Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12
IN THE THEATRES.
Past and Coming Attractions in Loca
PlaYhOuses.


GRAND OPERA HoUsE-To-nisht'
OPERA HoUsE-First half of next
week Rossow Midgejs Specially Company
GRAND OPERA HOUSE-First half OF
next week, a Bunch Of Keys
Mr.. Clay Clement. who created such
a favorable impression here last time
in his own delightful play, THE New
Dominion" is announced as the at
traction at the Opera House on next
Thursday, February 18th Mr.. Clement
will be seen this time in what is con-
J coded by the best critics Of the country
to be his greatest character, that OF
Matthias, in The Bells The Bells
is one OF the greatest psychological
studies known to the drama. II was
first produced in France 10y the
celebrated character actor. NJ. NJ. GOT
who achieved a world renowned repu-
tation in the character of Matthias.
The English translation is by Leopold
Lewis. whose version was used in the
London Lyceum production. Mr.
Clement has won much success in his
Interpretation Of the conscious-stricken
Burgomaster, and in the celebrated
dream scene, he rises to height
which stamps him as a master OF trag-
edy. He is supported this season by
one of the strongest companies that
the theatrical market affords, and he
carries new and special scenery.
At the Grand Opera House the first h.lf
of next week that ever successful farce
comedy a Bunch of Keys, will be pre-
scented by the talented soubrette Ada Both
ner. and strong company Of favorl'e
comedians and singers. II is curious
medley of ridiculous situations and amaz-
ing perplexities. overlooking with uneX-
pected denouements with drollery enough
TO make il Irresistible. The interest of the
audience IS not allowed to lag for a mo-
mcnt and so ceverly is il arranged that
eager expectancy is tho prevailing senti-
ment for fun of a rollicking kind. "A
Bunch of Keys is decidedly entitled TO
frs, place
The Rossow Bros. Lilipuuan athletcs.
and their own Vaudeville co. will begin
their half week engagement at the Opera
House Monday February Is. No greater
novelty has ever been presented in this
city than the tiniest of midget comedians.
athletes and acrob3ts The tallest OF the
two brothers is scarcely thirty inches high
while his brother is several inches shorter.
The glove contest which they present on
the stage (and which by the way. is thor
oughly scientific is about the funniest bit
| of comedy work that Wheeling theatre
goers will have been treated to in many a
season. They are always brought righ,
into touch with the audience. promenading
through aisles. exchanging salutations on
! either side and shaking hands an around.
Popular prices, 30 and - cents, during the
! engagement.
The extremely disagrcsab,c weather last
night did not affect the attendance AT the
Grand. or rather the New York Stars
| proved their great popularity I'm spite of
the unfavorable conditions. This is one OF
| Gus HilTs companies and thaatpa-goers
have come 10 look upon Gus HIPS name,
when connected with an anus ment enter
prise. as an absolute guarantee of first
class performances This fact was i'm evil
dence last night. when every seat in the
house was sold and standing room was "a,
| a premium. There is not duh 3c. on the
programme. The company includes many
Wheeling favoritos. and they received
! generous applause when ;hly made their
appearance. The comedy is clear cut and