Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-06
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ASSESSMENTS.
DE WOLF HOPPER.

During last August De Wolf Hopper
played the part of Sir John Falstaff in
..Tbe Merry Wives of Windsor at
night performance in the open air, in the
beautiful grounds of the Grand Union Ho-
tel. Saratoga, n. Y, with one of the best
casts that a Shakespearean play ever had
in this country. His mastery rendition OF
this difficult role directed the attention of
metropolitan critics 10 the Serious side OF
the comedians character with regard to
his dramatic ability, and unstinted praise
was given him, not only for his clever
makeup but also for his clever assump-
. ton of this one of the most difficult OF
Shal1espearian characters. During the
past few months Mr.. Hopper has shown a
distinctive degree of dramatic versatility,
which few American actors can lay claim
to. While at Manhattan Beach last sum
mer he sang at the Sousa concerts out Of
compliment to his friend, John Philip
Sousa, "The Two Grenadiers," accom-
panied by Sousa's band. His admirable
rendition of this difficult number proved
him fully capable of successfully under
taking legitimate operate music. Mr..
Hopper and the members Of his excellent
comic opera organization will interest the
wlticisms and melodies of the reigninS
success. "Dr. Syntax," at the Opera House
this evening.
THE FENCING MASTER.
"The Fencing Master" will be the at
traction at the Opera House next Tuesday,
February 11th. While Reginald DeKoven,
the composer of the opera. has also made
\ o1a
work in Robin Hood" and Rob Roy"
the latter of which IS his latest success,
his composition in "The Fencing Master"
is by far the most misunderstanding to
the ablest musical critics-and in this be
half Mr. DeKoven has been quoted as hav-
ing remarked that he spent more time on
this opera than on any other, It's num-
bers seem to show an inspiration of a
higher order. 1t may he expected that this
extraordinary engagement will be the oc-
casion of a large social gathering at the
Opera House Many requests for good
seats have already been received from
prominent people.
HI HENRY'S NIINSTRELS.
The occasion seems opportune for
Is what we are promised at the Opera
House next Saturday, February Sth. mat
inee and. evening, when Hi Henry and his
so burnt cork merry makers promise
brand new up-to-date programme. arts
tic and refined. This organization is ca
tering for the lead in minstrelsy, and has
already made rapid strides in that direc-
ton. The press of our leading cities &C
cord to them general praise in presenting
a novel and varied clean and elegant en-
tertainment, and their long list of prom
inent minstrel artists is an evidence Of
this fact OF their eight prominent come
dams. Mr.. Arthur Deming is one Of the
brightest of the minstrel line. Mr.. Demlng
has been the star of his own attraction
up to the present season, when he accept
ed a tempting offer from Mr.. Henry as one
of the star features Of his attraction.
GRIMES CELLAR DOOR,"
At the Grand Opera House. for three
nights and matinee commencing Thursday,
February 9Th. the clever young comedian,
James B. Mackie, will appear in his new
musical comedy, Grimes Cellar Door"
As Billy Crimes Mr.. Mackie has a great
opportunity to display his unrivaled tai
ents as a comedy artist. His work, it IS
said. is decidedly original and more than
clever. Ever since his great success with
Hoyt's "A Bunch Of Keys" Company. as
the original "Grimsey, Me Boy" he has
been stepping onward and upward on the
ladder of fame and popularity until to-day
he is Acknowledged as comedian of I'M
rivaled ability. Grimes Cellar Door" is
one of the brightest Of musical comedies.
Mr.. Macl1ie as BILLY Grimes" is the pre-
siding genius Of the piece. His fun is IN
resistible Laugh you must, in spite Of
yourself. Pretty Louise Sanford, the dear
little Goddess of Mischief, renders herself
very charming.