The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-11-23

sHAxEsPEAREs TWO DsoNlos ouEDosR.

sHAxEsPEARR's TWO DRoNlos ouTDoSr.
One OF the most enjoyable plsys ever
In Wheeling was that given for
the first time in the city at the Opera
House last night. Indeed, We do not
think 1t would be exaggeraHng great
deal TO say that "strstegists" Is the fun.
NEST thing ever seen here. 1t combines
all the laughable features OF "a Comedy OF
Errors" with other and tnovel ones fully
as laughable. II is the story Of precious
young couple, Jack Rutledge" and mel.
lie Howard, who are In love, but whose
parents forbid their union. They resolve
10 win their consent by strategy,
and the results are irresishbly comic.
To complicate the thing Jack has
rival, one Peppers" who also is
fond OF strategy, and engages in o good
deal on his own hook. A great deal OF
ingenuity Is displayed in the composition
OF the comedy, or rather farce, for II is 8
screaming farce all through; and real
genius Is exhibited by several members OF
the cast. Clinton Hall, as Jack, "isperfect.
He assumes the disguise OF his own and
Nellie's father 80 neatly as to de-
ceiye even the audience. Lou
Howard, as "Msjor Abiiah How
ard" Nellie's father, was better
drunkard than Raymond's "Col. Sellers"
Charles Rogers as Peppers. introduces
limitations OF Jefferson, Booth, Robson
and other well.known actors, In q manner
TO bring down the house every time.
Chas. A. Gardner, who plays the Dutch
Sergeant, Is an old Wheeling favorite. He
strongly reminds one Of Joe Emmett in his
variety business, and has the same rare
qualities Of voice. James Kearney, as
Terrence 0'Flam." Is q very fair Irish
man, and the Elder "Rutledge" iof T. ].
Hind is quite admirably play
ed. "Nellie Howard's" part Is
most charmlngly and naturally
enacted by Miss Matte Vickers. She
sings several OF Aimee's songs in pretty
imitation OF that lady's broken French.
"Mrs. Howard" and "Araminta" get full
Justice at the hands OF Miss Emily Stowe
and Mics Lizzie Newell.
The house was reasonably full last night,
and such continuous voley OF laughter
was never heard there before. The piece
will be popular long alter many OF the
numerous so.called comedies now &c
plenty, are forgotten. 1t will be given
again tonight by the same cast.
Jour GENTLEMEN FRIENDS"
Friday and Saturday nights this laugh.
able comedy will be given at the Opera
House. "The above named play was pre-.
scented to New York audience last even.
ing under the most suspicious circum'
stances. The attendance was large, the
scenery was beautiful and all other stage
effects as perfect as could be. Manager
Henderson evidently never has more ex.
erted himself to insure a success. AT the
end, the people present demanded recall
oil every one who was present on the
stage. AS regards the play, it Is OF a char
acter to elicit genuine praise. 1t ia just to
Mr.. George Holland to remark, that when.
ever he appeared in front 1t was to exact
applause and exhibit himself as fine
actor. The setting Of the piece was in
every respect admirable"
EEST'zMINsrRELs.
Thursday afternoon and evening
Madame Rentz's MinstreIs will give two
grand performances at the Opera house.
The London (Englsnd) Era, May Is, 1880
the standard Amusement journal OIL
Europe, says: "Mr. NJ. B. Leavitt, Direc
tor-in. Chief Of the Rentz Companys cele.
brated amusement enterprises, arrived
here Yesterday from New York, in quest
of talent. The annual visits OF this gentle
man always create a sensation among oul
best artists, as 1t is well known that he
represents an organization Of stability,
with heavy capital at the back, and en-
cages only the very best talent regardless
Of expense. He will be at the Langham
Hotel some weeks".
81 sLoCUM.
Wednesday evening Frank Frsyne, AMI
a selected company, will hold the bosrdl
at the Opera House. The Columbus TO-.
State Journal, November 9th, says; "Mr
Frank |. Frayne, with his excellent com
pany, appeared at Comstock's 0pers
House last night in the border play OF S
Slocum. Mr.. Frayne is no new card t
Columbus amusement.goers, and he al
ways meets with hearty reception when
hecomesthis way. The house was crowded
last night, especially above, and the audi
ence was in roar OF applause and excite
ment the greater portion OF the time. The
play abounds in thrilling scenes, and the
piece Is well put on the stage"
BAZAAR AND FEsrIvAI.-The entertain
ment for the benefit OF the Children's
Home opens tonight at the Academy Of
Music. All day yesterday the hall was q
scene OF busy confusion, and booths went