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Show , AMU3EMENTS. Milton and Dollie Nobles in Two New I'Inys. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, SOV. 1 AND 2. Milton and Dollie Nobles and a powerful supporting company will be the attraction jj, at the theater Tuesday y"1--- ud Wednesday nights. J'f' Two new plays will be C V?5 iven during their stay. I &T)j Many admire Miltqn Jt tZ'i Nobles as an artist far above the average In point of ability. Ho is f(V yX awaT8 conscientious, ryrfSr&Tj and while he may fail l I Vsometimes 10 realize a I WA.Ak character, still you will never find him commonplace. He is a product of our American civilization and has risen from the ranks, like others that might be named, to a prominent posi- tion as one of our leaamg uauvo actors. His plays show a broad knowledge of men and things. A cioi?e analyst himself, he has given to tiie literature of the stage much that in the future will be regarded as models of their class. The company supporting Mr. Nobies is above the average, several names being quite familiar to theater-goers. "A Son of Thcspis" will be seen Tuesday night for the first time in this city. The play is the latest production of the well-known actor and author, Milton Nobles, and abounds with humor and strong situations. situa-tions. An interesting point Is the fact that Mr. Nobles i an ex-federal soldier and a prominent Grand army mau, while Mr. n. IS. Foriueer, who plays . the ex-confederate colonel, served under General Price of Missouri. Mis-souri. His likeness to General Fitz Lee is strikinir. The strong comedy element in the piece keeps the audience in a roar, while the quiet and serious parts stamp Mr. Nobles as an author of great ability. The handsome scenery required for the embellishment of this comedy is carried by the company. |