At The Theatre

The scène ir. 'Under the gDome," in which the United States warship, Trenton, after a mig-hty sfruggle with wind and wave, finallj' is thrown high upon the beach, is one which can never fail to arouse the latest patriotism in even the most phelgmatic American citizen. This scène is historically correct, according to the testimony of many who have seen the play ajid who ihemselves were sharers in the '.error of that awful night and day in the nurbor at Apia. The men of the Trenton one and all displayed unexampled bravery. History does not record a more divinely unselfish action than that of these men, who, tossing helplessly on the mighty waves, expecting nothing but speedy death, saw the Calliope slowly but surely gaining the open sea and co;nparative safety, and sent after it a mighty cheer of encouragement. Agair. when all hope had been abandoned, and the men patlently awaited the fatal moment, the band assembled on deck and the ringing notes of the "Star Spangled Banner" bid defiance to the storm. "Under the Dome" is to be the attraction at the Athens Theater Monday night, April 4th. All lovers of comic opera will welcome that pretty and musical gom, "The Geisha," at the Athens Theater Friday night. April 8th. "The Geisha" is too well known to say anything a.s to its merits. The production will be identical with one given last sca.son, when the gorgeous costumes, beautiful scenery and pretty girls were admired by all. The cast is the same wilh but one or two exceptions, and these are the parts of O Mimosa San, formerly played by Miss Morton, but now played by the bright, pretty and prtunising prima donna, Miss Laura Millard, who aehieved great distinotion last season as the prima donna of the Castle Square Opera company in Boston Miss Linda Da Costa is equally fascinating- and captivating in the role of Mollie Seamore. Miss Kate Gilbert plays the French maid with the grace of a Parisian and Miss Cornelia Barbe ur is excellent as the mcuntamous lady. Mark Smith of course plays the old Mnrquis in the same droll way, and creates no end of laughter by hls antics and byplay with Wun Hl, played by Charles Swain. who is considered the best man on the stage in this line of business. The other parts are all ! played by capital artists. The rnorus is strong and efficiënt and it ís saH that there are severa! very pretty giiis to be found them.