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CRPITRL CITY COURIBR, O Jllte yl .( Pictutc of fiiiwin Aw. Mutineer Church Iiiih boon com mcndnbly persistent In hit efforts, to secure to all of his patrons mi equal show ut the stage, but the man who sits buliinil tho big hat Is in just as hunl luck now as ever. There is one way in which Manager Church can rid bis patrons of tho big hat nuisance -not lo permit any to got in at tho doors. This is, of course, a last resort, but Kd Church is not like a man who will not adopt it whon it becomes necessary fur the comfort of his patrons. Tho public will sustain him in refusing admission to wearers of .such headgear as is calculated to obstruct tho view of ono seated be hind it. In "Larry tho Lord" which was put on Monday and Tuesday evenings at tho Lansing, Mr H. E. Graham pre sents a piece that might well be im proved and which in its present stage is certainly not a success. Like "A Trip to Chinatown" when llrst seen in Lincoln, which was In itsyouth, "Larry the Lord" cannot now be prop erly criticised. After a while, when it has had a run, when the rough edges aro Hied otT and tho .vcak points ex tracted, when some now people to replace thoso now in tho cast; when this is done and it certainly will bo, ihon "Larry tho Lord" will probably be voted a success. While hero some new people were being rehearsed for various parts and when wo seo tho pleco again it will bo in bettor shape and far more attractive. Tho Dutch character is ono that should boontiroly out out. It savors too much of tho low school of vaudeville and is a chest nut that should bo relegated to a back seat with tho Peck's 13ad Hoy class of attractions not with tho refined spec ialty performance of a high class com pany. From what is said alovo I do not wish it understood that tho show is "n.g."for in itarosomo very clover peo ple that do some neat and pleasing turns, but thoy aro hundieappod by tho poor construction of the play and tho likewise poor selection of tho peo ple for their several parts. Tho part of Mrs. Cancourther was weak and un interesting, while the Prof. Schmidt was overacted and entirely too boister ous. Annette tho premier dnnsouso, Miss Kdito Craske, was a most taking feature and her dancing received sev eral well merited recalls. Sim is light on her feet, very graceful and has a cluu'iniiiL' nursonulltv. Tim .lennl.. Tadpole of Miss Mamie Corbl was also well done. She takes tho part of a servant cleverly and besides being an earnest worker dramatically does some very lino dialect and dancing. Her Italian song received a hearty ap plause. As for H K Graham, tho star, ho as usual won unstinted praise and tho plaudits of tho audience. Thero is much to commend in "A Fair Rebel," tho military drama by Harry I'. Mawson, and tho piece was staged even bettor Thursduy at tho Lansing than it was last season. The company was considered excellent whon llrst seen hero, and several changes in tho cast made since seen bore last have made tho company oven bettor than before. Miss Kate Whit becks "Captain Johnnie" is a better character than was soon hore with tho attraction last time. Her manner Is winsome and her darky selections with banjo accomiMiniment formed a pleas ant diversion at proper intervals whon tho audience needed a litilo cheering up. The utrt of tho maidou aunt was also in better bands and Miss Kate Oesterlo carried oil a full share of tho evening's honors. Tho balanco of tho company, very strong, Is substantially the same as last year. Mr. Edward Mawson, a brother of tho playwright, most creditably portrays Col Ka-.ni Ma son, the leading male llgure, and his dlgnilled bearing, excellent voice and handsome, manly appearance, makes for him a picturesque American soldier. Miss Minnie Gillette, again essayed tho title rolo as Miss Clalrotto Montolth and as before, won tho ad miration and sympathy of tho audience throughout the play. "A Fair Hebol" Is onoof those modern military plays that have, of late years, been meeting ing with great success, but Shenan doah or either of tho others can lay a just claim to superiority ovor this, the latest of the series. There is a well , defined patriotic sentiment running through the pleco that contlnully holds tho audionco and wins their most hearty plaudots. It tells of an inci dent in tho war between tho blue and tho gray wherein a soldier's duty to tho Union Hag comes between him and his love, who patriotically belongs to the confederate side. At the close of tho war "all's well that ends well." The audience was a very largo one and the play went with a snap and Interest that was fully appreciated by all. Tho scenic ollects aro most natural and wore cleverly worked. Now get down your Dickens and read "Hleak House." Miss .lane Coombs will appear in tho duel role of Lady Dedlock and Hortenso at the Lansing next Thursday supported by her superb company. Lot tie CiiIIIiih Inturtlt-wnl. Miss Lottlo Collins, tho famous crea tor of "Ta-ra-ra-boom-de-ay," who ap pears with Miss Leslie Carter In Miss Holyott at tho Lansing Monday even ing, is a woman of distinct individu ality and winsome personality. She is of medium height, very straight, with a trim waist and exceedingly broad shoulders. Her eyes aro gray and hor hair soft and brown. Her favorite street gown is of moss green. She is fond of diamonds and wears them pro fusely. In a recent interview with a Chicago exchange she said: "Tho "IV ra-ra' song was sent to mo from Ameri ca a year ago last December, and I thought I saw possibilities In it and wassoied with a desire so sing It. Of course I had to secure now words. Two days later I sang it at the Tivoll music ball In tho Strand, in precisely the same manner I do n hv. Thut'saino night I hanir at the London Pnvllimi. in the Iloyul, Holburn, tho it'. or two halls whore I was making nightly "turns." I thought tho song would make a hit, but was not prepared f' the extraordinary sensation created. It became the rage Instantly. Every body was seled with a -Tn-ra-ra' epi demic. Then I wont up to the Gaiety theatre and sang it In tho burlesque of 'Cinderella Up To Date.' Manager George Edwards assured me himself that it sent tho receipts up fiO per cent a week." "Why Is tho song so popular, and why Is It that people never seem to get enough of it?" Miss Collins did not know. Whon it was suggested that hor own personality was a factor she smiled demurely and said "perhaps." "A good orchestra is half tho battle," continued Miss Collins, "and tho bass drum Is my strongest ally. It should come out tremendously strong with tho Boom; but In some places it gives forth a weak llttlo sound liko a baby's toy drum, and then my heart sinks. The song is nothing if not rollicking, and must lw given with tromendous vital force and buoyancy. My costumes? Oh, I change every night; but my scarlet and gold seems to Iki tho favorite be cause it is gay and darling. I am a bit superstitious and always wear It on a first night 'for luck.' lint my favor ite gown Is amber and black. It Is square cut in the corsage ami gathered on the Hue which runs from shoulder to shouldor. Tho skirt in kilted and reaches to the tinkle, Hroud bands of velvet, attached to each shoulder, and crossed In front and again at tho back, and then tied around tho waist like a girdle, tho ends hanging down and making a very pretty effect. I cannot begin to describe them all. Hut no matter what color my costume may Iki I always wear black hose. 1 began to tlaut-e when seven years old, and I have danced for nineteen years. I am In perfect health. How much longer tltt I remain In America? I am arrang ing to sail on "The City of Paris," April Sth but I am coming back again later on. America has been most kind to me; but of course my closest and dearest ties are In England. I love it most because It Is my homo." Tho sale of seats opened yesterday morning and Indications now are that the Lansing will be packet! Monday evening. I mm t'lHiinl)' lllriik lloiian," Few of our rentiers have ever seen Dickens' Ideal martorplooo, "Hleak House," presented, but that pleasure will bo atrortled them Thursday eve ning at the Ijinslng theater. Speak ing of the company's Cincinnati en gagement, the Enquirer savs: "Miss .lane Coombs appeared at Heuck.s last night as 'Uuly Dedlock' and 'Hortense' In Charles Dickens' Hleak House, to a large and brilliant audience, and achieved success in two entirely dissimilar characters. She Is an Ideal 'Ijidy Dedlock.' Charles Dickens' heroine was tine of the most beautiful and accomplished women in his tiny, full of dash ami courage In trying situations In which she was placed. Coltl as an Icicle at one moment, and warm with passionate love for her chili! at another. Miss Coombs thrilled her audience in hor powerful scene with 'Tulklnghorn' In tho third act, where she tlelles him to do bis worst, and won a magnlllcent re call for brilliant rendition of the scene. As 'Hortense,' the crafty, cruel French woman, she displayed an In tensity, a thirst for revenge, a subtle cunning entirely In keeping with this wonderful creation of Dickens. The supporting company was excellent, superb." Tho sale of scats opens Tuesday morning at regular prices. Tln ln-nl MiOi'ikit Nrxt Hftturiliiy. Few actresses In this grim and gay old world of ours have attained and hold public favor and patronage liko tho queenly Mojeska and it is gratifying t all admirers of the truly legitimate to know that on Saturday are grenadine rnyce, anil mlrolr, om bre, cameleou and macro velvet to use In combination with handsome silk or wool tissues, Hengallneondlne Is very effective Eglantine roynlo Is another handsome textile, likewise French taf feta In delicate tlntlngs, brocaded with Pompadour bouquotH in natural colors. Indeed, one would lose her ii) In this labyrinth of novelties unless she pos sesses a reliable guide. The McDow ell Fashion .lournnlrf are precisely a sure companion, for they contain the lHst and the most practical Informa tion. "La Mode tie Paris" and "Paris Album of Fashion" are unique In taste and style, and cost V.M a your, or i'l cents a copy. "The French Dress maker," .'I.(M) per annum, or HO cents a eopy, ought to please every practical dressmaker. They contain beside In valuable lessonson dressmaking. "Iji Mode," which Is Intended to Hud Its place In every home, Is only "r'J.fiO per annum, or 15 cents a copy. If you do not llml them at your newsdealer you can bo supplied with them by applying directly to Messrs. A. McDowell .vl'o., I West llth Street, New York. The manufacturers of tho "Auxil iary Dome Savings bank" for the pur pose of Introducing them In Lincoln, have authorized the Industrial Savings bank to offer $.rf In cash prl.cs lo those using them during the next twelve months. Tim "Auxiliary bank" Is a small brass, ulckle-platod safe, which depositors take to their houses for the purpose of accumulating small sums which they have to spare from to day, lo lie deposited In the savings bunk. It costs nothing to compete for this prize. Kvcry lady ant! all children In Lincoln should do It. Safes may be seen and full particulars obtained at Industrial Savings bank, corner of N mid Eleventh streets. Halter's market 1M! North Tenth street, Lincoln's old reliable market, Is where ladies should fill for their meat orders. Telephone tntlers over No. 100 receive prompt attention. H. W. Cowle, funeral director, suc cessor to Fred Thomas. Embalming a specialty. Ill) South Twelfth street. Frames, frames, frames, of every description at Lincoln Frame and Art company's, '2'M South Eleventh street. Millinery In all the exquisite novel tics just In at Herpolsbeimer V (Vs. Novelties In single style, Insuring you against any ono else getting the same. Call and look them ovor. "IVie JdjHiiifM Female" From Hulitnnn't l.ectutc on Japan. ovcnlnc of next week, she will lie seen at tho Lansing In Henry VIII. Tho mo tu mis great actress lias boon a romance of many chapters. Sho can the better portray emotion because sho has felt It. Sho can depict wo manlv sorrow the more trulv because she lias sufTorol. She know poverty anil disappointment before the joys of triumph were hers. If no actress more nobly presents womanly love and devotion on the stage than sho, It is partly locnuso her own life has boon glorified by these sweet attributes. Tho sale of seats opens Thursday morn ing and if jou "want in on tho deal" bo thero early. The I. Mini ofthn ItMng Nun. Frank N. Hoborson, whoso illus trated lectures h vo aroused so much interest in Omaha, gave his "India and the East Indians" in Association hall last Wednesday evening. Mr. Itoborson has spared no paint or money In preparing his lectures. Ills views are as tine as can bo obtained. those, aided by a carefully worded de scription, made one of the most enjoy able lectures wo have over had tho pleasure of hearing. Mr. Hoborson will give "Japan and the Japanese" in Association hull next u eiinesuny evening. Tho Omaha Uw said of this lecture: "Not ono of tho large audience which was carried so pleasantly, entertainingly and intelli gently, regretted being there." 'Thn niii lloiiit'Htf mi" Coming, One of the big star attractions at the Lansing for tho near future (March U:i) Is Deman Thompson's famous and greatest success, "Tho Old Home stead." The great play teaches a grand niorul lesson, introduces us to the noblest and simplest of characters, curries us away from city life and in cidental cares and worrfes, ami sends us to our homes with bettor thoughts of the stage in particular, and man kind In general. The piece is hand somely mounted, and the momlM-rs of the Interpreting company are fully cupublo of taking euro of the parts In trusted to thorn. Now Silks and Dress Goods In the latest weaves and colorings just re ceived at Herpolshoimor A: Co. Full lino of artist's materials at Lin coln Frame uml Art company's, 22M South Eleventh street. If you enjoy dancing go toyourdrug gistandget a bottle of l'osltivo Corn Cure, which insures comfort. Walt for tho opening of Horpnl shoimor & Co's. new shoo department, of which Frank E. Perkins will bo manager. Miss Anna Dick, Modiste, cor. 1th 1 nnd P tu i t i Lilt t In Savings ba K. C. Unking Powder, u; ounces for i" cents. Absolutely pure Hae vou tried It? Or.NWNK Canon City Coai. at the Lincoln Coal Co., southwest corner of Eleventh and O streets. HprhiK Notrltir, yr i.R,r. Novelties Innumorablo greet the shopper this season at every step of hor journoylngs from shop to ..'., from baaar to emporium. Never was the variety great, r or tho materials more perfect In texturo, colorings and delce. Among other elegant fabrics Ask yourgroceryman for the "Wtlber Rolling Mills" Flour. Chns. Harvey, proprietor. Enquire for "Little Hatchet," "Niekle Plate," and "Raker's Constance " Evoi'i sack warranted. Advance Spring Styles 4INf(- New Millinery NEW LACES, NEW RIBBONS, NEW VEILINGS, NEW VELVETS, NEW FLOWERS, NEW HATS, ETC. Aro Now Bcin Shown at tho Popular 1 2th and 0. isth and 0. THE ACKNOWLED&ED LEABEIL Irvine's Superb Orchestra Patronized by the Elite. Endorsed by all Recog nized Music Lovers. H.T. IRVINE, Director. mi i J1 il L'I'llOUtill In Its lint M.HMMI here, Irvlne'ii UrchcMra has met with uiqirccc- tlentetl xuci'eHH, nnd the Dltector is duly grateful for the liberal pntronngc that has been bestowed. Irvine has furnished music for all the large Ilnn- quetn given this winter, the most fashionable Dances, and elegant Reception, and likewise nt the various weddings. In dance music Irvine's Orchestra Is considered booii(l par n fact which members of the I'leasant Hour Club and other social organi zations cliccrfullv attest. PRICES - REASONABLE nntl engagements made for any number of pieces for any and all occasions, on slior notice. For terms, open dates, and other Information, mldiess H. T. IRVINE, Director. 1134 O Street Phone 253. L. FRANK R. ROBERSON'SL -Hgjnmn imd the JnrmiESE. Tho Land of tho Rising Sun A N'jjl.t with the Gentlemen 00 of tho Orient in the Parlor of the Kast. EXQUISITELY COLORED VIEWS OF PALACES, TEMPLES, LOVELY SCENERY AND DELG'fT'CL PEOPLE. Sou Horpolsholmer A: Co'. lino her ring bone serges at (iTi cents, bought to sell for S. cents a vanl. Seo tho now shoo department, Frank Perkins manager, at Horpolsholmer k Co's. Ladies make big money canvnsslng for the C.u'itai. City Couuiku. If you want nice, protltnblo work call at tho olllce, ll.'ll O street. David V. .Sims, dentist, rooms 12 and 43 Uiirr block. arrears, If any. These aro not cheap trashy spoons,, but just tho same as jewelers sell for W or more. Iliirllnirliiii Homo l'l) Ihk CnnW. New design, round corners flexible linen stock, permanent colors, worth .Ml cents. We soil them at 1.1 cents. (11 ol scheme to buy a few packs; might need thorn this winter; ouohro, whist high-live, etc. A C. ZlKMKH, City Pass. Agt. cd .2 cd o o C5 Ills productions are bright, interestiut:, schol.tr!, In every a pleasing manner. When It Is con-idt-rcil that Mr' Uoberson l not prophett Ing anything unieasonable In sating that he 1 lecturer on these subjects before the pub lc, if be l not already that recalls so lvidly the experience 1 h.ive had In fitelgii lands UUI v tlo tlicv portray Hie lite a-nleliaraeterlstli-s ot lite itltlerent recommend the public not 'o Ioom- .111 opportu l' lo bear Illustrated Lecture. on !. II I.ihIhhi , ' Untetu .1 CD CD - CD 5. 5' crq o E3- v-n tcuce, and delivered in is still a young man, It fast becoming the bet so I know of nothhur as do these, so faith' natioualitiei. I heartl any of the Hoborson It IiiS lllil'll. KD7VVISSION, 25 KND 50 CGNTS,
