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Show EL PAE and has been presented over 400 times. As title suggests, itis a story of the South TE ETO D LED ARGUS. its during the eventful period of the Rebellion. The war element, though not predominant, forms an im- portant factorin the development and although all the scenes are laid the sentiment of the play is not pone of the sensational scenes and to a war drama are introdueed. of the story, in Virginia, sectional, and effects usual This play has been everywhere pronounced one of the very best specimens of American authorship and its tender heart interest, its stirring incidents and its strik- ing characterizations, both emotional and eannot fail to appeal to comic, all classes of theater- goers. Mrs. Russ Whytal appears in a light comedy part and the company is headed by such able people as Mabel Bert, Frank Doane, George F. Farren, John Woodard and that exceptionally clever child actress, Lottie Briscoe. | eee * E. E. Rich’s musical ganza, ‘‘ Excelsior Jr’’ ‘*Excelsior Jr.’’ Next Week. extravawill be presented for the first time | eity, at the Theater Friday and Saturday and Saturday matinee of next week. in this nights The mana- gers, Messrs. Howe and Berry, have spared neither expense or pains to engage a cast that will give it in even a more characterized its production where it enjoyed a run finished way than in New of nearly Hammerstein’s Olympia York City, 200 nights Theater. There number of principals who are known at are a throughout the country as the very best in their line of work to appear upon the stage. Sadie Martinot is well-known, not only in Salt Lake, but in almost: every large city on both continents. She has created a number of parts that have stood the test of the severest criticism, and upon returning to her favorite line, that of burlesque, she finds a field in that of ‘‘ Excelsior Jr.’”’ that admirably suits her decided talent. Joe Cawthorn as a German comedian stands unrivaled in this country. Johnny Page, the acrobatic comedian, a splendid singer and dancer and fine entertainer in every way, has a part exactly suited to him. Carrie Behr, the dashing soubrette, and a number of others equally well-known in their respective lines, will be seen in the production. The chorus is a very large one and has been selected with care, having in view youth, beauty and good singing voices. ‘‘ Excelsior Jr.’’ is beautifully staged and costumed and is a brilliant extravaganza. ‘*Pique’’ A Success. ‘‘Pique’’ is a skilfully constructed play with its intermingling of drama and melodrama, its contrasts SADIE and thrilled that one The management promises that this will be an elaborate farewell Renfrow. isa good one. ‘‘ Pique’’ Raymond Lessing Mr. Ford’s acting.as is above his average, has been success and although there was much of lines the early part of the week the have been well*and smoothly acted. a which decided next season and are promised some very good at- tractions. The reasons given for not continuing the Stock Company are that it is too expensive as times now are and with less work and less risk the house can make more money under the new from The Broadway Cempany arrangement. begin will gton Huntin Wright by Denver headed a four weeks’ sezgson beginning May 10th, York City, Mr. Edwards goes to Denver as also Miss Rankin does Mr. and Ford Miss Izette. and Miss Marshall will goto San opening in the ‘‘Idler,’’ Francisco and CG JOHN B. Week the and Beginning IS as 5 : Manager. NL A eens gE tees “ Favorites UI Say interim be- Mionday, May ROGERS, All the no af the Stock Season ; Farewell Week Ny ¢ leaving tween the passing of the old company beginning of the new order of things. 7 NG A'S work as Lucille There will management of the Opera House. probably be no gegular Stock Company at the Grand for the next season the management hav‘ing concluded to book traveling companies for the various members of the company will separate. Miss Bateman, Mr. Kyle and Mr. Ross go to New for conflicting emotions and running the gamut of the part of Mathew Standish the Puritan father. Mr. Blakemore and Mr. Ross create endless amusement m the roles of Dimple and Gyll. Miss _Izette, in the quiet part of Mary Standish, makes -a good impression, and Miss Rankin does capable everyone and performance The going to see it will be highly pleased. public undoubtedly will make this last week of the Stock Company a heavy one. oe: ** * The season of the Stock Company at the Grand will close Saturday night May 8th. At that time of dif- ishes his admirers by his excellent interpretation of the Mr. Hatch is the only member at least. so many before us who will remain here permanentin the lap of winter or vice~ Stock Compairy spriugs had lingered ted with Mr. Rogers in the associa be will He ly. versa as you like, and when we were easier thrilled. ferent grades of life and its interesting story. Miss Bateman’s delineation of the part of Mabel is skilfully done. It is a difficult role, calling of the human feelings, a part that Miss Bateman plays naturally and beautifully. Mr. Kyle plays Captain Standish, the lover and husband in his usual finished style. Mr. Edwards aston- Mr. Blakemore will remain here for a short time It is a well known arouses interest in every one. play MARTINOT. Good=bye in e forgetting situations eo ox x , ‘‘The Lights 0’ London”’ is the ‘The play for next week at the Grand. It Lights _ o’London.. is a melodrama in the true sense of that much abused term. One that is genuine and A Big Play and PRIGES: 25c., 35c. Matinee , jouction. a Big Prod Saturday, and 25c. > Oc. oe Evenings at 8:15. Tlatinees at 2:15. Soul cp MSS i © elaRE cra eal aaa PBS eE |