The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-10-16
EDITION.
Amusement.


Miss Sadie Scanlan made her first ap-
pearance in this city as star, at the
Academy OF Music last evening, to an
excellent house. The play vas four
act Irish comedy drama by Fred Mars
den, entitled ELY" Miss Seaman Is
q sister OF the popular and we'll known
Irish comedian, w. j. Seaman. and like
him she has an attractive face and
voice, which can be used to effect in
popular Irish ballads and songs.
The play itself Is not unlike the
other Irish dramas which Mr.. Marsden
has written, containing. as IL does, the
conventional homely picture OF peas
ant life in ireland. Miss Seaman has
all hor brothers Assurance and much
OF his personal magnetism, and is
withal, very piQuaut and Of pleasing
appearance, and in manner. She has a
winsome and vivacious air that predis-
poses the listener to appreciation, and
ehs sang several songs with more than
ordinary musical skill.
An imitation of William J. Seaman
singing the Low Backed Cur" was
full OF genuine humor, and the trav-
esty seemed better than the original
to most of the audience. The support
Miss Seaman receives from her COM
pany Is excellent.
Dyce Brooke proved himself to be a
manly lover as Ulrich O'Niel and Geo.
Bremen contributed to the comedy as
Thaddy McQuin. Nelson Compton,
who assumed the role Of Andy O'Sheil,
the villain, did SO in a manner that
was highly appreciated.
''Eily' will he the attraction at the
Academy of Music the balance of this
week, and should be greeted with
crowded houses at each performance.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Lew Dockstader's Minstrels appeared
at the Grand Opera House last evening
befoIe a large audience. The perfor-
nance was first class in every partieu,
inr. MIR. Low Dockstader's work being
very good.
The sweet singer and merry German
sialect comedian, Chas, A. Gardner,
will appear ut the Grand Opera House
this evening. Captain Karl" no
mantle comedy picturing home lie
among the vineyard workers of Saxony
will be produced. A large business
will undoubtedly be the result of this
engagement, for not only is Mr.. Gard
nsr known widely as an actor, but alSt
as an agreeable tenor singer, and IL
his now play has great opportunitie;
for the display of his vocal powers tt
advantage. Among the songs which
he captivatingly sings are Love is Di
vine" Language of Flowers" "Bubbl,
Song" Cradle Lullaby" and his grea
success. THE Lilac"
The German peasant Ia musical by
nature, and the music which is in Mr.
Gnrtiner's soul adds strength to hi,
representation Of the joviul German
character. The various Incidents ant
episodes OF tho play spring naturally
ffDm the action OF the piece. Tie les
son it teaches Is obvious. There is nt
luRRing in OF prosaic speeches.
Consistency 10 another merit, an eli
tire absence Of straining after eifec
being tho chief literary merit Of the Ell
fective and pleasing play.
Besides MIR. Gardeners own merry
making, a number of pleasing novel
ties are introduced, prominent among
them being the famed "Fatherlnni
Tyrolean Quartette." who by thei
yodles, Alpine and echo choruses tur
nish u feast OF unique and pleasing
melody. A company OF over Invent,
people surround MIR. Gardner, who b,
their singing, dancing and artist
work give tirst-class support. In MI
Gnrdner's engagement q treat await
unr theatre Roers.
The following attractions for mex
week are announced by Manager Wi
\, hanson.
Monday and Tuesday. Rosabel Nor
riRon in "Ihe Danger Signal" t,
Henry C. DeMille; Wednesday, Charlie
Ffoham's Company III Men ard We
mem" Thursday, Daniel Frohman'
Company, with Elsie Leslie in 9Th
Prince and Pauper:" on Friday an
Saturday, 'The Vendetta"