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CHPITHL CITY COURIBR, nut oral Man pli tuiv Mr Jollorsou's their haiiilUcrchlofs iit-oiml. and up- JOSEPH JEFFERSON. Ni:v Vohk, April 1, 1MHI. Tlii- only new play produced this week it The Silent Mattlo" at tho Standard theatre. It In an adaptation of a very strong novel called "Agatha" which has been tried both in London and ISnston. The scene takes plaee in Italy and the story tells of a certain Flllppo madly loved by Agatha, hit wife, and also by Mercede Ua Vlgno, wife of Colonel Da Vigno whoe life Filippo saved on the battle Held. Dur ing a. surgical operation Filippo gave his own blood to stimulate the life of the wounded man. Colonel Da Vigno leaves after this Incident to join his regiment in Africa. The -Ilent battle which Agatha and Da Vlgno's wife wage as to which will win Filippo. Is the main Incident of the plot, .lohn Dow. a young American managing Agatha's campaign, and untangle nil snarls In a natural and easy manner. In the novel all this Is very interesting rending, but Mr. Isaae Hendcr-oifs play would have failed, but for the splendid work of the company, and es pecially Mr. Joseph Holland and Miss Agnes' Miller. Donnelly and (ilrardV "Natural Cias" had a rousing reception at the Fourteenth street theatre where it lias done an enormous business. The comedians are very popular in the met ropolis and as they are soon to produce their now mirth provoker, 'The Rain makers," their friend-, have Hocked to "Natural C.as" to laugh at It for the last time. It has made a fortune for both of them and they have not made up their minds ''to quit it for good" yet. Among the other things that came to town this week is Mr. Kobert Downing who appeared as Virglnlua in Sheridan Kuowles' tragedy by that name. He was excellently supported by Miss Ku gente Hlalr as Virginia. Next week .1. K. Kinmet will bring" Frit in Ire land" to the Fourteenth street theatre. It can bo said without reservation, that If all the farcical comedies of the modern French school produced in New York within recent years, "Joseph" which has been played at the Union Square Theatre for the past two weeks, Is by all odds tho most amusing, both by reason of tho author's conception of the plot and its evolution, and the comedy's excellent Interpretation. The adapter has used dextrous skill in avoiding the pitfalls that aw.ilt the un wary adaptor in handling the risky dialogue and situations with which French plays of this type abound, and he has, morever, not fallen into the error of, to that end, sucrillclng the In terest and "snap." "Joseph" is a big success and Mr. Itumey Morris' com panv excellent. DL'NI.AI'. The Liliputiuiis played at the Lans ing Monday and Tuesday evenings to s.iin houses owing to the fact that there were several other amu-eiuents In tho city at dlllerent points, during f he engagement of the little people. The company Is composed of bri"ht. witty and entertaining people. An. lg the ino-t noticeable are Frit. Kbn-t who is the cupld or child of magic he Is a well trained and Interesting little fellow and managed to keep the house fu a roar of laughter (hiring the whole performance and received many en cores. Next most noticeable worthy of praise is Miss Ida Mohr, who Is an in teresting soubretto as well as a ino-t Kliiirniiiiir sliiL'or. While the plnv U well a a moral and can be appreciated by the mo-t critical. The scenery is superb, costly and presents startling realisation of wonder to the audience. The music furnished was very good. The dialogues showed the tact of repartee. Llncolnltes who saw the good little people wish them not only success for the rest of this season but Individually wish Frit, the -iuce-s in life that the dream so vividly portrayed to him Tl e Pnlladiau literary society of the state university deserves much credit for their excellent lecture cour-e, which closed with Mr. George Koiinnn's lecture on "Russian Political L'xiles," given Wednesday evening at the Lans ing. The lectuiv was under the etllcleiit management of Messrs Harbor and Tucker of that popular society. The vast amount of good that Kennan has done for the cause of human freedom has won for him the admiration and the gratitude of all mankind. His lecture was of the deepest and most absorbing interest, and the forceful and impress ive manner of his delivery fairly en chanted tho audiance. Frequently tho audiance expressed their intense sym pathy by heartily applauding his elo quent descriptions of Siberian cruelty. Mr. Keunan's evident scholarly attain ments, his faculty for close observation, and his unrivaled power of expression enabled him to present to the minds of his hearers so vivid a picture or tlie state of atlalrs In Russia that one could almost hear the crackling of the snow under the marching feet of the unfor tunate exiles, and could almost catch the sound of the mournful sighs which swelled from broken hearts. There has never been a literary entertain ment placed lwforo a Lincoln audience so facinatlng, and so thrilling, and so rich In incidents. Kenuan's excellent collection of views, Illustrating topical Siberian political convicts, verilled his accounts of Russian cruel t., and added much to the value of the entertainment. Considering the character of tho enter tainment it was strange that more of the better class of Lincoln people did not attend. A lecture of this kind should 1111 the largest house obtainable. The seats la the baleon.v, however, were nearly all taken, while the lower lloor of the Lansing was only about half tilled. Imfiili ,lin-rin. The n-appearanee of Mr. .lo- ph Jellerson at the Lansing theatre next Tuesday evening U a matter of general Interest to the public, and It is llkelv that his engagement will be equally a source of enjoyment and piotlt. It Is not our intention to make more than a brief allusion to the truth of sentiment and beaut v of method which character ize Mr. Jefferson's Rip Van Winkle, for every theatre-goer Is more or less fa miliar with t. e general merits of this Impersonation. It will be Interesting to oonllno whatever observations arise from the contemplation of tho-e merits to contain points which are not usiiullv considered in connection with Mr. Jef ferson's poridlc arrivals. It Is but jus tlce to Mr. Jellerson to say that his Rip Is not a conception i educed to a common mechanism by long uuge. He enters Into the character heart and soul, and his speeches and movements are as full of cheer.v vlvacltj, as when, 111 the long ago, he lll'st delighted poo natural L'lfts as exemplified in Hip, ni of the most pronounced order, while his art Is of the best school. His drol ler.v Is the droller.v of comedy and pro duces and effect similar to that of a stor.v full of delicately humorous sug gestions, tending not to laughter lint to smiles; his sentiment, moreover shows that he possesses the 'gift of tears,' for It Is deeply tender and sympathetic almost as a single breath Is, perhaps, the most beautiful phase of hlsart. Mr. Jefferson is not only a good actor but a charming gentleman. He impresses all who come in contact with him hh being not only an artist of reliued methods and In command of large re sources, but a man of extreme gentle ness, and possessing that Hue Intellect which Is always associated with an ar tistic nature. Ills work asserts evi dence of reliability. He touches all her notes with accuracy and expression, and one feels sure there will lie no sur prises In the way of discords. His by play, which Is wonderfully varrled, Is always freighted with meaning and slgnlllcancc. while he lias oxqiilslt stage business, and these devices of his art, the creative faculty he possesses Is largely shown. There Is nothing triv ial about Mr. Jefferson either in man ner, method, sttvle or In tho menus ho employs to produce certain ellcets. H( has marked out the lines of his In tended achievements, and ho accomp lishes his projected task without devi ation from them. Mia. .Ii'tnii'i Mllh'r Tiiiilclit. This dlst ingulsed speaker and writer on modern dress reform will be heard from the stage of the MinKe opera house tonight in one of the most In teresting lectures of her brilliant series. The ladies are anticipating a rich treat and tho-e that have heard her before will be the most eager to learn more of Mrs Mill d'is on ilrt opinions and Ideas on the prevailing new styles during which a number of new gowns will be shown. At St. Paul's M. K. church a matinee will be given to the ladles this afternoon at three o'clock and tonight the lecture will be given to both ladies and gen tlemen at Funkes opera house, prices for whi h will be .VI cents for general admission and "" cents for reserved seats. .V) cents will be the prevailing price at the church for all seats, there being none reserved. The suHJeor decided upon for tonight's lecture is entitled, "Artistic care of thu body." which is said to be full of Interest and information to the fair sex. The sale of seats opened yesteidiiy and u big demand has alrcad.v been made for seats. Tin- IIIk L'liclr Tom' Ciililn, As is customary with Manager Church, he announces the llrst and only engagement during this season at tho Lansing of an Pnele Tom's Cabin company. There is a regular demand by numerous theatre patrons to re acquaint themselves each season vith the beautiful work of Mrs. Harriet Ueecher Stow e and her immortal play will probably live on perhaps hun dreds of years yet. When Mr. Church presents tills play it is generally by the best company available and this season, as was the ca-c last year, lie will present Sutton's well known aggregation anil his great double com pany. Little Maudie Sutton, the man agers petite daughter, will enact the jolly rollicking role of Topsj. She is but llfteei years old and has made for herself the reputation of being the most niischiovious and attractive Topsy ever presented by an Pnele Tom company. Little Llllie, a sweet diminutive creature of live years, pre sents, the divinely beautiful character of P.va In a most winsome and pathetic manner. There are two Marks that aie Immensely funny and In fact the entire cast has been arranged with a special lltness of each actor for his or i her particular part. The company carries a car load of dogs, donkeys, plauded voclfi rouslv. The congress of nations, which forms the lliinle of one act was uuatiimousl.v doelureil l, the captious New York critics to be the most elaborate and artistic stage pic ture ever seen in too city. The cast is one of unusual excellence and includes Robert HiUiur.l. Wm. Parconrt. Mav iu mtt w, r . .. . vk jtii- A BARGAIN. BOUGHT ESPECIALLY FOR SCHOOL HATS 100 Dozen Fancy Colored, lace Jn'iild crowns ami with a Milan Itiiin Hats for Misses' and ("illdronV School Wear at tho low price of 69c 69c 69c 69c Worth tl.il, get a good hat cheap for my Iosh ' till! so ss. ixow is your cnanco to hool girls. -MV ' r sXALlft, Wheeler, King Healej, Tessle Doagle, Kugono Sanger. Nellie Maskell and other equall.v clever people. During the action of tho third act over one hundred and llfty people are used. To properly present this great spectacle tho company carry four car loads of scenery, costumes, properties and other effects. The sale of seats open Tuesday morning. Ainrrlru'a llrciitoit TriiKi'illmia. Manager Church takes pride and pleasure in announcing the forthcom ing engagement of the tragedians, Frederick Ward and Louis James, which occurs at the Lansing, Monday April 17th, on which occasion a most iiiagniliceut production of ShaKc,spcars tragedy of Othello will be given. The expense of this company Is simply enormous, as they carry all of the original parapharualia for the pla.v formerly used bj the Hooth-ltarrett i ,it,it in, (it 'PI,.,, Intuit fit,1.,,,! fi.jtln 's excellent I, "i,.,,.,, .....i'.i.iii ,,,..,..,, tl,., i,i. I lor talk will include I " . ",',., '" """,'" ,,'., ' ', "ii unit -.tuiii' mini; t'i itinii-iii iiiiii completeness that has established them so llrmly with the lovers of high class acting. Aside from Warde and James the supporting company num ber thirty-one carefull.v selected artists who In conjunction with the large mechanical and auxiliary force will give a performance that will become historical, not only for its artistic rendition, hut for its magnillcent ap pointments. TlinATItlCAI. SMALL TALK. The llostonlans successfully pro duced 'ThoOgululins" last Monday at Friscoo. A. C. Wheeler, "Nym Crinkle, the well known dramatic writer, is the father of a new boy baby. Lluonnru Diiso, the great Italian ac tress who crcnt'ud.xuch a favorable Im pression in Now York, Is ill in Chicago. Mr. F.dwiu Hooth 1h said to be so much Improved In health lately as to give hope that liuiuay bo able to play a shoit farewell eiigagepieut. Rehearsals of ' ''Under the City Ijuups" are going on at New York Madison Square Theatre, under the direction of Julian Mitchell. Mr Stuart Robdon appeared at Wash- ngton on Monday jn "Married Life" to a vi y largo audiance vvhicn included Mrs. Cleveland and several members of the new Cabinet. "The Now South" made a great hit it St. Louis on Monday, and Mr. ,1. R. Crisuierauil Phu-be Davis were called out three times at tho close of the third act. In old Kentucky" is rapidly reach ing completion. The scenic models for the production are already pre pared and mechanics are now placing there bids therefor. Charles Prohmnu has now the pret tiest otllces of any manager In New York. Tliev are situated over the Umpire Theatre on Hroadway, ami more tlieatical business Is transacted in them than In any similar offices In 1 1... ,.-,,..i.i and Shetland ponies. The engagement ' is for one night only, next Saturday. I Henry Irving has accepted a little There will be a grand matinee in tho ' one act play by Connn Doyle, In which afternoon to which a uniform price -if he will act the part of an octogenarian twenty-live cents will be undo. Th soldier, a hero of Waterloo, who relates sale of seats for Saturday evening wil his history to a visitor, and dies while open Thursday next. listening to tho military mu-le of a Tl.., whin. bMim.iroii. ,,(,,1' of Ul)"l marching under his ThuBtago of the Lansing Theatre wj4d.w; .,-..-will be occupied two nights beginning "The New South" continues to make Thursday evening with A Y. Pearson's latest Now York production, "The THE I POPULHR jth and 0. 2th and 0. 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