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i ’ - ^ THE MACON DAILY TELEGBAPB: SATURDAY MORNING, ' DECEMBER 5, 1903 IN THE THEATERS Comedy Company will be seen at the Grand on Monday nml Tuesday nights and Tuesday matlneqf playing “The White Hat" on Monday night, “The Money Maker" Tuesday matinee and light, jey Maker" Tuesday mat! Tuesday night ‘‘The Clrcua Girl, NEW YORK. pec. S.—Anna Held began an engagement at the New York Theater Monday night, appear* Jng a musical comedy called "Miss Innocence." This new Zlegfeld show comes with a rush ot girls, a be wildering mlx-up of comedians, then more girls, and later girls, with the chic Held as the most Important girl. The performance la a fury of song, jest and Jollity with no dull moment from start to finish. Of course there is not much of a story to the piece; there never is to a Held show; but there is plenty of life and color, many good songs and no. end of fun; some of which Is not quite so Innocent as Is furnished at a Methodist clergy man’s reception. It is a big show magnificently staged with beautiful scenery, costumes and girls. The piece Is a go and will probably stay in town many weeks. Monday night brought Frits! Schcff to the iCnlck- with a record of success In other cit ies. The title role la a capital vehicle for this attractive young woman, who S ings sweetly and acts with vivacity. ’he music of the piece is excellent end the book consistent. “The Blue Mouse," n Clyde Fitch output, had ita first performance In the Lyric Theater this week with a cast including Mabel Bar- rlsou, Jameson Lee Finney,. Harry Connor. Charles Dickson, Jane Lau rel, Alfred Hickman, Rose Cooke, Elisabeth Arisons. Charles Emerson and other ca'pablo people. Miss Har rison In the loading role Is charm ing and scored heavily with the pub lie. Excellent \gork was also furnish' cd by Messrs Connor, Finney and Hickman. A houseful of people at tended the opening performance and seemed greatly pleased with all they saw and heard. The play shows the adventures of the Blue Mouse hired by Augustus Rnllet. a young married man, to Impersonate his wife for the purpose of fluttering his old employer, president of the Interstate Railroad. The Blue Mouse, the employer and his wife, young Rollet and his wife and father-in-law, become mixed In lauffh- ablo complications. The comedy Is so altered by Fitch ns to be locally New Yorkese. Eight show girls, the first used In a Fitch play, did well. Do Wolf Hopper, B Shubert star, began an engagement nt the Majestic Theater Thursday night, appearing In "The Pled Piper." a musical comedy by Austin Strong and R. H. Burnside with music by Manuel Klein. In addition to Mr. Hopper the cast Includes William Cameron. Daniel Baker. Edward Her on. Grace Cameron, Ada Deaves and Marguerite Clark: the latter ns the heroine heading the supporting com pany. $ “The Battle," Cleveland Moffet’s new play In Which Wilton Lackeys Is paving very great success, will be seen hero nt an early date. It Is described as "a big. clever. Interesting humorous, hu man drama telling a story of the masses and the classes with both Bides fully represented. The leading character John J. Haggleton, which part Mr. Lnckayo portrays. Is that of a millionaire owner of a tenement house of the lower cast side of this city. The search for a son he hai den Butterfly," which Ju«t finished a remarkably successful run at the Broad way Theater. The fair prima donna was tumultuously greeted by tho larg est audience known at that play house and during the evening Was showeren with floral offerings and no end of curtain calls. tlephone from man ager Charles Bradley has this to say: "Miss Van Studdlford and The Gol den Butterfly* have scored a very strong hit In Brooklyn and wo are turning people away at both matinee and night performances; with all seats sold for the remaining nights It prom ises to be a big week for us." Manager W. K. Gorman sends me the following: "Miss Rosabel Morrl-1 son, who is starring as Marguerite in a production of ‘Faust,* Is meeting with greater success than was antici pated und Is doing a land office busi ness everywhere. Bho has reached the south, where she Is well known and popular and the outlook at this time la extremely bright with prom ire of a most profitable season. I have arranged to bring Miss Marrlson Into New York at a Broadway thea ter after the holidays, when our friends will see one of the moat Im posing spectacular productions ot re cent years." Air right. William. William Collier has made a hit nt the Garrick Theater in "The Patriot." An he Is part author of the comedy be has seen to it that the leading role is a good one. The piece Is n farce which depends for Its humor upon contrasts in the life of a Nevada mining camp and In fashionable Lon don society. The dialogue is filled with those rapid-fire speeches for which this actor is more or less fa mous. Aguglln and her company of Sicilian players have created a sensation and the Broadway Theater is being filled tp tho doors nightly by a curios throng of Americans and Italian. Tho story of "Malln." the opening drainn. begins In an enclosed courtyard under the shadow of Mount Aetna and all the fire of a volcano seems to be infused Into the play. Climax follows climax in quick succession until at the* end of each act the audience becomes wildly excited and calls tho actors to tho footlights over and over nraln. "Malla" Is a .heated, lustful drama, illustrated by ft bunch of red-hot ac tors and actresses—and there you are. As an uctrcss Madame Aguglia Is hard to describe. She Is a strenuous wom an and must be seen to be appre ciated. The continued attractions doing good business are: Annie Russell In "The Stronger Sex," at Weber’s Thea ter; Marie Cahill In "The Boys and Betty," at Wallack's: John Drew In “Jack Straw." at the Empire; Ethel Barrymore In "Lady Frederick." nt the Hudson: William Gillette in "Rani- lon." at the Criterion: Billie Burke n "Love Watches," at the Lyceum; ‘Little Nemo." at the New Amster dam: "The Man From Home." at tho Astor; "Via Wireless," at the Lib erty; "Tho Traveling Salesman," at the Gaiety; William Faversham In "The World and His Wife." at Daly’s: “Three Twins" nt tho Herald Square; Mrs. Flske In "Salvation Nell," nt the aHckett; George Arllsa In "The Devil." at Belasco’s, and Blanch© Bates In "The Fighting Hope,” at tho Htuy- vesant. "Mary Jnno's Pa,” with Henry E. Dickey as the star. announced for production tonight nt the Garden thea- tlon of "Hsian" will no doubt ba rtestvad with favor by hla many admirer*. Other r.aw songs that will be hoard during tho evening are "The Old Chimney Corner." a chacterlstlc song of groat heart Inter est; "Auf Wtaderaclin Fmuleln.” a *ong Of tho fatherland: and "Soldiers of the •amp." a medley which lm'lude*MM| "Dixie,” In which Mr. Wilson will bo as sisted by a chorus of trained voices. The Wilson songs always Imve a strange sweetness; mayl»e It Is the way In which they are rendered, and maybe It Is the melody, but nevertheless It Is there, and Ids audiences never seem to tire of hear ing him sing. Tho company suppcvtlng Mr. Wilson said to be un able one. Including In t ... cast Irma La Pierre. Julia Batchehlcr. Florence Stover, Edith Wright. Lillian Van Arsdale, Florry Sloan. Fletcher llnr- vcy. Win. Felfour. Ross O'Noal. Richard Milloy. Vlv Josaenberger, Hurt Sheridan. Etta Fox. • Mr. Gilmore will exhibit tho unlfo '»!» new play. "The Boy* of Company It." •n Tuesday. Dee. 10, at the Grand opera ! imino. Of the part of Tony Allen, in j which he haa captured so many hearts Ida season. Mr. Gilmore says that It is 'lie most satisfactory part be has ever •tad. Speaking of the part and Its pnssl- 111 ties. Mr. Gilmore said tho other even- , lug: "In the August Current Literature thei : ff ... wo-legged principles.' The author goes •n to explain the meaning of Ills ©pi s'ram by saying that ‘truth In the ab stract, a disembodied principle, has little to do with human ©vents. The principle, the truth, must tio seen by a human mind, expressed In some way to other nt the Grand on Wednesday Dec. 9. This play Is by Sidney R. Ellis, who line the unique distinction, os un autlior, of having never written a play which was not n success.. It la described us a pret ty hit of wholesome sentiment, combined with bubbling merriment, with pleasure synopsis and advance tie Is appropriate, for amid picturesque su picturesque surroundings In early colonial days when what Is New York city mtmls. and Und Us championship In Im- muti bipeds before It molds the destinies of the world. It Is always a principle Plus a personality that necompiMic* last ing results, and tho principle Is always colored In expression .by the persona'it>\* Here Is Tonv Allen to perfection. Tony Is the personality behind the principle for which he is working. Stronger more appealing personality I have new. found In any modern play. I trust that Tony will appeal to nij’ good friends “Merode Finished) Underwear We eirnnot too highly recommend this fnmoiis brand of Underwear. 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HI* coming engage ment will be a welcome event to hi* many advlrers In this city. In the near future Llebler & Co. will yiut In rehearsal a nlay hv the famous O. Henry called "The World and the Door." founded on some of his stories of efiy life. The drama will Introduce n number of well-known characters; such as the rounder, the down-and- mut bum, the young reporter, tho mil lionaire, and the adventuress. The theme will show that In ©very man n nd woman there' Is an Innate tendency toward a decont life. A letter brings this Information; •'Dustin Pamum has made a greater success In 'The Squaw Man* than he idld In 'The Virginian* and la getting «i most cordial reception nil along the line." Next season George Tyler will present this actor In an Important new production. A large number of New Yorkers Uoumeyed to the Grand onera house In th« Borough of Brooklyn Monday night to assist at Grace Van Studdlford’* first appearance there In "Tho Ooi-' i of the heal out of T«nn1o.i, has been engaged for ,a leading role In the new piny which Mrs. I^*slle Carter r reduced In the Lllierty theater January 4. Beginning January 1. Bertha Gal- land will again tempt fortune as a star. In a play called "Tho Return of Eve.” Nick Stnrk. newspaper man. cow puncher and actor, now playing with Rosabel Mor rison In "Faust.” spent Thanksgiving day In 8avnnnnli. On. In a lrtlor he hnd this to say: "We gave two performances of 'Faust* here to largo audiences. After the matinee the company sat down to ,i real old-fashioned Thanksgiving dinner, given on the stnge of the theater by Miss Morrison. Wo had whnt President Roosevelt calls a 'bully time.* ” Eugene Walter 1s putting the finishing touche* on the new plnv In which George r. Tylc. I« to present Viola Allen this senson. Up .to-date no title lins hern selected for the (drama. Wnlker Whiteside In "The Melt tng Pot,” Is creating a sensation In th* western cities. The following IJehler A Co. star* are bonked for engagements hem after tho holidays: Nat C. Goodwin. Wilton Lacknye, Eleanor Robson. Wnlker Whiteside, Dustin Farnutn and Arnold Daly. The lattrr wlll b© f by C. ‘kpocketL, . —w. ........... NANCY SYKES. S~> AT THE Tp* vjrRANiJ THE WAYNE MUSICAL COMEDY Cf Here la what tho Roanoke (Va.) Tim* of Hept. 2. 1908. has to say about th Wayne Musical Comedy Co: Allen Jenkins, manager of the Acu demy of Music, must have felt happy ta‘ night when he looked over the hundred of heads that filled the pretty playhouse It was the second night with lira Wayn< Musical Comedy Company, and "Tin White Hat." which mode such a big hit Monday evening, >was again the bill. I* was a very highly pleased audience that packed the theater when the curtain roe- A1 H. Wilson finds tho path of his lady -love beset with ‘.es and English conspirators to aiioh xtent that his love for ndvr fully gratified before he finds his bride. adventure In I gratified before tho construction author has shown considerable Ingenuity, Ing personage of hi* play of that name, which Henry W. Ravage will offer at tho Grand on Friday, Deo. 11. I|e Is a sly, witty, ernfty man of the world, brim ming with an audacious doctrine which he utters In nut-h an engaging manner that h« fairly takes away your lirsath. While you know his sinister Assigns and hla antnnte origin, his velvety pi Stive way tin HM convulsed ty es expressing In a neg- illosophles of life. Iln Insinuating, so polite Docksfader Discourses on Psychology Of Minstrel Jokes Old And New It Is at tffc present being played In every European capital, where tho Interest It has awakened haa been phenomenal. Mr. Ravage, who con trols the American rights, has another success which Is equaling the triumph of "Tim Merry Widow.” Fred that he fasefnatra and wins every of the declarations of the country Is At present net to deetructlon, » Henry J. Ravage's inch dbcussed Hun- hs wU| offer at the i Opei- — - patrons soon u light and breexy musical farce entitled ”8*00 Many Wives.” The book nnd lyrics ere by Charles Horwlla and Frederick V. Rowers lias supplied numerous new and original musical num bers. The story Is so written that situa tions follow each other In rapid succes sion. keeping fast and furl* “ pant compelling ll MHtig rtcilon of the play. .. - ous clever specialties, end lb* bright chorus ensemble* contribute to the suc cess of the entertainment. A wealthy merchant, Isidore Meyer, of Kansas City, baa been supporting s nephew residing in New York, and Just previous to the action of the play, derides that sufficient tlmo haa elapsed for the young men to have sown his wild nets, orders him to marry and settle down, refusal meaning a discontinuance of Income. Nephew Jack Is not Just ready to make the plunge, and. believing that distant* will prevent th* unde from learning the truth, writes that he la already married and hints that a large check will •*>•** reedlngly welcome. The money arrives unexpectedly, followed by the uncle who hea planned to give the young folks a pleasant surprise. Jack Is at bis wit a end. but his chum. Bob l*eter, comas to the rescue and places his house at the nephew's disposal, and proposes that they skirmish among their various friends for a young lady to pose a a porarlly during Und* Their first effort* fall, bt perlence a change of net.. -- themselves Individually to the undo his affectionate niece Tht second ed keeps Jock busy making explanations and straightening out the various en- tnnrlements that are constantly arising, until finally. In deeper*]Ion. he la forced to confess. Unde forgives, picks out a wife for Jack, and announces his depar ture for Kansas t'lty. Joe Morris I* cleverly portray* "Uncle Isidore and Is ipported by an excellent company of ,-rceura. The piece Is handsomely mounted and exquisitely costumed. Lyric was pronounced as being th* best ever seen at this houso. for the coming weak, the management Is going to see If they cannot put on one Just a little better and ar# working to that end. A. J! Wayne, an old-timer In th* show business. Is going to hold up the black J! Weyne. an old mss. Is going to MPHVWPi (ace and. and his ability la well known hv the management, nnd they feel as they could not have secured another on* hla iusI. Bingham and Thornton, coming from fh* beet houses In this part of th# coun try. Will present their burlesque flirtation entitled "After a Husband.” which has been plsyed over the majestic time only R at season, and comas airtight from the g cities of the north and east. Th» picture* at the Lyric are proving squat to any seen In this city and those proofed for Uils week are even batter Lew Dockstader was recently asked If is could threw » light upon r— * of the minstrel Joke. "Well, this Is a serious "The minstrel Joke of the present day,” _.Jd Mr. Itockstnder wltfc quiet emphasis. "I* not old, hut possesses a vernal 'rash ness. There was a time when audience* were satisfied with the Jests of the A sole age. and later when they laughed at tho conundrums of Uic Paleoxolc period. Mv grandfather left a valuable collection of th* humor of tho Masonic epoch, and had an aunt who. In my Innocent child hood, regaled me with the anecdotes of the fcnnosolo time. Forgive my emotion, but I cannot restrain It when I tiling that all these sources of genuine, honest, heartfelt laughter have passed away. Much That Is Intsraitlno. “But, serlouely,” sntd Mr. Dockelader In a lighter tone, "there Is much that la strangn and Interesting In an analytical study of Jakes. The prosperity of a Jeet, as w* ar* told, lies on the ear of him that bears It; hence the effect upon dif ferent audiences. A Joke that would da- Ilght an audience assembled to witness a masleal comedy would not do for an au dience at a minstrel entertainment. 1 he minstrel Joke must lie within the general henslon. not too subtle, quick In sad a surprise Is In store for th* Igrrlc **The ,I |.yr!c hse been growing la popu larity with the amusement loving people of Macon, and thev are showing their appreciation with good attendance. ment, th* patient angling for the atten tion of the audience—then, at the proper moment, tho climax. . „ ”I.*t me give you an Insluaro of how a Joke may at first be a falltvo and yet. with careful handling, etraatually win aucceaa. I tell one In our show of a man who waa very hungry and ate some pbm* feet. A dreadful pain In the hollow mem branous rerabtaefe In th* eplgaatslo'ro- gion followed”— __ "In the what Mr. DockstaderT” "In the .quarter under th* diaphragm, th* superior orifice of which I* the ear- dla and the lesser the pylorus.* o»- plained Mr. Dockstador. severely. 'Tj mean, of course, the stomach. Wall, this psln was so Intense that the man went a physic! irlan and the phyeloUal .. _ lb* pi gave him two little while powdt took them and the man recovered pletely. When ne wr SNUfi! condition of as restored nfort. he eosi .— phrslrinn sgsln and aiked wbat those 1 marvelous powders were. ■On0 was for, the pig’s fseL* said th# phyidclnn. and, the other was for th* other of the pig s jp.'t. ' Th* medicine was Allan’s root New Is Thought Funny. "Now. that was a pretty fair Joke, but It did not go. Wo thought the first au dience stupid and we tried It on others, hut with ell It was the same. Finally we concluded that we did not tell It right, and we worked It up a IRtla dif ferently, and now It goes with a roar. "You see. It la necessary to adjust the anecdote nicely; wo must study values comprehension, not 'vuUri* ”2 . v,r li„W . tell IUI unsavory story, tho audience would resent It Immediately. "The conversation between the end man nn.l tho Interlocutor Is much more .p ESTER™! I on"?* Th. fmiil who r»fu»« to l.wth I. o*onr. 5wh,n»»$ fi sssr; SjsfSsSwVfii IW toko th. choir of mliMlomnn. It U him. «o«lf I roll to brio, him do] Lvm»tlmr. »• hwn .. oloy with '“l'*rj ■**■* wntrl, in. .Imrir. r.r ;i tliru.t und ro 111,.-. Im. und my mlnil I, nt work uvoty '"'"“nod my Ink", nyorywlitr.-ln con- ..notion. In wluit I hour nnd r'-nd. th.ro l» nlwnju .nm.lhln., ttolni: forward that has Its humorous side, end that Is the side from which I must observe. Fate of Joke Uncertain. "No one ran tell until actually before an audience what will be the fate or a t„ke. rati may think It very good and yet With sII your cunning play It may rslss. There Is almost everything In the manner of rr latlnx h J<»k»* - the careful preparation, the artful side ©inbelllsh- _ any number of ether office*, depositing wherever he may hnppe n to be. and yet have th* whole amount st his commat d at any en* offlrt, should he wish to withdraw It. This la mvl* easy bv the fact that hla account Is kept at the post master general's offlrw In Ottawa. A' “y moving from ono place to snothor net have to draw Its money from th# savings tank end carry It along, at the risk of robbery. It finds th# amount at Ita disposal wherever It goal. 1 as a letter