Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-01
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''ENocH ARDEN" AT TEE ohAND OPERA HOtsE.
To those who have rsad and ,admhed Ten
nys0h's beautiful proddction, ~Enoch Arden, I"
the performances Al Ila Grand Oners HousoIast
evening, was a treat indeed; while even 10 those
who have pct read Il (ahd &s believe they are
very few will the play long be renlembered.-
Aside from iis striking scenic effects which are
The nnesa vet pot upon our stage, The play pos-
soases higher merits which must surely commend
to ell, Mr., Edplp Adams soams to have
given this character his special study for years,
and has made IL TO him Whist Rip Van Winkls
is to Joe Jsiisloon---a speciality 10 which he
alone sxceis With which he is thoroughly iden-
tined. Most faithfully VA the character por-
trayed, last evening, from the frst appearanca.
OF the hAndsomes careless young man, in the tall
Hush Of mahhOod, 10 the broken down, ehip
wrecked sailor, returning home after many years
only 10 hnd his family gathered into smother
fold, and his cherished visions crushed TO the
earth. The scene on the desert island was par.
ticularly fns, and his emotion and ioy at meeting
with human faces, after long and dlreary
isolation from the world, was one Of the Rnest
and most thrilling pieces OF acting ever witness.
ed. The closiag scene was InochinRly sad, and
a. the dying aAilor, crying, "a sail, = sail-l am
saved r fell back In death, the utmost stiffness
PeFvaaed the entire Foom. ~ ~ sr.
The support, as q Whole,Wa up to the average
and impaired good effect, 70 the able rendition
OF the leading character. Miss Annie Morton
as Annie Arden. n.a0ted wllh apirit, and portrayed
the true nature OF the character, In an excellent
manner. Mr.. RdWin Knowles presented the
misery, manly resignation, and final happiness oi
Philip Ray, in Creditable style. Ms. w. J. Gil
bert, BY his admirable get up, and Rrotosqus
acting, succeed in making Peter Lane an OK.
CeedI9g'y humorous character. and was quite
warmly applauded. Miss Bessie Clifton, a
Miriam Lane. acted in a pleasing and amusing
closing scene BY Enoch's death bed. The full
complement Of villagers, sailors and chil0rer
Wa. provided, thus rendering the support full
and complete.
4 The scenic effects of this play are the fnes
yet presented here. The sailing Of the shil
Good Fortune. was faithfully preseuted--a full
rleged ship passing across the stage, 10 full view
OF the audience. The scene on the ocean islanC
was also fine. High rocks rose on every sid,
while the rich tropical vegetation prOfusel,
a6ounded. Under a palm tree" Enslt tht
shipWrecked sailor, with hand raised, and eye
strained seaWard,
II ''-----yatehing for sail,
No sail from day TO day"
In this scene another full rigVed sbIp appears
approaches the island, drops anchor, f1rIS sails
squares yards, and comes 70 q stOp. Two boat
put off for the shore, the crew Of which discove
the poor eastaWRy, and retam him to his nativ,
land These scenes are depicted with faith
fulness which iS surprising. and were receives
with merited appliance. " tl# .f' I
Tonight the play will be repeated with tn
same cast and sceDio effects. To those Who Wisl
to see performance which they can who'll,
enjoy an1 appreciate, we advise a visit 10 th
Grand Opera House, tonight.
\ AMUSEMENT MOTIFS,
Mr. John F. Ovens, whose visit here las
winter Wa one Of The most pleasant thoatriea
events Of the season, will appear At our GranC
Opera House,on the evenings Of the II and l9tI
Of March.
McEvo.'S Hibernicon villa Be presents,