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10 TH5 COURIER. V. CLUBS. (Continued' from Page 5.) decoration" of cups, saucers and plates for special, commissions, the design being done with mineral colors and subsequently fired. Others us the ware in the rough, then It Is necessary for the artist to put on both glaze and decoration. Still others make their own designs, thus giving themselves wide scope for originality. In order to do this, some knowledge of modelling 5s necessary. There are a variety of kilns of which either gas or petroleum are supposed to be preferable, that may be obtained at moderate prices. Large plants do all branches of the work, but part of it, at least, may be undertaken Individually and with profit. Lincoln possesses excellent clay beds and there is no reason why she should not evolve a pottery as characteristic and as beautiful as the Rookwood, the Wedgewood, the Copenhagen or that of Torquay. THEATRICAL). Beck, tne pocket edition who was also with Murray and Mack before, and a dazzling chorus of beauty also the latest European novelty. The Five Rosaries, direct from the Alhambra theatre, Lon don. Regular prices. Seats on sale Monday "The fountain head of fun scintilla tingly struck," is the verdict accorded "The Man from Mexico" by several cap tious crittcs. As an example of Ameri can farce writing it occupies a unique position in this latter day craze for Gal lic witticisms. The entire treatment of the farce by the author has been of the cleanest and purest type and the humor is extracted officially. It will be pre sented here on Friday, December 23th, at the Oliver Theatre, with George 0. Bonifaca, Jr., Gus Fixley, M. L. Ueck ert, Robert Deshon, F. W. Bernard, J. TrewGray, Arthur Villars, D. H. Lan dnn. O W Siegrist, Helen Baird, Agnes Burke, Mildred Keith, 'and Adeline Mann in the cast. Price3 25, 50 and 75 cents, and 81.00 Seats on sale Wednesday. Secure your seats early. THE FUNKE. "Tenneeeea's Pardner," at the Funke Opera House Christmas matinee and evening, is an unusually good play and the company exceptionally strong. Without sensationalism, it yet has a distinct western flavor. The situations are dramatic and the "play is carried along more by the Btory than by the tricks of the stage. "Tennessee's Pard ner" waa suggested by one of Brei Harte's popular romances. Manager Arthur C. Alston has re-engaged nearly all of his original company, and the Golden Nugget Quartette is a feature. Prices 25, 35, 50 and 75 cents. Seats now on sale for both performances. THE OLIVER. "The opportunity nd-the man"-adage is theatrically exemplified in the fortune of Mr. Walter Whiteeide. He is now a man of about 32; rich in physical and intellectual life. His success has been won on legitimate lines, and only after years of application and unremitting study. Mr. Whiteside produces his new romantic comedy, "Heart and Sword." Associated with Mr. Whiteside this sea son are: Lelia Wolstan, Julia Ralph, Helen Mar Wilcox, Gertrude O'Malley. Irene Williams, Lenon Burroughs, F. L. Powers, W. B. Mack, David Hanchett, H.J.Salter, J. McEntee, J. L. Wil liams, G. A. Holt, J. C. Hart, Win. How land, Harry Ellsworth, Wm. Edmunds, Roy Wallanm, Edgar Davenport and Jnhn Davidson. Prices 25, 50 and 75 cents and $1.00 for matinee and night on Christmas at the Oliver Theatre. Seats now on sale. Secure your seats earjy for both performances. Louis James and Kathryn Kidder are joint stars in "A Midsnmmer Night's Dream" SHakspere's fanciful play calls for the most elaborate illusions and the most intricate musical and light effects. It calls for the services of ac tors of more than ordinary tranicg as well as an effective chorus. Mendels Bohn's famous music will be played throughout the play. Miss Kidder in form and grace is an ideal Helen. Mies Jane Oaker is the cleverest of Shake perian readers. Miss Browning plays Puck with a laugh like a successive series of bubbles. Twenty singing fair ies are in the cast. The combination of music, light, color, grace, beauty and Shakspere's poetry and wisdom, make a fascinating ensemble. At the Oliver Theatre, Saturday eve ning, 'December 29th. Prices 25, 50 and 75 cents, and 81.00. Seats on sale Thursday. HALF RATES for the HOLIDAYS, via of the MisEouri Pacific. On December 23, 24, 25, 31 and Jan uary 1st, the Missouri Pacific will sell tickets to all points within 200 miles at one fare for the round trip good until January 2nd, 1001. Through passenger trains leave Lincoln at 9:15 A. M. and 10.-05 P. M. from new passenger station, corner 9th and S streets. For further information call at city ticket office, 1039 O Btreet. F. D. Cobn-ell, P. T. A. Do you get your Courier regularly ! Please compare address. If incorrect, please send right address to Courier office. Do this this week. "Shooting the Chutes" with those sterling comedians Murray and Mack will be the attraction at the Oliver Theatre Wednesday, December 26tb. Murray and Mack are old Lincoln fa vorites and their engagement here should prove tne most successful of their career, as they bring with them this season a new farce that has replac ed their successes of former years. A capable company and scenery and elec trical effects that would do credit to any comedy production. Naturally Murray and Mack will occupy the cen tre of the stage but they have a com pany of well known and capable actors, every act of the farce has many eonga aad dances and the Stars have paid special attention to the finales and choruses of each act. The cast: John McVeigh s specialties, Geo. Setts' chair acter work, Carley E. Tester, Kittie Giglamps Hashly is the luckiest man I know Sharply Why, I thought him par ticularly unfortunate. Giglamps Why, he draws a pension for being wounded in war, and now he iato get damages for having baen hit by a trolley car. To dubs of ten taking The Courier the annual subscription price is seventy five cents (75 cents). Regular subscription price dollar per year First Politician What made you kick that reporter down stairs? Second Politician I wanted to have something said about me. I haven't been noticed in the papers for a week. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF 0. T. CRAWFORD AND F. G. ZFriRIM COR. O AND TWELFTH. PHONE Col CHKISTMAS, MATINEE AND NIGHT. A GUARANTEED ATTRACTION. ArtljuF ( Eton's (o. In the Favorite Comedy Drama. TENNESSEE'S PARDNER The success of four seasons. Interpreted by the original cast, including Jane Corcoran, Esther Williams, Annie Mortimer, Fannie Curtip. James M. Brophy, Percy Plunkett, Walter Kyder, Pierre Young and the Golden Nugget Qtette. Prices, Matinee and Night, 15 to 50 cents. tWDBR THE DIRECTION OF 0. T, CRAWFORD S F.C.ZFHRUNG Corner I3tb and P. Phono 351 JViarlxt and Matinee. CHRISTMAS fir. Walker Whiteside, Presenting- his new comedy, HEART AND SWORD." Prices 25c, 50c, 75c and $1.00. Seats now on sale for both matinee and evening. Wednesday. December 26. The Famous Original Irish comedians, CHAS. A. OLLIE MURRAY AND MA6K In their new musical extravaganza, HTIN(S THE CHUTE 4 k- By George H. Emenck, starting. and ending with a grand H.A.-HA.. 40 People 40, including Kittie Beck, Pete Curley, Leo Hearroan. George Bt-tts, Boyd Gilmore. Fred Jolly, Lonnie Deane; John McVeigh, Mona Carrinon, Maryland Tyson, Effie Sharp, Lonie Deane, Edith Dunlap. The Five Rosaries fom the Alhambra Theatre, London, and a chorus of 20 Beautiful Girls 20. Regular Prices. On sale Monday. ONE NIG-EJOT OIVJY. Friday, December 28. Willie Collier's great success, THE MAN FROM MEXICO ....WITH... Qeorge (. goniface, Jr., And the following cast: Gus Pirley, M. L. Hacket, Robert Deshon, F. W. Barn ard, Arthur Yillers, J. Trew Grey, D. H. Zangdon, O. W. Siegrist, Helen Burke, Agnea Burka, Mildred Huth and others. Regular Prices. Seats on sale Wednesday. One Kiht Only. Saturday, December 29. lVouis Kathryn JAMBS-KIDDER In a revival of Shakspere's MID-SUMMER'S NIGHT'S DREAM Management of Wagenhal & 'Remper 50 people 50. 2 carloads of scenery 2 One of the greatest productions of the year. Prices 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 and 1; 50. Seats on sale Thursday. & W. r - w 4
