Show amusements cunnings cunning 9 performances m which aich were given on tuesday and wednes day night drew out good houses standing room being at a premium on the first night on tuesday afternoon cunning gave an exhibit tion of his skill at the cita jail he was loaded down with handcuffs and thea then locked in one of the cells but had no difficulty in removing the irons from his wrists and making his escape from the jail he has given similar exhibitions in the larger cities of the country his performances at the opera house seemed to please the large number of people who were present mr edmund carroll leading man for three seasons with mr walker whiteside is to be seen in this city at the opera house on monday feb lot 1st starring in we are king I 1 a comedy in three acts by gor don kean arthur ot of the magic melody is one of the few actors who possess a delightful flexible and re Bonant sonant voice andusen and use it tot to the hebest best advantages at all times which coupled with his easy presence and magnetism causes cause him shim to be favored by the audi auch ence almost upon his first appearance the dual role of hector king of bahn kahn burg and gustavus venner a wander er and adventurer affords mr carrol every opportunity to display his capability and the aas easiness iness with which he effects eff acts the transportation from one to the other of directly contrasting natures sn sin ply pron proves es that he is gift ey with great versatility and ability |