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Bijou Theater Muscle Mltcbell
l)qnenc Theater Law rence Karrttt
Grand Opera Houve l'rlnce and Pauper
T Uliams Academy Harry Williams1 Co
Harry Davis1 ilusecm Cnriosttles. etc
'World'sMnseam Cariosities, etc
Harris1 Theater .M. A bcanlan
standard Theater Miss Carrie Stanley
The above are the theatrical attractions lor
this week.
Miss Kosina Yokes and her admirable
company have shown at the Dnquesne
Theater durin; the past week what truly
delichtlnl things the farce and the
comedietta are if properly played. Xothing
could be better in their way tban the six
pieces which the Voices Company appeared
in, and it is painful to know that we shall
have Tervfewrenetitionsoflike artistic work
this season. There is a prevalent fashion
to sueer at farce, as if it were not true art to
make an audience laugh heartily by whole
tome means as to make them cry. Brander
Mathews, in this week's Hirror, comes
bravely to the rescue of farce. He bids ns
remember that the only play of cotempor
ary English life which Shakespeare wrote,
"Tho Merry Wives of Windsor," is a farce,
and not a very good farce either. The one
play which he borrowed Jrom a Latin
dramatist, "The Comedy of Errors," is
a farce, and not a very good farce.
The best of Shakespeare's "farces is "The
Taming of tne Shrew," which has a con
tacion of humor and a swin: of move
ment lacking m the others despite their
rapidity and their bustle. Of all the last
century stage versions of Shakespeare the
most tolerable is Garrick's "Catherine and
Petrochio." The only other farcs of that
centurv which rival it are the delightful
"Hijh Life Below Stairs" (which Garrick
probablv wrote) and "The Critic" (which
as written by Sheridan, Garrick's suc
cessor in the management of Drury Lane
Theater, and which drove from the stage
the earlier farce on which it was founded,
1 he RchearsaI."of the Duke of Buckingham).
In the last half of the present century not a
lew of the best of our plays are farces, and
though we mav think lizntlyof those who make
U6 laugh, surely we ousht to be grateful to
Mr. Uronson Howard for Saratoga" to Sir.
Gilbert for Encaged.1' to il r. Grundy for the I
anoD3ii. anu to jar I'inero lor ua .Magis
trate." Two or the greatest vucces-es of the
British stage in the pat score of j ears havn
been "Pink Dominoes,"' an adaptation of a
French faice. and "The Private Secretary." an
adaptation of a German fit-re. Three of the
greatet successes of the American stage in fie
tame renod have been Jlr. Daly's "Bi"
Bonanza," "7-205" and"A Night Off," all thre
of tbem adapted from German farces.
V
In a story told,abont Elsie Leslie In The
Dispatch the other nay it appears that an la
justice was done the little lady. It was said
that "Elsie Leslie has shared with Tommy Rus
sell the glory of creating the stage Little Lord
Fauntlemy." Mr. Warner, manager of the
"Prince and Pauper" ccirnpanj. savs that the
truth is that toElaie Leslie belongs the sole
glory in this case, and I have no doubt that he
ts right. In the course of a con
versation on the subject he related
the follouing facts: In September, 1SSS, Man
ager R. 31. Field, of the Boston Museum, ar
ranged with Mr. T. H. French for the right of
producing "Little Lord Fauntleroy" at bis the
ater, and with Mr. Daniel i robniau for the
services of little Kl-ie Lslie to create the char
acter. The plav run at that theater for over
four montLs. After the third or fourth week
of ibis run Manager Field, fearing the exertion
of constant la lug of the part would be too
much for little Elsie, arranged fur Tommy
Eusell to replace her occasionally. He re
hearsed the part for about two weeks and
witneed the performance ever night auring
that time. After he bad played the part twice
only Manager Field, finding the constant won:
was not detrimental to Elsie, decided to let
Ti mm Rnssell gn. and be did not appear in
thepartagain until the Xew Yrjrk production
at the Broaday Tucater. There again Utile
Elsie begai the engagement and played at
every performance, excepting two each week,
during the run, which were given by Tommy
Russell.
V
I Christmas week promises plenty or variety at
the theaters. Mr. Lawrence Barrett in a great
repertoire of plas at, the Duquesne; Maggie
Mitchell, the unfailing favorite, at tho Bijou,
little Elsie Leslie in a new role, at the Grand
Opera Hou-e. and novelties ! all sorts at the
other bouses. It is worth noting that
there are nine theaters of one sort and another
In Pittsburg and Allegheny.
The most important item of theatrical news
this week has been the announcement that Mr,
Bennett, of the firm of Gulick & Cc.. has ob
tained control of tbe Library Hall Company,
from whom the Bijou Theater is leased at pres
ent. There seems to be no doubt that Mr. Ben
nett controls tbe situation, and is able to insure
tbe continuancoof tho Bijou Theater in its
piesent location. He said yesterday that tbe
lowering of the Bijou Theater to the crouncl
floor would certainly take place, that is,
the stepi Well rlso from behind tbe box office
in tbe hixth street lobby will be abolished.
"When this will !e done is not yet decided. The
lease of Gulick. $. Co. terminates in April, 1S92,
and it is to be vresumed that the Bijou will re
main in its present condition nuul then, al
though Mr. benneit yesterday could not say
that the changes m the bouse would not be
made next summer.
For some months past it has been known
that Mr. Bennett had his eyes on McVickar's
Theater in Chicago. Negotiations between
Gulick d. Co. and McVickar were proceeding
when tne theater was burnt down. The new
theater has been offered to Gulick fc Co. re
cently, but Mr. Bennett said j esterday that ho
bad no intention of taking it.
Hepburn Joints.
Bijou Theater.
"Ever welcomp" Is a phrase that can without
exaggeration be applied to Maggie JMitcbell,
who w ill appear the coming week at the Eijou.
Eeason after season she has appeared in this
city, and is now looked upon as one of our
regular Christmas entertainments. Each time
sho has appealed her reception has been of the
most flattering description. To her magnetic
personalicj. as much as to ber artistic ability,
her great and lasting popularity must be at
tributed. Her creations are all lifelike, and in
their way as distinct as any the American stage
has knonn. The women she reproduces are
f ulrof vivacity ana innocence, and depict with
equal vi idness tbe humorous and the pathetic.
During ber engagement five of her best known
plays will be presented, -namely: Monday ard
Thursday nights and Saturdav matinee, "Ray:"
Tuesdav, - "tyorle." Wednesdav matinee and
mgbt, "Little Barefoot;" Thursday (Christmas
matinee) and Saturday night, the ever popular
"Fancbon," and on Friday. "Jane Eyre." The
first named comedy has ben frequemly pro
duced here before, and alwajs with increased
success. Lone" Is one of the most popula-,
as well as meritorious, of ber comedies.
Her portrayal of Fanchonn equally well and
favorably known. Her ebadow dance is as be
witching as ever, and her coy argument with
Falhe Barbeau as exquisite as when she first
appealed as FanchoK the Crick't. The sup
porting company is composed of capable and
wi Il-known artists, and may be depended on to
give artistic representations of tbe several
plays.
Tbe Dnquesne Theater,
The dramatic event of the Dnquesne Theater
reason will be the appearance of Mr. Lawrence
Barrett, supported by Miss Gale and his ex
cellent company. In a repertoire of eight dif
ferent plays during Christmas week, commenc
ing Mondav, December 22. Matinees will be
given Christmas day and Saturday. The reper
toire is as follows: Monday night, "Hamlet."
Mr. Barrett as the Melancholy Dane; Tuesday;
the "Merchant of Venice," in its entirety (six
acts), Mr. Barrett u Bhylock; Wednesday
night, ;"OthcUb," Mr. Barrett as tho Moor of
Venice. At the Thursday (Christmas) matinee
ho will appear as Jtotneo in Shakespeare's
sublime love story. "Roraeo and Juliet." On
Christmas night, December 25. Mr. liarro't will
present bn great character of Cot situ in "Julius
Caear." Friday night. "Richelieu," Mr. Bar
rettas tbe Caidinal; Saturday matinee, Hon.
Georce H. Boker' six-act tragedy, "Francesca
Da Rimini,'" a realization of Dame's celebrated
story, Mr. Barrett ai Lanciolle, the Hunch
back. On .Saturday evening, December 27, Miss
Mitford's five-act tragedv. "RtenzL" will be
presented. Mr. Barrett as Cola Di Hieml. All
of the above plas will be presented witb new
and elaborate scenery and properties and his
torically correct costumes, of which Mr. Bar
rett is bringing Ave carloads from New York
Cit. A complete corps of auxiliaries uiil
assist in tbe productions. Including a quartet of
choristers who will introduce serenades, dircres
etc in tho plays which "require tbem. The
entire repertoire will be a series of great pro
ductions, presented on a scale of magnificence
heretofore unsurpassed. It Is promised.
Grand Opera House.
Elsie Leslie will appear at the Grand ODera
House dunng this week, and in Daniel Froh
man's production of "The Prmce and the
Pauper," a dramatization byAbby Sage Rich
ardson of Mark Twain's quaint story. The in
terest lies, like that of Little Lord Fauntleroy,
which characterlittle Elsie created in the gen
erous acts of a kind-hearted boy, suddenly
placed in a position of great power. Tbe mag
nificence of life at a Tudor court also con
tributes materially to tbe charm of tbe piece.
There are many touching and beautiful scenes
in the play. lis teachings are pure and whole
some. Little Elsie Leslie who plavs the double
role. Tom Canty the Fauper anu Fdward Tudor
the Fnnee. appears to be one of the sweetest
stage, children ever known. She is tbe little
maid who idealized Little Lord Fauntleroy tor
New York audiences, and Mark Twain has
loand bis own little fairy prince and honest
pauper embodied In her. Tne company which
will support ber here is a strong one and was
selected by Manager Daniel Frohman wilh re
card to the requirements of tbe play, and like
all other of Manager Frobman's companies, is
the best that can be procured. Ithas now become
cll known throughout tbe country that Daniel
Frohman's name in connection with any com
pany is a guarantee of superior quality. There
will be an extra matinee Thursday (Christmas
Day) besides the regular ones Wednesday and
Saturday.
Harry 'Williams'. Academy.
Manacer Williams' on n specialty company Is
the attraction at tho Academy this week. Tbe
papers elsewhere have spoken very highly of
the talent in tbe company. Among tbe artists
favorably mentioned are: Matbew.tbe scien
tific juggler; Byrnes and Helene. black face
comedians, Byrnes also being clever with tbe
crayon: the sisters Coleman, in . soncs and
dances; Dagmar, tbe Danish warbler; inanier
and Maizello. trymnasts; Larry and Lizzie
Smith, comedians: Von Gofre. the contortion
ist; tbe great MacCann, with bis little concert
ina: Palles ana Cusick. in an eccentric boxing
act. and the Brothers Byrne in a Hanlon-Uke
farce. The Baltimore papers last week prai-ed
be performance very warmly, and it promises
to be a most attractive bill for tbe Christmas
holidays.
Poor Jonatlian,
New Year's week Rudolph Aronson's Comic
Opera Company come to tbe Grand Opera
House with tbe new comedy opera "Poor Jona
than." This promises to be a musical treat.
The comedy ot this opera is Irresistible, tbe
music charming, the company one of superior
excellence, it Is said. Tho Inquirer of Phila
delphia, says: "Notwithstanding tbe unfavor
able weather, there was a large and brilliant
audience present at the Chestnut Street Thea
ter last night to witness Carl Milloecker's new
comedy opera, 'Poor Jonathan.' It is as
bright, amusing and meritorious an affair as
has enlisted the attention of our comic opera
patrons for many a long day. Milloecker's mu
sic is always excellent and of a popular charac
ter, but in this scoie be has surpassed himself
and produced a series of rattling, jolly aod
champagny melodies, which are so catchy that
the lips of tbe auditor Invariably pucker Into
a silent whistle as he listens to. them. As to
Wiltmann and Bauer's libretto, it is so utterly
and entirely farcical that continuous laughter
is compulsory. In the first place tbe plot is odd
and in the next the dialogne and busi
ness are simply irresistible. Every part is
capitally played and etery number as
capitally sung, while the modern attire of the
characters is an clement of eenlune novelty in
comic opera. Caraille Darvllle as Hart let.
.Mane Hal ton as JoWt. Era Johns as Xiafteila,
Fi cd Solomon as Jonathan Tripp, Ilenrv Hal
lam as JZulygold and J. H. Ryley as Tobias
Quickly, the imprcssano, bear tbe bnrden of
both tbe singing and the fun, and nobly do they
carry their load. Last night encores, applause
and laughter were liberally indulged m by the
audience, who evidently voted 'Poor Jonathan
a bit ot the biggest kind." Tbe following cast
of artists attest tbe general superiority of Mr.
Aronson's company: JJantet, Camilla Dan
ville: -Miss Big, Louise Kissing; Molly. Eva
Johns: Arabella, Drew Donaldson; Jtus Grant,
Nellie Douglass: JUiss Sunt, Clara Randall;
Tobias QutcJv. J. H. Rvlev: Jtubuaold. Henry
Hallam; Caialucct, Charles Reuuick; Jfrof. ,
Uryanaer. J. 1. urey; .Mancoit. Max Juix-;
Count Kowalsky, George Oluii:iJiofo'O0tr, H,
Leone: Lawyer Holmes. Stanley burr; Jona
than Tnpp, Fred Solomon.
Harry Davis' Museum.
Away back in the dark ages, tradition bands
down stories ot creatures that were part human
and part brute. Modern history has failed to
recall anything of tho kind until Manager
Davis, of the Fifth Avenue Museum, announces
that one of his features of the holiday attrac
tions will be the exhibition of a veritable half
horse, half-man, a living creature, human from
the waist up, and equine from tbe waist down,
a being that can think, talk and sing, and whose
form is that of a perfect man In part, yet, from
the waist down, resemb'es tbe horse creation.
At times all of this singular combination is
tborougbly a horse in his actions. Aside from
this nbenomenon. Manacer Davis retains for
one week more, the wrestling and actiuc bears.
Bruno and Brractm. They areas jet conquer
ing heroes, Tbe tallest and largest living white
man lu all the world Is Sir Hcnery Cooper, the
English giant; be will remain on exhibition
one week mure. Prof. Milliard, witb his multi
phone, s.ill continues to furnish excellent music
and excite much wonderment by tbe Ingenuity
displayed in the construction of this singular
instrument. In the thealonum it is promised
that the patrons will see the best show of the
season, comprising tbe Forrester Trio, in their
original extravaanzi, entitled, "Military
Tactics." The Newletts. in their famouscomedy
sketch, "Fun in a Cbine-e Lauudrj." Tbe Con
way Brothers, acrobatic son: and dance artists.
Armand and Raymond, original and humorous
topical singers and introducing refined banjo
duets. Harry F. Winsman, tho world's greate-t
w lustier, who whistles operatic airs and famil
iar music
Christmas Day the house will open at 9.30 In
tbemuruincaiida contiuuous entertainment
will be presented, including all tbe features,
-.-..illfl?rn..t.l.
The 'World's Museum-Theater.
Th's house has a large Christmas ottering to
make its patrons. At the head of tLe list of
curiosities stands "The Jersey Lily" said to be
the handsomest fat woman in the world. She
weighs nearly half a ton. She measures SS
inches around the arm; around tho waist 116
inches and she is 5 feet 9 inches high. Texas
Ben and Texas Annie give a glimpse of tbe
Wild West. They bring with tbem their log
cabin home and a cunous collection of relics,
including Indian and Mexican manufactures,
and Western saddles and weapons. Two repre
sentatives of tbe Congo cannibal tribes
uescribed by tne exnlorer, Stanley, will also be
on exhibition. A. W. Austin who dislocates
his limbs at wul and witb pleasure is an
anatomical enigma. In tbe theater the World's
European Novelty Company promises a good
entertainment. Among the artists are Adele
Fervi in swinging wire and juggling feats;
the Romalos, with their, .enchanted, ladder;
Kamn's performing pig' ana monkeys in many
new tricks; James Bittgbaia. tbe -ventriloquist;
Bella Verna, the facial irtist, and little Kitty
Bingham, a phenomenal child as' the swell of
tbe day. On Christmas Day the doors will
open at noon.
Harris' Theater.
"Neil Agrah," a successful Irish drama, will
be Harris, Bntton & Dean's attraction this
week. Tne play, "Neil -Agrab." is a pictur
esque drama of the '83 order, depicting tbe
stirring scenes of that period. iVeti Agrah is
said to do some neat " acting In his graceful
style.. His brogue is perfection itself. The
supporting company is of tbe best:
Standard Theater.
Miss Carrie Stanley, who Is said to be an
actress of ability, will appear at this bouse in
two plays, "East Lynne" and "Monte Cristo,"
commencing on Monday afternoon. There will
be two performances eacl day, and the prices
will range from 10 to 23 cents.
Stage Whisper.
Maeie Tempest will be member ot the
Casino company next season.
"Atteb Dake" is tbe melodrama billed for
New Year's week at the Bijou.
Tommy Russell has left the stage and has
been sent to school by his mother.
The Bostonlans Opera Company are to play
an extended engagement In New York next
fall at Daly's Theater, presenting "Robin
Hood."
Charles COQHLAir has been declared a
banksnpt. At one time he drew tbe largest
silary ever paid a stock: company leading man,
J700 ?i week. "
PleaSuue seekers'" at holiday .time will be.
clad to hear that tbey can takejn Harrv Davis1
Firth Avenue Museum from 8.30 A. u. until
10.30P.M. , , ,
"All the Comforts or Home," Gillette's
very successful farce comedy, will follow Bar
rett at tho Dnquesue Theater,-' It had a brill
iant run Jn New York.
Mies Clara L. Dawes made a very favor
able impression by her recitations atthe Se
wickly Opera House on Tbursdiy, night. All
ber recitation: brought her recalls.
Marion Makola has been engaged by
Horace Sedaer to take tbe leading part in the
new opera, "TheRose and tho Ring,"" at the
Prince of Wales Theater In London. Jack
Mason will probably become a member of
Harry Lee's "Monte Cristo" company at the
Avenue Theater.
Or Locke fc Davis1 many enterprises, "Nero"
is the only one that has paid a profit. Tbe Do
Wolf Hopper Opera Company las pulled
through without loss, but "ThoShatebeu," the
Minnie Palmer Company and tbe Emma Juch
Opera Company' havo heavily depleted the
pockets of j the Napoleonic Locke; and tbe
"bustling" Davis.
FeeOekick Wakde, tbe tracedian. has con
tracted with Henry Guy Carleton for his ro
mantic drama entitled 'The Lion's Mouth,"v
and will gfve its initial production in San Fran
cisco March 16. "The Lion's Month" is written
in blank verse, and Is pronounced by those who
have read it to be fully equal In diction to tbe
author's first tragedy, "Memnon," while sur
passing it in human interest and dramatic in
cident, r
Ntm Ckinkle says that tbe robust school Is
"dying out. Tbe Marlowes, the Sydney Arm
strongs, tbe Gales, are brainy girls. They are
not ashamed to be well bred. They think:
Miss Sellgman stands midway between tbe old
and the newand is content to feel. Some of
tbese actresses touch intermediate nutes that
Mather never heard. Tbey listen to voices like
Joan, but no one else can bear tbem until they
are interpreted.
Dorb DAVIDSON and Ramie Ansten have
just purchased a new play entitled '"Green
Lights." an intensely thrilling melodrama of
New York life, the author of which is Mr.
Oliver Nor:h, which will be produced in con
junc:lon witb their thoroughly successful
drama "Guilty Without Crime," by a strong
company, cajefu'lv selected and "especially
adapted to both plays. The new pieco will be
.presented with elaborate effect and a careful
attention to detail. 1
The Christmas number of the Dramatic
Mirror Is a beauty from cover to cover. The
covers, indeed, are not the least artistic part
of tbe publication, for they contain illustra
tions in colors of a very striking character. Tbe
articles, contributed almost entirely by well
known actors, are In many cases very clever,
and there are many good illustrations, chiefly
well-executed portraits of leadmgpeople in tbe
professlun. It is a number of which Editor
Fiske may well be proud.
Augustix Daly was a dramatic critic and
playwright before be became the manager of a
theater. A. M. Palmer was a librarian 20 years
ago- E. G. Uilmore was in tbe hotel business
aud will be remembered by the older patrons
of tbe St. Nicholas and Metropolitan. T.
Henry French is uow and was a" publisher of
plays before bis name became connected with
the management of companies. Daniel
Frohman was a newspaper writer, who
went on a vacation 15 years ago
and has not yet returned to bis desk. Frank
AV. Sanger was in a wholesale business until he
was thrown upon the cold world through a fail
ure. J. M. Hill was In tbe retail clothing busi
ness and was forced into theatrical manage
ment to protect himself from lo'S. H. C.
Miner was a prescription clerk -In a drue store
before he ever thought of theatricals, Tony
pastor was a clown in a circus oeiore ne maue
bis popular bit as a singer on tbe variety stage,
thence to success and management, Rudolph
Aronson was a musician and leader of an or
chestra before the Casino was whatit is.
AWRlTEKin the New York Frets lias been
peeping into actresses homes. She says that
Lillian Russell's bedroom is a bower, dainty
and exquisite enqugb tor Queen Titanla her
self. Everything is soft and downy, dainty
and costly. Every appliance that ease, wealth,
luxury or self-indulgence can suggest, for per
sonal comfort and convenience, is to be found
in this pretty room. I had nearly forgotten tbe
most beautiful thing (barring Miss Russell
herself) In tbe whole drawing room. It is the
white and gold piano, which adorns one corner.
It is covered with garlands ot roses tied witb
true lovers' knots, all of burnished gold in
high relief, and upon tbe front of it are
painted tbe most lovely Wattean scenes, each
as beautiful as an ivory miniature. If Miss
Russell likes on very much, perhaps she will
seat herelf on tbe resplendent gold embroid
ered piano stool and sing "Dear Heart" to you
as she alone can sing it. Everywhere about the
bouse are pictures of Baby Lillian, the pretty
little creature who calls tbe larger Lillian
"mother." The wee lass Is verv winsome and
crows every day more aud more like her
mamma,
AVCTION.
Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry and Silver
ware, Etc
AT 0. 533 S2IITHF1ELD STREET.
Positively this stock will be sold to the
highest bidder without reserve, as I am de
termined to close oat this stock. Come and
buy your Christmas presents at your own
price. Sales every morning, afternoon and
evening until all is sold. Store for rent and
fixtures for sale. . D
A HOLIDAY BARGAIN.
Fine Upright Piano, S200.
An excellent 7J4 octav upright piano,
first-class in every respect, of full iron irame,
handsome case and splendid tone, lolly war
ranted lor six years, only 200, including
plnsh cover and stool. A splendid bargain
nt the music store of J. M. Hoffman & Co.,
637 Smithfield street.
Also a slightly used square piano, can be
told only Irora the new by the price, which
is less than oue-half. Fine holiday stock of
superb Sohtner pianos, Colby pianos, Schu
bert pianos and Newman Bros.' unrivaled
parlor organs. Open evenings till after
Xmas.
Flaying Grandmother.
This :s the pleasing title of the new panel
picture to be given this Christmas by the
great-Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company to
their patrons. It represents a little tot
dressed np as grandmother; she pretends to
sew, but the eyes brimful of mischief peep
over and not through grandmother's specta
cles. It is essentially a home scene, one
that everyone has experienced, and it will
meet with an enthusiastic welcome and
the point is that 40 years ago, -when the
grandmother whom the little one is imitat
ing wus a young and attractive maiden,
the' goods sold by the A. aud P. Company
Were known and appreciated the length and
breadth of this land. Those purchasing one
pound of tea or two pounds ol coflee will get
a picture on December IS to 25.
20,000 Christmas Turkeys.
Arrangements all completed for about
20,000 dressed turkeys, country dressed,
heads and feet off, entrails out; also, large
jot of dressed chickens, ducks aud geess,one
half to nrrive on express trains, Tuesday.
December 23, at 7 A. M., tne other half
"Wednesday, December 24, at 7 A. M. All
poultry will be country dressed and strictly
fresh, also price will be reasonable. Call
and leive orders early. JoHK'riTE. - -
Tbe Elgin Butter and Cheese "House,"
, Pittsburg.
Fine Diamond Jewelry.
An immense stock of 'diamonds in all
variety of mountings. All first-class goods
at extremelv low prices.
Hatjch's Jewelky Stoee,
295 Fifth avenue.
The very best present to take home
Christmas Eve a good, black silk. Don't
fail to see our superb collection of this fabric
in all weaves, from the cheapest to the best
made; several dress lengths-at-25-per cent
under value. HUGUS & HACKE.
ZTSSU
For 25 Years
Tbe Henry F. Miller pianos have been
favorites witb musicians, and they have
been the first choice of many eminent
pianists and vocalists. A fine selection of
tbese instruments at "W. C. Whitehill's
Musio Parlor, 1S2 Third avenue.
A Beautiful Gift
That exquisite Sevres tete-a-tete let at Dur
biu ts McWatty's S3 Fifth avenue.
Open every evening.
Gold and Silver 'Watches.
An Immense stock to select from; prices
very low, -at Hauch'B,Tfl293"FiUh, avenue.
Spoor's Wine Has Achieved In Europe
A wide reputation irom its efficacy in the
sick room, being one of the most pleasing
and comforting beverages that can be given
an inv-ilid and at the same time is, a power
ful restorer. Spew's nnfermented grape
juice is thick and rich, just like eating the
grape. For sale by druggists. su
Close buyers should call and see our
prices on Elgin, Hampden and Illinois
watches. Cheapest house in town for gold
and silver watches. N
Hatjch's Jewelet Stobe,
295 Fifth avenue.
Dbess goods bargains, English and
camel's hair rough effect checks and plaids
reduced from 51 25 to 75c a yard.
ussn HcGtrs & Hacks.
Christmas Presents.
Nothing is appreciated half as much as
clothing. Our overcoats for men, our suits
and little cape coats tor boys, in price, quali
tv and style, are a per ect revelation.
P. C. C. C, Pittsbuko Combination
v Clothing Company, corner Grant and
Diamond streets.oppositethe CourfHouse.
Open every night nntil 8:30.
G R A N D SoS
Mr. E.D. WILT Lessee and Manager
PHRISTMAS WEEK,
COMMENCING
TO-MOEROW.
-3 MATINEES
WEDNESDAY,
CHRISTMAS AND
SATURDAY.
DANIEL FROHMAifS PRODUCTION
Of the Only Authorized Version
Of Mark Twain's btory, the
PEINGE
-AnD THE-
PAUPER!
WITH-
ELSIE LESLIE
AND THE NEW YORK CAST.
REGULAR PBKJESjtt 75c, 50c and 25c.
Next week RUDOLPH ARONSON'S
CASINO OPERA COMPANY in POOR
JONATHAN.
COMING ATTRACTIONS:
Week January 5 Jefferson & Taylor's Spec
tacular Melodrama, HANDS ACROSS THE
SEA.
Week January 12 A. M. Palmer' Company
in AUNT JACK.
Week January 19-HANLON VOLTER
MARTINETTI PANTOM1NE COMPANT.
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HARRISTHEATER.
HARRIS, BRITTON & DEAN,
Proprietors and Managers.
Week Commencing Monday, Dec. 22.
CHRISTMAS WEEK.
Engagement of the Younc Irish Comedian
and Vocalist,
M. A. SCANLAN
Ana His Excellent Corapan v, in the Gem of
All Irish Dramas,
NEIL AGRAH.
Week Dec. 29-PETE BAKER. de21-5
STANDARD FAMILY THEATER
Corner Seventh ave. and New Grant St.
coSn, MONDAY, DEC. 22.
Every Afternoon and Night,
MISS CARRIE STANLEY,
America's Greatest Tragedienne, In
MONTE CRISTO
AND
Bast; Lyn x e3
At popular prices 10c, !0c and 25c
Family Matinees daily, 10c and 20.
Box office open for sae of seats Monday at 10
A. M. This is the cosiest little family theater
In Pittsbursr. de21-65
OLD CITY
Monday Evening, Dec. 22.
MISS FLORA BATSON,
Greatest Colored Singer in the World.
Tickets, 60 cents; children, 25c. Benefit Eb
enezer Bantist Church. de21-S
ME. E. D. "WILT
GRAND
NEW YEAR'S WEEK ATTRACTION.
MATINEES NEW YEAR'S DAY AND SATURDAY.
LIMITED AND ONLY ENGAGEMENT THIS SEASON
RUDOLPH ARONSON'S
COMIC 0PRA COMPANY,
From the New York Casino, presenting the pronounced hit ol Europe
and America,
POOR JONATHAN!
THE LATEST CASINO TRIUMPH."
Indorsed by Vienna, Berlin, 2Tew York and Philadelphia, with a
popular verdict of approval. Two continents ring
with the calchyiairs.
Sale of Seats Opens Thursday, Dec. 25.
Proper Attention paid to mail and telephone orders. Excursion aud Theater Parties
of 60 or more from adjoining towns can make satisfactory arrangements by addressing
E. D. -SVILT, this house. de21-32
NEW APVJatTTSTKMKNTS.
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FEDERAL ST., ALLEGHENY
(Near Sixth Street Bridge).
Ladles' and Children's Favorite
Amusement Resort.
CHRISTMAS- WEEK.
The Jersey Lily,
THE BIGGEST,
THE HEAVIEST,,
THE HANDSOMEST
Fat Woman in the World.
Her weight is nearly half a ton. She meas
ures 38 inches around the arm. Her waist
measures 116 inches. Her height is 6 feet
9 inches. Her age is30 years. The first time
such a mighty mountain of Living Human
Flesh bai ever been on exhibition in Pitts
burg or Allegheny. She is larger thau any
two Fat Women.
TEXAS BEN
AND
TEXAS AHHIE.
STANLEY'S
CONGO CANNIBALS,
Mother snd Daughter.
A. W.' AUSTIN,
The Human Joint Disloeator.
AND NUMEROUS OTHERS
THEATER.
WORLD'S EUROPEAN
NOVELTY CO.
Open on Christmas Hay at 12
o'clock noon.
Admission, 10c.
Children, 5c.
New Tear's Week Knoll & McMilV
Kenned Concert Co.
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HARRY WILLIAMS' ACADEMY
A Merry Christmas to AIL
Monday Evening, Dec. 22.
4 MATINEES THIS WEEK. 4
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
EXTRA MATINEE ON FRIDAY.
Night Prices of Admission to Christmas
Matinee.
Harry
- 3 Bros. Byrne 3
J. W. Kelly,
Gofre,
Palles and Cusick;,
Billy" Carter,
Maccann,
Tbe Danish Beauty,
Dagmar,
Larry and Lizzie Smith,
Byrnes and Helene,
t3FAustin3
The Coleman Sisters,
Matthews.
Own
Specialty.
Co.
December 29 Harry Kernell's Grand Co.
i Matinees New Year's Week.
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OPEBA
ECOTTSIBJ
LESSEE AND MANAGER,
HEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
HARRY DAVIS'
FIFTH AVENUE
11
Merrj Christmas and a Happy New Tear.
Commencing "nT"n OO
MONDAY, IJEU, LL
The Eighth Wonder of the World,
Half Horse, Half Man
Human from the waist up, Equine from the
waist down. Absolutely tbe Grandest and most
astounding marrel that a country baa pro
duced. The scientific savans of two continents
bare been unable to fatbom this straneest
oddity ot all Dame Nature's enrious creatures.
Be can talk, sing, dance, and. In (act, possesses
tbe same Intelligence a3 any bnman being.
Positively last week of tbe
Acting and Wrestling Bears,
Bruno and Bractin. Tbey will wrestle any
man any style.
Last week of
SIR HENRY COOPER;
Tne famous Entjllsh Giant. Truly tbe tallest
. man alive.
Last week of
MONS. HiLLIARD
And his Multlpbone. An entire Orchestra and
Pipe Organ all in one.
IN THE THEATORIUM.
II Matchless Entertainment.
First appearanee here of the original
FOKEESTEft . TRIO,
Fannie Forrester, Nettle Hoffman and Frank
Forrester, presenting tbeir original eztraTa
ganza, entitled "Military Tactics."
A duo of Celebrated Protean Artists,
THE HEWLETTS,
In their famous comedy sKttcb, introducing
"Fun in a Cbincse Laundry."
The premium acrobatic song and dance
artists,
CONWAY BROTHERS,
In a laughable act tbat keeps tbe entire audi
ence In a roar.
MISS LILLIE BEEDE,
Tbe Kenned Balladlst and Sketch Artist
Prof. Harry F. Winsman,
The famons bird man. He whistles operatic
airs and familiar music in a manner tbat car
ries his audirnce by stnrm. He is justlr titled,
THE WORLD'S GREATEST WHISTLER.
SPECIAL NOTICE. Christmas
Day the Harry Davis Fifth Avenue
Museum will open at 9:30 A. m,
' ADMISSION, 10 CENTS.
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THE LEADING AND
' " HOUSE
Open Evenings
Until
Christmas.
Extraordinary
MONDAY,
Museum ait
m
Recognizing the fact that after the holidays the demand for Cloaks, Wraps, 'Jackets.
Furs, etc, will be limited. We have decided to close out as many of them as possible be
fore that time; we, therefore, have this Special Sale so that ALL can avail themselves of
prices and choice garments before the holidays.
TAKE ANY NEWMARKET WE HAVE AT JUST ONE-HALF THE PRICE MARKED.
When you remember our low prices, and that all these goods have been reduced, you
can imagine what bargains we are offering.
Newmarkets marked to sell at
at $15.
Newmarkets marked to sell at
at 812 60.
Newmarkets marked to sell at
at $10.
Newmarkets marked to sell at
at $9.
WALKER'S LONDON DYED SEAL PLUSH
Sacques reduced from 840 to 830.
Bacques reduced from $35 to $25.
Sacques reduced from $30 to 820.
Sacques reduced from 825 to 815.
Every garment warranted, all made in the latest style, with heavy quilted satin lining,
chamois skin pockets and blocked seams. We will replace any garment with a new one, in
case it does not wear as represented.
. OSIirilDKEiT'S G-IETCIEilETlsr CO.A.TS. :
Prices in this department have been cut to the lowest possible notch, and our assort
ment is still so large that we can please the most fastidious, Solid Colors, Plaids, Checks
and Stripes, in every desirable style shown this season. , .
IFTTIR, CAPES. j
127 Astrakhan Fur Capes, with high shoulders, Queen Anne collar; some were'$ioV
and none less thah $12; take your choice for these 3 days at only $ia . -
28 Black Persian Lynx Capes, worth $20; Special Sale price, $10. ii".
14 Black Crushed Plush Capes, were $8; Special price, $3 74. Etc., etc. ' -'
SPECIAL SALE OF RUBBER COATS.
What more sensible or useful present for Christmas than a neat, durable Gossamer" for
Ladies or Misses. We, have the largest assortment in the city and the neatest patterns;
prices, 74 cents to $15.
INCOME IN THE MORNING IF POSSIBLE, AND AVOID THE AFTER
NOON RUSH.
Our Catalogue, containing many suggestions for the'Holidays; sent to any address free
of charge.
Tie Money-Saying
STOKES
For the People.
SEW ADTEBTISlCffENTS.
DUQUSN
THEATER
Pittsburg's Leading Theater.
Matinees Christmas Day and
Saturday.
ENGAGEMENT 07
MR. LAWRENCE .
BARRETT
BUPFORTED BT
HVCISS GALE
AND A COMPETENT COMPANY
Monday Night
Dec. 22.
HAMLET
MR. BARRETT Hamlet
Merchant of Venice
MR. BARRETT Bbjlock
OTHELLO
MR. BARRETT Othello
Tuesday Nigbt
Dec. 23.
Entire Play
(S Acts.)
Wednesday
Night,
Dec. 24.
Thursday,
Dec. 25,
Christmas
Matinee.
Romeo and Juliet
MR. BARRETT Romeo
JULIUS CESAR I
MR. BARRETT Casslus
Tbursday,
Cbrista,
Nicht.
Friday Night,
Dec. 26.
RICHELIEU
MR. BARRETT..Tbe Cardinal
Saturday
Matinee,
Dec. 27.
Francesca da Rimini
MR. BARRETT Lanciotto
(The Hunchback)
Saturday
lght,
RIENZI
MR. BARRETT.Cola di Blend
Dec. 27.
A SERIES OF GREAT PRODUCTIONS.
DECEMBER 23.
AH the Comforts of a Home.
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LARGEST MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS
IN WESTERN' PENNSYLVANIA.
1 .irS3'
Three-Days'
TUESDAY AD WEDNESDAY.
830, take them
825, take them
$20, take them
$18, take them
Newmarkets
at 87 50.
Newmarkets
at 85.
Newmarkets
at 84.
Newmarkets
at 83.
DANZIGEES,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
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THEATRE?
WEEK COMMENCING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22
Regular Wednesday aud Saturday
Matlneea.
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MATINEE.
Annual engagement of America's Famous
Comedienne,
MITCHELL,
Bnpported by her Eminent Dramatic Cons
paoT, under tbe management 0f
MR. CHARLES ABBOTT,
Presenting repertoire ot her standard
plays.
RAY
Monday and Thursday
NIgbts. Alio.
Saturday Matinee,
LORLE
Tuesday
Night,
Wednesday
Matinee
And Night,
LITTLE BAREFOOT
Thursday Matinee
and
Saturday Night,
FANCH0N
Friday Night, J ATUS ElRiE
BIJOU PRICES:
Reserved Seats, 75c, 50c, 25o
December 23 W. A. Brady's AFTER DARK
COMPANY. Ce21 2J
Open Evenings
Until
Christmas.
Special Sale,
marked to sell at 815, take them
marked to sell at 810, take them
marked to sell at 88, take them
marked to sell at 86, take them
GARMENTS.
1 f
MAGGIE
"Wraps reduced from 835 to 825.
Wraps reduced from 830 to $20.
"Wraps reduced from 825 to 815.
"Wraps reduced from 820 to 812.
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