The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-04-14

, This evening the talented isoubrette,
JuiA Matlowe, will present Tho merry
comedy 'eTwelfth Night, at the Grand
Opera HouEe. She will be supported
by q company much the same. as
accompanied her In her last appear
anee here at this conn odious theatre,
over one year ago. Miss MArlowe Is
much better now than then, and every
opportunity Is allowed her to display
her abilities and talents. Her popu-
larity 10 so far extended that the sale
Of seats for this, the initial perform
ance OF this engagement has been very
large, aud those desiring to attend
and have not secured their seats
should do 30 a. early as possible.
The beautiful play "Pygmalion and
aud Galatea" is the piece selected for
to morrow afternoons attraction.
Much Ado About Nothing" a very
charming comedy, is the selection to
be presented at the closing perform
ance of tho engagement tomorrow
evening.
The first production of the local
drama. 1.-The Power of tho Press will
be given at the Grand Opera House,
on Monday evening! The play tells
an interesting story of New York life
and 1t Is elaboraply presented, several
OF the scenes being as fine as any
thing ever before shown on the stage.
The Chief tnbleaux, showing the new
Manhattan Athletic Club, house, the
lobby OF the Imperial Hotel, a ship
yard with a vessel on the stocks and
the men at work. a banking office, O
wharf on East River and ship at an
Choir OFF the Battery are all most real
istic and effective. 1t illustrates the
immense influence welded by the
newspaper press In this day and coun-
try; an Influence which MS represented,
Is usually exerted on'the side Of right
and justice. and In defense Of tho
weak and helpless. The incidents on
which this piece is founded actually
occurred and were fully reported by
the press. 1t will also be presented
on Tuesday evening and Ia sure to
Draw packed houses ut each perform.
ance.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
Madame and Augustine Neuville ap-
peared at the Academy of Music last
evening before large and apprecla-
1--we audience. In tile comedy.drama
The Boy Tramp" The play Is pretty
full OF fun and human interest and
much improved since its last produce
tion here last season both in cast and
scenic effects. Augustine Neuville was
very clever US JACK sharp. lie Is an
excellent comedian and kept the audi
ence In laughter from beginning to
end-Madame Neuvilles portrayal OF a
wronged wife. The role Is u strong
one and loses none of its interest in
her hands, all minor details being
iu!iy made up by her peculiar genius.
~ Inc supporting company Is re-
markabiy strong one and includes Ed.
WIN Browne, as the spendthrift, John
L. Clark as the Irishman. Ethel Ray
mes as the spendthrlft's wife and Lii
Ian Barlow, daughter OF the late
Milf e.. Barlow. as a soubre tie.
The special scenery used In the play
includes splendid view of the Passaic
River. but most realistic Is that OF the
great Brooklyn Bridge, showing cars
crossing and boats passing to and fro
under 1t. This scene alone would be
sufficient to redeem a poor play, but
coming as 1t does near the end OF n
rattling good performance it is o fit
browning.
Pat Rooney's comedy company is
TO appear at the Academy OF Music
the first three evenings OF next week.
In the farce co medy, Lord Rooney
The company will include those ever
lavorites Kute, Matte and Josie Rooney.
The rest of the company is composed
OF recognized merit and the comedy
has been greatly improved.