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MUSIC AND DRAMA.[Continued from page D.]

MUSICAL REVIEW.

"VIRGINIA."

At the Sew Arch Street Opera House.

BY fTuEHRENS.

1 cannot understand why Mr. Rice should have opened his scasen of comic opera at the Arch Street Opera House with such an utterly trashy work as Messrs. Stephens and Solomon's "Virginia" proved to be. Neither the libretto nor the music could justify such a course.

The story deals with the devil coming to a peaceful village and upsetting things gener­ ally, until he is driven back by a fourteenth son, whose mother was a fourteenth sister. To this Mr. Solomon has wedded some trashy melodies, which do not display the least originality,and instrumentated them in a most coH'monpliioo manner.

Nor can I speak in terms of commendation of the performance. The company, with the single exception of Mr. Harry Pepper, is ut­ terly voicuiO'iS. Mis Ida Mulle, who sang (or rather tried to sing) the title role is a young lady, who, when she sang in 'Iolanthe," last season at the Walnut Street Theatre, gave great promise and fully merited the praises then bestowed upon her. She then had a small butcharming voice, though lier singing was rather crude, and she acted capitally. 1 was in hopes that Miss Mullc would study the art of singing, having adop­ ted the stage :is a profession, and return this season improved in that art, but her perform'- iiuee of Yii'tjinM utterly dispelled ray expec­ tations that she ever would become an artist. Kot only has Miss Mulle not improved in her singing,'but; she has also lost what little voice .she possessed. Her Virginia therefore was,to way the least, an exceedingly tame perform­ ance. In the second act she introduced Solo­ mon's flimsy, but rather popular valse air, "The Silver I,.ine," from "Lord Bateinaii," but hor singing of the same was HO ridiculously bud that the public re­ ceived it. with the utmost silence. Miss .leunie Hughes was well, Miss Jennie Hughes. In every part which this lady undertakes I find her perform the same .antics and kicks. I hear the same remnant of a voice with which she tries to let me calf it for charity's sake sing. Miss Gerrish did what little she had to do acceptably.and Miss Fanny Kellogg, deserves a word of praise for her spirited performance of A/ice.

Of the gentlemen, as I stated before, Mr. Harry Pepper is the only one possessed of a voicc.and he gave a satisfactory performance of I'm*!. His singing of the interpolated air, however, did net by any means deserve the encore it received. Mr. Morris, as &<wuicl A'?/i(/te, appealed to and pleased the

^'gods," and Mr. K. Temple's performance of .Nicholas >!e Villc would have been muc more satisfactory if he had not attempted to sing. Mr. G. C. Boniface, Jr., as Jonff, was acceptable. The chorus sang remarkably well for a first performance, thanks to the admirable direction of Herr Catenhusen. The voices are fresh and well balanced, and the lady choristers are not of that questionable age for which Italian opera choristers are so famous. Indeed it wouldbcdifficult togathcr together a prettier bevy of girls than Mr. Rice presents to us in "Virginia." I cannot see the wisdom of the so-called "Harrisonian," school of acting. 1 do nofknow any reason why eight milkmaids should make the same movements at the same time, unless they arc drilling for vivandieres for the regular army. "When "Billee Taylor" was first produced here, under Mr. Harris' stage management, the concerted movement of the charity girls was new and really funny, but since then this thing has been introduced into every comic opera, and consequently has become exceedingly monotonous. The chorus of "dudes" was encored three times, though I cannot ascribe this to the effect of the music, which possesses neither originality nor in­ spiration. The encores simply resulted from the desire of a large part of the audience to revel over one of fashion's frailties. I cannot .speak in terms of praise of the playing of the orchestra. Evidently the musicians did not care for the work they had to do, and I do not wonder at it. The opera was beautifully mounted, a.ul it is only to be regretted that the money was not expended for a better work. It might be as well to call the scenic artist's attention to the fact that yachts do not generally anchor in the surf.

Between, the first and second acts Levy performed "Les liameaux." I do not see any reason why Mr. Levy .should play Mr. Faure's hymn in the entreacte of a "comic opera. For an encore he played Aronsou's ''Sweet Sixteen," wait/., and being again redeuiauded, by people who evidently wanted the worth of their money, he played"that un­ happy air "The Last Itose of Summer." Come now, Mr. Levy, do you not think it al-

.most time to let us have a new repertoire?I would advise the proprietor of the theatre

to immediately introduce some ventilation. The heat on Monday night was simply insupportable, and drove many of the audi­ ence out of doors after the first act.

A NEW COMIC OPERA.

""Captain Helen," a comic opera composed t>y Herr Catenhusen, is shortly to produced at the new Arch Street Opera House. The libretto was originally written by a celebrated German playwright and has beenadapted for the American stage by Mr. Fred Williams. Catenhusen is a fine musician and has had considerable operatic experience, and I antici­ pate for his new work a great success. The principal part is to be sung l>y a German baritone, Herr Wilke, who will on this oc­ casion make his first appearance in an English part.

NOTES.

I hear that Mr. Duff intends to produce an Eng­ lish version of M. Delibe's opera "Lakmc," with Miss Emma Juch in the title role. Tills is all very well, but why does not Mr. Duff procure the origi­ nal instrumentation? I am informed upon good authority that tiie opera is now being instrument- ated by a New York musician. It will thus be de­ prived of much of its beauty, as M. Delibe is a master of instrumentation, 'it is really time suchvandalism should be stopped.

Why will managers persist in deceiving the public'.' Ncary every announcement of an opera

npany includes the words: "The Grand Orches- ." Now. generally, this same grand orchestra

com tra consists of 14 or 16 instrumentalists." This is pimply ridiculous. Not only is this number not a grand orchestra, but it is not not even a complete one. An operatic orchestra should consist at least of 8 first and G second violins, 4violas, 4 eollos and 4 basses, Jfiutcs (and in modern works 3), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets and 2 fagotts, 4 French horns, 2 trumpets (to which in larger works are added 2 cornets). 3 trombones. 1 tuba, 1 tympani and 1 base drum. Itjshould also include at least 1 harp. One of the oboists should be able to play the "Cor Anglais," and one of the

clarinet players, the bass clarinet. Such an or­ chestra is to be found in nearly all of the European theatres. In the larger opera houses the string in­ struments are considerably above the number men­ tioned and there arc 2, 4 and sometimes even 8 harps employed.

I have seen it reported in several papers that Mr. Abbey states that ne will produce during his ensu- inst operatic season, Mr. Ambroise Thomas' opera 'Hamlet,' ' for the first time here in its original form, with the part otHa,nlet sung by a tenor (Sig. i'ampanini). Notwithstanding Mr. Abbey's assertion that this is the original form.Mr. Thomas ha? written the part for a baritone. It was origin­ ally performed by Faure, and has since been sung Jiyall the kading liaritvaesin, Uie. worid., Xhe i>art

would have to oc considerably changed and robbed of many of its beauties if arranged for :i tenor. Marlo sang during his operatic career several times the part of BOH Giovanni in Mozart's i luuiortal opera.hut still the role is one essentially written for v. baritone. It seems to me entirely unnecessary for Mr.Abbey to make such ridiculous statements. He haa a fine company, and should avoid all this clap-trap of advertising. Mmc.Nilsson'n "Ophelia" is certainly so well reme ubered by our public­ ist the mere announcement of her performing tho part will fill the house. 1 aniglad to see that Mine Ntlsson will, during the scason,alfo appear as J>«-. ilenona in Bossini's"Othello." This will indeed be a treat.

ANOTHER NEW OPERA,

The Forthcoming Production of Baltimore Composers.

Correspondence SPOHTISO LIFB.BALTIMORE, Md., September L'O.

Mr. Henry and Mr. Butler, two talented musicians of this city, have been at work for the past nine months composing an opera of the school which seems most popular at the present time. Having completed it to the extent of a piano score, your correspondent was invited to au expose, so far as could be accomplished without the accompaniments of stage and orchestral accessories. The music is of that bright, airy, sparkling character demanded by the public taste for something pkuxiiiy (illustrated by the works of Gilbert and Sullivan, Audran and others), but, in parts, is not entirely destitute of some pre­ tension to the grand. The authors explain that it has been their aim to write for the entertainment of the class that is usually found in the average audience rather than to avoid being a target for the darts of musical critics. The libretto is in character with the music, and if a correct judgment can be formed of it by a reading and without a knowledge of the "business" which may be assigned and developed by the manager in Us production, it may be pronounced original, entertaining in matter, crisp in dialogue and commendable in the fact that it adheres strictly to the thread of the story until the final denouement. The plot is purely American, dealing with the Indian question and the West I'oiut Military Academy, and is slightly more in­ tricate than the average of this class of opera. The opera is in two acts and scenes, and has been modestly named "America." Besides its characteristic nationality in the libretto, another reason for its name is developed in the music, which is discovered to the audi­ ence in the finale. The airs are decidedly pretty, and of au unusually "catchy" character, the persistence of the melody in clinging U> the memory being somewhat re­ markable. One quintette, written in close harmony,is simply beautiful. A soprano solo, two duetts and a male quartette are notice­ able among a general excellence of solo.duett, trio, quartette, quintette and chorus. It is believed that the time and talent of these gentlemen have been well expended, and that tbe work will score a success. By permis­ sion the following "Song of the Indian Medi­ cine Man" is transcribed. It will be noticed that it is written in the peculiar metre of the Mvjvr General in the "Pirates," but the li­ bretto reads: "This is iiut theMy'or General," and, by the way, it may be only just to add that this was the nearest approach to pla­ giarism noticed in the whole libretto: I am an unsophisticated savage Surgeon General, lain neither ho-me-op-po, allopathy or eclectiaal, And though I may address you in1 a language

somewhat gutturalI am an aborigine called Medicine Medicinal. Tocalla liver pad a cure may sound somewhat

ironical. To bind it on a gunshot wound may not prove quiet

effectual, But bounce the patient on the fly from this great

world terrcstial, To realms above where he can fly around the world

celestial.My theory is practical, botanical and natural.My papers cannot boast the seal scholastic educa­

tional,My practice to professionals may seem somewhat

exceptional,But 1 assure the laity it's not at all irrational.1 don't prescribe quinine and squills for slight

attacks malarial.Nor aqua pura, bread crumb pills for patients

idiotical.Nor iodide potassium for ailments rheumaticalNo chloride of the sodium when case is enigmatical.1 can a regimen require of roots and herbs, not

typicalOf" all the (lowers that grow on earth, but this mav

seemscditional.Similia similibus reductioad absurdumal.Tint allopathy quackery is "give a dose of calo­

mel,"You pay your stamps and take your choice of all

that's allegorical.Your cure, if any.to be sure is somewhat metaphori­

cal,But take the chances on the home that's slightly

geological.And pave tlic way for futures with a system theo­

logical.My surgery in civil climes might seem unscien-

tifical. I amputate with the tomahawk and practice quite

mechanical, I compound fracture with a club and soalp some

one occasional And feel a pulse and look so wise they call me in--

spirational.I treat necrosis with a knife and aukylosis physical. I tie a ligament so well it seems almost divinicah And have no fear when I am near for hemorrhage

arterial, For with a weed I stop the bleed or let him peg out

natural.With medical phras(c)ology I'm slightly rcvolu-

tional, But for percentage of my cures see records un-

statistical,To cut a bias on a limb I'll not consider criminal. I vaccinnate with bowie knife (a new inaugura-

. tional), Pus cavity with clam shell dredge I excavate

heroical,By law my practice is confined to limits territorial. Professional and general and surgical and medica, 1 am an unsophisticated savage Surgeon Generall

THE BALLET.

Dancers of the Fast.The acrobatic dancing of the present, as

compared with poetry of motion of the past, offers a contrast none too favorable to the premiers of the day, and the pirouettes and gymnastic feats performed by the dancers of the hour. Their angularities and contor­ tions, which have been accepted as dancing, do not oft'er even a shadow of the exquisite grace of other days, when Taglioni and Ells- ler reigned as queens of the ballet. Fanny Ellsler was not only a mistress of the art of dancing, but, as well, a dramatic genius. Her performance of Giselle in the beautiful ballet of the same name was the very spirit of comedy, and lent rare charm to Adolph Adam's beautiful music, so harmoniously wedded to the poetical story of Cfiselle. The mistress of Napoleon II., better known as the Duke de Keichstadt Ellsler, was the idol of the hour, and many besides the young duke laid love and wealth at her feet. Like other dancers of the past, Fannie Ellsler was cele­ brated for her characteristic national dances of the Cachuca and the Cracovicnne. Carlotta Grisi, a contem­ porary and rival of Ellsler, was also lovely in the famed ballet of "Giselle," and as Esmeruldu she was without a peer, but the merry humor of the first act of "Giselle" and the tragic death at the close, Kllsler, her superior in dramatic art, made all her own. Taglioni, even at the age of 50, danced "La SyIphide'' with soft, voluptuous grace and in the lovely Cerito, a very wonderful dancer, the poetry of motion found an artistic expon­ ent, the exquisite dreamy power being fully realized. Kot only was grace illustrated at (.very step, but lie;' dancing was petyadevl by

an almost .spirit-like influence. In Lucille Grahu, Rozati and Amalia Ferraris, queens of the ballet are recalled. The initial step towards the destruction of the ballet and the true theory of artistic dancing was the intro­ duction of the divertissement, which called for dancing alone. So many years have elapsed since an old-time ballet has been enjoyed that the revival of the same might not only prove financially productive, but would teach very many that the true art of dancing calls for "a grace, sentiment and poetical blending entirely foreign to the feats of agility now ac­ cepted as dancing.

"FACTS."

The New Play of the Florences to be Pro­ duced at the Walnut.

"Facts; or, His Little Hatchet," the new comedy by George H. Jessop and W. H. Gill, which is to be produced for the first time on Monday evening at the Wal- Street Theatre by Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Florence, is in four acts and is said to fur­ nish these two popular artists unusually good opportunities for strong character act­ ing. It is claimed that the situations and the dialogue are very original, and cannot fail to keep up incessant laughter.

Mr. Florence will personate Pinto Pfrtini. fa­ miliarly called the "(Governor," whose faculty for story-telling is something marvelous, and who has a habit of matching the recital of every event. however trival. with an imaginative creation still more remakable. and generally of the most impro­ bable character. The incidents happen at a mansion on the Hudson, where the "Governor" dwells with Robert Kingsleij, his niece Emma's husband. Stella Perkins. hie own daughter, and Mrs. Munro Jen- mitgs. Kingston's cousin, a widow. The Hon. Bev- erly Outran, a rather dudlsh young lover of Stella. his friend Captain Victor A'ctrman.who has returned from military services in India, and Miss Matildu iV«iT,aromautic English authoress, (Mrs. Florence) arrive as guests. Matilda is traveling in the United States with the purpose of gathering in­ formation for her writings, and the monstrous lies of PC fkinx astound her greatly and she carefully preserves notes of them for reference. The scenes between Perkins and herself are said to be of the most ludicrous description. Emma Kini/s- leij. whose husband's law business in New York causes him to deny her the attention she craves, recognizes in fteirinB.n a former lov r. and, flattered by hi* devotion, she is gradually be­ coming estranged from her husbaud, .when Pinto perceives the threatening situation, and interferes .lust in time to prevent an elopement. He not only restores happiness to husband and wife, but he de­ feats the machinations of Mrs. Munro-.lenningfi to break up their family relations, and accepts Ma­ tilda us his wife after a very novel and comical courtship scene. The play will bo htMiiisomely mounted. and Mrs. Florence will wear four elegant costumes made in Paris especially for her part. There will be no Wednesday matinee, but the usual Saturday matinee will be given.

The Fee System.At the Drury Lane Theatre the manage­

ment has abolished an old-time fee system in their theatre. This very annoying method sanctioned the collection of a small tribute by the usher for showing patrons to the seat they had paid for; also of another by the lackey who presented the programme of enter­ tainment. The custom still rules in many of the leading theatres of London and is con­ demned by English theatre-goers. Americans pronounce the system as not only exasperat­ ing, but extortionate, the price of the ticket properly including the right to a play-bill and the pointing of seat claimed by ticket.

COMING ATTRACTIONS.

What the Philadelphia Theatres Oder tbe Public This Week.

Below will be found a resume of the attrac­ tions offered the public this week by the best Philadelphia amusement resorts:

NEW ARCH STRKET OPERA HOUSE. "Virginia; or. Ringing the Changes," performed by E. E. Rice's Comic Opera Company, has attracted large audiences since the opening night, and will re­ main the attraction until further notice. The libretto of the work has been very largely re­ written by Mr. J. Cheever Goodwin s'ince Stephen and Solomon's "Virginia" was first produced in this country. Mr. G-oodwin has won much favor us a "bookmaker in the lyric field." and possesses au excellent sense of humor. "Virginia" is most picturesquely staged, well costumed, and very pleasingly enacted. Moreover, it is seldom since the early days of "H. M. S. Pinafore" that so very many young and pretty girls have been numbered in a, chorus. The ballad "Dreams," Introduced for the tenor, is very suggestive »f the music of Arthur Sullivan. "The Silver Line." from "Lord Bateman," and the chorus of "Younger Sous" never fail to win encores.. "Virgiuia" is a pop­ ular success, and is certainly well calculated to please all who enjoy a pretty and entertaining musicel burlesque!

W.U.XUT STUBET THEATRE. Mr. and Mrs. Win. J. Florence will offer, on Monday evening, the initial representation on any stage of their new four-act comedy entitled "Facts; or. His Little Hatchet." in which Mr. Florence will impersonate the role of Pinlo Perkins, the champion liar, and Blrs. Florence that of Matilda Start-, the authoress. in which she will display a handsome array of elaborate toilettes, imported from Paris for 'the play. "Facts'" was written expressly for the stars in question by Messrs. George H. Jessop and W. H. Grill, and is said to be very amusing, the char­ acters of Perkins and Matilda Starr being admirably adapted to the style of the able comedian and Ill's entertaining wife. In their own especial line Mr. and Mrs. Florence cannot be excelled, and to see the popular comedians in new characters will all'ord entertainment to the many with whom they are always welcome. "Facts: or, His Little Hatchet" will be played throughout this, the final week of the engagementof clever William Florence and his entertaining wife.

NEwGuASD CENTRAL will reopen on Monday evening with Tony Pastor's Celebrated Specialty Company, which represents a vaudeville enter­ tainment of the most complete and amusing de­ scription. During the vacation the Grand Central has oeen rebuilt at the cost of fifty thousand dol­ lars, and the management announce that it is their intention to give at their new and attractive resort only the very best class of variety shows. Managers (i-allaghcr and Gilmore have booked many strong attractions of the vaudeville order, and give good promise for the future of the Grand Central. The Tony Pastor company includes the Kernclls, William Carroll, Jacques Kruger, Kelly and O'Brien. the Invin Sisters and many other favorites. The lengthy olio will terminate with the farce entitled "Who Owns the Baby." No smoking will be allowed under the new rules.

LYCEUM. Professor George Bartholomew's "Equine Paradox." will enter on Monday evening on the third and Hnal week of Its engagement. The trained horses in question offer a most surprising en­ tertainment, understanding overthree hundred dif­ ferent commands, including a vocabulary of over 1,400 words. They answer readily to their names and numbers and are obedient to every word and gest­ ure of the professor, who has in the art of training his horses attained a wonderful degree of perfec­ tion. The entertainment offered by- the "Kquine Paradox." well merits the immense patronage that has favored. On Monday evening October 1st, Manager Murphy, will, with a new comic opera entitled "Pedro, the Minstrel,' 1 inaugurate the regular season.

CHESTSCT STREET THEATRE. Miss Maude Granger, supported by Mr. Louis Morrison, will commence an engagement of live nights and two matinees on Tuesday evening, appearing for the first time in this city in Mr. John A. Stevens" new play, entitled "Her Second Love." The play is said to be a version of "Fedora." It is written in four acts, and the scene laid in Russia. Mis,- Granger will impersonate the role of Olya, the heroine. The drama contains, it is told, very rnany highly scnsationul and forcible situations, and has met with success in the West. Miss Maude Granger plays this week in St. Louis, "Her Second Love'" being the attraction. The star's arrival being necessarily delayed owing to distance, her first appearance will not be made until Tuesday evening.

CHESTNUT STREET OPERA HOUSE. Augustin Daly's amusing adaptation "Seven-Twenty- Eight" will be enacted Monday. Tuesday. Wed­ nesday and Thursday evenings, and at the mati­ nee of Wednesday. O"u Friday evening »nd at the matinee of Saturnay, Colly Gibber's comedy "She Would and She Would Not,"' will be performed with Miss Ada Kehan as Donna Apjrolila. the Misses Lcyton, Dreher and Fielding a? Flora Donna, Kosara and Villelta, and Messrs. Charle* Fisher, John Drew and James Lewis as Don Man- uel, Don Philip and Trappanti. The final appear- aace. «( tUs Uuly Company wijj. Vs awle. ^ u Satur-

NEW ARCH STREET OPERA HOUSE.TENTH AND ARCH STREETS.

THE HOME OF COMIC OP'EEA.MR. IRA E. BRIDE.........................Lessee | MR. JOHN F. GOHMAN............... Maaagoc

GRAND SUCCESS. HOUSES CROWDED NIGHTLY. PEOPLE TURNED AWAY.

PATRONIZED BY THE ELITE OF THE CITY.

Second Week. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th. Second Week.

Erery Evening. Wednesday and Saturday Matinees, and Until Further Notice.

RICE'S COMIC OPERA COMPANY,In Stephens and Solomon's Charming Comic Operatic Extravaganza,

"VI EG III A,"With a Superb Cast of Characters. New and Elaborate Scenery. Mechanical Effects and Beautiful'

Costumes.DOX'T FAIL TO SEE THE DUDES AND SAMMY NUBBLES.

GRAND ORCHESTRA OF 2O MUSICIANS.

POPULAR PRICES:Admission. '25. 50 and 75 cents. Reserved Seats. 75, *100 and $1.50. Private Boxes $10. Door? opea

at 7:30, Performance commences at 8, precisely. Matinees Doors open at 1:30, Overture at 2. Wed­ nesday Matinee Prices. 25. 50 and 75 cents.

Carriages at 4:30 and 10:30.

STREET THEATRE. "VTTAX.NUT STREET THEATRE.WFLEISHMAN k; HALL........................................................Managers and Proprietors

WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, EVERY NIGHT AND MATINEES ^^ACCOMPLISHED FAVORITES, THE ACCOMPLISHED FAVORITES. '

M"R. A.^D MKS. W. J. FLORENCE.IN A NEW COMEDY OF TO-DAY, ENTITLED V^_LJ.

FACTS;OR. HIS LITTLE HATCHET.

FACTS;On. HIS LITTLE HATUHET.

By Jessop and Gill. MR. FLORENCE.................................... as................................ PINTO PEKKINS

The Champion Liar. MRS. FLORENCE. ................................ ..as. ............................. .MATILDA STAKE

Authoress of American Views from a Foreign Standpoint.Other Characters by the Company.

MRS. FLORENCE'S Elegant Toilettes specially prepared for this Comedy in Paris and New York iNEXT MONDAY. October 1 The General Favorite. ANNIE F1XLEY as ZARA.

Arrangements can now he made by Lodges. Societies. Military and other Organizations for Special Benelit Performances at this Favorite Theatre.

CHESTNUT STREET THEATRE. COMMENCING TUESDAY. SEl'T. 25th.

Every E\ cning Wednesday and Saturday Matinees.

MAUD GRANGER,IN JOHN A. STEVENS' NEW PLAY.

HER SECOND LOVE.Week of Octobor 1 Grand Production of the

Great Play, entitled

THE SILVER KING.

O HOUSE 7-20-8.

Even" evening. Wednesday i>vii Saturday Matinees. LAST WEEK OF

Aiignslin DaJy's Company.AND LAST PERFORMANCES OF "7-3O-8."Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and

Saturday Night and Wednesday Matinee,"7-20-8."

Fridav Night and Saturdav Matinee. SHE W'OULD AND SHE WOULDN'T.

Next week-MME. MODJESKA.

BIJOTT THEATRE. EIGHTH STREET. ABOVE RACE.

The Public enthusiastically sustain THE ONLY STOCK COMPANY

IN THIS CITY. ANOTHFR BRILLIANT ACHIEVIVIENT.

Every Evening until Wednesday and Monday Matinee, D'Ennery's Powerful Play,

A CELEBRA'TED CASE.A CELEBRATED CASE.

WM. N. GRIFFITH, EDWIN HABIMOND. MISS LOUISE BALFE, JAY HUNT. MARIE L. ACOSTA. Mrs. NELSON KNEASS.

Wednesday. Thursday and Friday Eveningsand Wednesdav Matinee.

LED ASTRAY.LED ASTRAY.

Rudolph Chandoce......MH. WM. N. GRIFFITHGeorge DC Lashore..........EDWIN HAMMONDHector Placide.........................JAY HUNTArmande..................MISS LOUISE BALFE

Saturday. Sept.21,1883, first appearance ofMISS LILL1E HINTON.

Box Sheet open for Sale of Seats. Admission, 15. 25. 35. 50. 75 cents. Matinees. '&

cents. Reserved Stalls, 50 cents.

day evening, when "Seven-Twcnty-Eight" will be repeated.

Buor THEATRE. Owing to the non-arrival of the steamer, the reappearance of Miss Lillle Hin- ton and her first venture in the role of Beatrice in "Much Ado About Nothing'" was postponed until Saturday next, September 29th. "A Celebrated Case,"' which is one of the most interesting and powerful of its school, will be presented Monday and Tuesday evening, also for the matinee o'f Monday. On Wednesday afternoon and at every performance until Saturday. "Led Astray'" will he given, the cast including Messrs. Wm. N. Grif­ fith, Edwin Haminoiid a'nd Jay Hunt us' Rudolph Cltandoce, dc Lesparre and -Hector. Miss Louise Balfc will impersonate the role of Armande.

A GREAT DOG FIGHT.

Dangerous Makes Sprung Quit In 15m. 3Os.One of the shortest and most terrific canine

battles that was ever contested inPhiladelphia occurred Tuesday night at a well-known sporting resort down town. The stakes were 8200 a side. At about 7 o'clock the dogs were placed in the pit, which only measured six feet by nine. The largest dog of the two was Dangerous. He weighed about 46 pounds, and Sprung 41. At the call of time both dogs were loosed and bounded at each other, the big dog taking hold of the eye and ear of his opponent and soon had him at his mercy rolling him all over the pit at a rapid rate. After several at­ tempts to recover his feet he succeeded, and pinned Dangerous by the upper jaw,holding on for several minutes, but the weight and strength of the big dog soon told on the smaller one, and he liberated himself and caught hold of Sprung's lower jaw and fast­ ened his teeth straight through, completely pushing out two of his teeth. He held on to this hold for upwards of five minutes, until the smaller dog commenced tocry out. Any amount of money was now bet that the smaller one would not scratch again. The owners tried to separate the dogs, but were unable, the big dog's fangs being straight through Sprung's lower jaw. The two dogs were locked together in this position for some time, the smaller one still crying pitifully, till at last, after a terrible lurch, Dangerous succeeded in wrenching off a portion of Sprung's jaw. The fight was now virtually over, as the smaller dog made the best of his way out of the pit, the referee declaring Dangerous the winner after a most exciting and terrific struggle. Exact time of fighting 15m. ,'!0s. A considerable amount of money changed hands.

OTHER CONFLICTS.

A dog fight between Jack, owned by Pat Cowley, and another canine, owned by Ross, both of Pittsburg, cauie oft' near Collier's Sta­ tion, TV. Va., last Tuesday. The fight lasted twenty minutes and was won by Jack, the other dog being nearly killed. The stakes were 8500.

At Steubenville, O., Sept. IT, two dogs owned by Pat. t'urley and Clarence, of I'itts- burg, contested. The fight was won by Cur- ley's dog, he atm nst killing the rsth^r, and winning the stake. $500.

Frank Rivers, of New York, last Saturday walked around the head of a barrel without intermission for 0 hov.r?- hi a Philadelphia

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GRAND DEDICATION OF NEW EDIFICE,

AND INAUGURAL PERFORMANCE OF THE SEASON,

MONDAY EVENING, SEPT.ON WHICH OCCASION

TOM" PAST OBiND HIS ffOED-FAMOlIS COMPANY

WILL APPEAR.J8S""The Management beg to announce that their earnest endeavor in the future will be to give a nrst-class Vaudeville Entertainment that will be acceptable to Lady and Gentlemen Audiences. They feel positive that such a Performance will be appreciated, for it has long been a needed want to the Amusement Seekers ot Philadelphia. In short, they intend that theirTheatre shall be a FAMILY RESORT within the full comprehension of the term, where the most fastidious can bring, their wives and children and enjoy a refined entertain­ ment. TONY PASTOR PRESENT AT EVERY PER­

FORMANCE.Assisted by tbe following Representative Talent:

HARRY THE KERKELLS JC >HNWILLIAM CARROLL.

JACQUES KHUGER. KELLY AND O'BlilEK.THE IE WIN SISTERS, MAY AND FLO1! A.

FRANK H. WHITE. MISS LILLIAN WHITE. MISS KITTY O'NFJL

MISS LILL1E WESTERN* HARRY STEELE.

FRANK BENNETT. MISS L1DA GARDNER.FRANK GIHARD.

The Great Olio Terminating with the very Funny Fa rce-Comedy ,

WHO OWNS THE BABY?FAMILY MATINEES EVERY TUESDAY,

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, at 2 o'clock. Peoples Popular Prices 15, 25, 60, 75 and $1.00.""

16 Performances, 18.787 Persons,[Positively T^ast "Week.

LYCEUM. BROAD St.BARTHOLOMEW'S

EQUINE PARADOX.EVERY EVENING WEDNESDAY- and SAT­

URDAY MATINEES.Reserved Seats, 35, 50, 75cts. Now for sale for all

the final performances at Lyceum Box Office. Open Cosmopolitan Theatre. New York, Mon­

day, October 1.The Regular Season Commences Monday. Oct. 1,

with the new Comic Oper» in three acts, entitled"PEDRO, THE MINSTREL."

NEW STAR PLAY.

MAURIA,Drama in 5 Acts and 6 Tableaux^

Bv MRS. AKKIE LEWIS JOHNSON. Address, Mrs. Lewis Johnson, SPOBTIXG Lif E.

MUSICAL CONCERT. EVERY EVEN­ ING AT METTLER BROS., 83S Race St.,

by a first-class orchestra; also. HORACE WESTON, the Champion Ba njo Pl»yer of the world, who playa his fine Operas and Selections every night. Lovers ef fine music, and the public in general, are re- nlly invited to call and see us.

CELECTFREE CONCERTS, at 127 coimo O STREET. DAY AND EVENING.

S. A. McKAY, Proprietor.

BASE BALL. BASE BALL. Recreation Park. 24th and Ridge Avenue.

CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES THIS WEEK. Monday Sept. 34. Detroit vs. Philadelphia. Tuesday, Sept. M Detroit vs. Philadelphia. Thursday. Sept. 27. Chicago vs. Philadelphia. Friday, Sept. 2*. Chicago vs. Philadelphia. Saturday, Sept. 29. Chicago vs. Philadelphia. Admission. 25 cents. Ladies Free on MOND AY.

Scores of Athletic games received and displayed by innings on the grounds.

T> ASE BALL, BASE BA1X.JUMBO PARK. JL> JUMB'J PARK.

Broad and Dickerson streets^ Mon. August Flower vs.Hartville. Champion­

ship Game. Tnes.- Augiurt Flower v^. Atlantic of Brooklyn, Wed. August. Flowervs, Philu League club, "5c. AJmUfiou 13 cents. Game at 3:«6.