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About The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 25, 1897)
njwTmuj io THEGOURlfiR, THE THEATRE The veriscopo pictures of Iho Corlett Fitzsimmoos tight comfortably filled the Funke Monday and showed to slender houses Tuseday afternoon evening and Wednesday evening. There were very few ladles at any of the performances. Although there as nothing (hocking or offensive in the pictures it thowB how a ierfectly innocent character can bo in jured by the odium of a bad name. If prizefightirg bed uoihing mote objec tionable than tho moving photographs of the most celebrated mill of He century, prizefighters have tho right to wear the expression that belongs to irjured innocence. Like the diEtolvicg, silent figures of ad ret in, tLe two Greek goc's spring back and forth and punch each other, it appear?, quite harmleesly. When Corbett tumbles over in the four, teenth round there seems to be little cause for it. The magnificent torto o? Fitzfimmocs is presented to the camera and conceals the body of Corbett end the blow that nearly fli w him. No one who has not Been tho pictures or tho men can imagine the muscular beauty of Corbett, or bis elastic quick ness and cat-like spring?, nor Fitzsim mon'fl unconcerned bravery in teceiving knock-down blows without any recog nition of their purposs. Speaking of the pictures as a show they are unob jectionable and intensely inter esting. While the house is dark there U not a noieo to be beard except the bound of the reels winding and unwindirg the mile or more of film, and when the light? are turned on that lit tie stirring and catcbiogof the breath which is a sign, in audiences, of previous absorption and unconscious ness. s soundless bs a dream the two mysterious figures io front of a back ground or people in an amphitheatre fight out the fight they ha vo trained their bodies into faultless symmetry for, for months. No blood flows and the blows strike the spot they are aimed at without concussion. It is a curious in conajs'eacy which keeps Iadie3 away from these pictures and attracts them to a Cissy Fitzgerald company. f Piggot Luce; the third act, ground hall of the armory. Eveiy stitch of sc:nery used in the production was de igned and pain!o:l by Arthur Voe'tlin and is a pleasant revelation in ececic act. The cast id the largest and strong est Mr. llo t has ever organized. Price3 S1.00. 73c, 50c and 2Tc. Seats on sale Tuesday at 10 o. in. That excellent company the Wood wards have played to good business all the week at the Lansing. Their rep ertoire k large and the company is com posed of conscientious and competent actors who furnish a good evening's entertainment. The New England comedy, "Unelc Josh Spruceby," will bo presented at the Funke opera bouse, one night only, Monday, September 27. Tdib company will no doubt be remembered from their previous visit here, when they left a very favorable iiupiesaion. lbc play appeals to human nature and in its freshness and simplicity lies t j vjSSir .bbbbb?.M ' NsfisSrW 'MM, -Sh J jmS BanHSBjfKQAv m? y1, ! r "Josh Spruceby."' The presentation of anything new from America's popular playwright, Charles Hoyt, calls out a large audi ence. For nine years Mr. Hoyt has been writing his plays which strike at some American weakness, or portray tome aide of American life. At the Funke opera house Wednesday, September 29, his newest plsy. -A Milk White Flag' will be presented. The piece is a 6atire on our militia, or, as Mr. Hoyt puts it, MA tribute to our citizen soldiers by one who would gladly join their ranks, if he knew how to dance." "A Milk White Flag is a departure. Mr. Hoyt does nor claim it as a comedy, a farce, or an opera; hs only announces it in his usual modest way: "A musical entertain ment.' But it is mere full of musical gems than an opera, dressier than a so ciety play, funnier than a farce, spicier than the varieties, and as replete with good acting as the legitimate. Richard Stahl.one of America's most able com pose! s, hi b supplied the music, of which there are in ire than fifty numbers. The piece isin tbrte ads. The first act rep resents tho quarters of the officeis of the Ransome Guards, the sec ond act the reception room of the house 1ANTED-TRUSTWORTHY aND ACTIVE W gentlemen or ladies to travel for respon sible, established bouse in Nebraski. Monthly SSSjUOaad expenses. Position steady. Kefer ence. Enclose self-addresied stamped envel ope. Tus Dominion Company, Dept, Y Chicago the secret of its success. "Uncle Josh," the honest, old New England farmer, is of courre the central figure, and his quaint humor and rustic simplicity fur nish a great many laughable incidents. During the play special scenery is shown, including the realistic saw mill scene. And frs-cxtra feature is tho Mag niscope, the latest and most perfect of machines, showing pictures in motion. The musical features include two bands and nn "orchestra of twelve eoIo musi cian b. Prices 75c, 50c and 25c. Ssats on sale today at 10 a. m. Some fellow haa said that "laughter is the sunlight of the soul" and in say ing that haa undoubtedly voiced in poetic atvle the feelings of the majority of mankind. For there is no doubt that there are at least nine tenths of the human race who would rather laugh than be serious. This feeling is 'illus trated more in the class of plays which have become notable successes than in any other phase of our amusements. This brings us to the very latest expo sition of bright, rollicking fun, "Never Again," wbkh has been convulsing New York and Chicago grith a continuous laugh, lasting more than 300 paiforman cee. It will be presented at the Lansin? theatre October Cth, at the formal opening. She I don't see why you men allow a political boss to attain such power. He Well we have to chose between our boss and the other party's boss. Whenever a girl he loves is wed, And he an invitation gets, He dce3nt go, but scads instead His mo3t sincere, heartfelt regret?. FIE OPERA I txo I F.C.ZEHRUNG, Mgr. Corner O and Twelfth street. - MONDAY, SEPT. 27th. The Great New England Comedy "UNCLE JOSH SPRUCEBY." 2-Bml$-2 NEW MUSIC NEW SONGS NEW DANCES. Speci.il scenery, including the rri-onf ronliutic ,..Ul. v-uw.iv.v. SAW MILL -SCENE Watch for the big" parade and band concert at noon. Prices 75c, 50c and 25c. Seats on sale Saturday 10 a. m. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 29th HOYT'S GREAT BIG SHOW WW VlYUYE Produced in the same man ner as at Hoyt's theatre, New York, with All the v Scenery. I :roie jrtie s, Costumes. I HD 1 PEOPLE IN THE GAS Prices SI, 75c, 50c, 25c. Seats on sale Tuesday, 10 a. m. J. L. STEPHENS, HARRY E. WILSON. W.C.STEPHENS, President Secretary. Treasurer. corner Eleventh and O StreetN. Ope led its fall term recently with a large attendance. The first class work given in every department is fast gaining favor with the students. Write for information or call at the college office. The Deacon I don't think the min ister should goto Europe. Satan never lakes a vacation. His Wife Well, you don't want the minister to ba like Satan, do you? MIDDCE FUR CMPW, 49 Westminister St. Providence, R. I. Wants all kinds of Raw Furs, Skins, Ginseng, Seneca, etc. Full prices guar anteed. Careful selection, courteous treatment, immediate remittance. Ship ping tags, rops, furnished free. Write for latest price circulars. fli&-. - "-BBBBBBBaSBBBH Svk BBBBBBBBBBBm BMhry-' rsV tr "WHaSSBassfc. 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