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THE OMAHA DAILY SUNDAY, DECEMHKIC 14, 1!K2.
Amusements
Only one feature worthy of note marked
the week theatrically In Omaha, the ap
pearance of the Gordon-Shay Grand Opera
company. 1 Thli organisation cams un
heralded, all but unknown although poms
of the IndlTldual members had been to
Omaha before and merely slipped In to
fill a vacancy left In the bookings at the
Boyd by the sudden and serious Illness of
Mrs. Minnie Tlttel Brune. Boms appre
hension as to tho success of the engage
Bent was felt, owing to the shortness of
the announcement and the well known In
difference of Omaha people to anything
musical that does not bear the ball mark
of greatness. Curiosity as much as any
, thing else drew a fair audience to tha
opening performance, at which "Faust"
was given. This one performance, in spite
of apparent shortcomings, fairly estab
lished the company In Omaha and the
matinee on Thursday drew much better,
while the evening performance of "Carmen"
was a veritable triumph, Miss Rose Cecilia
Shay, the soprano, winning one of the most
enthusiastic and spontaneous ovations ever
gfiven In the city, while the whole com
pany shared In the applause. This Is a
decided victory for art, both for the com
pany and the city, and local musicians
feel that better days are dawning. None
of the other attractlona at the Boyd was
of a character to command more than
passing notice. At the Orpheum a very
good bill, with a single exception, which
has already been noted, entertained the
patrons of this house. Bo far there Is no
evidence that vaudeville la losing any In
point of popularity In Omaha.
Borne supersensitive patriots have taken
Objections to The Bee's criticism of "Alice
of Old Vlncennes," Insisting that the senti
ment of the play Is both lofty and noble,
and that It serves as an excellent Illustra
tion of the spirit that animated the. Ameri
cans of 1776 in their efforts to throw off
"the BrltlBh yoke." With all due respect
for the opinions of these surcharged .souls,
the dramatic critic of The Bee must demur
to their propositions. It Is Just because of
a wholesome respect for the spirit that
moved the colonists In their resistance to
the decrees of George III and his advisers
that the parading of the cheap and tawdry
wares of the patriotic novel type ore ob
jected to. One of the most regrettable feat
ures of the Tanko-Spanko war Is the fact
that, while Its duration was too short to
produce and Its anlmua too uncertain to
Inspire Francis Scott Key or a Julia
Ward Howe, It did give birth to an In
terminable list of Intolerable guih In the
form of "old flag" novels and "mother"
songs. And these are being dinned at us
from the stage in the guise of "revolution
ary" or "patriotic romance" until the sober
minded citizen Is disgusted with a condition
that allows tho sentiment that Induces a
man to go forth to battle to be made the
excuse for some of tho most abominable
acting and villainous play making that ever
was Inflicted on patient public. Revolution
ary of good manners. Indeed, are these puta
tive purveyors of patriotism, which serve
merely to cheapen the sentiment they pre
tend to exalt, and really do harm Instead
of good.
It la not alone In this regard that "Alice
of Old Vlncennes" offends. Considered
aolely as a play, It Is about as poorly put
together as anything ever offered for public
patronage. It abounds with faults of con
struction from first to last. For example,
In the first act, although It la the fall of
the year and the acene Is laid at the edge
of a ripened cornfield that aklrts the banks
of the Wabash, Alice la made to Invite
Annette to come and learn how to make
a cherry pie. Pumpln pie would have been
more seasonable, and apple pie more
reasonable. At the close of thla act a beau
tiful cloud and sunset effect la given, and
spoiled by the presentation of a rainbow,
when there haa been no suggestion of a
rainstorm. All the really pleasant effect
of the delightful comedy of the second act
Is ruined by the Injection of the cheapest
sort of melodramatic "business" at the
close of the act. It would be quite natural
for Beverly to make his escape from the
upstairs room of Colonel Hamilton after
he has been notified that Father Beret's
canoe is waiting for him under the window.
He could have destroyed the maps, also, as
was no doubt his Intention. But the author
couldn't permit this. Poor Beverly Is de
prived of taking the Initiative In the matter
and la required to listen to suggestions
from Alice, who haa him come back Into
full view of the audience, offer unnecessary
violence to a sentinel and burn the papers
where everyone but Colonel Hamilton can
ee him do It. and then make enough noise
to wake the seven sleepers In getting out
of the window. A far noro effective and
natural piece of business would have been
for Beverly to disappear while tho door
was closed and the sergeant was somnol
ently watching on the outside. In the third
act the offenses against good taste and
correct dramatic construction are so many
that to enumerate them would be tedious.
One of the most glaring, though. Is the
arrangement to have Beverly atrlcken with
now blindneca. This Is not only unneces
sarily cruel to poor Beverly, but la directly
contrary to the nature of the ailment, not
to speak of Its being a most sertoua re
flection on the woodcraft of the man who
had made that trip and brought Colonel
Clarke to the rescue of Old Vinconr.es. It
Is only In the open, under the glare of the
sun, that men are taken by that painful
affliction; never In the "trackless" woods.
And men who know enough to find their
way about In the timber or on the plains
know also enough to protect their eyes.
Then again. If the Wabash was out of its
hanks and the country flooded as a result
of the heavy fall rains bow was it possible
to have such awful snow? nd, last of all,
In this act, under what compulsion were the
Americans under Colonel Clarke ,to notify
the British under Colonel Hamilton that the
attacking force was ready, and why, oh why,
should the red coats be required to signal
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put Into equally serious predicaments and
successfully extricated without resort to
such antiquated mc'hods, and It would have
been much more reasonable In the author
to have Alice defeat Colonel Hamilton by
her wit than to subject an old and tried
soldier, one who had In his desperation
thrown every punctllllo aside, to defeat
at sword play by a young girl. Of course,
all of these assaults on reason are pro
tected under the folds of tho flag Alice
made and which she waved so gloriously In
the first and last acts.
Once more the functions of the critic are
under discussion, this time because of the
action of a Berlin Judge, who imposed a fine
of $100 on a newspaper writer who had re
ferred to an actress as a "hippopotamus."
While applauding the action of the Berlin
Judge as both Just and righteous, The Bee
must protest against the use of the word
"critic" In this connection. As has been
set forth In these columns before, the es
sential meaning of the word Is "one quali
fied to Judge; one capable of forming and
expressing an opinion as to the artistic or
literary merits" of a play and Its players,
for example. No man writer thus equipped
will be found so wanting In verbal ammuni
tion as to resort to the poor expedient of
calling names In an effort to express disap
proval. The German language has some
picturesque and even forcible epltheta that
may be applied in cases which demand such
treatment, and tha use of zoological phrase
ology can not be too severely reprehended.
One of the beauties of the English language
Is Its flexibility In this respect, and a writer
ordinarily well equipped wltbra command of
the tongue can excoriate an offender with
out actually applying a single epithet. But
to get back to the original proposition: The
Berlin writer proved by his offense that he
Is not a critic; he may became one In time,
and it is quite likely that the Judge's les
son will aid him not a little in his progress
toward the attainment of such mental equi
poise as will enable him to pass Judgment
without calling names.
Another horror threatens us In the line
of book plays. Having apparently ex
hausted the possibilities of the modern
"successes" both In the "historic" and the
plain "romantic" typo of novels, having
scoured the field of foreign fiction again
and again for a story or a plot, the play
writer has turned at last to a forgotten
era of American literature, and unless sur
face Indications are wrong, has unearthed
what the miners call "a true fissure vein,"
one that "runs from the grass roots to
hades." Announcement Is made that two
aspiring dramatists are working on a play
to be made on the framework of E. P. Roe's
novel, "He Fell in Love with His Wife."
Now that they have started on this vein,
the wonden. is that the writers of plays
have so long overlooked the Roe novels.
It can't be that they were waiting for the
time of the copyright to expire; it must
be that the Idea never occurred to them.
Certain It is that they have a rich field
for any old sort of a play, society, mclo,
romantic, any drama you like. Rev. Dr.
Roe wrote his novels while his readers
watted, and turned out stories based on
events of the day with a facility that makes
the efforts of more modern writers seem
amateurish. "Barriers Burned Away," for
example, would make "The Heart of Chi
cago" look like not over 80 cents, while
"What Can She Do?" would give any of
our present-day problem plays a block the
start and beat It easily. Then for a pas
toral drama, one that has the heart inter
est, the rural atmosphere and the great
moral lesson with all Us embellishments
and side lights, how would "Near to Na
ture's Heart" do? Of course Dr. Roe didn't
have the theater In mind when he wrote,
but he did furnish a lot of fine plots, which
are now ripe for the reaper's hand, and
the doctor is dead and can't protest against
the metaphorical putting forth of the
sickle.
Coming Events.
George Sidney will make his first ap
pearance as a farce comedy star at the
Boyd this afternoon In the comedy, "Busy
liny." The piece and the star have been
given excellent newspaper notices through
out the country. The engagement includes
tonight and tomorrow night. The company
numbers forty-five people, among them
such well known farceurs aa: Annie
Martell, Fred Wykoff, Florence Ackley,
Edward Clark, Lisle Bloodgnod, Dannie
Sullivan, Vesta Bergen snd the Jugllng
Normans. The comedy Is In two acts. The
first represents a department store owned
by Iszy Marks and the second a summer
hotel at the aeashore. Like in all farce
comedies, there Is little or no plot, but
everything depends on the cleverness of
the people. Twenty musical numbers are
given, besides dancing, chorus and spe
cialties. Mr. Sidney will be remembered aa
the Yiddl&h comedian with Ward and
Vokes.
By request of the music colony of Omaha
and tho music-loving patrons of Boyd's
theater, the Gordon-Shay Grand Opera com
pany has been booked for a return engage
ment at the Boyd by Manager Burgess.
Thev date are Tuesday and Wednesday
nights and Wednesday matinee. Four operas
will be sung. Tuesday night a double bill
will be given, "I Pagliaccl" and "Caval
leria Ruaticana." Wednesday afternoon
"II Trovatore" will be sung, and Wednes
day night "Carmen" will be the attraction.
Miss Shay will be heard in all the operas.
On Thursday night a star and a play new
to Omaha will be introduced at Boyd's
theater. The star Is Katherlne Wlllard, and
the play Is "The Power Behind the
Throne." The play is m romantic drama
and is said to be Interesting an full of
strenuous climaxes and situations. Tho
story bf the play is as follows: Aria, the
daughter of the court musician. Is loved
by one of the barons of the court, but he
Is loved by a scheming duchess, who. In
order to win blm from the young woman,
haa her parents cast Into prison. To save
her aged mother and father the young
woman writes a letter at the dictation of
the duchess. In which she describes her
self as wanton. Tho letter is given
the baron, who gives up the girl and prom
ises to wed the duchess. He later repents
and returns to his first love, snd all ends
happily. Mies Wlllard Is supported by a
company numbering twenty-five people,
headed by Wright Lorinier. The staging
of the production Is said to be very elab
orate.
Funny little Frtrek Daniels will be seen
at the Boyd In hla new musical comedy
"Miss Simplicity,', for three performances,
starting Friday night. He will be sur
rounded by a cast of over 100 people, which
includes Frank Turner, Douglas Flint, John
Wheeler, Harry Halllday. Grafton Baker,
Kate Vart, Mai Lowery, Florence Holbrook
and Isabella d'Armonde. Grace Orr Meyer
Is the prima donna of the company. "Miss
Simplicity" Is said to be the best vehicle
Mr. Daniela has ever fcsd for the display
of his talents as a lai'nh pioductr. The
play la said to be a thoroughly modern,
up-to-date composition as lo Its story and
environments; the atmosphere Is thst of
the Paris of today and the costumes are
for the most part picturesque variations
of the very latest snd moat swagger
Farlslaa styles. In his new role of
'Blossoms" Daniel Is nothing more
antique than a trolley car conductor and
his first stage exploit has to do with the
newest development of modern Invention,
the automobile. Later he becomes the valet
to a London swell of the period, who Is
slated for the kingship of a Zenda-llke
kingdom, and still later "Blossoms" be
comes the substitute ruler himself.
Throughout these changing conditions
"Blossoms' " life is a burden of largo and
overpowering trouble, and equally, of
course, all this trouble is tho material
with which Frank Daniels makes his audi
ences laugh.
The presence of Valerie Hereere on the
bill opening matinee today at the Orpheum,
as far as headlners nro concerned, makes
it one of the most notable of the season and
a perusal of the rest of tho roBter shows
a number of names whose coming will be
very agreeable. Miss Bergere's last visit
to this city was in the "legitimate" and as
"Madam Butterfly" she made a strong Im
pression. She was seen here also as Cora
In "Naughty Anthony," another Belasco
production. In "Blllle's First Love," a
playette by Grace Grlswold, she is said to
have another nicely fitting vehicle, and one
that affords her emotions for the applica
tion of her versatile art running the gamut,
from light comedy touches at the opening
to a climaxing mad scene Supporting Miss
Bergere are Menifee Johnstone, as a fault
finding, love-making husband, and Miss
Bello Stoddard as a heartless French
actress. An acrobatic "stunt" will be con
tributed by the three Nevaros, two brothers
and a sister, who perform some difficult
and daring feats, among them tricks of
their own. Meehan's comedy dogs will
furnish another specialty for the little folks,
and in fact for all classes to whom animal
intelligence and cunning appeal. Josephine
Sabel, the winsome and lively little woman,
will have a number of songs, while a music
bill of a different and unique nature will
constitute the offering for the Miles Stav
erford quintette to make their initial bow.
They hail from England. Their Instrument
Is the banjo, with which they make use of
the wooden resonators that are a peculiar
feature of the English "Joes." They play
classical and popular numbers with a finish
and attain results that are really remark
able. The Dillon Brothers are parodists
who aim their efforts at the rlsibles. En
tlroly new moving pictures will be projected
by the klnodrome.
On the evening of December 23 Miss Mary
Muncbhoff, known as the Omaha girl all
over the continent, gives her Initial con
cert In her home town. Miss Munchhoff
today occupies a place among the front
rank of the world's singers. With her
youth and the shortness of her appearance
In public this fact is doubly remarkable
and she Is the first American born singer
who has scored such sensational successes
In Europe, and not only Omaha, but tho
whole United States, may therefore Justly
be proud of her. time. Marches!, the re
nowned Instructor of Paris, was her teacher.
The quality of her volco combines soulful
sweetness with that peculiar vibrating
penetratlveness of a Stradtvarlus violin,
and it Is said by.emlnent critics both here
and abroad that her high notes are of a
golden purity and beauty of sound. In her
voice the echoes of the most flourishing
epoch of Italian vocal art are reawakened.
It Is no small achievement for Miss Munch
hoff to have gained recognition and fame
In a country where hitherto the. branch of
coloratura singing was not considered the
highest form of vocalism, but In this very
country, Germany, where many looked upon
It as a trick. Miss Munchhoff can claim the
distinction of having raised It to the proud
dignity of an art and many of the most
Influential critics today consider her the
leading exponent of that art, not excepting
Melba, Sembrich and Nevada.
The appearance of Arthur Hochman at
the Kountze Memorial church on Friday
evening, December 19, will be an event of
note. He Is now creating a great furore
In the east. Charles F. Stephens has gone
to a great expense in bringing this great
artist to Omaha. August Spannuth, one of
Now York's greatest critics, says: "Aside
from Paderewskl and Joseph Hoffman,
Arthur Hochman Is the planlstlc success
of the season." Hochman's program will
consist of works from Tschalkowsky, Saint
Saens, Brahms, Sauer, Chopin and Liszt.
The reserved sale of seats will be on sale
at Mandelburg's, Sixteenth and Farnam
streets.
Plays and Players.
It Is now reported that Louis Mann Is
havlnir Clyde Fitch "doctor" "Hoeh the
Consul." How bad the play must have
been If Fitch can improve it any.
Blanch Bates in "The Darling- of the
Oods" has made almost as much of a
furore In New York at the Helasco theater
as Mrs. Carter did In "La DuBarry."
Last night Isadora Rush resumed her
role of Lady Holyrood In the "Florodora"
company now playing at Denver, replacing
Eleanor Fa lk. who returns to New York.
Eugenie Havden is playing Madwe Ches
terton in Dan Daly's production of "The
New Clown." She began the season as
principal actress with Louis Mann in "Hoch
aer consul.
Mr. Wlllard has Drodueed the "Cardinal"
In New York with much success. This is
the piece ho declined to put on in Omaha
last season, giving us "The Professor's
Love Story" instead.
Musical
In connection with an article which ap
peared In this column last Sunday I have
received some letters which have gratified
me very much, and one or two written by
persons who either deliberately or care
lessly or innocently misread the article.
The article was a reminder that bard
work Is absolutely essential to any stage
success.
One correspondent asks me to compare
with the stage life the life of one who is
compelled to drag through existence and
drudge dully as tho wife of a man. bho
suggests that the "hope of succers" on the
stage Is "something," whereas the living
on In a state of practical slavery to one
person, the mother of children, the keeper
of s household Is a hopeless and cheerless
task.
Here she Is deluded, and I am truly sorry
for her, whoever she may be. But will she,
ran she get relief on the stage? I think
not.
We never can form a correct estimate of
anything if we take abnormalities fcr cri
terlons. Let us then look at the normal
side.
The woman who loves her family finds no
drudgery In her work. "Love suffereth
long and Is kind." In the lexicon of love
there Is no' such word as "drudgery" for
whence could the word be derived? The
world call certain things "sacrifices," but
love does not! What ordinarily would be
sacrifices, or duties, become privileges when
love is king.
Ask the succrssful actor or actress why
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success comes. The answer will be hard
work! Then ask, why work hard? The an
swer will be "because I love my work." If
it so be that they answer not thus, then
ask them why they do not give It up?
There are many people who say: "Ah,
alas, woe is me; were I In other circum
stances I could do so much better."
And then I am reminded of that line of
old Horace:
"Et mihl res, non me rebus, subjungere
conor,' which being translated almost lit
erally means: "And I try to bend circum
stances (or conditions) to myself, not my
self to circumstances (or conditions)" and
In a freer style the translation might read:
"If I can't work out success in the sphere
in which I am placed. I can't do any better
proportionately in aoy other." Think It
over.
This, you say, is a pies for letting well
enough alone, a plea for contentment under
all circumstances and conditions, a plea for
being satisfied with one's lot, however un
congenial, a plea for the stifling of honest
ambitions.
No! No! Far from It. It Is s plea for
faithfulness In that which Is least!
You remember the parable (and all the
parables reflect reality) of the nobleman
and his servants, and you remember these
words: "And He said unto him, 'Well
thou good servant; because thou hast been
faithful In a very little, have thou author
ity over ten cities.' "
Lillian Whitney says In one of her books:
"The one great truth to which we all need
to come is, that a successful Ilfo lies not
in doing this, or going there, or possessing
something else; It lies In the quality of the
dally life.
"It is achievement on the spiritual side
of things! This extension is
achieved, this growth toward higher things
Is attained by our habitual attltudo of
mind. It develops by truth and love, and
goodness; it Is stunted by every envious
thought, every unjust or unkind act."
And then, reviewing the whole subject of
what one can do even In his own present
condition, we must not forget that "wish
ing never makes the mare go," but a
will, and a whip, and a curb, and line, and
bit In the mouth, will make for progress.
We cannot accomplish any results when
we "wish" ourselves better off, but we
can when we "will" such s thing. And
every act of will must be preceded by
faith.
As Henry Wood says: "Belief in the
power within is the key which unlocks
vital energy. Faith in a thing must pre
cede Its accomplishment. To stimulate be
lief we must open up our own possibilities
and keep them in view."
No! my timid friend, it will not make
you conceited or egotistical; It will only
open your eyes to what "you" may be In
your own present conditions.
Remember what Horace says! And while
I am on the subject of the pursuit of a
wlll-o'-the-wUp prospect, if one were only
situated differently, let me say a word to
thoBe who are encouraged to disparage
their present work In looking tor another
sphere.
And that word Is this: "Be faithful In
your present work." The successful men
of the world are those who have suc
ceeded In the burdensome toll. They have
not spent their time In worrying over lost
prospects or In thinking upon what might
have been had they been situated differ
ently. They are the people who have left
each working sphere with the absolute
knowledge that If "things took s bad turn"
they could go back to their first work and
find employment because It was done well.
Such persons very rarely have to go back
and when they do they find the position
watting for them.
Love your work! It Is all an attitude of
mind! And do not forget that he who Is
faithful in that which Is least shall be
made a ruler over ten cities. Anticipate
the Judging! Cut out all affectation! Think
not of what people are saying about you!
And work for the work's sake! Then you
will be crowned with success. These con
ditions are simple and by the elect they
have been found not only all-indusive, hut
also warranty of success.
After all, as Milton says:
The mind is Its own place, and In Itself
Can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven.
The visit of Arthur Hochman on Friday
of this week will be undoubtedly a treat
to those who love the piano and Its field
of composition. Mr. Hochman has chal
lenged the criticisms of the eastern critics
and be haa satisfied the most exacting.
His temperament, techlque and talent are
sure to be most interesting. He will make
one only appearance at the Kountze Me
morial church.
Miss Mary Munchhoff will sing to a crowded
house on December 23, judging from present
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PRICES-flatlnee, 2c, 50c. Night, 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.
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Return Engagement by Popular Request.
Onsks Waste Mora .f the
GORDON-SHAY
GRAND OPERA COMPANY
Tuesday Night "I Pa; Iiacci" and "Cavalleria Rusticana.''
Wednesday Matinee "IL TROVATORE."
Wednesday Night "CARMEN."
PRlCES-rUtlne. 25c, 50c Night, 25c to $1.50 Seats on sale
THURSDAY
Engagement ot
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A magnificent scenic production elaborately staged. Company of 5 people,
Including Wright Lorlmer.
PRICES 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00.
Friday and Saturday
Evenings.
Saturday Matinee.
KIRKE LA SHELLE
Announces the Engagement of
FRAi
Sale opens Tuesday. Prices, $1.59, $1, 75c, 50c, 25c. flatlnee, 25c,
50c, 75c and $1.
At 16th and Farnam Streets
What Wa Have for Christmas
Original Allegrettl Chocolate Creams
H pound, 1 pound, 2 pound, 3 pound and
6 pound boxes.
Huyler's Candles H pound, 1, 2, 8 and
6 pound boxes,
The above goods are sold only by us In
Omaha at Chicago prices. Orders booked
now for Christmas delivery.
Infant Sets
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We have a fine line of celluloid sets for
infants as shown above. Pure white, blue
and pink. Just the thing for the baby.
Trice, 75c up.
Hot Water Bottles
A useful Christmas gift.
Our Farnam Bottle:
2-quart, guaranteed
S-quart, guaranteed
2-quart Faultless, flannel covered.
2-quart, silk covered
. tftc
. 66c
.$1.25
.$1.60
Woodward &,
Burgess, Mgrs
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SESC
NIGHT ONLY.
In the Romantic Drama.
The Power
tho Throne
And his mtrry company of fair
wumen and tlevtr men, in the laugh
ing munlcal triumph,
MlSS SIMPLICITY
The chorus' A stage full of glrllh
lovellnt-K. Clowns garm-red in the
swtll tthojm of furls. Two round
ilosen of whlftly lyrics. And fun!
Well, there's frank Daniels!
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DA1ELS
' Mirrors
Large assortment of Hand and Triplicate,
In all kinds of wood, from 25a to $15.00.
Perfume Atomizers
Wo have 60 different kinds, from EOo to
$5.00.
Pockatbooks and Card Cases
We have the goods and the assortment In
this line, both domestic and Imported. All
prices and all kinds.
PERFUMES
Our stock will be found complete, In
cluding all the leading makes of this
country, as well as imported goods. We
invite you to inspect and sample our Infest
odors Passion Rose, Indian Kay, Ru;.olan
Violet, Roman Lily, etc.
AMISLMI!VT.
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Telepnone 1 631.
Week Commencing
Sunday Mat Dec 14
Today 2:30 Tonight 8: 1 5
Valerie Bergere & Co
Presenting "Dime's First Love."
3 Nivaros 3
Marvelous Aefobatt.
Meehan's
Comedy Dogs.
Josephine Sabel ,
The Charming Cantatrlce.
Miles Stavordale
Quintette
Refined Musicians.
Dillon Bros
Parodists.
Kinodrome
New Scenes From Life.
Prices, 10c, 25c, 50c.
Kountze Memorial Church
frlday Evening, Dec. 19
THE EMI.MSXT PIASIST.
Eale of seats at Msndelberg's Sixteenth
snd Farnam street.
PRICES 60c, 75c, $1.00.
HOTELS.
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HJ.NCHKON, FIFTY CENTS. ,
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tated an enlargement of this cafe, doublln
Ilk former caducity. I m
HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS.
IH!i PARK HOTEL Sii
Finest Cafe West of New York.
o0.0i In Recent Improvements.
Open Jan. 3rd trf May icth.
Under New Management.
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LADIES
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