Show lI = L AMUSEMENTS J I SHORE ACRES James A Herne will make his appearance in this city at the theatre tonight in his successful creation of Nathaniel Berry in his beautiful play of American home life Shore Acres This play has achieved remarkable success throughout through-out the country and it Is generally claimed that it is the best native work yet produced Shore Acres has had 322 representations in New York 175 representations in Boston 110 representations sentations In Chicago and nearly 100 representations in Brooklyn This Is a I splendid record for an American play one which the author and public alike I I I may feel proud of Mr Herrie is not unknown to the theatregoing public of this city although many years have elapsed since he last appeared here For this production of Shore Acres entire new scenery will be used The acting company which numbers nearly 30 members includes many artists of recognized ability The engagement is limited to three nights and matinee 00 < p Bob Fitzsimmons does three sparring acts at the Grand tonight his bUs announce that his act will not be a farce a loving thrust at Corbetts recent re-cent five minute exhibition o < P 0 The Mascot advance sale opens tomorrow to-morrow Manager Thatcher of the Logan opera house yesterday wired the company an offer for one night after af-ter the Ogden visit stating that he would give them a large increase even over what he had paid the Frawleys No decision has been reached as yet The Mascot costumes arrived 1 < 30Y Yesterdays train from the east brought to this city Ben Stern for years known as the manager of the great American star Fanny Davenport Daven-port Mr Stern is here to arrange for the appearance of Miss Davenport five nights opening March 1 She will do Fedora and La Tosca Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday Thursday and Friday produce her latest Sardou bill Gismonda for which she carries bi cres three car loads of scenery |