Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-15
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A very large audience gathered at the
Opera House last evening 10 witness the
initial representation oil Bouccicaults
drama. The weather was bad, but the
low prices charged and the reputation OF
the play succeeded in filing the house.
Tile OctoroOn" is one of the best works
which ever emanated from Mr.. Boucci-
cault's pen. In il his knowledge OF
stage requirements is shown in the
startling accidents and action; the plot
is cleverly complicated, but not so much
so that the train of action is lost. The
Language is strong; the dialogue replete
with sparkling wit and poetic smiles.
The characters are distinctively drawn,
and there is an individuality in each OF
them which requires ability OF the best
order 10 represet them.
Mr.. J. y. Gotthold enacted Salem
/ Scudder" with much force, and gave the
/ shrewd, sharp and witty sides OF the
| character with artistic judgment and
| effect. "Uucle Pete, Jacob McClos-
/ kew. and the other male characters were
/ an we'll taken.
The character OF Zoe was splendid
/ ~ acted by Miss Florence Elmore. 1t
/ was finished piece OF acting, and was
/ invested with a great deal OF feeling and
/ emotional fire. and enlisted the sympa-
/ thies of the audience for the unfortunate
/ girl. Dora Sunnyside,' Paul." and
/ "Wah-no-tee' were rendered in a style
/ far above mediocrity and deserve in
/ dividual praise. The judicious scatter
/ ing OF Jubilee music" throughout the
piece lent interest and was appreciated
/ byall. 49,
This afternoon and evening the "Oc-
toroon" will be repeated, prices at the
matinee being 30 and - cents. From
last nights house, it will he safe to say
the company will play TO larger ones at
both OF to-day's performances.
TONY DENIER's HUMITY DUMPTI.
On Monday. and for that night only,
the boards al the Opera House will be
held bv Tony Deniers "Humpty
Dumpty' troupe, the best in the coun-
try.
Tony Denier and his celebrated Pam
tomime company opened at Martin
Opera House last evening. Immense
audiences up stairs and down. Gallery
packed. Standing room only. The en-
tertainment was worthy just of such a
house. Geo III. Adams lGrimaldil, the
clown. made great hit. Best clown on
the stage. Very rapid in his movements
and keeps the audience stirred up at
all times. He allows fun no respite and
gives no rest 10 merriment He has 4
nice sense of the comic and never iallS
to put the laugh in the right place. De-
I nier gives his entertainment this even
ing. when another $500 house will be
present. Crowd in gently 50 as not to
break the eggs. "--EruUg Post, albany,
, March 22, 1879.
Seats can be secured at the music
store Of {. y. Lucas.
JONI M'CoLLoUGH.
On THURSDAY and Friday and twice on
Saturday, our people will have an OPP
portuniiv of witnessing the legitimate
drama produced in Mccullough 5 mimi
table stylc. He is 50 well known and
such iavorite here that We predict he
will play 10 large house during his en-
.agcmcnt. ON Thursday night he will
omen a. "Nirginius' in Sheridan
I Knowles celebrated tragedy OF that
name. On Friday he will appear in
"King Lear" at the matinee in Julius
. Caesar" and on Saturday night as Spar
tacus in DR.. Birds prize tragedy "The
Gladiator
OTHER ATTRACTIONS.
1t will be a glad surprise to our amuse-
mcnt loving people to learn that ar
engagements have been made 10y which
Lutta, Lawrence Barrett and several
other stars will be here during the sea-
son, probably next month, Several per-
iormanccs Of that kind will be great as
sistance to the management in keeping
up the "tonc' oi performances.