rvvrnn' ir-"rT ..r--- .,J-rrr1(l1rn-.-1.-.ff,rfr - j ,- - - ly. "JXM?fjj.- Tt 7 the :Pn?T3BrrB& dispatoh. sinroATf, may -ift -.;.. jmlv; u -rarA ,- -. ,-r - - - - fr.r WMBB'IKEl i t.- r flSfej ft i" flir O J BIJon Theatar. CharleiT. Ellis lnqDMnTheter Senool for Beandal" Grand Opera Honae Janauachek Mhanlcal Hall May festival AvlllUma' Academy Sheridan c Flynn Harry Darls' Museum Curiosities World's Museum Curiosities The above are the theatrical performance! for this week. . It is very unusual to get a week ol such excellent performances, as the Madison Square Theater Company hare eiven m at this end of the season, and as delightful as it is unusual. At this time and in thii country there Is certainly no company to be compared to Mr. A. M. Palmer's for the rendorinc of the lejrltlmato drama. Mr. Btod- dart has had the largest opportunities in the re pertoire ot plays acted at the Dnquesne The ater, but only two or three actors on the Knrlisb-itieaklnc staee could hare made such noble use of them as lie has done. Comparison with cotemporarles Is cot always the best way ot determining the status of an aeior, but it would in Mr. Stoddart'a case. I feel sure, re sult to his advantage. For gentle humor and that unforced pathos which always goes with It hand In hand, Mr. Stoddart's art approaches Tery nearly that or the greatest actor in this field of our time, Mr. Jefferson. But not alone in the milder moods is Mr. Stoddart potential; the intensity and dramatic fervor of his work in "Captain Swift" and even more notably In the heart-breaking scene In "Saints and Sinners." where the old minister receires the news of his daughter's abduction and ruin, give evidence of Ms command over the louder, sharper strings of the tragic ham. Be is most lovable and after all' to insplro affection should be ambition enauch for a creat actor in such a benevolent role as Mr. Benjamin Go d finch in "A Pair of Spectacles." The geniality and benignity of the old man heshnws us in "A Pair of "Spectacles'' are expressed by him more in play nf feature and voice than through the author's medium of words. I mean that Mr. Benjamin Goldfinch, as we saw blm on Tuesday night, is more Mr. Stoddart's crea tion, as a being who will live in onr memories, than of Sidney Grundy, the playwright, who in deed borrowed the outline of the character from Dickens' Cbeeryble l'.i ethers in "Nicholas Nickleby." It is to be hoo-d that Mr. Stoddart will illuminate the Pittsburg stage more fre quently in tne inture tnan ne nas in the past. V Mr. K. JL Holland's opportunities hare not been so great as Mr. Stoddart's but sufficient to allow him to demonstrate his versatility and histrionic talent, as well as, what is sometimes more valuable still, a conscientious disposition to do bis best in whatever he undertakes. Thus everything Mr. Holland has done in the re markable ranco of characters. bi? anil little. be has played during the week bas shown the effect of careful study, intelligent reading reinforcing great talent in the actor. Even the small sketch nf an English workman in "Saints and Sinners," although superfluous, as so many of the characters in that play of one part arc, became an Interesting and life-like creation in his hands. His Pne'e Gregory in "A Pair of Spectacles" was a wonderfully sustained im personation, In which Mr. Holland's own personality was absolutely lost under the bard, close-grained vulgarity and meanness of the Sheffield manufacturer. Itisnotprobable that Mr. Holland ever saw the man, but I saw a great ceal too much of a maker of cutlery in the very town of Sheffield, many years ago. who was the very image of Uncle Gregory in mind, Dody and estate, as portrayed by Mr. Holland's art. Thi. by the way, merely as a tr'ite to the naturalness of Mr. Holland's work. One might go on and in diminishing degree praise almost every individual in the company. Maurice Barrymore bas considerable resources as an actor and still more as a man of snperb physique, handsome face and engaging man cere, when he is disposed to use them. The latter attributes helped bis art not a little in the best work be did here as Captain Swift; a character which he suited and suited him amazingly. It has been noted long ago of this actor that to do well in a part he must like it: and it seems that he does cot enjoy making himself repulive or continuously offensive to his andlence. as stage villains are frequently required to be. As a consequence of this, when he undertook to display his good looks and dashing style in the unmitigated scoundrel who figures very lopsidedly in "Baints and Sinners," he left bis art and even bis attention at home, and a most unsatisfactory performance it was. Mr. Barrymore is not to be blamed as a man for disliking parts that call for the contempt, hatred and loathing of an audience, nut he is worthy of severe censure as an actor for taking such characters and playing them without spirit or even passable care. He is injuring his reputation by snch unintelligent behavior, and he may be sure that the public takes great offense at the lack of sincerity which character ized his work on Wednesday night. Tho new plays in the repertoire were none of them of startling excellence, but "A Pair of Spectacles" and "Captain Swift" were of value In themselves, aside from their artistic interpre tation, while the merits of "Jim the Penman" have been frequently recognized by The Dis patch. It is to be regretted that the choice of plays compelled the absence ot Miss Ada Dyas on all tl-e nlgnts but two. When she did play, however, it was to score a triumph as great as any actress could desire. A brief notice of last nizbt's performance of "Jim the Penman" will be found on the fourth page of this issue. NJTie engagement of "Tbou Shalt Not," in spite, of a good deal of brag and bluster, did not (make much money at the Grand Opera Home, and a lew more such exnibitions would mate it profitable for Manager Wilt to close the doors permanently. V The repetition of "The Rivals," by the com pany of Allegheny amateurs, who interpreted it so cleverly at Mrs. Haworth's residence re cently, at Sewickley, was even more successful than the first attempt. The stage ot the Sewickley Opera House gave the young actors a better opportunity, and they made the most of lu The Hob Ac ejof.lr.KidtlleD.Haworth was again the striking feature of the perform ance, which, as a whole, compared favorably wlth the work of more seasoned amateurs. The eioso inuiauua 01 Air. Jenerson was Tery amusing to the large audience which filled the theater, and Miss Hawortlt's Lydia Languish and Mr.Scovel's Captain jack ADsolllU were also biebly apnreci-.ed. All of the cist showed an improvement upon the previous performance. It would have been wiser, however, ir the acting version of 'The Rivals" used by. Mr. Jefferson liad been ob tained In place of Sheriaan's original version, for the latter is too long for the patience of this generation of playgoers. Mr. Jefferson, I imagine, would not object to furnishing amateurs with a copy of his condensed edition of TheRials." The stae salting, scenery and costumes of the "The Rivals" were excellent, the costumes especially being unusually handsome. The cable brings the following theatri cal gossip from London to The DISPATCH: In spite of the ravages caused by the "grip" in the ranks ot society, many of the leaders of fashion being victims of tho somewhat mystic power oftbe unpopular complaint, theliondon season of theatrical, musical and social enjoy ment is in full swing and everybody seems S leased with its cadence. For Monday next at lie Royal Albert Hall ihe Very last and ab solutely final concert of the veteran singer, Sims Reeves, is announced. The veteran, who Is certain ol a mot enthusiastic "send-off," will be supported by Christine Nilsson, who will come on purpose from Madrid in order to do honor to Mr. Reeves: Mme. Baton, Miss Alice Gomez, Mme. Antoinette Sterling, Herbert Reeves, Barrincton Foote and Signor Foil. In addition, Henry Irving has promised to be present and influenza permitting, Ue will "speak a farewell address" written for the occasion by Walter Pollock. Of course, the royal naval exhibition, which should be visited and '."made cote of by the Chicago World's Fair managers. Is the newest, freshest and most novel entertainment ot the vary long list of places where yon can feast yonr eyes and earl in this city at present. The Vaudeville Theater experiment of fur nishing feasts of Ibsenlsm has to f ax Jostlfltd the venture, and should the matinees of the ".Lady at the Baa" at Terry's Theater prove nearly equally suecettsful, Wilton Barrett, wlio bas deeded, by the advice of bis friends, before tourlnc the provinces, to make another attempt at winning public favor with the old American success, the "Sllrer.Klng," may re- deem bis promise, and give ns a taste of Ibsen's "Pillars of Society." It is .now definitely announced that Miss Marlon Lea, (be Amican actress, who has been making such a hit In Ibsen's "Hedda, Gabler" at the Vaudeville, has become; ion. aged to marry the son of Dr. weir, ofFnila elphia. Wagner's "Tannhanser" was recently pro duced at Tonlouse amid tumultuous applause. There was absolutely no sign of the Chauvinism it was expected would be displayed by the extra patriotism ottbat city on the presenta tion of the German master's great opera, v It seams probable that Mr. Andrew McKay, the well-known theatrical and circus manager, will succeed in. his attempt to bring Pain's "Last Bays of Pompeii" to Recreation .Park, this summer for a season of five weeks, ims wonderfnl representation shows the ancient city of Pompeii with its streets, bathhouses, temples, amphitheaters, etc-. Mount Vesuvius In the distance. Covering over 10.OT0 square yards of oil painting upon wood, iron and can vas, produced la a marvelonsly artistic man ner, from special designs taken, on the spot. The great subject contains real buildings from 10 to 40 feet high, while Vesuvius towers aboro in the distance- nearly 100 feet, the entire work being 300 feet long, -with an lnunonse lake of real water 275 feet long and To feet wide, the whole covering an area of nearly five acres, with a erand stand to accommodate 2L000 persons. The dramatized work is from Lord Lytton's immortal novel, "The Last days of Pompeii." and depicts as actually as possible, one of the greatest events recorded in history, concluding with the mar velous eruption of Vesuvius and total destruc tion of the city. A brilliant display ot Pain's celebrated Manhattan Beach fireworks Is alto promised. Cappa's Military Band of SO pieces will furnish the music V Burr Mcintosh, who has been In town look ing after his property burned in the Seventh avenue fire, leaves for England next week. He Intends to give some of his well-known drawing room entertainments in London, and has al ready some good engagements. Next season ho will ptobably be attached to a first-class stock company In New York, tberesnltof bis clever work in "Alabama," tho latest success lu New York, and other plays. The May Festival promises to be a success financially as well as artistically, a result. wblch is likely to do a great deal of good to the cause of music in the city. There Is an immense amount of preliminary work to be done in the case of a great series of concerts like those of winch the festival is composed, and both Mr. Carl Retter and Manager George CJenkt have had their hands fnll for weeks, nay months past. The tale of seats has progressed tar enough cow to show that an immense audience will be gathered in the Mechanical Hall next Tuesday evening and at the subsequent per formance. HXFBUBX JOHXB. The Bijou Theater. Charles T. Ellis, a talented young actor, the favorite alike of his proiesslon and the public, will make his Initial bow at the Bijon to-morrow evening. Ellis has for the past four sea sons held his own against the other German dialect comedians, and in the minds ot many be has outstripped them all. Certainly none of the others have the appearance or sing with such sweetness bis charming songs. There is some time in everytblnz that be does that marks the man as a true artist; and it will surprise him If be does not become tbe favorite here that he bas in other cities. Ellis is surronnded by a most capable company, who interpret his play of "Casper the Yodler" (otherwise the warbler) in a thorough manner. "Casper" was written uy William uaneton, antnor oi 'Fritz in Ireland," "Irish Aristocracy," and other plays that bave found favor with the public. Tbronghont tbe whole play there is said to be cut a situation that is not tilled with interest. There is pathos for tbe thoughtful and fun for those who love a langh. All of Mr. Ellis' songs are written by himself, and are therefore peculiarly suited to bis voice, which Is a clear hich tenor. There are Ger man dialect comedians in large numbers, all of whom bave gone to pieces in their endeavors to Imitate Joe Emmet. Mr. Ellis has at tempted no such thing, it is said, but wisely elected to win his laurels from the standpoint of bis own individuality. In short, he bas been successful and anyone who hears him will have no difficulty in determining why. Asa vocalist he unmistakably distances all nis com cetitors ana wins unstinted applause when ever his sympathetic and delightful voice is beard, and it is a fact that tbe New York papers recently spoke of bis work m very plain terms of praise. The'Dnqaeine Theater. On the stage ot the Dnquesne Theater all this week will be presented a bill which might have been taken both from point of play and partially of personnel, bodily from tbe reper tory of one' of the.famous old stock theaters of half a century ago, when act reigned, supreme, and frivolity, farce, horse-play and traveling combinations were unknown. The piece is Sheridan's immortal comedy, "The" School for Scandal," and it will be acted by a company worthy of its original creation.- That great artiste, Mrs. John Drew, will be tbe star, and sue will re-create a role in which it is 'highly probable she has delighted the Pittsbnrg tbea-ter-goer of a quarter of acentury. f not longer, ao. Mrs. Drew's Lady Teazle is a creation w blch to the American stacc is as nnique and as perfect in its way as Mr. Edwin Booth's Mamtet. The Lady TtazU of, Mrs. Drew is one of the great ideals. She probably played the part first nearly a half centnry ago, and was for years constantly before the public as its greatest interpreter. Mrs. Drew will be ably supported, the company she has gatbercd around her comprising some ot tbe principal legitimate artists of tbe day. The complete cast will be as follows: Sir Peter Teazle, George Holland: Sir Oliver Surface, Eugene Jepson; Charles Surface, Eben Plympton: Joseph Sur face, Robert Tabor; Mr. Crabtree, George R. Edeson; Sir Benjamin Backbit' q, Stuart Brodock; Moses, Russell Bassett; Clueless, Fred G. Ross: Trip, Walter Eytinge: Snake, Leonard Harper; HowUj, Frank Drumien Sir Barry, W. A. Pad; Mrs. Candour, Maggie Harold; Lady BneerwcU. Sadie Bigelow: Maria, Susie Drake; Lady Teazle, Mrs. Johu Drew. Grand Opera House. Madame Janauschek's career has been a suc cession of magnificent artistic achievements, and her name is associated with many of the noblest productions of tbe stage. Tbe actress so lores ber art that now she studies and labors with the earnest enthusiasm and untiring energy of ateglnner In tbe profession which she has so long adorned. To-morrow eight this fine artist will present at the Grand for public approval the. latest addition to ber repertory in tbe character or Queen Best in the play called "Essex, or tho Queen's Favor ite." a translation of Dr. Heinrlch Laube's "Graf Essex." one of tbe most attractive works on the German stage. Masterly in its dramatic construction and accepted as one of the best written works in tne language, it has special value as a historical production and a silver web of romance invests it with an attractive and even strong heart interest in tne loves of tbe brill iant and attractive Robert Devereaux; the Queen and Annie Rutland this performance has received unstinted praise in other cities, and the company supporting is credited with being an unusually strong one. Janauschek's impersonation ot Sir Walter Scott's Meg Mrrrilies- will be the attraction on Tuesday night. This is one of the most remarkable characterizations of the modern stage, and Schiller's "Marie Stuart." with which the great actress's name has so long been asso ciated, will bo produced on Wednesday night, and on Saturday Jananschek will give her in comparable interpretation of Lady Macbeth. There will be a Jananschek matinee on Batur day. In the week following the Jananschek en gagement Fanny Davenport will appear in "Cleopatra," after Victorien Sardou. Although this is not Shakespeare's Cleopatra, this famous French writer has invested tbe charac ter with so much that appeals to modern au diences, and In a manner so purely dramatic, tbat it will be of Interest to tbe public gener ally. So much hat been said of Miss Daven port's impersonation of Cleopatra that it is needless to say anything in advance; but, aside from her claim at an artist, she deserves ahe commendation ot the'public for the pluck and fortitude she has shown in sustaining the loss of the old, as well as placing tbe nev,Cleopatra npon tbe stage. And this she has done in a manner tbat has left the Frencli.proclnction entirely in tne shade. The present engagement is under the direction of Marcns R. Mayer, and it Is promised that the play will be staged with all the accessories ot scenery and costume that hare made it a success elsewhere. Hie May Festival. The May Festival will bo the great social and musical event of tbe week, and everything points to a complete success. The Festival be gins on .Tuesday evening. May 12, and contin ues every night till Saturday, May 16, with matinees on Thursday and Saturday. The ar tists include: Sopranos, Mme. Antouia Mielke, Mrs. Jennie Patrick Walker. Mile. Clementine De Vcre, MifS Agnes Vel: contraltos. Mrs. Julie L. Wyman, Mme. Rosa Linde; solo vio linist, Mr. Franz Wilczek; tenors, Herr An dreas Dinnel. Mons. A. Z. Gnlllt- Mr. H. R 'Brockett: barytone, Herr Theodore Reich- mann: basso, Herr Emll Fischer. Signor Clem ente Bologna) planiata, Herr Frani Rummel, Mr. Joseph H. Glttings, accompanist; conduc tors, Herr Anton Seldt, Mr. Carl Better. The Metropolitan Opera House Oiohestra of TS performers and the festival chernt of 600 voices will make this performance excel tbat of any previous Festival. That It will be artistically perfect has been assured from the Urns It wat knows that suoh artists at Mr. Antoa Belctl, Mme. Asatenla Mellke. Miss Do Vera, Fischer, DIpple, Bologna -and Rommel Would appear. Muoh.haa been written about all tbe artists mentioned, so that little Is left to add. Herr Frani finmmtl, the eminent pianist.- has seldom been beard in Plttsbnre. but it everywhere enthusiastically ..received. JQisj playing of Llsst's famous E flat concerto with orchestra, on Tuesday evening, will astonish' everyone who has not before heard bis mag nificent rendering of the work, and the work of tho other soloists has created a deeply favor able impression in Mew York, where most of them have been participating In the Carnegie Hall opening concerts the past week. Harry Williams' Academy. An old stand-by is the ooming attraction at Harry Williams' Academy. That, capital ag gregation of clever people, Sheridan and Flynn's Own Grand Company, is made up of a careful selection from the best material the variety stage affords; and Its 'performers are fnll of entertainment throughout. Sheridan and Flynn are a host .in themselves and can evoke laughter from a stone image. James Hoey Is another" very clever specialty per former, and Lilian White 'is a most pleasing singer. The Fields are "great" in their acts, and the rest of the company is made up of peo ple tbat excel in thoir special acts. The patrons ot the Academy can rely on a week of great diversion, full of mirth and melody. The afterpiece, "Moloney." Is a climax of rollick ing fun. Harry Davit' Mnieum. For the coming week tbe Harry Davis Fifth Avenne Museum Will present the triple won ders of the world In Big Hattie, the white giantess, of Massachusetts, who Is admittedly the largest woman. Her came Is Mrs. Hattie Bowen, and she is so large tbat she cannot travel In an ordinary passenger coach but Is compelled to engage a special car in order that she may navigate over the country. The second marvel of this aggregation is Colonel Pickett Nelson, a -native of Virginia. He is nearly cine feet high, and as an evidence that he is the tallest of living men he holds a $50 bill in his band which be. will give to any living man who can reach it The very opposite of Colonel Nelson is little Nora Wren, 26 years old and the smallest and prettiest little person living. The other attraction In tbe Curio Hall are the Musical Volts', an entire family of singers and musicians. In the theatorium tbe entertainment comprises the 8K Days, intro ducing a novelty in the way of a sketch en titled "Turkish Review." The three Days are children and the half Day is their very comical A mi... u....k..tli.M hi ,ni pnmpnlinl vocalists and dancers, also appear, together with tne acrobatlo song anu aance exponent, Dave Zlmmer, who presents his original song and dance entitled, "Tumbling Wbeu tbe Sun Begins to Sbiue." He is assisted by the dash ing soubrette. Dottle Zlmmer. World's Museum Theater. Tbe Albino sisters. Florence and Mary Mar tin, who escaped from the terriDlo' gas explos ion at 187 Lacock street, Allegheny, in Febru ary of this year by what seemed a miracle, are the local attactlons tbe World's Museum Theater management offer this week as the stars of the Curio HalL Besides these beauti ful Albinos Lelande Fuller is to be on exhibi tion with his puzzling physical organization In which are combined the anatomies of two separate beings, a giant and a child. This is a tinriln that nhvslolofftsts the world over have spent years of stndy to solve, but without avail. There will be other curiosities of a lest sensa tional character, and America's Consolidated Star Combination will give a sparkling enter tainment in tbe theater. The special baseball reports which have been given every afternoon during the past week for tbe benefit of crowds of ball cranks who watched for the bulletins with breathless anxiety, will be continued. The reports are complete returns of tbe League and Association games received by telegraph over a specially leased wire. Harris' Theater. A character comedy drama fnll of novel mechanical effects will be seen at Harris, Brit ton & Dean's Theater this week. "A Barrel of Money" bas proven a big winner for Manager E. D. Stair, and will, no doubt, be greeted by large audiences. The company is one of great dramatic power and includes a number of Pittsburg favorites. In one scene there occurs an episode which rivals tbe saw mill situation in "Bine Jeans." A yonng girl is securely bound to one of tbe belts and the machinery started. Above the whizzing wheels already seem to be crnnching their helpless victim. Of conrso the rescuer arrives .in rime and saves the girl, winning a bride. GRAND OPEXt-eV ECOTJSE. Proprietor and Manager, MR. E. D. WILT. Week Commencing Monday, May 1 1. THS FAMOUS AND INCOMPARABLE JANAUSCHEK Will appear Monday in Her New Success, Queen Bess. In Dr. Laube's Romance of History, .iiiSS Hij Or the Queen's Favorite, with a great east and elaborate equipment. Tuesday JANAUSCHEK In her remarkable performance of Sir Walter Scott's MEG MERRILIES. Wednesday, MARIE STUART. Saturday night her Incomparable Imperson ation of Lady ZMZaoTDe'tlti. In Shakespeare's Masterpiece. Jananschek Matinee Saturday. Seats on sale at the box office. , Prices, $1, 7Bo. BOo, 2 Bo. Next week Fanny Davenport In Cleopatra. saylO-93 PENN AVENUE AMUSEMENT HALL, ' Opposite Dnquesne Theater. BANKSON'S Roller Sled Slide. Fun! Pure, Clean Fun! AMUSEMENT SOB. EVERYBODY. Opens Saturday, Mav 18, 2 p. K. Sessions from 2 to S and 7 to 10 P. X. Admission, Adnlts, 15c; Children, 10c No improper characters admitted. mjrluV137 GILMORE'S BAND! May .festival Auditorium, Mechanical HalL TWO CONCERTS OHLT. Close ot tlie Pittsburg mnsical season. Wednesday Matinee and evening, Mav 20. With tne following trrcat soloists: Slz. Cam- panlni. Mls Ida Klein, Mm pl Natal I. Miss Annie C. Mantell. Sir. Splcaroll, Sip. Sartoci, Miss Mand Powell and matrniticent chorus. Ponular prices 11.00, 75c, 60c. 25c, Kcserred. seats at Hamilton's Music Store, Wednesday. May 13. mylO-lOL. J)ITTSBUKQAMUBEMEKT LYCEUM, 635 Grant street, uslcal; dramatic and variety entertainments, t7 professional artists, furnished at short notloe. E. B. 8ULLIVAN, mjlO-31 Manager. I SPRING- SUITINGrS! Including the Jeadlng rABHIOZTABlVB PATTBBKS for gentlemen. Imported and demestlo eleths. LATEST STXliSS, ' H. fc O. F. AHT.T1KB, ' MERCHANT. TAILORS, Bmlthfleld street. Telephone 13M, jaS-CTMn . , p -J tel' X KKW ADVEBTJSJaCKNTa. MAY i MUSIC FESTIVAL Mechanical Hall, Exposition Buildings. MAY 12, 13,14, 15 and 16 Matinees Thursday and Saturday. Opening Next Tuesday Evening All the Great Artists from the Metropolitan Opera House, New York. HOPftANOS-rMme. An tenia" Mltlke, Mrs. Jennie Patrick .Walker, M'llo CltmeatlneDe Vers, Miss Agnes Vogsl. CONTRALTOS Mrs. JH I "Wysaan, Mme. Rosa Unde. SOLO VIOLINI8T Mr. Frani Wilcssk. TKNORS-Herr Andreas DIpple, Mos A. Z. Gullle. Mr. H. B. Brockett. BARITONE Herr Theodore Rolcbmann. BASSO Here Emll Fischer,' Signor Cle mente Bologna. PIAMSTS-Herr Frani . Rummel, Mr. Jos. H. Glttlngs, accompanist CONDtTOTORS-HEKR ANTON BEIDL, MR. CARL RETTJSR. Metropolitan Opera House Orchestra, 75 Performers. FESTIVAL CHORUS OF 500 VOICES Meohanlcal Hall bas been entirely remod eled. The center space between the columns supporting tho roof has been converted into a magnificent auditorium, with 4.000 seats. There are.no posts to obteure the view of the stage. Arrangements will be made for 'steam boat should the season prove cool. The acoustics of the hall are simply perfect. Seats now on sale at Hamilton's Mutlo Store, 81 and 93 Fifth avenue. Prices Parquet, 13 and 12 SO: Dress Circle, 81, f 1 60 and 3; Bal cony, 25c and 60c; Box Seats, S3 each, or, for tne season, seven concerts, sis. Persons residing at a distance from Pitts burg can obtain Reserved Seats by addressing George C. Jenks, Business Manager of the Festival, Box 133 Pittsburg. .a-Speclal excursion rates on- all the rail roads within a radius of 100 miles. The Steinway, & Son piano used exclusively at all tbe Festival concerts. Wednesday, May ao, Matinee, and Evening Gilmore's Band. mylO-101 G-KJLIsriD 0'ehroW. Monday. May Is. FANNT DAVENPORT IN BARDOU'S OLEOPATR A.. Sale of seats begins Thursday. mylO-M HARRY WILLIAMS' ACADEMY Monday Matinee; May II. .Night Prices of Admission. ;. , . Every Night and Matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Sheridan & Flynn, The Weston-Bros., Miss Lillian White, Heath & DeRossitt, Miss Minnie Lee, Lavendor& Tomson Dawson, The Great Fields; Howard & Williams Flynn's Own Grand Company And the Laughable Comedy, 3!vIALONEY. Friday next, Benefit of the Attaches. Monday, May IS Tha FayFoster Bnrlesqne Company, mylO-15 tiHHQWtOJt A.lV"""EDT.KEEMAr,. WltiEK.. r "jairVrMflttrV,i One "Week, Oommenclrnr MONDAY, -MAY 11 OUT OF THE FIRE COMB8 THE BEAUTIFUL ALBINO SISTERS! FLORENCE AND MARY MARTIN. Who miraculously escaped death in the terrific gas explosion at 187 Lacock street, Ajiefrueuy, on fciiu nisu.ui February 17. 1891. Nature's Strangest Anatomical Prodigy, LELANDE FULLER. ' A man with two distinct anatomies In one body, one of which is that of a giant; the other that of a child, and others. THEATER. AMERICA'S CONSOLIDATED STAR COMBINATION; All the leading variety stars in one grand en tertainment. Official baseball score by Innings, of National Leanue and American Association, received every afternoon. ADMISSION, 10 CENTS.' CHILDREN, 5 CENTH. Next "Week Woodward's Performing Seals and Sea Lions. mylO-49 BASEBALL ' Exposition Park, PITTSBURG , ' NEW YORK, Jtenday, Tueeay, Wedaeeday a Thursday, May 1L 13,18 end H... ' . ' aaaeoallei.asso'stoek. j)-Uli dk" im . "-ia' 3 ' fip--f y SlWlRF j NEW JtJiTfSBXBBSBm. DUOtJESNE Pittsburg's Leading Theater, D. HENDERSON AND JOHN W. NORTON, MANAGERS. MONDAY, May H, I ONE Engagement of . I WEEK. MBS; JOHN DREW. Supported by MR."EBErT PLTMPTON And Powerful Seleoted Cast In Blohard Brinsley Sheridan's Mastsrpleet, the With the following OAST OF CHARACTERS: Sir Peter Teazle Georgo Holland Sir Oliver Surface Eugene Jepson Charles Surface Eben Plympton Joseph Snrtace Robert Tabor Mr. Crabtree George R. Edeson Sir Benjamin Backbite G. Btnart Brodock Moses Russell Ba-aett Careless Fred G. Ron xrlp. ...... .... ..... ....... .r alter Eytinge Snake Leonard Harper xtowley... ...... ., .....T. L. Coleman Sir Harry... ,. W. A. Paul Mrs. Candour Maggie Harold Lady SneerwelL Sadie Bigelow Maria. ., .......... ...... ...... ...... .Susie Drake A2TS Lady Teazle - Mrs. John Drew Carriages may be ordered for lOieO. ONLY MATINCE SATURDAY. Next attraction Tbe Great Bosnia and Spec tacular Production, "THIS PATROL." Seats ready at Theater and Hayes', Thursday. mylO-99 Football Contest. All parties wishing to compete in tho Football Contest at PICKERING'S Second Annual Excursion AND TOURN.AJMENT At McKee's Rocks Park, Wednesday, May 20, 1891, Call at once and enter yonr name. An elegant Frixe Cup will be given tbe winners. Call at PICKERING'S Cor. Penn and Tenth. St. All entries must be In by Saturday, May 18, 180L J. Ha-.KELLEx, Manazer. mylO-25 , LEADING CASH OB .CREDIT. or Scanda CIO The foremost dealer in Housefurnishing Goods. The acknowledged leader in low prices and easy terms of payment, Keech's selection of household .goods defies com petition for quality and low price. We invite you and your friends ,to give .us a call and inspect our stock. To atte mpt to enumerate everything in our immense stores would be superfluous. - CHAMBER SUITES: In Antique and Sixteenth Century Oak, Mahogany, Walnut Cherry, of the best and most reliable 'makes, full size and warranted from $16 75 up. We handle only goods that we can guarantee. PARLOR SUITES: . The handsomest display ever shown, in this city can now be seen at Keech's. Upholstered in English Brocatelle, Wilton Rugs, Raw Silk, Silk Tapestry, Mohair Silk, Plush Hair Cloth, etc. The prices will please you. ' FOLDING BEDS: Immense -assortment, every variety, style and price make it your business to call in this department; for it will be worth your while. Finished in all standard styles an of all sizes. Special bargains in Hall Racks and Trees; every style, small and large. For Cash or Credit, remember. No need to wait LACE CURTAINS: k Keech's stock comprises all the best makes. Trish Point, Guipure, Cluny, Nottingham, etc. The prices are away be low competition. Curtain Poles, too, in this department. Portiere's of very beautiful designs. An unsurpassed line of Baby Coaches, Upholstered in Silk, Silk Plush, Satin Damask and Wool Sateen. Send for Illustrated Catalogue. Special bargains in Odd Chairs and Rockers. Large and comprehensive stock' of Roll and Flat Top Desks. Queensware at greatly re duced prices. Ladies' Wraps and Cloaks and Men's Spring Clothing at bottom prices. Call and you will be convinced that CASH OR CREDIT. CANNOT AND WILL ' t . a . 923, 926927 Penn p-p-ptTr ?? A rpTTT?.T- A .TH HTT.T. JCKWADl HARRY DAVIS' FIFTH AVENUE m nan Dl Commencing Monday, May II. 3 GREAT WONDERS 3 OP THE WORLD. BIG HATTIE! The White Giantess ol Massachusetts. A Monster Maatodonlo Mountain of Femininity! Admittedly the larjrest Women In all the Uni verse! AH others are as pinoles when con trasted with this buce lady, who-travels la .her own car, because an ordinary passenger coach will not accommodate her buce proportions, COL. PICKETT NELSON, Towering nearly nine feet in height Hold ing aloft 160 bill, which he will giro to any living man who can reacu it. The Indian Midget, NORA WREN Smallest and Prettiest Lilliputian Alive! THE MUSICAL-VOLTZS Together with tho ' Z DAYS 3 la their Original Sensational Novelty. "TURKISH REVIEW." THE HENRY BROS., Comedians, Vocalists and Dancers. The Acrobatic Song and Dance Exponent, DAVE ZIMMER. The Dashing Soubrette, DOTTIE ZIMMER, The Merry Monarch of Comedy, Mr. HENRY BUDSWORTH, The Child Prodigy, JBIJOU MIGNON, In Bongs and Dances. MR. AL. TANNER, The Favorite Topical Vocalist. Doors open 1 to 5 and T to 10 r. it mylO-tS HARRIS' THEATER. Xrs.T. Harris, R. L. Brltton, T. T. Dean, Proprietors and Managers. Week Commencing Monday, May 11, Every Afternoon and Evening, The American Comedy Drama, A Barrel of Money. Presented by a Superb company. Novel mechanical effects. Exciting sltaajtoaa, Favorite comedians Week My W-'TRISH LUCK." myW-7 STYLES AND LOWEST HAVE OK E ECHO -KEECH NEW ADVEBTEXENTS. m UNDER THE DIRECTION 0Nb!gSg to-morrow night. WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES. First Appearance at this Theater of the Celebrated German Dialect Singing Comedian, CHAS. T. ELLIS. ELLIS SING In the 'Late Win. Carleton's Musical Comedy-Drama', CASPER, THE YODLER! With all the Special Scenery" Painted Expressly for the Production. TOYS! TOYS For the Children. MR. ELLIS WILL SING THE FOLLOWING SONGS; "I Love You All," "Gathering Wild Flowers To-Day," "How I Love the Babies," "The Sandman Vos Coming Around," "Hush-a-Baby-By," "Open Your Mouth and Shut Your Eyes," "Putty Soon," "Ireland's Native Green." fRKEj RESERVED SEATS MAY i8-"THE MIDNIGHT nVHaADE SIDEBOARDS: Our stock of Sideboards and Buffets is bound to please you. We have them at all prices. Chiffoniers also in every variety and style. Some new designs, ju3t received, are of rare beauty. You should be sure to call in this department. DINING ROOM SUITES: Keech can satisfy the most exacting taste in this department Handsome special designs are shown here in countless variety. Extension Tables in Old English, Antiqucand Sixteenth Century Oak, handsomely carved. . A full line of plain and leather seat. Chairs. See them CARPETS. Our Carpet Department is' fully equipped with all the latest designs and colorings in "Velvets, Moquettes, .Brussels, Tap estries, Ingrains, etc. All entirely new and original in de sign, and the prices are the very lowest We employ the best upholsterers, and can make and lay carpets on the shortest notice. REFRIGERATORS: The most complete stock ever the public s appreciation of Keech's stock in this depart ment Stock is replenished now, and you have a full line to choose from. All prices and sizes. NOT BE. UNDERSOLD. Ave., Near 1 O F. lH. - - . f m THEATRE OF R. M. GULICK St CO. SEE ELLIS E, BUTTON-HOLE BOUQUETS For the Ladies. ALARM." mjlO-33 CASH OB CREDIT. offered. The past week showed CASH OR CREDIT. Ninth - Sfegjc '"Sfc DANC 7 .& M JSf 111 3 PRCES H 21 &-$ &j& &fifevaisi ftaa.
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