Wilmington argus. (Wilmington, Del.) 1880-18??, 1880-01-14
THEATRICAL.
Barlow, wilson. Prlmrose Z West


On Friday evening Jan. 16. Barlow,
Wilson, Primrose & West will appear
at our Opera House. They are to-day
the acknowledged leaders in minstrelsy
and emhody in their troupe more real,
genuine talents than can be found
elsewhere upon our theatrical boards.
Long since they have become favorites
with Wilmington audiences, and the
mere mention of this femiliar troupe
is sufficient to insure crowded house.
There troupe for the present season
is even stronger than before, and
comprises some OF the leading artists
OF our land. Happy Gal Wagner, the
invinoible and inimitable with host
OF others will appear on Friday evening
next. All VINO wish to spend pleasant
evening should avail themselves of
the opportunity presented on the eve
ming i'll question. Admission 50 and
30 cents. Reserved seats rs cents.
The Live Oak Assembly.
Ole ofthe most popular and brilliant
balls of the season will be given Friday
evening, Feb. Och by the Live Oak
Assembly. This body of young gen.
tleman have already become renowned
on account of the excellence OF their
delightful entertainments, and they
intend that their effort on this occasion
shall eclipse all former ones. The
managers are now busy in making
preparations for the pleasure and
eDioyments Of their guests. and they
intend leaving nothing undone that
will in the least conduce to the comfort
of those who favor them with their
presence. Aside from this the pro-
grammes are to be of the most beauti-
fHl and elaborate design, and have
been gotten up at great expense. They
will be on exhibition in our principal
stores in few days. We trust the
Live Oak boys may have one of the
best of the season, for they are
deserving of it. Tickets $1.00.
MIR. Milton Mobiles.
On Saturday evening next the cele-
brated Comedian, MIR. Milton Mobiles,
will appear ct our Opera House in the
popular play of 1.-THE Pho nix" Mr..
Mobiles has won lasting and unfading
honors by his correct and life like rem.
dition of the leading role in this grea,
test of plays. He comes to us laden
with lAurels, and flushed with the
most brilliant achievements. The play
is said to be replete with interest,
Astounding with the most beautiful
plot, while the scenic effect and vari-
GUS tableaux are said to be of surpris-
ing loneliness. This will be an occa-
sion seldom offered to our lovers of
good theatricals, and Wilmington we
doubt not will give Mr.. Mobiles q
house commensurate with his talented
troupe. Admission 35 and so cents.
Reserved seats 70 cents.
THE HARKINs RECEPTION.
The Harkins Senate 3rd annual re-
ception that takes place on Friday
evening, January 23rd, promises to be
very fine affair. The managers are
sparing no pains to make this one Of
the most enjoyable affairs of the sea-
son. No lady will be admitted unless
furnished with complimentary ticket
The Commercial Traveller.
The Commercial Traveller will be
rendered at our Opera House on
Monday evening next by the Kurdish
& Bailey Combination. This troupe is
too we'll known to Wilmington au
diences to need any commentator at
TOUR hands, suffice It TO say the play is
ese OF ttfeEestea merit merit, siiti Tire truupe
such as can render il in the most
acceptable manner. This drama has
won the most brilliant laudations from
the leading press throughout our land,
and wherever it has been presented it
has been to crowded houses and de-
lighted audiences. 1t is truly the
event of our theatrical season, aud we
trust that crowded house, as we
doubt not there will be, will greet
them on the occasion Of the presenta.
ton of the greatest of plays. Notwith-
standing the popularity of the play
and the excellence of the players the
popular prices will be adhered to.
TIE Annual Ball of the Weccacoe
Actives comes off on Friday evening
next the 18th inst. They boys are
making preparations for grand affair.
They should be encouraged.
If the various societies throughout
our city will furnish us notices, relative
to the time of their meetings, they
will be gratefully received and inserted
in the columns of the ARGUS.