Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-25

Mr.. Russ Whytal. whose successful
romance of the South, For Fair Nir-
ginia." which will invite pleasure at
the Opera House next Saturday, March
2Sth. matinee and night, while not eX-
tremely we'll known as an author, is
nevertheless familiar TO patrons Of the
plavhouse the country over. He has
frequently appeared in this city in the
most exacting roles. as a conspicuous
members of numerous high class attrac-
tions and his work has invariably made
more than favorable impression. In
For Fair Virginia" the author con-
trary to precedent, assumes the char
acter of the villain and entrusts all the
more congenial parts to actors whose
reputations have been firmly establish
cd in certain lines of work, this is high
" commendable. and proves that Mr..
Whvtal is quite willing to make any
sacrifice in order to further the best
interests of this excellent play.
WATTERSON'S LECTURE.
Concerning the lecture Of Hon. Henry
Watterson. the eloquent Southerner'
who will speak at the Opera House Fri
dav evening. the following is taken
from the Cincinnati Commentaries
zette. February 18th: Hon. Henry
Wa+terson's lecture at the Pike Opera
House Wednesday night on Lincoln
was one of the rarest literary and ora
torical treats the Cincinnati public has
had in long time. Mr.. Watterson Is
always ELOQUENT. He is even eloquent
in his style of telling stories-and those
who heard him at the Pike when ne re-
cited some of the droll sayings OF Lin
coin appreciated the lecturers powers
of imitation in this direction.
ISHAM'S OCTOROONS.
Of the excellent companies TO be
heard this season, it is said that no
more thoroughly a No. l combination
than "Isham's Octoroons' will be here
and that Manager Feinler will have an
unique and pleasing novelty for his
theatre the last three nights OF this
week. The "Octoroons" are the best
in their line. the sweetest singers of
their race to be found in Uncle Sans
domain. having been secured. Mr..
Tsham has not only been wide awake
in the expenditure of money for high
class talent. but has been lavish in the
expenditure Of money for stage accesso-
ries. and the costumes and scenery are
rich and handsome. L is said that no
prettier scene than the Spanish opera
can be found in any combination and
that the daughters of our own Sunny
South outrival in beauty the dark-eyed
stroIers of the hills of old Granada.
"RICE'S 1892"
On Wednesday, April LIST, Rice's big
1892" makes its initial appearance in
Wheeling at the Opera House. 1892
was presented here last year by the
road company. and now we are to have
the surprisingly beautiful and original
Kilany's living pictures, the great
Bessie Bonehill. Richard Harlow and
his famous impersonation of the daisy
Queen of Spain, and the accomplished
yocalists. noted speciality stars, prem
iers ballets. marches. Manager Rice
chorus of physical beauties, an orches-
ira of soloisst and the numerous fea-
lures that succeeded in delighting New
York audiences for three years. In
this aggregation is a young boy with
2 phenomenal tenor voice and come
dian of considerable ability. who is q
brilliant feature of this entertainment
He is Master Willie Dunlay. who halls
from this city, and who. it is stated
gives every indication of d most bril-
liant professional career.