Evening journal., 1894-06-09

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Megs Diversion" the third play Of
The season by the Wilmington Dramatic
Club, delighted a brilliant audience at
the Opera House last night
Meg's Diversion" is a drama in two
acts, by H. 7. Craven, and, though in.
nocent Of plot or thrilling" scenes.
develops a pretty. interesting love
story. The hero Of the play is Jasper
Pigeon, impersonated by Thomas F.
Bayard, Jr Jasper is a simple village
carpenter, with heart as true as steel,
and he loves Meg, a pretty, saucy
country maid The role was admirably
suited to Mr.. Bayard, and he assumed It
with ease and grace.
Miss Eleanor G. Walton played the
part of Meg, and entered Thoroughly
into the spirit Of that vivacious charac.
ter. She laughed and disported herself
through the first act. and the warm ap
plause she received was well-earned.
In the last act by way Of contrast, she
acted the pathetic parts IN such a man
ner as displayed the art OF consummate
actress
Miss Sue Pattison made her first ap-
pearance this season as a charming
widow" She looked that fascinating
creature TO perfection, and acted in the
most eharmingly natural manner imagin.
able.
Miss May Candy has proved herself an
actress Of ability, aud as Cornelia Grow,
an educated farmers daughter, she fully
sustained her reputation.
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appearance of the season asian actor, last
night. He was Eyetem, a lawyer, and
was pompous and dignihed, and made a
very favorable impression, judging from
the hearty applause
Lieutenant J. H. Frler had full scope
for his comedy poems as Jeremy Grow,
the farmer, and J. A. Richardson as
Ashley Merton, Esq, and G. r Hoffecker
as Roland Pigeon, achieved successes
The play was admirably mounted The
first scene showed a living room in
Crows farmhouse, and the last a garden
on Crows farms There was an
abundance Of blooming roses, and trees
which gave a garden-like look TO the
stage Miss Walton received bouquets
Of red roses aud pink sweet peas, and
Miss Pattison Of red roses and white
carnations
In the first act Miss Walton wore a
charming little frock. The skirt was
short, and trimmed around with red
folds. The bodice was red, with
big white sleeves. and white
kerchief was fastened demurely across
the bosom Her fair hair hung in
a long plat, and red stockings completed
the costume Miss Pattison, in the first
act, wore a complies mourning costume.
and in the secoLd q stylish duck suit,
with an immense bunch of violets Miss
Canby's prettiest gown was a blue and
white dimity trimmed with black vel
vet
Mrs Willard Hall Porter and Mrs.
Henry g Morse were managers of the
play. The stage manager was w. j.
Roman, of Philadelphia, late Of Mile.
Rhea's company.
Among the audience were Manager
Holland, Of the Girlrd Avenue Theatre,
aud brother Of + NJ. Holland. al
Palmers; Miss Ellie Tillbury, Of Phila
delphia, who plays alternately with Miss
Elita Proctor Otis in the Crust OF
Society" Arthur Lewis, leading man OF
the same company, and Miss Forney, of
Philadelphia.
A coaching party from Philadelphil
was also among the audience. 1t was
composed of John McCurdy, and hi,
guests, who were John Sauderson, John
Jamison, and Mr. and Mrs. George
Wetherill They made the return trip
TO Philadelphia after the play.
In the right box we're Mr. and Mrs.
Henry G Morse Miss Morse, Miss Emily
Gray, Leonard Wales, Jr, Lex Sellers
and Mr.. and Mrs Howard Pile
la the left box were: Mr. and Mrs
Willard Hall Porter, Mr.. aud Mrs
Henry p Scott. William Scott. of thi
city, and Benjamin Lockwood, of Balti
more.
The Kingswood people will 90 on th eli
excursion to Woodland Beach on Monday
Prizss will bs given to the prettiest bah
and the prettiest young woman aboar,
the Thomas Clyde
Mr.. and Mrs Fcank Stout celebrate
the first anniversary of their marriag
last evening, at their residence, No. 100
Lombsrd street A number of invite
guests we're present, and very pleasan
time was spent Refreshments wer
served in abundance.
Rev. J. d Rigg. of the Wiluingto
Olul6louC1i udS l4yNoA " bula Guy lfoL
Chester.
Misses Bertha and Leila Taylor. G
West Chester, are visiting friends il
this city.
The residence of Samuel Clifford, nea
Zion, was the sceI of beautiful HON
wedding at 6 o'clock wednesday after
noon, when Miss Ellie, youngest daughte
of Mr. Gift ord, was united in marriag
to Edgar A. Finley, real estate agent
of Wilmington, Del. At exactly 9 o'cloc
the bride entered the large parlor leanin
on the arm of the groom, preceded b
Misses Isabel aud Lucy Carhlrt, littl
nieces of the brids who acted as. brides
maids. Lucy carried basket Of whit
roses aud smilax, while Isab i bore
small silver tray on which reposed Oh
wedding ring They were dressed
pure white and attracted much after
ton. The bride wore lovely gown {
brown satin de-lyon and carried Marechi
Neil roses and looked charming.
The ceremony was nerformed by kal