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Illltlll Ufr kitu \s lt;J 411 j/IV Ml* W 4 iiu.t b IT bbn*At tho People’s Theater that cbaimtng little comedienne, Lizzie Evans, with n good dramatic company occupied tlio boards this weok. The first live nights “Sea Sands” {was given, a romantic comedy In four acts with Miss Evans as Dew-Drop. Last night the Culprit Fay” was the bill, with Miss Evans as Fay Harbour, the culprit. It will be repeated at the matinee j to-day and will linvo added to it the amuBlng farce entitled a Harvard Lad, with Miss Evans as Fanny Curry disguised as Tom, a Harvard boy. Tc-nightand for tlio Sunday afternoon matinee the popular and well known picturesque comedy “Fogg’s Ferry, with Miss Evans as Chip, the Ferryman's Daughter*, will be the attraction. Miss Evans Is a pleasing little actress, conscientious, painstaking and oarncst In hor work and has well merited a homo in the hearts of the people of St. Louis. She Is ably assisted by a good company, which furnishes a fit sotting for the bright little star. George Olnoy and his oxcollent orchestra mudo a decided hit with the patrons of the People’s this week with a descriptive musical pleco, tho Hunting Scone.” It was rendorcd In a realistic mannor, with tho blast of horns, tho echo, the barking of the hounds, the shooting of guns and all accessories of tho chase. Mr. Olncy should keep the Hunting Scene on his programme for quite a while yet. For tho week commencing to-morrow night the People’s will have W. H. Powers' Company in a new and picturesque Irish drama, Tho Ivy Leaf.” It contains no red-coats, landlords or anything of that kind, but is a clean, pure and romantic story of an Irishman’s love, which, in spite of all obstacles, crlumps at last by the very -force of honest nerve and character. It will bo presented with elaborate scenic and mechanical effects ftDd is replete with good music and true dramatic situations. In addition to tho usual matinees there will bo an extra one on next Thursday, Thanksgivingday.
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St Louis Sporting News
St Louis, Missouri, US
Sat, Nov 20, 1886
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