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Show AMUSEMENTS OHPHEUM THEATER "Alabama." by tho Orpheuni Stock compuny "Alabama," tho famous drama by Augustus Thomas, Is the offering for tho third week of the Orphourn Stock company, und it is by far the beat given In the brief engagement. The-story The-story la a delightful one. Tho prejudices of tho North nnd tho South after tho war aro deftly woven together, with clover comedy. The drama is well stagotl and In tho initial performance there were no weak spots, and the entire company was given a chanco to do well. It wau a disappointment tbnt Gus Mortimer, Mor-timer, tho populur comedian, did not have a better chance for comeuy, but in thu role of tho dutiful young son ho was admirable. An the gentle and rellnod widow. Mrs. Page. Miss Stuart was all that could be desired and won the heartiest applauco. Hershall Muyall os the son returned homo to his peoplo after an absence ab-sence of many years, did good work, especially In tho last act. when all wrongs w.ro righted. It was hurfl to reallzo that thu demure Utile Corey was Matwl Florence, who has lllled the role of the gay. thoughtless, very young girl, but tho audience liked this, new Mlsa Florence last evening nnd wus not loath to tell her so. To no P. J. MacLean not in the cloak of a deep-dyed villain was a relief. Tho roles of tho past two weeks havo hardly given him an opportunity to appear unless as the schemer. His delineation of tho rather pompous Southern South-ern remnant of the Confederacy was excellent, and. too. ho deserves mention for the admirable ad-mirable manner In which the play was staged. Squire Tucker, as iwrtrnyed by Zelby Roach, loft nothing to 1ms desired. Tho grim humor of tho County Juallco was clever, nnd throughout through-out the entire play his work was of the highest high-est order. Luko Cosgrove as Decatur, the faithful old servant, was very pleasing. Miss Eslello Gresham as Mrs. Stockton was alco pleasing, and Miss Ethel Slurgls ns Atlanta Moberly was very satisfactory. Robert Barrett Bar-rett as Colonel Preston was admirable, and Roy Clemonts ns the young Northernor won fair Tho attwndance was largo, and it ls prob-ablo prob-ablo that "Alabama" will llll the house for A packed houso greeted tho Ethel Tucker Stock company at tho New Grand theater last night, nnd Judging by the applauso that greeted even- member of tho company they have all made themselves favorites. "In the Hands of the Czar" ls a play of Russia, her people nnd her convicts. Tho dramn ls woven around a woman of high court. Vera, who ls In lovo with a banished nihilist, but who through lovefor nnothor woman kills herself and also tho Minister of Military of that country, by poleon, but all ends happily, as all plays should, There will be a souvenir matlneo tomorrow at 3 p. m. "Tho American Girl," as presented by the Lyric Stock company. Is among tho best, and also well presented playa over produced In this city by any popular priced company. Jane Kolton, In tho tltlo role, gives a wonderful and altogether pleasing Interpretation. The supporting company Is . equally ns clever. Bargain matlneo will occur Wednesday. Salt Lako'o open-air theater Is fast becoming the most popular resort In the city. Zlnn's Travesty company Is appearing In "The Mascot," Mas-cot," and gives ono of the cleverest presentation presenta-tion of tho piece over scon In this city. Mann and Franks are scoring a big hit with the Gobble song. Frnncen Grey, as Prince Freddie, Fred-die, displays unusual talent. Tho chorus ls a big feature of tho bill. |