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Show Over the fcoU -'ht-" fiam n jets My lady's went ering g anees go Where a p iint?J dan . r pirouettes, V. h ie the m.-iry me o ties cob and flow. This is the woman she knows full well. Who once rabd over her husband s heart. This is tlie wo nan, truth to rell, He bong it f or cash in the white s: are mart. Contempt is writ on my lady's fa As she ko.-sat ti.is vs'lga 'dancer -h re; Y t she flirts v. ith men n .to go the p..ce, And goes as far as she ma;, c ell dare. She scorns that dancer in her Lent, Though she never lovi d her loid, 'tis true, Both sold themselves, both play a par;. W) a is the differeme betweea the two? The Ftage. Milton Nobles has written a four act play for Koland Reed, entitled "For Revenue Only." It is a satire on modern political journalism and contains a dramatic story i which is pathetic and wholesome. Hcrcto- fore Mr. Nobles has retained all o his pieces for his own company, but the popularity I which characterizes his plays have been the S means of actors and quutagera securing his I services as a playwright. During Francis Wilson' engagement in I New York be received a salary of 500 per ' week besides a percentage of the net profit. "Daniel Frohmau lias a love for music-which music-which almost amounts to a passion." Says the Mirror, and not having tiie time to become be-come proficient on any other instrument he has adopted the Aeolian, or automatic organ and every Sutidaay evening gives a musieale for the delight of a circle of friends. He grinds out the compositions of Wagner, Handel, Hayden, Beethoven and Glueck, by the mile and Hatters himself on his unique chain her concerts. Frank E. Aiken will lie a member of Sol Smith-Russt'li's company, next season. Harry Mann of San Francisco is in town. He says that public opinion in 'Frisco pronounces pro-nounces M. 15. Curtis innocent of the murder witli which he is charged. 'The jury that disagreed, at the first trial." said Mr. Matin to a Mirror reporter, "was undoubtedly a jury that reflected the feeling of the police, consequently Hie fact that ten were for conviction and but two for acquittal has not the siguilicance that it would otherwise other-wise have had. "The evidence for the prosecution, which was purely circumstantial, was defective. Although heaven and earth were moved to j make out a case the state fatted signally. At least, that is the general feeling of the community. com-munity. "With an impartial jury and a fair trial before be-fore an unprejudiced judge, I think that j Curtis wLJ be acquitted." Mirror. F.OMEO. . a . THE STAGE. The week just closing has not been a very prosperous one in theatrical circles, although the entertainments given have been of a high class and varied in their nature. The statuary groupings, arranged by Utah's talented sculptor, 0. E. Dallin, which opened the week, were artistic and of such a grade as to win admiration, but I venture the assertion as-sertion that had the entertainment been given on its own merits it would not leave drawn an audience large enough to pay expenses, ex-penses, but given as it was for sweet charity's char-ity's sake our benevolent public nocked to the aid of the promoters of the aifair and thus made it a financial success. The Symphouy Orchestra, which made its first public appearance on Tuesday last, is a noteworthy acquisition to Salt Lake's musical musi-cal organizations and should be given a place in the public enterprises worthy of its metal. Comprising as it does some of our foressoet musicians, there is no doubt as to its future. Mr. Clive, the violinist on the night of the Symphony concert, made what might be termed his debut as a soloist, and his earnest efforts were richly rewarded. He is unassuming in appearance and one would hardly look for any great results, but as his senses are tired up by the divine flare of music his most intimate, friends are sur-surprised sur-surprised at tiie eloquence of the instrument under his magic touch. a TriE Times critic had the pleasure of a few moments conversation with Mile. Rhea, the other evening, during one of the stage waits, and found her to be a most pleasant woman. She possesses that rare gift (rare at least among professionals of Mile. Rhea's magnitude ) of being sociable to all, and this fact, i think, explains her popularity with the public. The madame has a pet dog, a Scotch terrier, to whom she is devoted. As the actress entered her dressing room on this particular night the little fellow jumped and barked till finally she took it in her arms and fondled it like a mother would her first born. Mine. Rhea's season will close June 7, at Duluth, and next season she will present "Josephine," the play that took so well at the time of her former visit here. "La Czarina" and "Gossip" are both her own translations, and she proves an apt genius ge-nius in this line. "Gossip," by the way, was done bv her some years ago under the title of "A Terrible Woman." It had but three acts then and a curtain raiser preceded it. it has been revised, however, and another an-other act added. The audience last night at the Theater was about on a par with the opening performance. perform-ance. Rhea was as charming as ever and Mr. Kirkland shared the honors. Tonight the comedy of "Gossip" will be given, which closes the Rhea season here. Mr. Hardee Kirkland is a brother of Miss Odette Tyler now filling Maciie Adams' position po-sition with Frohman's pet company. The coming week music lovers will be given a treat. Francis Wilson, who comes fresh from New York with abundant laureis dangling from his sheeth, will give five nights of comic opera and from all indications indica-tions it will be a banner engagement. Advanced Ad-vanced rates have been no drawback and the elite of our people will turn out to greet the "Merry Monarch." "La Mascotte," as presented by the California Cali-fornia Opera company at Wonderland, is meeting with the succ ess it deserves. Miss Esta in the title role has made a hit and is a prime favorite. Tiie "Pinpo" of Miss Southern South-ern is a feature. She has a charming stage appearance and possesses a rich voice. Al. Leach, J. Raymond, Hattie Graham and the rest of the cast are all able workers and share honors. i In suming up the week's doings I must not forget the engagement of our old friend the organ grinder who was finally located on upper Main street. He is now with a ten cent museum within a stone's throw of Thf. Times oflice where his admirers may still listen to his melodious notes. Side Lights. Sol Smith Russell closes his season this w eek in Chicago. The United States Marine band finished its season at Washington, D. C, on May 9th. Mike Whaleh and SiTSe Wilder are np- pearing at the Haymarkct theater in Ta-coma. Ta-coma. Rumor has it that John H. Russell will shortly marry Amelia Glover, the skirt dancer. Mme. Janauschek closed her season April 14th at Newark, after a tour of thirty-six weeks. "King Kaliko," the new comic opera, is in active rehearsal under the direction of Jessie Williams. Last night was the 200th performance of "A Trip to Chinatown" at Hoyt's Madison Square theater, New York. Raymond Moore who created such a favorable favor-able impression here last season with Thatcher's Minstrels has decided to star next season. Celia Alsberg, who was here a number of season's ago with Lewis Morrison, is playing leading role in "The Great Metropolis." Me-tropolis." Evans and Hoey, the comedians, sailed for Europe last week. They will combine business with pleasure, and no doubt bring heme some talented artists for their next season's tour. Clyde Fitch, who colaborated with Richard Rich-ard Mansfield in writing "Beau Brununeil," has been secured by Charles Frohinan to make an adaption from the French to be produced at Hoyt's Madison Square theater next September. Beatrice Cameron, who essays the leading roles in Richard Mansfield's company, is to marry the star at the close of the present 6eti8jn. Miss Cameron has created quite a favorable impression during the company's tour of the west, andlin San Francisco in particular par-ticular she has won the indorsement of both the press and public. Miss Jennie Joyce is the lucky burleequer who won the jeweled watch awarded by the i'e of New York for Ihe most popular variety va-riety actress out of a total vote of 41,350, Miss Joyce secured 10,107. She is at present pres-ent with Koster c: Bial but intends to go to Europe this summer lo till an engagement at the Alhambra in London. Mrs. John Drew is no longer manager of the Arch Street Theater, Philadelphia. On Saturday evening, May 7th, after her continuous con-tinuous connection with that historic temple of Thespis'she bid farewell to a large , audience, who had gathered to pay their respects re-spects to this talented woman. "The Love Chase," was the piece selected for the performance per-formance and at the end of the last act Mrs. Drew was lor.dly called for and advancing to the footlights made the following remarks: "The time has come for me to say farewell. fare-well. We meet now for the last time as au- ditor and manager. This is much worse for me than it is for you. Tt is a wrench for me, I confess it. After a moat successful thirty-one thirty-one years in this dear old theater ( Mrs. Drew's voice trembled here and she paused, unable for some time to regain control of it.) I don't know exactly what to say. This week has been a very happy one for me. The only drawback was the last. To hear these walls resound with applause for simply sim-ply acting and nothing more the acting of an old comedy, mere acting is something to make an actor's heart almost burst with joy. (Long applause.) I thank you sincerely, you representing the public, for your attendance at-tendance and for your kind appreciation. 1 must also thank the entire nress of this city. Their notices and criticisms oi this play have been more than generous. I should feel proud if I deserved half that the press has said of me. And now let me add the undying undy-ing gratitude which I feel for the owners of this theater 'or thirty-one years of unswerving unswerv-ing courtesy and substantial kindness w hich I can uevcr repay, but which I am glad of the opportunity to acknowledge publicly pub-licly now. There is nothing more, I think, j to sav (again the actress' voice faltered;, j but farewell, and, as Dickens' 'Tiny Tim' says: 'Cod bless you, every one.' " f:; TWO WOMEN. In the shade of her box in the dim lit gloom, Her face like a fair wild rose in bloom, My ladv sits while to and fro Her hosts of courtiers come and go. Near her there snores the lord of her heart. He is old a; d poitly and find of sleep, lie leave his young wife to play her part. And knows she will never go in too deep. He loves her next to his bonds and stocks, After his brother she holds the place; Next to, his go d her golden locks, |