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About The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 24, 1894)
THE COUKJER i.-r- rs . ri- "ii Neil Burgess' '-The County Fair" at tho Lansing Tuesday night, furnished a gener ous measure of entertainment and amuse ment. It was Neil Burgess' "County Fair," but there was no Neil Burgess on tho stage. He was not even in tho city. But his picture nrwl liics riittm iirnrn nn ttin ttnatnra IMiTa 7a flirt S Bocond time this artifice has been practiced in this city with this attraction. Tho play, one of tho first of tho modern crop to introduce tho rural llavor so freely made use of in "The Old Homestead," etc., and tho racing feature, which or lato has become so popular, is tolerably familiar to most theatre-goers. It was given by a company of varying excellence. Pauline Hsll two years ago appeared in "Madame Favart'" at tho Funke to a wretchedly small house. A jear ago at the Lansing she drew fairly well in "Erminie." Tuesday evening, at the Funke, she presented her first real success in several years, and the capa city of the house was all but taxed to accomodate the people. "Dorcas," an operatic comedy on romantic lines, bids fair to return to Mr. McLellan the S.'JO.OOO more or less he lost on "Puritania," Miss Hall's late venture. It is a clean, wholesome, tuneful musical play, and allows of sufficient opportunities for the display of Mies Hall's undoubted gifts. The supporting company contains somo notably competent people; the performance was warmly received. "On tho Swaneo River," will be tha attraction at the Lansing Monday, November 2G. Miss Marie Vllesley as Lucille Dalton, the blind girl, is a charming piece of a-ting: her part is one of ex treme pathos distinctly sympathetic and touching, and is portrayed by Marie Wellesley as only an actress of the highest standard can interpret it. The piece is adequately staged, and the scenic effects are of unusual merit. The Magnolia Quartet and the famous Pika ninny band arc strong features of the play, and no doubt upon its production here will meet with the success it has achieved in all the principal cities. This play is said to be one of the great successes of tho season. Robert Gaylor will present his third edition of "Sport McAllister' at the Lansing Tuesday, November 27. Tho chief charm about Gaylor's work is his naturalness and tho absence of noisy and mere tricious devices to cause laughter. His style is clean, wholesome and irresistible. The play itself fulfills tho elastic requirements of a farce comedy. It affords ample opportunity for the introduction of specialties in the second act, which in no-wise interferes with the action of the play. Among the specialties introduced are the great farcical tipsters Gilbert and Goldie, the clsver soubcotte, Mabel Craig; Maggio Fielding, Mario Laurens, Kathleen Warren and Arthur J. O'Brien and Joe Kelley are also down for vocal numbers. The second act closes with a farcical amateur dramatic rehearsal, in which the entire company appear. The final act reverts to farce comedy again and deals with the complicated experiences of tho rival candidates. oooooooooooooooocxsooooooooooooooooooooooooo Courier (oupon, NOVEMBER 21. 1891. I vote for Hoyl's "A Bunch of Keys, or the Hotel Polished up to Date," will bo presented at tho Lansing theatre Saturday December 1. The "Bunch of Keys" is an old-time favorite here. The "Bunch of Keys" has the advuntago of being presented by one of tho bent companies on tho road. Every character is adequately represented. Teddy is played by. that delightfully piquant and clever Utile Boubrette. Ada Bothner. who made such a hit in thib part; Charles W. Bowsor will resume his original creation of Siiutjij, and the other partH will bo found equally well filled. Thanksgiving day at the Lansing will bo celebrated by a double performance of Mr. Seamark's production of "Pinafore." which waa lately presented by Mr. Seamark's company with so much success. Tho opera will bo given with all of tho original completeness, and with added finish, aditional rehearsals having beta held for these two performances. At tho matineo the prices will bo 25 and 50 cents, and in the evening 25. 50 and 7.") cents. Thanksgiving day will bo the lust opportunity to see "Pinafore" in this city. Name of voter. a ra i i This coupon entitles the voter to one Tote in the 500 cash contest which closes December 24th. ISM. The person receiving the highest number of votes will receive 250, the person receiving the next highest, 9150; and the person receiving the next highest, $100. ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo IN OMAHA. A large dance was given last night at tho residence of Mr. and Mrs. Carter for Miss Himebaugh and Miss Farr. On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. L. J. Drake entertained tho Bon Ami club at cards. Miss Emily Wakeley went to Minneapolis on Sunday whero she is the guest of Miss Hull. Miss Cora Welch, who has been tho guest of Misn Hartman for the past three weeks, left for her home in St. Paul on Sunday. Mrs. Truman Buck, on next Wednesday between tho hours of three and six, will introduce her very charming daughter into society. Mrs. H. T. Lemist and Mrs. Arthur Herbert and baby arrived in Omaha last'Saturday. In honor of Judge and Mrs. Ogden, Dr. and Mrs. Miller gave a breakfast last Saturday. Miss Himebaugh, for her friend Miss Farr, will givo a chocolataire on next Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Burns have issued cards for a dance on Wednesday evaning. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Nash have gone to San Antonia, Texas, where the Misses Nash will follow them in about a week. Senator Manderson, Mr. J. N. H. Patrick, Mr. Holdrege, Mr. W. E. Annin and Mr. John Patrick returned from their trip west on Tuesday. Mrs. Will Redick was at home Thursday afternoon to a few friends who dropped in for tea. On Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Meikle were "At Home." A very merry party enjoyed the evening in playing games and dancing. Mrs. Meikle will not leave for California until January 1. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Coles entertained at cards on Wednesday evening. On Thursday Miss Webster had a few friends to very informally spend tho evening. On Saturday evening next Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Ringwalt will, in troduce to seciety their charming daughter, Miss Gertrude Ring wait. Men talk alout women and women talk about men. Both men and women are just now talking adout those elegant stoves; both heaters and cookers, that we are selling at hard time pricrs. We make it warm for peoplo by selling them a heating stove that is a heatar. You will think silver has gone up when you see what can be bought with it at our store. We are offering some rare bargains in tinware, and we have a complete stock of it. We also have Christy knives. Wo are never too busy to 6how you through tho store, and as we said last week, people who came to look at first are coming back to buy. Turkey roasters at special prices for Thanksgiving week; Carvers from 00 cents up, a large assortment. We'ro.sure to.hav.e what you'ro sure to, want. Hall fc Co. 1308 O Street "tm