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THE COURIER.
THEATRICAL.
THE OLIVER.
The most memorable triumph in dra
matic work, Mr. David Belasco's roman
tic play. "The Heart of Maryland," will
be presented at the Oliver Theatre on
Monday, December 31st, under the per
sonal supervision of the author. As a
realistic and human picture of Ameri
can life and character in peace and war,
brightened by its revelation of the power
of woman's love and courage in defence
of the life and character of her sweet
heart, ''The Heart of Maryland'' is un
equaled. Prices 23c, 50c, 75c, and 81.00. Seats
now on sale at box office.
In several respects Mrs. Fiske's pro
duction of "Becky Sharp," her new play
from 'Vaniry Fair," is the most im
portant event of the theatrical season.
No other woman has made so great a
success as Becky Sharp in the occasion
al and' not notable plays that have bpen
made from Thackeray's novel. No
other actress is naturally fitted for this
character. Unquestionably Mrs. Fiske
ie artistically the Becky Sharp that the
novelist created. Her unparralleled
succors in the character is one of the
achievements of the modern stage.
Mrs. Fiske and her own special com
pany of fifty-live people with the pro
duction complete, comes to the Oliver
Theatre New Yars Evening for one
performance ouly.
Prices 50 cents, 81 00, 81.50 and 82.00.
Seats now on sale at box oiice.
The Viceroy, the comic opera by Vic
tor Herbert to be presented by the Boe
toniane at the Oliver Theatre Thursday,
January 3rd, is one of the most effective
and clever bits of composition by this
successful author. The opera has en
joyed a vogue in New York and comes
here direct with all the favorites, scen
ery and costumes made for the original
production. Among the new comers of
the Bostonians is Albert Parr, a hand
some young tenor who has created a
sensation by his forceful' rendition of
the ballad "Just for a Day." one of the
features in this opera. Adele Rafter, a
beautiful young contralto will also be
heard in this opera, as will also Barna
be MacDonald, Forthingham and
others of the famou& gioup singers.
Prices 502, 75c, 81 00 and 81 50. Seats
on sale Tuesday morning. The cuttain
will raise promptly at 7:45 p. m. Doors
open at 7 p. m.
THE FUNKE.
Cole and Johnson's "A Trip to Coon
town," is said to be the best of its Kind
traveling and comprises besides the
stare, a cast of exceptional cote and
talent, such as Lloyd Gibba, the great
est of all colored tenors; Sam Lucas,
Murphy and Slater, Thomas Craig,
Kato Grasses, Edna Alexander, soprano,
Pauline Humphries, Theresa Bluford,
Rastus and Banks, and a chorus of
twenty-five voices. Don't fail to see
the prize cake walk by the black 400.
At the Fuuke Opera Houso New Years
matinee and night and Wednesday eve
ning. Prices 15c, 25c, 35s and 50 cents.
Seats now on sale for all three performances.
foEGAfo NOTICES
CLUBS.
The executive committee of the Ne
braska Federation of Women's Clubs
met in parlor "C of the Lincoln hotel
on Thursday in regular midwinter ses
sion, to make arrangements for the an
nual meeting of the federation which
will be held at Wayne some time during
the month of October next. Those pres
ent were: Mrs. Draper Smith, Omaha;
Mrs. Andrew Durland, Norfolk; Miss
Nannette McCarn, Fremont; Mrs. Belle
M. Stoutenborougb, Plattsmouth; Mrs.
Louise Ricketts, Lincoln; Mrs. H. D.
N-ely. Omaha; Mrs. George Cro6S,
Fuirbury, and Mis. Emma Page, Syra
cuse. The following committees were ap
pointed: Education Mrs. Apperson, Tecum
seh; Mrs. H. H. Wheeler, Lincoln; Miss
Berrjman, Central City.
I idustnal Mrs. Edwards, Milford;
Mis. Ca.ly, St. Paul; Mrs. Etta R.
Holmes, Kearney.
Credentials Mrs. Ehrhardt, Stanton;
Mrs. .Dearborn, Wakefield; Mrs. E. M.
Smith, Wayne.
Program Mrs. Ricketts, Lincoln;
Mrs. Stoutenborougb, Plattsmouth, Mrs.
Hainer, Aurora.
Art Mrs. F. M. Hall, Lincoln; Mrs.
S. C. Langworthy, Seward; Mrs. Morey,
Hastings.
Music Mrs. W. G. Baker, Norfolk;
Mr6. J. J. Sullivan, Columbus; Mrs.
Phelps, Schuyler.
Reciprocity Bureau Mrs. Archibald
Scott, Lincoln.
Transportation Mrs. Neely, Omaha;
Mrs Harford, Omaha.
Two new clubs were admitted to
membership in the association the
Shelton Woman's club and the Soroeis
club of Central City.
Mrs. Stoutenborough of Plattsmouth
was appointed to represent the president
of the Nebraska Federation Mrs. Dra
per Smith at a meetiDg of the presi
dents of the Louisiana purchase state
f -deration, to be held at St. Louis on
January 17. The purpose of the St.
Louis meeting is to arrangn for a ''Wo
man's Day" at the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition, to be held there in 1902.
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ONE) XIGHT OJVJLVY.
flonday. December 31.
David Belasco's Great International Success,
THE tJIKf OF VktfWlMl)
A play of great merit, a marvel in stage-craft, under the personal direction of
the author; presented by
Da-vici Belasco's Company.
With the original scenery and accessories. The novel and real ip tic belfrv
scene! Strang situations! Exciting climaxes! 300 nights in New York. 80
nights in Chicago. 72 nights in Boston. 50 nights in Philadelphia. 100 nights
Adelphi Theater, London, England.
P. ices 25c, 50c, 75c and $1.00. Seats now on sale.
Special New Year's Attraction.
:eve:nxlvo oniy.
Special engagement of
I r s . Fiske,
Presenting" the play in four acts, entitled
BEOKY SHARP,
Founded on Thackeray's "Vanity .Fair."
Prices $2.00, $1.50, $1.00, 75c and 50c. Seats now on
sale.
One Paisbt Only.
Thursday, Jsmu&rj 3,
Lincoln's Greatest Favorites,
THE BOSTONIANS
In the New Comic Opera,
By Victor Herbert and Harry B. Smith, management of Barnabee fc McDonald
witn the following principals: Henry Clay Barnabee, W. H. McDona d George
Frothingham, W. H. Fitzgerald, John Dinsmore, Albert Prr, John J. Martin,
Hilda Clarke, Josephine Bartleti, Belle Fremont, Adele Rftr. Mabel Pierson,
Mildred R gers and others. Splendid Chorus. Augmented Orchestra. Car
Scenery. Car Properties
Prices 50c, 75c, $1.00 and 1.50.
day morning-.
Seats on sale Tues-
UNDER THE DrRECTION OF
0. T. CRAWFORD AND F. C. ZEIR0I6
COB. O AND TWELFTH. PHONE 601
New Year's Day,
Tuesday ,, JamMairy 1.
Matinee and Night, also Wednesday, Ed. W. Cook presents
the colored comedians,
GOLE AND JOHNSON
In their New Musical Comedy;
Xpip t0 Coontown
Prices only 15c, 25c, 35c, and 50c. Seats now on sale
for all three performances.
I. FLEMING
Silverware,
Frlendabip Hearts,
Braoeleta.
