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Show i AMUSEMENTS. A large increase in number characterized the audience at the Theater last night to witness the second production of "The Merry Monarch."' The laughter and applause ap-plause was as hearty and as frequent as upon the opening night. The funny antics of Francis Wilson, the striking costumes, the gorgeous scenery, the catchy music and taking songs appear to have created a very favorable impression with the public, and the engagement bids fair to be a prosperous pros-perous one. Miss Lulu Glaser, who was suffering from the effects of a severe cold on Monday night, was in better trim and her singing was of a more artistic style than on the night previous. Miss Moore received many encores en-cores for her able work, and the little "coons' were called out several times to repeat re-peat their unique jig. The attendance at Wonderland does not diminish and "La Maseotte" is enjoying a prosperous run. The "Mikado" will be put on next Thursday with the full strength of the company in the cast. This charming comic opera, which appears never te die out as a popular piece, will no doubt prove a better drawing card than "La Maseotte." Tomorrow is ladies' souvenir day, when each lady present will be presented with a handsome hand-some little token of their visit to this popular pop-ular amusement hall. Romeo. SIDE LIGHTS. Annie Lewis who was here with the "Yon I Yonson" company, will produce a new play in St. Paul next month. Marie Wainwright was presented with a gold pin tray in Portland last week by members mem-bers of her company in commemoration of her birthday. Agnes Miller will retire from the Alabama company at the end of their Chicago engagement. en-gagement. She will sail for England immediately im-mediately after. It is reported that the Sydney Drew company com-pany has disbanded. They cancelled their St. Louis dates and rumor says they are unable un-able to get home for want of funds. Rosina Vokes presented a new comedy in New York hut week which achieved a success. suc-cess. The piece is from the pen of Charles Thomas and is called "The Paper Chase." E. J. Henley's illness has given Edwin Milton Royle, the author of "Friends," a chance to play the role that Mr. Hensley was to have originated, and Mr. Royle has shown that he is a comedian of no mean merit. His methods are legitimate, and he makes many laugh. |