The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-10-02

GRAND OPERA HOUSE,.


The farcial satire, "a Straight Tip
was given iirst-class presentation
at the Grand Opera House on Satur.
day evening by an exceptional com.
pany.
Darkest Russia" which will be- pre-
sented at the Grand Opera House this
evening is one Of the best attractions
on the road this senson, and the praise
bestowed upon the merits OF the
piece are well deserved.
1t Is spectacular production, treat
Ing on Russian political lie. In the
construction OF the piece there Is WON
dertui skill and ingenuity shown, and
colors viN ard startling is graphic
ally pictured the various phases Of
Russia's shame. tyranny and oppres-
sion
The Power OF Gold" one OF the
most successful dramatic productions
will be presented at the Grand Opera
House tomorrow evening by a select
company, with profusion of elaborate
scenery, The scenes are laid in Lon
don and unfolds story OF strange
dramatic and romantic Incident, de.
picting the vices and virtues OF vast
community, proving the power OF
gold and the helplessness OF poverty.
The champion, James j. COrbett, will
no doubt prove a drawing card at the
Grand Opera House on Wednesday
evening, In Webster's and Brady's
magnificent scenic play tine Bottom
OF the sea-" MIR. Corbett will spar four
rounds in the second act with Prof.
Donaldson. AS he Is In training the
exhibition will be one of interest.
NIBBEs' BIG nURLEsQrE COMPANY.
show of exceptional merit is the
Nibbe Bis BGrlesque Company, which
Is billed for three nights stay in the
New Peoples Theatre, commencing to-
night. The special attraction with
this company this season is the famous
Ida Siddons. the popular burlesquer,
who is more than favorably known
here. There are some thirty pretty
and shapely young girls in the com
pany who are seen to advantage in the
latest burlesque. His Nibs ana his
Nobs.n The comedians who go to
make up very funny show are N. l..
and q. II. Nibhe, Ryder Spencer and
West and Ed. Moncrieff.
Tho costumes aud scenery carried
by the Nlbbe Company are the most
gorgeous and striking of any seen in
u burlesque company this SEASON
There are eight high class speeiatles
seen, and on the whole the show will
| 10 hu tACellbHJ Otle ub company
| closed most successful engagement
at Samuel L. Jacks Eight Street Thea.
| tire on Saturday evening. The Ihila-
de phia iress says it Is thu best bill
ever offered at that popular theatre.
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Our citizens have had an opportunity
OF seeing and hearing a class OF enter
tninments ut tho Auditorium during
the past few weeks that are enjoyable
and refining. and also at price within
the reach of all. On Thursday even
! ing, Oct. 18th, the last one of the first
course OF entertainments will be given,
when the Amphion Male Qunrtette, as.
sisted by Mrs. James Mccormick. con,
tralto; Miss Edith l. Secor, banjo ami
Nylophono soloist; Miss Viola II. Secor,
accompanied; Miss Sara Jeiferis elogu-
& onist, md Mrs. James Mccormick,
humorist, will appear and give All
evening OF enjoyment pure and slrn.
pie.
This company will offer an enter.
tninTent OF rare enjoyment, giving n
most diversified programme. one that
will suit the tastes of all. The Audi.
forum should he crowded on this
evening as testimonial of npprecia-
ton OF tho class of entertainments that
has been furnished our citizens, The
tickets are on sale at Buffers, 400 Mar.
ket street, where reserved seats can he
secured without extra charge.