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“PEER GYNT!” Zconcluding with Haym’S Famous Fare- the R Well Symphony, When Each Musician in His by J w Vi Pt/ttZert'O III \ /vs/c/fst/c are grouped artistically the various ani- interested person or of any one who real- mals. izes the primordial necessity for the ac- The Paul Durand Italian Trio have complishment of the purposes for which lately played the big Chicago houses the state exists, as well as for the real- of that collective with success. They render some beauti- ization of the ideals ful classical selections, but in addition science which is the motive force in the to this they sing several popular airs, evolution of all society. in order that they may please all classes Whether the law has so far accom- of patrons. They have three changes of plished, and whether it is likely in tho costumes and inject some comedy into future to accomplish, the purposes for their act. All three members of the trio which it was passed are two different we must wore formerly associated with the Milan questions. To answer them in a Grand Opera company. make perfectly clear just what, large Mr. Hardman, the monologlst, is from and general way, those purposes were. be as the same region that Tom Moore came They may summarized somewhat ••••••••••••••••••••»«••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• from, namely, the Pacific const, and he follows: as as Mr. Moore. 1. The prevention of wrongs in over- orchestra especially organized for this Is said to be quite good faster, and some- capitalization and in the issue of cor- *8 occasion. He sings fast and talks how or other there is an abundance of porate securities. *2 Tli. Jeffer»on. % That clever and intelligent actress, laughter following his witticisms. He 2. The prevention of monopoly, by mak- fa u Aphie James, who has been Mr. James’ Monday night—Louis James, in fa has a lot of new material. ing it impossible for one corporation to Ny leading support for several seasons, heads fa Ibsen’s "Peer Gynt." fa The Poiriers are well known trapeze hold more than 10 per cent of the stock the large cast of players who ore uttlizeTl performers. Madame Poiri<*r being a of another. The Hippodrome. ?ti In life and vitality to this delight- fa | giving of the high develop- 8. The control of corporate accounting, fa Wednesday, Thursday and Fri- fa ful with a splendid example comedy—this together ballet, Is and to cure and and Fri- 1 ment of physical culture. Mr. Poirier to secure efficient publicity, fa day nights Thursday fa chorus and host of auxiliaries, formes fa day matinees—Grand music festl- fa a skilled gymnast, and one thing he does, the mischievous practices of public ser- the' most pretentious dramatic organiza- fa val, Walter Damrosch director. fa namely, his double dislocation of the vice corporations through systematic mis- I tion on tour this season, shoulders on a bar 16 inchest wide is said representation, and often with motives of The IIU<>«. *" The scenic investiture is upon a scale % to be something which no other athlete wrongdoing, on the books of the com- fa All the week, with the usual fa of stupendous magnificence, constructed matinees—“Texas.” has been able to perform. panies. fa fa and fer Mr. Mansfield painted especially Hester and Mildred are a team of girls 4. To compel an adequate service and from original drawings, making 11 com- fa The Majestic. who sing and dance and do a “sister an honest product, at fair and reasonable superb pictures, day and fa All the week, with daily mati- fa plete depicting act,” as it is called in stage parlance. rates, without discrimination among users vaudeville. on the Norwegian passes, under the fa nees—High-class fa night Miss Hester was formerly of the team of or consumers. snow and under the fertile of winter Harrington and Hester, and Miss Mildred By Investigation to throw the light of the fantastic cavern of | green summer; formerly took one of the other parts in of publicity on the operations of those gS8SSS8S8^f«^S8SS^^i!iSiS»S^i.,SS.,S«5i the interior of the Troll King; peasant | “The Hand of Nod” company. Each does kind* of business in which the interest Louis James In “Peer 1 Gynt.” a vivid scene of the tropical the homes; a specialty of her own, and then and welfare of the community as a whole The season at the Jefferson theatre will and a scene strands of Morocco, graphic duo perform In unison. is the consideration. with a primary close tomorrow night superb pro- at sea with a marvelous all of of com- shipwreck, dancing maidens, and the Troll dance in • of the heroine is Texas West. The play well known stars, and their latest sketch, Sylvan and O’Neal are a team 6. To secure the safety of the general duction of “Peer Gynt,” by Louis James which are presented In the same com- the Dovre In fact, there lias charm of and the They have their own the King’s palace. atmosphere, story, ! "The Banker and the Thief,” Is undoubt- edy pantomlmists. public. and company. The play, from pen manner that char- •' a plete and masterful is enough material in “Peer Gynt” to sat- ir' is is well told. The inter- drop and scenery and it represents these in mind, let mind Henrik has ‘imple. best vehicle have ever had. Now, bearing objects of that master Ibsen, Mr. Manefteld’s edly the they seashore with a bath house acterized presentation. isfy the most fastidious taste. est is well sustained and there are some view of the us ask precisely' what the public service provoked more disputation, more deduc- Karl Emmy's dogs have been especially It is hard to describe Electricity is utilized to a very great ..»i0 Cfctamaiic moments. The churac- [ In the foreground. commission for the First district—that is tion consideration from | and favorable for the delectation of the little this as it is a succession of comedy i extent by Mr. James in his presentation The Music Festival. | ters are skillfully drawn and are as clear engaged act, to say, for Greater New York—has ac- critics, reviewers and theatre-goers than stunts wherein many novel devices are of “Peer Gynt.” The sunrise upon the j The music festival, Walter cut as a cameo. The characters are not folks; and the Paul Durand Italian Trio complished. I am bold enough to say that any poem, or play that has emanated Birmingham of epic 1 for the purpose creating Norwegian mountains, the. fireflies in the Damrosch director, which will be held I dragged in to help along the action, but have recently played the big Chicago employed Governor Hughes has been justified of from his proliflo pen, and no dramatic the action and con- laughter. law and his and that no cavern home of the Dovre King, the ; at tiie Hippodrome this week—Wednesday develops naturally Joe the Pacific Coast his commission, event in recent years has awakened the houses. Hardman, and Darrell, a man and wo- storm at sea with a full- ; to sistently from the characters. j Hodges other similar body has accomplished so the an- great electrical night Friday night, inclusive, with of measure of praiseful comment as monologist. Is said to be the eqvial man team of singers. Miss Darrell being rigged ship, sailing on to the audience, ! Thursday and Friday matinees—will be at The hero of the play is a stalwart young j j much and so much of value in the same nouncement that Louis James had taken, Tom Moore. The other numbers on this a noted "ooon sheuter.” They sing sev- going to pieces upon a hidden rock, an 1 once artistic and popular. Musicians and ranchman, who Is strong, heroic and re- time. up the reins of histrionic leadership so Ku- eral songs which have never been heard one of the most students of sourceful. He loves Texas and the programme will Include the Poiriers, effect said to be thrilling music will thoroughly enjoy West, i bill them- suddenly released by Richard Manslield tester and Mildred, a in this section before. The pair ever the American stago. all the concerts and all with course of their love would have beta l'openn gymnasts; She Almost Remembered. same onward to presented upon persons any and was carrying the 1 who sing and dance; Syl- selves as “The Fashion Plate Models,” In this scene alone Richard Mansfield, fondness for music will be delighted with smooth and sunny, but for the plottings couple of girls success and permanency. As the story oX because of their elegance of costume. From the Delineator. “Peer and on of Pasquale, a border half-breed whom van and O'Neal, comedy pantomtmists; resume who first produced Gynt,” every number every programme. Take j week treat of “Peer Gynt” is so well known, and Darrell, a clever pair of The moving pictures this Little Josephine, aged 4, wras intently which Mr. James discloses here in its orig- the first night's programme us a fair ex- Jack Dallam, the hero, has branded as a and Hedges here is superfluous, suffice to say: Peer’s artists. The moving pic- a most Interesting subject. studying tlie picture in a hook and seemed over obtain- of the and cattle thief. An English lord is also con song and dance inal entirety—expended $9000 ample variety entrancing char- will be a matinee after- career is unfolded delicately, skillfully will the There every very much interested in a picture of ! the there are the acter of the music. it is: cerned in the plot and endeavors to pur- tures complete programme.
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