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About The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 18, 1897)
THE COURIER. 15 THE THEATRE Digby Bel! plajcJ to a fairly wel Tilled house at tbo Funke last Friday night. Mr. Bell in the character of Dr. Willow of Vincennes, Ind., is strongly reminiscent of Frank Majo in Pudd'n liead Wilson or Sol Smith Russell. Tho play apotheosizes the homo anil child ren. The characters arc balanced like Hogarth's serial picture". There was Dr. Willow, the atrectionate, gco.I man, generou, and freo from tho vices of scandalizing and envy which tlourish in small places, contrasted with the mer cenary grocer whose petty interference in her father's affairs deprived him of his sweetheart, Tho industrious, honest, tenperato young Tom Bunco and tho drunken, lazy Fred Dalrymple. "Grand maw' the virago, and Mrs. Bunco tho lovely, swupathiziog, domestic angel. The worldly-minded "Harriet" and tho modest violet of a youngest daughter. Crabbed ago and jouth. Tho play, witha', is wholesome and except for the fie er action of Shoreacres, quite as ef fective. Some of tho "business,'" such as undressing the little girl, has been ad opted from that play, much to the pleas ure of the audience. Mr. Bell has finish He has power in reserve. Ho does not rant and ha has a smooth resonant voice. He does not hurry his lines and every one in the further corners of tho rooai can hear him. Mrs. Bell's "Graud niaw' was unique. Sho rose at times to the perfection (f Mrs. Drew as Airs, lalaprop. The company was a very good one. Tho next time they come to Lincoln they will play to standing room only. I have-yet to hear an unfavorable criticism on their performance. "The Dazzler'' played to moJerato business at the Funke on Monday night. The play is tho usual farce comedy with Irish variations. As usual the men were funny and clever, tho women homely, with cracked voices, wrinkled and soilcc1, gowns and de imp as far as the audi onio was concerned, whenever they carao on the stage. w TJ7Wi7(?r.--::l moKFr'E. t a, - i . i .. .. -fy "A Bunch of Keys," poilished up to date Hoyt's best satire, still possespes great attractisn for the tbentregoing public. It is essentially an entertain ment for the masses, and draws the pat rons of farce comeJy. This rattling farcical production bristles with funny situitiins so closely following upon each other that the audience is in a continual peal of laughter until tne fall or tho cur tain. The songs, dances and medleys, which form an important item in the play, are entirely new and nicely render ed. M.ss Bothner appears as Teddy. Tho rest of the company are very evenly balanced and contains some very clever people. At the Oliver tonight, for one night on'y. Prices 31.00, 73. 50 and 25c. Seats on sale at boxoilice. Beauteous Lillian Russell, sprightly Delia Fox and comical and acrobatic Jeff Do. Angelis, leading their triplo al liance of comic opera stare, aro to bo tho attraction hero shortly, when they wdl present Stango & Edward's tuneful comic opera "Tho Wedding Day." The opera will be presented exactly as when seen in New York. Not tho slighter detail or scenery or properties will be omitted. At the Oliver soon. (.CCC((aC(C(rC(((C((((C(((C((((((;((Cai:((((C s irveuompiimervts or me oeasorx Daniel Frohman sends us tho an nouncement from tho Lyceum Theatre, New York, that tho company which is to appear hero in about a fortnight to play "Tho Prisoner of Zenda," is one which he has selected and rehearsed with great care, and to assure theatre goers that they may expect an ndmir able performance of Anthony Hope's famous romance. The company is a very largo one, and carries all the scenery forth OVlR PAROUS And at the same time an invitation to visit our More and see the unprecedented bargains we offer in . . . l IN. On Wednesday evening, December 23, the Philharmonic Orchestra will give a fine program for tho special benefit of visiting instructors and friends. This will enable our visitors to hear a good orchestral concert, and some first class soloist9. Harriet Dement Packard, tho well known soprano of Chicago, will appear twice on tho pregram, and Master Karl Smith, tho wonderful boy 'ce'list, who created such a sensation at tho last Philharmonic concert, will also ap pear. Popular prices; 2oc, Hoc and TAr. Seats oa sale at the Funke boxoilice Tuesday, Decembor 23. MEN'S BOYS' and CHILDREN'S Suits, Overcoats and Ulsters. A Our prices are easily 25 to 33 per cent les on the same goods than what 2" you will pay in other stores. We strive to give our customers new, bright and up-to-date merchandise for as little money as they can possibly be pushed over our counters- F0R EXAMPLE . . . J W sell handsome all wool suits, overcoats and ulsters for men at $5.00, 5 $7.50, $10.00, $12-50 and $15.00. We give you a guarantee which actualb guarantees with every purchase and that is, "Your money back if you want it." The Des Moines Leader has tho fol lowing to say concerning the Boston Continuous performance, which opens at the Funko Monday, December 20th, forono week: Tho Bo ton Continuous company opened a week's engagement nt the Grand last evening and was greeted by a good houso. The best part of the performance wa3 given over to special ties. These opened with the aerial feats of the Del Sabos, who did excell ent trapeze work. Hibbard won liberal applause by his performance on the slack wire. Mart W. Zeilie 6ang two taking songs. The Eldons appeared in novel feats of juggling interspersed with flashes of comedy, forming a pleasing combination. Rice and Delmar as Ger man comedy sketch artists, produced one of the best numbers on the even ing's program of specialties, and kept the audience in a round of laughter. Rajah closed the performance by exe cuting a laudable siries of gymnastic feats."' Monday niht "The German Brewer,"' will be presented, and t.vo ladies orono lady and gentleman will boadmitted nn one 30 cent ticket if bought before a p. m. Prico3 10, 20 and .'50 cents. Seats on sale today 10 a. in. Burlington Route Playing Cards. Those elegant cards of the very best quality only l cents per deck. For sale at B & M depot or city ofh'ce, corner 10th and O streets. t. 12-31 97. 0 oooo frof YUSH0LTLl! SEE... the endless variety of Xmas goods we are showing in house coats, bath robes, shirts, collars, cuffs, gloves, mittens, neckwear, hosiery, etc. There is not another stock of high grade furnishing goods in the state that will com pare with our's ... NtKSTOOjlQ CU0THG CO., 1013 TO 1019 0 STREET. THE OLIVER THEATRE JOHN DOWDEIST, Manager. ) j ) ) ) ) m ) J ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) 1 ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) 1 ) 1 ) ) ) ) ) ) ) One Night Only, Saturday, December 18 HOYT'3 A BUNCH OP KEYS (OR THE HOTEL ) ADA BOTHNER as - TEDDY i Comkimans, SlX(!i:i:, Danckus Sl'KCIAI.TY, Ai:TI.T- OlCMSI.VAMTIKb XoVKI.TlK.s ANI Novi'iriKs. A.VI) Moi:k Extkutainmknt to tiii: MlM'TK Tiiax alk OniKi: A Revelation in Lyric Art. Reserved seats now on sale. Prices Si, 75c, 50c and 25c. fit HP! F.C.ZEHRUNG.iWg Corner O and Twelfth street We sell etchings and engrav ings. Can jou think or any thing more suitable for a Christmas present? LcniiiiK3 Olil ftiiil. Kicharild lilocW. J. E. HOUTZ. SSSe Useful Christmas Gifts Silk Embroidered Suspenders, Fine Silk Umbrellas, Silk and Ca'hmere Mutllers, Handsome Styles in Xeckwear, Silk Initial Handkerchiefs, Plush and Cloth Caps, etc., etc. BesideB our usual full line in Men's and Boys' Clothing at popular prices. THE GLOBE oiv:e soiviD wek Commencing Monday, December 20. BOSTON CONTINUOUS DRAMATIC SPEGIAbTY GO Specialties THE OREAT RAJAN Accomplishing marvelous headlonjr backward dives from top of pyramid 13 feet high, alighting upon the hands on front table be.W ami coing inio iignining-iiKe rouiine 01 lumhling aft r each dive RICE and DELMAR Comedy sketch artists. THE VICORRELLIS. THE ELDONS Novel feats of jugglinir, hat spinning and comedy flashes. THE ONLY HIB BARD Iii his wonuerfu! performance oa the slack win-. TME L ESTERS in refined skttches. MART W. ZlhLIE in the Utest and mott popular somrs THE DEL SABOS, sensational aerialuts. ' Monday Nifht. "The German Brewer. Ever- Performance. lOc 2 Change of Plav Monday night two ladies or one lady and gentleman admit td on one 30c ticket if bought before 7 p.m. Christmas matinee, 10.., 20c and :J0c. Seats on sale Saturday, 10 a. m. TI fr"! O attdL Tenth Sts,