The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-01-17

Zee JsHeFSOn At the opera HOuIo-Rul.
Ietin Of COmipg Attractions

Tee JsHeFSOR AZ the opera HOuHo-Bul,
lelin Of COmiRg Attractions
Mr.. Joseph Jefsrson in his former visits
to Wheeling always appeared as Rip Van
WmLe-a character that he created, cre-
alton which brought him the worldwide
fame which he eDioYs-And when it was
announced that he would essay new role,
the public manifested desire to see him;
not that they would not have locked tosee
"old Rip" but on account Of the novelty
OF seeing him without the tattered gar
msnts OF the jolly Dutchman Of Sleepy
Hollow.
The play, 1.-THE Rivals" was presented
at the matinee and evening performances
to crowded houses, AS Bob AereI Mr..
Jefferson retains Rome OF the mRunerisma
and quaintness OF the good humored yag-
abond 81 the Katskills, but 1t is by no
means an Objectionable feature oil the
Characterization. His quiet and easy act.
ing, quick replies, every infection OF
which provoked laugh, fully satisfied the
audience that his reputation does not
necessarily rest on bis lnimitable persona
ton Of Rip Van Winkt
The support was,unexceptionRlly good
in iacI, it was q company ofstars. Generally
Q star gathers around him villainous sup.
port 90 as to shine with greater lustIe, but
Mr.. Jefferson has wisely called to his aid
q company Of superior actors, whose In
telligeut WORK contribute largely to the en-
joyment Of the performance. Mrs. John
Drew as MrS 4alaprOp gave the most emil
mont satisfaction-hSr eloCution being q
distinguishing feature OF q remarkably
good Characterization enabling the audi
suCe to catch the full weight Of the sole
Cisms Of the vain and ignorant lady. Mr.
Barrymore, whose splendid achieve.
ments in Diplomacy Wheeling people well
remember, renewed his acquaintance az
Captain Absolute aud sustained his Teputa
ton as an agreeable and pleasant actor by
his intelligent conception Of the role. Mr.,
Frederic Robinson, as Sir Anth0nh MI
Charles WGverly, as Sir Luctus O2figger,
Miss Rosa Rand, as LYDIA LGRgutsh, and
Mr.. Galloway IS Dlyid, met ali the re-
quirements OF their respective parts, The
meTltorious work Of this company will
not soon be efIACed from the minds OIL
bupho WIN MlkHgIHuu Ohbulhh4 Hkub Z
performance, and our only regret ID that
the engagement was not prolonged.
OTTO.
Tomorrow night Mr.. and Mrs. George
s. knight will present lotto" at the operl
House. Our thsatrsgoers will recall with
great deal OF pleasure the last visit Of the
Kni0hk nnDnnanV In ihip nitV.
The Philadelphia Chronicle Herald says
Mr.. and Mrs. Georges Knight made theil
first appearance In this city since their re
cent successful visit to Europe at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, last evening. The
house was good, Fred, Marsden's capita
drama Of "Ottn" was presented. Mr.
knight, as Otto Kruger, acted with his Gus
tomary humor and effect, Mrs. knight
as LEette, was noticably pleasing and
clever. Mr.. and Mrs. knight introduced
their specialties In the course Of the piece
They were enthusiastically received. The
supporting cast was gJcd.
Tickets ut Baumet's
THE GALLEY SLAVE,
Saturday afternoon and evening BARLEY
Campbell's "GaIley Slave" will be given
at the Opera House, This drama was given
here las! year to Large audience.
BoCCAcIo,
Mains comic opers, BoCCaoio, will be
given next Monday aud Tuesday nights.
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