The daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1874-1883, 1879-04-19
A VI USEM EN- rs.
FIRST PERFORMANCE OF "THE EXILEs"
AT THE GRAND OPERA HoUsE.


The celebrated drama, "The Exiles,"
was presented for the first time in this
eity, at the Grand Opera House, last
evening, and, as was confidently expect
ed, was greeted by an audience that filed
the large hall In every part.
AS sensational and emotional drama,
"Ihe Exiles" is the most popular play
that has ever been put upon the boards
for years. 1t ahounds in thrilling scenes
and startling denouements, while
through 1T all Is woven IA spirit of intri-
que, plot and passion, that attracts the
closest attention of the beholder and
keeps 1t enthralled to the end.
The performing company last night
embracing as II Jid the full and complete
troupe from the Walnut s Sreet Theatre,
WAS all that could be desired. The
"Schelm" of Mr.. Chatles Walcott IL one
Of that popular actors best creation and
Tortrays the cunning intrigue, hate and
vengeance of ths leading figure OF the
drama III masterl, manner. Mr.. At
kins Lawrence, who is well known IN
This city, appeared as "MaX," and his
rendition of the character of { he gay and
handsome young Frenchman, with his
heart full Of love and a mlni of dauntls.s
courage, was full of force and beauty
and attracted the sympathleI of the
audience from the first. The "Vladlmir''
of e. w. Vessels was a fine, inpassl on
cd conception Of the Cuaracfer, while N r.
j. e. Nagle, as "Col. Palkine," displayed
rare ability and thorough acquai utance
with his difficult role.
The female characters were IN adege,"
by Mrs. Charles Wacott, and "Tatiana
Lanine," by Miss Lizzie Creese. OF these
true artlstrs II is unnecessary 10 speak at
length. Theis names are sufficient indi-
cation of IA dramatic ability that will bring
forth the deepest power and fullest con-
caption Of any roles they may assume.
I The comedy portions OF the drama were
assumed by those sterling comedians.
I Sam Hemple and George w. Howard,
and their efforts kept the audience in a
roar of laughter all the time they were
on the stage. The balance of the compa-
ny was composed of real artistic material,
and everything moved along smoothly
until the curtain dropped On the close OF
the last act.
| The scenic appointments of the play
! were OF the most beautiful character, and
exceeded anything OF the kind ever seen
In the Opera House. The scene of Prinee
Plerre's palace was beautiful piece OF
stage mounting, while the fire scene in
the fourth act was SO startlingly real as to
almost alarm some people for fear there
would be genuine fire. Two sledgss
play, one drawn By a deer and two
horses, and the other by "A team of six
dogs. They were greeted with great ap
! pltuse, and the gallery went almost wild
over them.
I his afternoon there will be a matinee
performance of "Ths Exiies," and the
closing performance will be gwen to-
night. All who have not seen the play
should go this afternoon or evening.
"ENGAGKD" ON MONDAY NIGHT.
At the Opera House, on NJ Mouday night
Gilbert and Sulivan's popular comeay
Engaged" will be presented by til,
Mordaunt Evans Company. Don't fai
to see this play.
TIE GREAT CIRCUS,
with all its manifold attractions, will b,
in town on Tuesday next. Two perform
ances will be- given, afternoon and even
ing, and every specially known IN thu
annals Of arenic talent will be presente,
at these performances. Go and take th
little oass with you.