for instance which leaves to the imagination of
the audience the pictorial circumstances of the
play, and rests its histrionic claims upon the
good work of one or two out of a score of actors
in the cast.
Tho ability of Mrs. Bowers and Mr. Warde
are not to be questioned, and thar they at
tracted a gieat many people to the Grand
Opeia House last week proves lhat there is still
a deep-seated love for the legitimate drama
among theater goers. But to pretend that
these performances of Shakespeare's plats
were cenera'ly satisfactory would be absurd.
The presentation of a historical play
like Henry V1IL without appropriate
scenery or equipment for the provision
of rich and accurate costumes only accentu
ated the deficiencies of the surroundings is
not artistic, and the theater-going public has
been educated to expect something better. The
omparative unprofitableness of Shakespear
ean productions is due largely to the meanness
of the scenery, the uneven quality of the actors,
and a general failure to provide attractive set
ting for tbe drama. On the other hind tbe
success, artistic and pecuniary, of Marie Wain
wright with "Twelfth Night," a success
which I am glad to notice has
cro'An steadily since she began the
experiment two years ago, may be fairly at
tributed to tbe artistic completeness of the per
formance am1 Its garniture. Thero was not a
bad actor in Miss Wainwriglit's company; the
scenery was a succession of beautiful land
scapes and richly furnished rooms of the olden
time, and tbe suggestion of antiquity In a hun
dred trifles of mtse-en-scene and stage business
reproduced a distant day and a foreign land.
Mr. Warde has manv loyal friends and admir
ers here, and tbe writer among them, and tbey
hope be will see the need to keep up with the
age in tbe matter of staging plays. He can.
If he will, put money In bu purse and enhanc
it
The Programme.
At the Bijou Annie Pixley will appear In a
round of her charming plays this week. The
repertoire embraces several of her most popu
lar comedies, favorite alike with the star and
and the public. "The Deacon's Daughter" has
had a most successful run, with Miss Pixley in
the title role. "22, Second Floor" is a recent
addition to Miss Pixley's repertoire, seen here
last season, and is a comedy of a sparkling sort,
with pure, clean dialogue and charming music
"Kate," the latest success of this comedienne,
is from tbe pen of James U. Roach. The
author is an actor of many years' experience,
and for several years was an occasional con
tributor to Texas Stftings. He wrote "Shane-na-Laun"
for Scanlon, and "Marcel" for Kate
Forsythe. The piece is a four-act comedy
drama with a strong love story running through
it. The action takes place during tbe late war.
The first act is laid at Major Randall's resi
dence on the Hudson; tbo second on a battle
field in the Shenandoah Valley; the
third in a cabin used as a hos
pital, and tbe fourth on the Hudson.
Mi;s Pixley will also appear at two perform
ances in her famous role M'liss, a part -she
created and has played over 2,500 times. She
has become as identified with the roleasJef
Jerson has with Hip. This repertory is cer
tainly varied enough to suit all tastes. The
plaj s w ill be given in the following order: Mon
day. "22, Second Floor;" Tuesday, "22 Second
Floor:" Wednesday matinee, "M'liss:"
Wednesday. 'The Deacon's Daughter:"
Thanksgiving matinee, "22. Second Floor;"
Thanksgiving night and Friday. "Kate, a
Romance of the War;" Saturday matinee,
"The Deacon's Daughter;" Saturday night,
"M'liss." Miss Pixle's support is said to be
uncommonly efficientthis season, and includes
such well-known plavers a M. C Dalv, J. T.
Burke. James Brennan. W. F. MacMichal, Ben
F. Gnnnell, George R. Sprague. Charles C.
Brandt, Fanny Barry Sprague, Molllo RavelU
Anna Douglass and others.
TnE new Duqnesne Theater is rapidly near
ing completion, and will positively be ready for
dedication on the evening of December 1,
when the Juch Opera Company will appear in
'The Huguenots," which is to be magnificently
mounted with the same beautiful, elaborate
scenery, costumes and electrical effects that
have made this production one of the most
magnificent ever seen on the stage of the
Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.
A prominent feature ot the grand opera season
will be the first production here of Richard
Wagner's "Flying Dutchman." Miss Juch
will have an opportunity to appear before a
Pittsburg audience in one ot her strongest
roles, lhat of Senla, in which she has re
ceived more praise from tbo musical critics
of the leading New York journals than
ever given to an American singer before. In
order to mount this opera correctly, it is neces
sary to bring three baggage cars of scenery,
costumes and electrical effects. Tho ships and
other marine effects used m one act 1111 one
large baggage car. Nearly all the principal
members of this organization appear in this
opera. There can be no question but that it
will be an event of tbe engagement. It is now
nearly a year since Pittsburg was favored with
a 6eason of grand opera in the vernacular, and
if tbe applications bv mail and telegraph al
ready in for scats for the opening and other
performances of the Juch season may bo taken
as an indication of the Dusiness the company
will do here, their engagement will be the
largest known in this city. Choice seats for
the opening performance w ill he sold at auction
Tuesday, at 12 o'clock.at Hayes' music store, 75
Fifth avenue.
A week from Monday evening the first pro
duction m this city of an entirely new romantic
opera comique will be seen at the Bijou Thea
ter. It is "The Sea King," which was the
potent attraction at Palmer's Theater. New
York, the past summer, where its success was
so great that it was kept on all the summer.
Mr. "William J. Gilmore, who is better
known in Pittsburg as a skillful manager of
spectacular attractions, has, in a measure, en
tered into a field which is new to him, bu: his
production is said to be remarkable for lavish
expenditure, and it is safe to say, if all reports
are to be relied on, that tbe Gilmore Company
will give Pittsburg one of tbe most
elaborate presentations of comic opera ever
seen here. The list of principals includes
Mark Smith. R. E. Graham. Charles B. Church,
Frank L. Howard, George H. Carr. Nelson
Roberts, C. Caldwell, Misses Ada Glasca. Au
gusta Roche, Mamie Corbi. Katie Gilbert,
Alice Ramsdem, Cora Hubion and Alma Des
mond. The chorus numbers 40. while the or
chestra will be greatly increased and under the
direction of Charles Borgman. The scene and
the action of the opera being laid in Spain al
lows opportunities for exceedingly grand stage
pictures and picturesque costumes. The indi
cations for a successful engagement here are
more than nattering. Tbe sale of seats for the
"Sea King" will open Thursday morning next.
Stuart Robson will be once more a wel
come visitor at the Grand Opera House this
week. He will not Tely entirely upon "The
Henrietta," that excellent picture of American
life and most laughable comedy, bnt will have
as a second string to his bow a new play en
titled "Is Marriage a Failure." by Archi
bald' D. Gordon. Tbe new play has
been running several weeks since it se
cured a favorable- bearing in Cincinnati, and
is said to be a comedy of considerable merit,
with a wide range of incident and a well-told
story not without a moral. It is supposed to be
moreover a protest against the ill-timed inter
ference of fathers and motners-in-law in tbe
affairs ot young married folks, and the plot
turns upon the fortunes of a typical American
couple who wrestle witn the matrimonial prob
lem in a generally humorous way. There
is also a touch or two of genuine pathos
in the play, it is said, and tho critics
have been praising Mr. Rousnn's handling of a
very pathetic scene. The production of "Is
Marriage a Failure ?" will be a very interesting
affair, therefore, and, of course, "The Hen
rietta" needs no recommendation at this late
day. Mr. Robson will present "Is Marriage a
Failure T" Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings, also Wednesday and Thursday
(Thanksgiving) matinees and Thursday even
ing. Balance ot week "The Henrietta" will be
presented.
SIIEE1DAN fc FLTSX'S GRAND COMPANY
will begin a week's engagement at Williams'
Academy on Monday evening. As exponents
of Irish comedy. Sheridan & Flynn have few
equals. James F. Hoey is another strong card,
Dutch comedy will be portrayed by tbe Fields.
Carr and Tourgee are extremely clever musical
specialists, and Minnie Lee is a pleasing vocal
ist. Annie Granger, the Nelsons. Clio, the con
tortionist, are among tbe other artists.
Dr. ASIA will give way td a first-class variety
entertainment at Harris' Theater, under the
management of Harris, Britton & Dean, this
week. The Nelson Family of gymnasts need
no introduction to a Pittsburg audience.
Among the most extraordinary features of the
bill are the Five Casuanis. from Barcelona,
Spain, and the Four Gaiety Dancers.
Other Amusements.
Foktt thousand people in one week! That
is the record of Harry Davis' Fifth Avenue
Museum for the past six days. Everybody
seems to be anxious to see "Big Hattie." the
White Giantess of Massachusetts, as She is
called; Colonel Pickett Nelson, who is the
largest and tallest man living to-day; General
Turnerwood, who is undoubtedly the funniest
little man alive; Princess iora, the model lady
Liliputian. In order that everybody may have
an opportunity to see these four cards. Man
ager Davis retains them for one week more
only. Besides presenting the above features to
his patrons, he will introduce many
others entirely new. Yank Omo is
a novelty in the way of a Japanese
equilibrist and illusionist. The thcatorium
presents McClond and Melville, harpists, vocal
ists and sketch artists: La Kose brothers, cham
pion acrobats, ground and lofty tumblers;
Harry Albert, juggler and equilibrist, in his
novel act entitled, "Nothing Impossible;" the
celebrated tronpe of Tennessee jubilee singers;
Daily and O'Brien, Irish comedians; Miss
Bertha La Rose, character artist; Qilmore and
.Morton, the protean duo, and other features.
Manager Davis has wisely concluded that all
his patrons may have an opportunity to come
eirly on Thanksgiving Day if tbey like, and ihe
Musenm will therefore be open on that day
from 930 in the morning until 10:30 in tbe
evening.
Stage "Whispers.
Mr. Davis, ot Locke fc Davis, has been In
the city most of the week, and goes with tbe
Hopper company to Cincinnati.
Me. Archibald D. Gordon, the author of
Stuart RoDson's "Is Marriage a Failure!" will
come on to personally superintend the produc
tion at Pittsburgh
Makie WAiNWiuonT Is preparing to cele
brate her 300th performance of "Twelfth
Night," which occurs in a few days. This is
said to be the largest run on record for a
Shakespearean comedy.
The coldness of the Friday night audience
at the Bijou rather disheartened DeWolf Hop
per and his fellow players, but tbey can take
comfort in the fact that, for some mysterious
reason, Friday night audiences are always
chilly in this city.
Realism comes high, but the publio must
have it, and the manager must give It to them,
no matter what the cost. The lions In "Nero,"
at present the acme of realism on the New
York stage, perform at asalary of JS00 a week
and tbey get it,
Lxttue Miss Delia Fox Is not of age yet, and
her remarkable promise Ii the talk of her as
sociates and manager, Tbe public, unaware of
her tender years, admire her, but do not grasp
tbe extraordinary element of her success,
namely, the assurance and ease of so young an
actress.
Abthttb B. Cease is to retire from Margaret
Mather's management on account of HI health
and will be succeeded by T. Henry French, of
New York. The week of December 1 has been
cancelled and the company will rehearse
"Jeanne D'Arc." which, Mr. French says. Is to
be elaborately produced by Miss Mather.
The new stock system in New York, or
rather the revival of tbe old stock system, at
several of our leading theaters is notaltogether
a bad thing for the best actors and actresses.
Men like Willard. at Palmer's, and Stoddard,
tbe leading' man at Madison Square, get
high salaries It is said JLOO0 a week. Certain
it is that such actors are worth tbe money, if
tbey get it. Other members of Madison
Square and the Lyceum draw correspondingly
large salaries.
Marcus Mater and Ben Stern are keeping
very quiet on the subject of the Pauline Hall
desertion. It is said that they will probably
allow her to go to the end of ber rope. Messrs.
Mayer and Stern are also the managers of
Miss Agnes Huntington, who is a great suc
cess Mis Hall is now being managed by W.
W. Tillotson. although it is claimed that her
contract with Maver and Stern still holds good.
Mr. Stern arrived in the city yesterday from
Boston.
Laura Moore, who plays the part of -Lillita
in Francis Wilson's "Merry Monarch" Com
pany, was quietly married November 15 at
Bishop Cheney's residence, Chicago, to Elna
than Snyder, one of the society lioni of Wash
ington. The groom is the son of B. P. Snyder.
President of tbe National Savings Bank at
Washington. Tho bride has been with Come
dian Wilson for several seasons, and tbe "Merry
Monarch"Company will now lose one of its best
singers and a favorite memner.
Cltde Fitch's new play tor Roslna Vokes
is called "Frederick Lemaltre." and is founded
on a single Incident in the life of that master of
stage art. Lemailre falls in love with a girl,
beautiful, but of no mental capacity. He tries
to teach her his art. but in doing so gets dis
gusted at ner lnaouity to learn. At nrst sne
does not care for him, but after being in con
stant association with him and seeing him act
daily, sbe becomes fascinated. But by this
time jUemaiire D3.S cooled and no longer cares.
She sees it and dies of a broken heart. Out of
this thread Mr. Fitch has woven a one-act
piece.
A BATHER amusing story is told of Miss
Florence Elmore, otherwise Margaret Brad
ford, now of the "Money Mad" company. Miss
Elmore-Bradford decided to have an under
study, and an actress was sent to her to apply
for the position. "I need an understudy." said
tbe lady to the applicant. "Of course you un
derstand that I shall play when and where I
choose. I reserve that right. In certain towns,
however, you shall appear. Your salary will
be 150 per week," The actress was overjoyed.
Then it occurred to her to go into details.
"And when you play," sbe asked, "what will
my salary bef" '"On those occasions your
salary will be nothing."
A New York correspondent of The Dis
patch writes: A row has occurred within the
last day or two between the managers of "The
Clemenceau Case," which was reproduced at
tbe Standard last week, but which was fired
out of that theater early in this. As predicted
in tbis column, "The Clemenceau Case" as a
legitimate play does not merit production any
where. A piece which depends upon the pub
lic for support, almost solely by the indecent
exposure of a woman, is. in tbe nature of
things, iiable to be sat upon by any respectable
community. I understand that Business Man
ager Bradv, recently connected with "The
Whirlwind," has purchased all right and title
in "The Clemenceau Case," with the costumes,
scenery and other properties at a nominal fig
ure. B.-ady says that he will bring it out
shortly in some other metropolitan playhouse;
but that is a matter which will be carefully con
sidered by the lessees of such a theater. Air.
Hill now realizes that greater damage was done
to the Standard by the production of this play
there than the mere money value of tbe rental.
He was therefore quick to seize uoon the first
infraction of the terms of the contract to land
the piece on the outside.
Money Saved on All Yon Buy
At our store this week. The biggest cloth
ing week of the year is Thanksgiving week;
a week of quick sale prices at our store. A
chance to buy fine overcoats way below the
regular figures; 510 for men's fine imported
kersey, beaver, chinchilla and cheviot over
coats, plain collar or velvet collar. Call to
see us. It's monev saved.
P. C. C. C, Pittsburg Combination
Clotkhto Company, corner Grant and
Diamond streets, opposite the Court
House,
Columbus CInb Lecture.
Rt Kev. John A. "Waterson, Bishop of
Columbus,0..will lecture on "The Tapacy"
under the auspices of the Columbus Club, at
Lafayette Hall, corner Wood street and
Fourth avenue, Pittsburg, on Thursday,
December 4. 1890. at 8 P. M. Tickets of ad
mission will be 0 cents, with 25 cents extra
lor reserved seats.
Tickets can be obtained at aDy of the fol
lowing named places:
A. F. Keatipg, 127 Fifth avenue; James
Pbelan, 32 Fifth avenue; Maver & Kelly's
music store, 65 Filth avenue; John Mitsch's
jewelry store, 130 Federal street, Allegheny;
J. H. Savage, 48 E. Diamond street," Alle
gheny; Charles Eble, druggist, 6009 Penn
avenue, East End, and Harrv C. Jtfurto,
druggist, 2908 Carson street, " Southside.
Reserved seats can be had only at A. F.
Heating's. su
Blankets All colors, all sizes and all
best makes. See the values we now offer in
white country blankets at 54, 54 50, 55, 56
and 57 a pair. Hugus & Hacks.
ttssu
Latest Novelties In Overcoatings
Made up in the best style, and a perfect fit
guaranteed at E. Schauer's, 407 "Wood
street.
Cash paid for old gold and silver at
Hauch's, No. 295 Fifth avenue. WFSu
You can get the largest and best oysters
from Baltimore Oyster Co., 623 Liberty
street.
Come to the great annual mark-down
sale this week at Kuable & Shuster's 35
Fifth avenue.
albums, in all the latest designs and
coloring, from $1 CO up to 55, at Jacob J.
Fucbs', 1710 Carson street, S. S.
Mince Pies, English Plum Padding,
Kennedy's own make; send in your order
for Thanksgiving dinner. No. 2 Sixth street.
Thsu
Nobby Things In Salts.
If yon are in need of a nobby suit call on
Diokson, the tailor, 65 Fifth avenue, up
stairs.
Stylish Overcoatings.
Leave your order for a fall or winter over
coat at Pitcairn's, 434 Wood street.
Black 811k Warp
Henrietta cloth greatest bargain ever
shown at fl 25. Only 50 pieces to sell at
this price. Kkable & Shusteb,
35 Fifth avenue.
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OLD CITY HALL,
TUESDAY EVENING, NOV. 25.
IDIE TEEE,
The minent Soprano. The programme con
tains KBEUTZBR SONATA.
Tickets. SI, including reserved seat, at Ham
ilton's Jl nslc Store. no21-78-Tursu
WASHINGTON ORCHESTRA-JOHN F.
HcFarien, leader; Colonel Joe Christy,
Srompter. Music for receptions and weddings,
lain office, 1012 Penn av.. Pittsburg, Branch
offices, J. F. WcFarren, 270 Webster av.; J. E.
Wilson, 127 Madison av., Allegheny: Loals
Baker, 1827 Fox t. Pittsburg, a 8., and Charles
"Walker, 249 Beaver av., Allegheny! Chns. Mar
tin, 96 East St. Allegheny. no2S-S7
I RAND CONCERT LAMBETH CELE
VT BRATED Scotch Choir, on WEDNESD A x"
EVENING, November 2fl, at Old City Hall.
Door open at 7:30 o'clock. Admission, 50 cents.
Reserved seats, 75 cents and tL Box office now
open at Mellor & Hoene's, 77 Fifth avenue.
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JPITTSBUKO'S LEADING
TKEATEB,
PEM AVE., NEAR SIXTH ST.
DAVID HENDERSON Manager
Monday Evening, December I,
FIRS! PERFORMANCE.
EMMA JUCH
OPERA CO.
IN METKRBEER'S MASTERPIECE,
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POTS.
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Choice seats for the opening performance
will be sold at auction 12 o'clock Tuesday, at
Hays' Music Store, 75 Fifth avenue.
REPERTOIRE FOR BALANCE OF WEEK:
Tuesday evening RIGOLETTO
Wednesday evening LOHENGRIN
Thnrsdav evening FAUST
Friday evening L'AFRICAINE
Saturday matinee IL TROVATORE
Saturday eveninc FLYING DUTCHMAN
PRICES 2So to J2. according to location.
Reirular sale bezins Wednesday morning at 9
o'clock, at box office, Duquesne Theater, and
at branch box office. Hays' Music Store, 75
Fifth avenue. no22-99
GRAND
OPERA.
HOUSE.
Mr. E. D. WILT Lessee and Manager
Commencing Monday, Nov. 24.
AN EVENTFUL THANKSGIVING.
Engagement of the Comedian,
Stuart Robson,
And : Company : of: Players,
Under the direction of W. R. Hayden.
Monday, Tuesday and "Wednesday evenings
also Wednesday and THANKSGIVING
MATINEES, a three-act American Comedy,
by Archibald D. Gordon and Ad Corbett, en
titled. 'IS MARRIAGE Jl FAILURE?
II
Thursday (Thanksgiving evening), Friday
and Saturday evenings and Saturday Matinee,
Bronson Howard's comedy success of the
century,
THE HENRIETTA!
Mr. RoDson as Bertie tbe Lamb.
Prices, $1 50, $1, 75c,50c,25c.
Next "Week
COEA TANNEB,
-IK-
THB BEFTJGEE'S DAUGHTER,
COMING ATTRACTIONS. v
"Week December 8
"W.S. CLEVELAND'S CONSOLIDATED
MINSTRELS.
"Week December 15
DANIEL FEOHMAN'S LYCEUM CO.,
In CHARITY BALL.
Week December 22
ELSIE LESLIE,
In PRINCE AND PAUPER.
no23-113
UW WILLIAMS' ACADEMY
THANKSGIVING WEEK.
Monday Evening, Nov. 24.
Matinees, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
SHERIDAN & FLYNN'S
GRAND COMPANY.
Holiday
Matinee,
Thanksgivi ng
Day,
NIGHT PRICES
Sheridan & Flynn,
James F. Hoey,
Miss Minnie Lee,
i
The Great Fields,
Miss Dot Pullman,
The Nelsons,
Carr & Tourgee,
Miss Annie Granger,
, Clio,
9 Curry Bros.,
And the Laughable
Skit,
-or-ADMISSION.
HALONEY.
December 1 SAM DEVERE'S OWN
SPECIALTY COMPANY. no23-7
OLD CITY HALL,
Monday Evening, November 24,
OVIDE MUSIN,
The King of Violinists,iand His
GRAND CONCERT COMPANY
"Ovlde Musin stands to-day in tbe very fore
ground of the world's greatest violinists."
POPULAR PRICES.
"S
Sale of seats opens Friday morning at 9
o'clock at Mellor & Hoene's Musio Store 77
Fifth avenue. ' no23-98
GRAND FAIR
Commencing on Thanksgiving afternoon at
Grand Central Rink, Sixth it. and Penn avo
under tbe auspices of L. A. IS68, K. of L, Ad
mission 10 cents. Danolng 25 cents. Leader,
Italllan and Quln. no23-U
M'
OZART OROHESTRA-L M. ALLEN.
leaden T. J. Brady, prompter. Latest
popular muslo and figures. Principal office.
No. IB SIXTH STREET-Pitteburg.. Branch
office, 189 OHIO STREET, Allegheny. No
connection with imitators. no23-29
M0r-
UNDER THE DIRECTION
THANKSGIVING WEEK.
COMMENCING MONDAY, NOV. 24,
THREE MATINEES!
Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
IN A MAGNIFICENT REPERTOIRE.
Monday "22" SECOND FLOOR
Tuesday "22" SECOND FLOOR
Wednesday Matinee M'LISS
Wednesday THE DEACON'S DAUGHTER
Thanksgiving Matinee "22" SECOND FLOOR
Thanksgiving Night and Friday .'
KATE; A ROMANCE OF THE WAR
Saturday Matinee THE DEACON'S DAUGHTER
Saturday Night M'LISS
SPARKLING MUSIC!
MAGNIFICENT COSTUMES!
STRONG CAST!
Dec. i. The W. J. Gilmore Opera Comique Co. in "The Sea King."
no23-54
THE LEADING UNO
MONDAY Perfumery Sale. .
TUESDAY-Lace Curtain Sale.
WEDNESDAY-Blanket Sale.
THE
Is particularly interesting this week, because of the presence of a great number of price
wonders. It is pur last grand effort, to get space for our immense stock of Holiday
Goods, by throwing out the greatest, the best and the most comprehensive values
shown this season. We emphasize with more than usual stress these words: Don't
Fail to Get Some of Danziger's Bargains This Week:
SPECIAL -:- PERFUMERY -:- SALE.
At the urgent request of many of our patrons we will give an
other demonstration sale of Fine Perfumes on Monday (to-morrow),
November 24. This sale will be under the personal supervision of
MR LEON H. MEYERS, of New York City (-whose visit a few
weeks ago created such a furore), one of the most celebrated manu
facturers of perfumery in the United States. For Monday only the
prices will be as follows:
One-Ounco Bottle Perfumery, 12 odors to select from, regular
price 25o, for this sale 19o per bottle.
Two-Ounce Bottle Perfumery, 12 odors to seleot from, regular
price 50c, for this sale 31o per bottle.
Eight-Ounce Bottle Florida Water, regular price 35o, for thla
sale 19c per bottle.
Twelve-Ounce Bottle Bay Rum, regular price 35o, for this sale
19o per bottle.
These goods must be seen to be appreciated. Don't fall to visit
our store on the above date.
HOUPAY TIME: IS RAPIDUY APPROACHING,
We are opening something new and attractive each day. The most exquisite and dainty Slik Cases, Celluloid
Goods of all kinds, Combination 1'lush Cases,Pen Wipers, Blotter Cases, Postal Cascs,Thermometers,BooJciMarks,
Fin Trays, Whisk Broom Holders, Collar and Cuff Boxes, Brush and Comb Sets, Elegant Hair Receivers, Needle
Cases, etc., etc. JUST RECEIVED A complete line of every description of large and small Fancy Baskets, both
Trimmed and Untrimmed. Fancy Flush Balls and Tassels in all kinds and colors for fancy work.
UMBRELLAS AID CANES-
Our success is inspiring. We study fashions to adorn.the head.
Millinery here. Remarkably unique and pretty Hats and Bonnets.
Purchase your materials of us and we make
NJO CHARGE EOR TRUXdCMIHSTG-.
(Millinery Parlors Seoond Floor Take Elevator.)
The Money-Saving Stores
for the People,
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THEATRE
OP R. M. GTJLICK fc CO.
IF
tab 1 1
THE ONLY OPPORTUNITY
TO HIE-A-IR.
GILMORE
This Season Will be at
OLDCITYHALL,
THANKSGIVING DAY,
AFTERNO O JV AND E VENINO
He is the greatest of all bandmasters, and
the most popular and successful of all lead
ers, and his 3Tamou3 Band is everywhere
conceded to be the finest concert and mili
tary band in the world. Assisted by IDA
KLEIN", Soprano from the Metropolian
Opera House, K"ew York; EDWARD
O'MAHONY, the celebrated Irish-American
Basso.
Prices, 75c and $1.
Tickets now on sale at S. Hamilton's.
no23-2
LARGEST MILLINERY
I 1 '
STOEE ISTE'VT'SI
MILLINERY NOTES
DANZIGER'S,
NEW ADVHKTJi5E2ENTS.
THEATRE
BXTBA.
Commencing Monday, Dec. I,
THE
WILLIAM J. GILMORE
Comic Opera Company,
Direct from PALMER'S THEATER, N. Y.,
Presenting for tbe first time in Pittsburg the
new Romantic Opera Comique,
"ft Sea Bu"
Under the Management of Chas. H. Yale.
"It sailed into favor and anchored on the high
sea of success." N. Y. Telegram.
RICH AND ELEGANT RAIMENT,
From original desigms, made by the Eaves Cos
tume Company, New York.
NEW AND MAGNIFICENT SCENERY,
Painted by Homer F. Emens and Messrs. Maed
der and Schaeffer.
A THOROUGHLY DRILLED AND EFFI
CIENT CHORUS AND AUG
MENTED ORCHESTRA,
Under the direction of Chas. Borgman.
A GREAT STAR CAST.
MARK SMITH.
KATE GILBEKT.
CHAS. E. CHURCH,
MAMIE CERBIBI.
AUGUST ROCHE.
ADA GLASCA.
R. E. GRAHAM,
FRANK A HO WARD
All Operatic Favorites.
It is
almost snnerfluons to tell onr natron
that this production is one of tbe operatic
PTOntR nt th 0fann rThtt Ran Vlnrr' I. .
litest and strongest bona fide comic opera suc
cess before the public It comes to us with
unbounded praise from Palmer's Theater. New
York. The scenery and costumes are superb,
tbe cast unexceptional and the chorus im
mense. To all who are fond of comic opera we
simply say nothing can come here under more
auspicious circumstances.
Sale of seats commences next THURSDAY,
November 27, at 9 A. H. no23-53
HARRIS' JHEATER.
HARRIS, BRITTON & DEAR,
PROPRIETORS AND MANAGERS.
Week Commencing Monday, Nov, 24.
Every Afternoon and Evening,
ITELSOIT'S
GREAT WORLD COMBINATION.
7-THE NELS0NS-7
Brilliant Specialties! Gaiety Dancers! Clean
Comedy Sketches!
A MATCHLESS PERFORMANCE.
Week Dec. 1 THE PAYMASTER. no23-8
HOUSE IK WESTERN PEISOIiL
VISIT :- OUR -:- ART :
:: IT'S ATTRACTIVE.
Positively the choicest spot in our big store. Fine Busts and
Figures. Elegant designs and extensive selections in Royal Wor
cester Ware, Pitchers, Urns, Cracker Jars, 6 o'clock Tea
Sugar Bowls, Cups and Saucers,
OAUD CASES AND BONBON TRAYS,
Dresden and Satsuma Ware in odd shapes and designs, and a most
magnificent collection of Mexican and Algerian Onyx Tables,
Lamps, Candelabras, Clocks and Ornaments.
OUR MARVELOUS LOW PRICES WILL ASTONISH YOU.
Handsome and Unique Designs in Gold and Silver Umbrella Handles. Solid
,Gold Headed Canes in an immense variety of shapes. SPECIAL Canes and
Umbrellas bought now are Engraved Free of Charge.
MIDWINTER STYLES.
You can't go astray in the fashion or in the price by getting your
Trimmings of the richest. Shapes not to be found elsewhere
HARRY DAVIS'
FIFTH AVENUE
11
Amusement Home of Ladies
and Children.
cmoseSay!H0Y. 24.
TISITED BT40.01taPEOPLE DT SHDATS
RETAINED ONE WEEK MOKE ONLY,
in order that everybody may have an oppor.
tunltv to see the FOUR GREAT FEATURES
OF THE UNIVERbE. xr.iuxtiu
The Massachusetts Giantess,
BIG HATTIE.
Largest white woman living. "Weight, TM
pounds.
The Giant of Giants,
Col. Pickett Nelson,
Who is conceded the tallest man alive. He
offers $500 to anyone who can reach the money
held in bis hand. His shoulders measure M
Inches.
That Funny Little Fellow,
General Turnerwood.
The Handsome Midget,
Princess Nora.
The Great Japanese Novelty,
Yank Omo,
Fantastic Equilibrist and Illusionist
IN THE THEAT0RIUM.
The Refined Society Sketch Duo, Harpists,
Vocalists and Dancers,
McOloud & Melville.
These celebrated artists are without rivals la
their special line.
La Rose Brothers,
Champion Acrobats and Grotesaues ot tha
World.
Tha Original
Harry Alberti,
Jugsler and Equilibrist, in His New and Novel
Act, Nothing Impossible."
The World Famed
Pugsley Brothers,
TENNESSEE JUBILEE
SINGERS,
from
Nashville. Tenn. Genuine success of two con
tinenis. S1.C00 CHALLENGE MALE QUAE-
im. j,ion .Basso, silver lenor. Jiaie Alto,
Excelsior Barytone. Cannot be excelled la
their matchless original selections and imita
tions of steam caliope. Tyrolese, Warble. Cat
Sons; etc., together with plantation refrains
of the "Sunny South."
The Eccentric Comedians,
DALY & O'BRIEN,
la an Entirely Original Musical Comedy Sketehr
Tbe Character Comedienne.
MISS BERTS A L AROSE.
GILMORE & DIOR TON,
The Protean Duo, in Songs, Dances and WittU
cisms.
BPECIAL NOTICE The Harry Davis Fifth
Avenue Museum, m order that its patrons may
he accommodated, will open on Thanksgiving
jjay, novemner z. at vuu A. m., ana wm
not
close until 10:30 P. M.
ADMISSION. 10 CENTS.
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eater
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THURSDAY Thanksgiving; store closed all day.
FRIDAY Our Bargain Day.
SATURDAY-AII-Over-the-HouseSale.
ROOM.
SIXTH STREET
AND
PENN AVENUE.
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