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BUOCTHEATBR "TheSeaKlnir."
DuQCEsneTheo-eh Emma Jnch Opera.
OEAXDOFEliA House. Cora Tinner.
II aket Williams' ACADEMT..Sim Ucrcrc's Co.
llAimis1 Theater "The 1-aymastcr."
Davis' Kittii Ave. Museum Cnriosltles, Etc.
Btaxdabd Theater "Itanch King."
The above are the theatrical attractions
for tliis week.
V
i Somethins has already been said in these
columns of the nor comedy which Stuart
Kobson played during the first half of last
week, and it would not serve any useful
purpose to say much more. "Is Marriage
a Failure" is really a larce comedy, not as'
the products of Hot ct alare improperly
so cilled, but a play half way between a
comedy and a farce. The authors, Messrs.
Gordon & Corbett, c.tll it a comedv.aud as a
comedy it calls for little but condemnation.
Considered more charitably as a farce
comedy the farcical situations, the caricatnres
of character and the rouzli hnmorof somenf
tbe lines are nioro appmpriate, and the work
asa vlioleiuiput be made with some radical
alterations ana additions to the two last acts a
passably cood play no dnubt. In comedy we
expect to nnd lire pictured as it is. or as it was
at some time in the past. The life which "Is
Marriage a Fulure?" shows us is not like life
as it niav bo oWr cd on this continent to-day
and it will hardly be argued that it resembles
by any psibility American life of an earlier
epoch. If the picture is prophetic of what life
here shall at some day be, heaven help America!
It must be said, however, that the first act of
"Is Marnase a Failure?" is of far bisher
quality than its successors. The opening is
real comedy, aud the entanglement of the
young married couple in the net of difficulties
arising lrom the avalanche of the wife's
family and their IrienUs. isamusinclvmanjged.
In the second act. how ever, the characters fade
out, and the action become a disconnected
jumble of more or less ludicrous and often
impossible incidents. Tbe persecuted younj
husband does uothin; to excite our sym
pathy, aud his behavior is out of
keeping 'with the revelation of his
character in the hrst act. The heroine, too,
knows au inibecilir readiness tn desert her hus
band that would digut a gallery of divorced
females. The poisilul.ties of tbe plot are
many, bat after me hrst act the authoisseem
to hate lost &isht of everything but the dia
logue which occasionally sparkles with a bright
jest. The climax or highest point of interest
should come at the t-nd of the second act,
but the situation upon which the curtain falls
does not pr ide this requisite. The climax of
the play, it there is anv perceptible ie to a
height, comes after the incident deMsned to be
pathetic, where the husband sets about writing
his farewell to the wiie who has abandoned
him, and is mterrunted by the appearance of
that wc.ik-minded oun peou in a becoming
stale of penitence ami a mourning dress.
This situation would have power if
ji inriiiM's lenlins up v it
cre reasonably motived, bat skillfully
as Mi. i.msou st. t to leiui reality in ihe
scene the audience could not help i.erceivin.1
Its absurdity. A t this point in the play the
authors teeni to have become dgu-led with
their task, aud tbe action becomes a wildgUlop
for the tas. The couclusiun ih the most un
satisfactory part of the play: the punishment
of the horrible old harpies, the lather and
mother-in-law, is so utterly inadequate.
That the play knocked down and re
built might make an amusing farce
comedy is conceivable. There is a refreshing
novelty about the lines, and not a little wit ucre
and tncie. .Mr. Itobson and his companions
Conscientiously give the play all that lies within
their power, ana in the case ot Mr. Kobson, Mr.
Woodward aud the very vivacious little iliss
OlUe May this is sayius a good deal. Jli-s
AValdron does not appear to advantage in tho
role of tbe flabby oun:r wife bcrmasive pro
portions and general characteristics belong to
an ansolu.cly opposite personality. The idiot
son is a po-iuve blot, an offensive and deplora
bly inartistic one at that, upon the play.
Two weeks ajo the average impirtial man.
who looked at the busv scene within the Du
quesne Theater, was willing to bet dollars to
doughnuts that it could not be finished or made
ready for the reception of the public by the day
set fur the opemns. December 1 The building
contractors the ilt-corator- aud the army of
workmen employed in various ways to change a
livery Mablc in'o .1 theater have accomplished
what not so inns ago appeared impossible.
The Duquesne Theater will be onen to the pub
lic to-morrow, and it can he predicted, without
fear of contradiction, that they will find
in it the most beautiful place of amusement
this city ha-, ever had. Of course theie arc a
cood many little things to he done about the
house, hut it may be accepted as certain that
the theater will beina very comtortable state
of lurnishment bv to-nmrrow night. Until the
house i properly lit up, filled with people, with
the crimson curtain in position, the footlights
aglow, and the orchetra fiddluur for dear life.
It will be impossible to fully appreciate this
little gem of a theater. Hut yester
day afternoon, with painters still at work,
with bare spots in the parquet, in a dim halt
light, without any of the accessories such as
hangings, electric light effei-t. ana with tbe
stage a jungle of border lights, ladders aud
rope-, no one could fail to see the beauty of
the auditorium's contour, the grace of tbe bal
cony's curves, the harraomons proportions of
the proscenium arch, the novel and delicate
design of tbe boxes, and the soft, yet rich tone
of the scheme ot color in which the
house rejoices. Cream and gold
are the dominant colors in all
the decorations lrom tbe frescoed dome to the
old gold plusli of the chair seats. The -fats are
made ot cherry, and measure from IS to 22
Inches In width. They are comfortable in
themselves, and apparently there will ba
enough room between the tohs.
The cczincss of the theater is anotberstriklng
feature, to which the class partition protecting
the hack of the parquet lrom the liner con"
tributes materially. It will be impossible ap
parently for an one to complain that he cannot
see and hear perfectly in any part of the house.
It is claimed that the theater will seat between
1,700 and l.bU0 people in the parquet, balcony
and gallery. There are ten boxes, four on
each side arranged in tbe usual fashion, and
one large one at the top on a level with the
gallery. The lortiest box is evidently designed
with a view to making its roominess compen
sate the occupants for its altitude above the
stage. The arrangement of stained glass at the
back of the box is one of the most beautiful
effects achieved in the decoration.
Compared with the principal theaters of New
York, Philadelphia, Chicago and other great
cities the Duqoesne. as already seen at a dis
advantage, appears to mo to be one of the mot
artistic creations in theatrical architecture
that the country possesses.
Messrs. McElfatrick A Co. have built 80
theaters or more I believe, but 1 doubt if they
have procured anything better than the
Duquesne. These aie laudatory superlatives
but if the Pittsburg public does not indorse
them on Monday night it will be surprising.
Miss Annie Pixley is an actress whose fol
lowing is large and loving. She has appeared
In a round of plays during the week at tbe
Bijon before very big audiences, and she has
shown that she has not lost any of those de
lightfully magnetic qualities which have
brought her to the top of popularity's wave.
In "M'liss" she is een to be,t advantage, but
In her new play, "Kate," the vital virtue of her
stylo of acting tells with great effect. Miss
Pixley's versatility is also displaved in the dual
role she assumes in 22 Second Floor," a light,
amusing Comedy that seems to have fonnd
more friends here than on its first visit to this
city.
Grand opera at the new Duquesne Theater,
light comic opera at the Bijou, and Cora Tan
ner in a new role at the Grand Opera House
will till the cud ot the theater-going public to
tbe brim this week. "The Paymaster" at Har
ris' Theater. Bam Devere's varieties and Harry
'Williams' curiosities, and other entertainment
at Harry Davis' ainseum, ana -ice nancn
King" at the Standard Family Theater, com
plete the theatrical programme.
Hepbtjbit Joeks.
Tbe Programme.
A snr comic opera, "The Sea King," will be
the attraction at tbe Bijou Theater this week,
and according to all accounts one that Is likely
to prove very popular. It has many claim for
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consideration. In the first place it is said that
the mosic by Richard Stahl is bright, catchy
and always tuneful, and the libretto amusing
and well written. During its long run in
New York last summer the press there
agreed that no comic opera had ever been
cast, staged nnd coatnmed with such magnifi
cent disregard for expense. In arranging for
the production of the opera this season. Mr.
(Jilniore, so much encouraged by its success
the past summer, determined to spare no pains
nor expense in giving it in an elaborate man
ner. Ihe scenic effects and constructive feat
ures are not only novel in their conception, but
being intrusted to .the bauds of the most
capable artists, a result has been achieved
rivaling on thing or the kiud before essayed.
The close of lastseason witnessed some marked
improvements in the stageing of comic opera,
notably in that of "Pinafore" and the
-Mikado." hut in the "Sea King," it is said,
even a greater realism has been successfully
perfected, presenting a series of kaleidoscopic
pictures fairly bewildering in their brilliancy.
No cumpauy ever organized for the
rendition of comic opera sinco its first introduc
tion to the public has contained so great a num
ber of artists of undoubted merit as this one of
Giltuorc's. Bntas principals alue will not in
sure success, attention has been bestowed upon
tbe chorus, of which it has been said that it is
ono of tbe strongest and for the work required
one or the most effective ever heard. Nor has
the orchestra, which is the veritable backbone
I operatic performance, been overlooked. So
that, aided by an experience which has had tun
widest Tango, unhampered by tho question of
expense and ably seconded in his efforts by his
excellent company, which includes Mark Smith,
Charles B. Church. Frank A. Howard. R. E.
Graham, Augusta Roche, Katie Gilbert, Mamie
Cerbi and Ada Glasea. Mr. Gilroorc ought to
present "The Sea King" to the Bijou patron
m a manner seldom equaled by any operatic
organization.
Ihe opening of the new Duquesne Theater
to-morrow night by the Emma Juch Grand
English Opera Company will be" the most im
portant musical and theatrical event of the
year. This occasion not only permits our pub
lic to enjoy the conveniences and comforts of a
ncw.elegantand model theater, but as well tho
first of a series of operatic productions by the
leading grand English opera company of tbe
country. The names of tbe artists who are to
sustain the leading roles during next week's
cngag in en t are as follows: Emma Jucb.
Georgine Von Jannscboirsky, Carlotta Ma
conda and Marie Freebert, sopranos; Louise
Mei-linger, Jennie Mower, Beruice Holmes,
contraltos: Charles iiedmout, Payne CJaike,
Will Stephens, tenors; Otto Kathgens. leo
Stormout, A. Gannio, barytones; Franz Vetia,
E. N. Knight, S. II. Dudley, bassos. Acorn
plote grand orchestra of 4U musicians aud a
chorus of 50 well-drilled voices, with Mr.
Adolpb Ncucndorff a musical director, com
plete the musical forces of the company. The
operas will be produced with tho proper at
tention to the mise-en-scencs, as tho Juch
company possesses the stage plant of
tbo late National Opera Company and
many new and costly acquisitions
of scenery, costumes and properties.
The occasion is not only of interest by reason
of their dedicating the new" house, but on ac
count of the grand series of operatic productions
in which they participate. Meyerbeer's grand
opera, "The Huguenots." chosen for Monday
night, will present Miss Juch as Valentine for
the first time in this city. Miss Carlotta Ma
couda. Miss Louise Meislinger, Mr. 'Charles
Hedtuont, Mr. Franz Vetta, Mr. Pier Delasco,
Mr. Leo atoriuont. and other eminent artists,
will sustain the leading roles. "Kigolctto. or
the Fool's Revenue," with Madam Georgine
Jannschowsky, Payne Clarke aud Otto
Uathjens among the principals in the cast, is
announced for Tuesday. Richard Wagner's
great music drama, "Lohengrin," with Miss
Juch as -Eijsa, Wednesday. Gounod's immortal
opera, "Faust," Thursday, and Meyerbeer's
great spectacular ope ra"L'Africaine,"ith Miss
Juch as Selika will have its first English repre
sentation in this city ou Friday. Verdi's ever
popular "II Trovatore" will be the matinee
opera on Saturday. "The Flying Dutchman,"
another if Wagner's great works, with Miss
Jnch as Senta will be the farewell performance
on Saturday evening.
"The Refugee's Daughter," the play in
which Miss Tanner will appear at the Grand
Opera House next week, is by Martha Morton.
Il'lene. tbe heroine, loves and is loved by
Maurice Cle.mont, a physician practising in
Paris, whose mother opposes the marriage on
account of the suspicion cast upon Ilelene's
name by Jlajimond de Serene, a rejected suitor.
Achilles Baron de Serine, whose honor this
slander involves with Ilelene's, loves her, and
finding her reputation attacked, publicly offers
her his hand, and she accepts. A year after this
marriage the Ba. on dies suddenly. The third act
opens on the eve o f JIelcncs marriage to Jlau-
ice Clermont. Again Raymond de Serene, who
still loves her, interferes, accusing Clermont of
the ii'urder o tire uaron. and threatens to de
nounce him publicly unless Hclcne leave
Paris at once with him Raymond). To gain
time, she consensts. and Rjymond, ruistrust
lul. compromises her in the eyes of Maurice,
who challenges Raymond to a duel, w tiicil is
to decide the fate ol one ot them. This is to
he no ordinary duel. Slips of paper are pre
pared with the name of each combat
ant written upon tbem respectively. These
rolded, Jlelenc is forced to draw one.
The slip drawn is to contain the name of the
rival, who is to be saved. Tbe other, according
to tbesolemn conditions of the fignt, l- to kill
himself. The possibilities ot such a scene as
this can readily be imagined, and Miss Toliner
does not allow one or these possibilities, it is
said, to escapoT her Since the famous three
part scene In -Diplomao' was nrst seen there
have been few dramatic situations that could
be witnessed with such intense and bated inter
est as this one.
"The Refugee's Daughter" Is one of the most
popular in Miss Tanner's repertoire, and in
her portrayal or Selene, It is said that
she brings all the warm passion, the
pitiful emotion and the nervons energy of her
dramatic methods, and in the stronger scenes
she holds her audience spellbound. Her com
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I&BI (1HVIIUV IIIUUVUIIII
THEATER AND ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN.
COMMENCING MONDAY, DECEMBER I.
Ad Avalanche of Great Features.
JOCKO
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THE LIOM SLAYER.
IMI&xi. or, 3VHo3LS-bex3 "Wixiola-?
Captured in the jungles of Africa. A uiightv brnte who slays the monarch of the
forests; towering iour feet high; the only genuine Ljon slayer ever "exhibited alive.
LASELLE, THE WATER QUEEN,
Onlv living ladv who eats, drinks, sews and talks while under water, together with
AMPHTBRO, THE MAN FISH.
ZhETTIIE LT3JJ PBIOB,
The Magnetic Qirl ol Georgia.
An Entire Prairie Dog Village.
M'DOWELL & STEVENS' COMEDY COMPANY
-nr thb-
"TWO PRACTICAL JOKERS."
Admission, 10 Cents. Doors Open I to 5, 7 to 10 P.M.
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pany is evidently a strong one, for it includes
the following well-known actors: Miss Vir
ginia Buchanan, Miss Minnie Dupree, Miss Ada
Dwyer. Messrs. Edson Dixon, Harold Russell,
George Edeson, Theodore Brown aud Owen
Westford.
Harris, biutton & Dean will have "The
Paymaster" for their attraction at Harris'
Theater this week. That the show is a good
one can be Judged by the following from the
Philadelphia Inquirer: "Duncan B. Harri
son's 'Paymaster' was welcomed at the Peo
ple's Theater last night. The familiar play
was well rendered and renewed its snecess.
Charles Chappelle, as Robrrt Emnutt O'Conor,
carried off tho honors, though Mis Alva
Strong did very cleverly as Eihel Miley."
Sam Devere's own company will apnea" at
Harry Williams' Academy this week, and a I
tug Dill or nno and novel specialties is
promised. Sam Devere's talents are well
known and he is supported by a stronc array ot
variety people. Among other clever artists
are Capitola Forest, a graceful skirt dancer;
tbe Acme Four in comedy. 'Haines and Vidocq,
Inde Jutau. the Wood family, C. W. Littlefield
in an artistic monologue, and Kentz, the
wizard of the wire.
Other Amusements.
Manager Davis has no doubt captured a
prize in securing the lion slayer for his first ap
pearar.ee in America at his popular Fifth Ave
nue Museum. Jocko was secured by Manager
Davis' European agent aud sent direct to this
city. Befoic be could bo exhibited it was nec
essary to erect a stronger iron cage in which to
place him, and, while he has been dwelling here
for several days, he will not make his public
bow until Mouday. Ho is almost human in
some respects, stands i feet high and haa tho
strength of a dozen men, it is said. He is the
only genuiuo lion slayer ever brought into cap
tivity. His only food is raw meat, and no one,
not excepting his Keeper, can gain his recogni;
tion, except bv a free use of a sharp iron spear.
In the Curio Hall a beautiful attraction is pre
sented in Laselle. the Water Queen, the ouly
lady at present alivo who cats, drinks, sews aud
talks while underwater. She will appear with
her only rival, Aiuphrbroi, the man fish. They
exhibit in a large crystal aquarium in full view
of the audience. As if piling novelty upon
novelty, Mauager Davis announces at the same
time Mattie Lee Price, who has pnzzled the
skill of tbe scientific woild for years. Sho is
a native of the State of Georgia, is a irail,
delicate girl, weighing but 9S pounds, jet she
challenges the uirited strength of six men, and
twists a green hickory stick in pieces with one
hand. These, together with many other won
derfully novel pcrlormantes. which she is un
able to explain hersell. In the zoological gar
den an entire prairie dog village will bo the
feature. Half a hundred of tue busy little
rodents of the plaiu are exhibited as they live
at home, with their hills, their caves, their
tunnels and burrows. Sherwood and Geiumiini,
musical artists; hin Clair, the lightning crayon
artist: Pharob, king of fat men, and other nov
elties will bo seen in tbe halls. lu the tbcator
iuin, McDowell and Stevens' Comedy Company:
the Italian knife thrower?, brother and sister;
Reason comedy burlesque art 13 is and hori
zontal bar pciformers, and numerous other
artists will interest the thousands who dally
visit this house.
The Standard Family Theater which was
opened earlier this season as the Clipper The
ater, will open its doors on New Grant street,
near Seventh avenue, on Mouday afternoon.
Tho opening attraction will be Joseph D.
Clifton's company in "The Ranch King," a
comedv melodrama with incidental i-pecialties.
The Arizona Cowboy Quartet, Miss Cora May
Merrill, a new Tyrolean siugei. Will McRobie,
the Irish comedian, the performing dog "Trix"
and other features aro promised. The prices
will be of the popular order, 10, 20 aud 23 cents.
Stage TTlilspers.
Dubesg the Christmas holidays Lawrence
Barrett will be seen at tbe Duquesne Theater.
The ladies' parlor at the Duquesne Theater
will be a very agreeable surprise to fair theater
goers.
More little curtain raisers like "Two Can
Play at That Game" would be highly appre
ciated. Mr. J at Rial, the manager of the Cora
Tanner Company, comes of the well-known
Pittsburg tamily.
Mr. Archibald D. Gordon, the author ot
"Is Maniage a Failure!" has been in the city
all tbe past week. He is engaged in polishing
up his pla.
Ada Glasca, who Is one of the bright lights
of the "Sea King." at the Bijon this week, made
a good impression here two years ago In "The
Little "tycoon."
Tue audienco at tbo Duquesne Theater on
Monday night will containa host ot well known
people. The advance sale for the week has
been particularly large.
Miss Cora Tanner is fortunate in having
Miss Minnie Dupree for the sonbrette role in
her support- Miss Dupree is one of the best
soubrettes in America to-day.
In answer to a correspondent, it may be
stated that Lawrence Barrett has usually
plajed Anthony to Booth's Brutus, and wl -n
playing without Booth the part of Brutus has
been Barrett's choice. Although the three
parts of Anthony, Brutus and Julius Cwsar
are of almost equal importance, B, utus is con
sidered the leaning character ol the play.
Miss Mart E. Cody, who is already favora
bly known as a teacher of elocution in this city,
will appear as Julia in "The Hunchback" at
Turner Hall, this city, on December 16. She
will be supported by Mrs. Dr. Simpson, of tins
city. ni Helen, anu some professional friends
from Chicago Tickets for tbe performance
may be had at Hayes' music store. Miss Cody
Is apnpil of Mrs. Waller, of York.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
DUQUESNE
THEATER,
Penn Ave.. Hear Sixlh Si,
PITTSBURG'S .
LEADING THEATER.
DAVID HENDERSON,Manager.
Grand Inaugural Week.
BEGINNING POSITIVELY
TO-MORROW EVENING.
150 MEMBERS. 150
Consisting of the following
Artists:
SOPRANOS,
EMMA JUCH,
Georgine Von Jannschowsky,
Charlotta Maconda and
Marie Frebert.
CONTRALTOS,
Zo-uise Meislinger,
fi Jennie Flower,
Jiennice Holmes.
TENORS,
Cliarles Hedmont,
Fayne Clarke,
Will Stevens,
J. E. Helton.
BARITONES,
Otto Eathiens, 3f
Leo Stormont,
S. Dudley.
BASSOS,.
Franz Vetta,
Fier Delasco,
E. JV. Knight,
And a Grand
Chorus and Orchestra
REP0RT0IRE:
Monday The Huguenots
Miss Juch as Valentine.
Tuesday Rigoletto
Wednesday. Lohengrin
Miss Juch as Elsa.
Thursday Faust
Friday L' Africaine
Miss Juch as Selica.
Saturday Matinee II Trovatore
Saturday Even'g. .Flying Dutchman
Miss Juch as Seata.
Seats on Sale Bos: Office Du-
quesne Theater and at Hays' Mu-
bio Store, 75 Fiftn avenue.
50c to $2.
Week Deo. 8-BOSTONIANS.
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Tableaux
ASS
Musicale.
SARATOGA COUNCIL N0.262,
JR. O. U. A. M.,
Old. City-Hall,
Thursday Evening, Dec. 4, 1890.
General Admission, 25c Reserved Seats, 60c
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RAND OPERA HOUSE-
Matinee Fridav. 2 T. it.. Dee. B.
MONSTER TESTIMONIAL CONCERT
Tendereil
PROF. B. WEIS
Bv the
MUSICIANS OF PITTSBURG.
Fine projrramine of Orchestral and Mili
tary Hand music
Reserved seat list onen Tiiesday, December 2.
E. G. Havs fc Co.. 75 Fifth av. nn3M
MOZART ORCHESTRA.-I. M. ALLEN,
leader: T. J. Brady, prompter. Latent
popular mtuic and tlzures. Principal cilice.
No. 16 SIXTH STREET. Pittsbure. Branch
efflce, 183 OHIO STREET, Allegheny. No
connection with Imitators. no30-102
i Batttr than Tta and Coffii for the Nttvti.J
Van Houten's Cocoa
"Once Tried, Always Used."
Ask your Grocer lor it, taif no other. U
Emm Jib
Opera Co.
Denier 1. MEJ
M(TA VnDl M0ST COMPLETE OPERATIC SUCCESS
IHPYY yUrf& :-: :-: AND INTRODT
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TTTTn
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It sailed into favor and
anchored on the high seas
of success. N.Y. Telegram
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THE
SINGERS:
MARK SMITH,
R. E. GRAHAM,
CHAS. B. CHURCH,
FRANK A. HOWARD,
"DECEMBER 8
GRA
DOPERA
HOTJ8E.
.Iieuee and Manager
Mr. B. D. WILT.
ONE WEEK,
Commencing Monday, Dec. 1.
SPECIALLY
IMPORTANT :-: ENGAGEMENT.
The Talented Young American Actress,
CORA
TANNER,
In Martha Morton's Powerful Romintlo
Drama,
THE
Refugee's Daughter.
An Absorbingly Interesting Play 1
A Company ot Prominent Phyers I
A Genuine Dramatic Surprise I
Elaborate Special Scenery 1
Superbly Beautilul Costumes !
"Tbe lover of a clean, entertaining play well
played by a most beautiful and gracious wom
an, will tnornuenly enjoy Miss Tanner's per
formance. N. Y. Herald.
Wednesday MATINEEES Saturday.
Scale of Prices, $1, 75c, 50c, 25c.
NEXT WEEK.
W. S. CLEVELAND'S
CONSOLIDATED MINSTRELS.
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
"Week December If! Daniel Frobman'i
Lrceum Company in THE CHARITY
BALL.
"Week December 22 Elsie Leslie in
PRINCE AND PAUPER.
"Week December 29 Aronson's Casino
Opera Company in POOR JONATHAN.
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OLD CITY HALL.
MONDAY EVENING, DEC. 15,
Tbe Pittsbure Press Club bas the bonor
to announce tbe only appear
ance in this city 01
HENRY Nl. STANLEY.
SUBJECT :
The Rescue ofEmin Paslia.
THE FORESTS. PIGMIES AND MARCH
ACROSS AFRICA.
Prices of Reserved Seats, $2 and $3,
According to Location.
ADMISSION, ONE DOLLAR,
Reiorred teat tloketa for sale at H. Kleber 4
Bro.'i Muslo Store, on and after Monday, De
cember 8. Subscriptions for seats on tbe stage,
limited to 160, at, Fire Dollars each, will be re
ceived at the same place on the opening day of
the sale. noSO-80
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
UNDER THE DIRECTION
"
W
OPBEA CO
MR. WILLIAM. J. GILMORE,
FROM PALMER'S THEATER necVyork
PRESENTING FOR THE FIRST TIME HERE
H H! A
UNDER THE MANAGEMENT
RICH AND ELEGANT COSTUMES!
From Original Designs Made by the Eaves Costume Co.
UEff AND PICTURESQUE SCENERY ! By Emeus, Maeder and Schaeffer,
GEAJTO CHORUS OIT 40 !
INCREASED ORCHESTRA OF 25
rtf.
ADA GLASCA,
KATIE GILBERT,
MAMIE CERBI,
AUGUSTA ROCHE.
L0TTA IN "INA" AND "MUSETTE."
HARRY WILLIAMS' ACADEMY
Monday Evening, Dec. I.
Matinees, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
A BIG B00I!
Sam
Devere's
Own
Vaudeville
Company.
4 The Acme &
Haines & Vidocq,
Jutau,
Capitola Forrest,
6 "Wood Family 5
C. W. Littlefield,
Prof. Parker,
Oarnalla Bros.,
M'lle Paporeli,
Kentz,
Sam Derere.
The Selected Vaudeville Stars of
America and Europe.
Dec. 8 KEILLY & "WOOD'S BIG
SHOW.
n 030-1
HARRIS" THEATER.
HARRIS, BRITTON k DEAN,
Proprietors and Managers.
Week Commencing Monday, Dec. I.
Every Afternoon and Evening,
The Romantic Scenic Melo-Drama,
THE
PAYMASTER,
Presented by a
STANDARD DRAMATIC COMPANY.
Beantiful Scenerjl
Wonderful Mechanical Effects!
Week Dec 8-Peck's Bad Boy. no30-10
GRAND OPENING.
STANDARD FAMILY THEATER
New Grant st, near Seventh are.
J. L. GRAHAM PROPRIETOR
J. W. FLOCKER. MANAGER
.
- JOS. D. CLIFTON'S
RANCH KING
COMPANY.
Admission.
Matinee....
10c,90oandSSc
lttoandSOc
Matinee daily; 205 r. x.
noSMt
3
is .
OF R. M. GULIOK & CO.
illiam J. Gilmore
Sole Proprietor.
SUCCESSFUL OPERA COMIQUE,
iKIIICsrQ-I
OF CHARLES H. YALE.
MATINEE PRICES:
Entire Lower
Floor, $1.00
0 Koir.
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ONE MORE WEEK
Unrivaled Slaughter Sale
exqtjisite:
Housefurnishing Goods
Comprising every important manufacture, every style,
embracing the beautiful, the artistic, the wonderful and useful.
Representing a Money Value of $10(1,00(1,
We are not quite ready for our Holiday sale, and will con
tinue our Clearing Out S.aughter until Saturday next. Goods
must go at any prlceuntil then. Don't miss this golden oppor
tunity. Come early and get your choice.
Saturday, December 6,
We open the grandest display of Holiday Goods ever ex
hibited between Philadelphia and Chicago. Tlie like was
never witnessed by mortal man in Fittsburg or the continent,
WJien in need of n
FURNITURE, CARPETS, ETC.,
For Cash or Credit,
Patronize the originator of- the Easy Payment System.
PICKERING'S,
THE MAMMOTH H0USEFURN1SHER,
CORNER PENN AVENUE AND TENTH STREET.;;
.d
F. 8. Beginning on Monday and continuing until after
th Holidays our stores will be open until 8 P.M. ' ;
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MATINEES:
Wednesday
AND
Saturday.
INTRODUCTION OP THE
THE EMINENTLY
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