Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-03-10
IN THE THEATRES.
Past and Coming Attractions in the Local
Playhouses.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE-To-day. mat
iuea and evening. 81 Plunkard 4; last hat
OF week. side Tracked.
OPERA USE-Friday. Al @; Field.
Niustrels: Saturday. Stowe. : Uncle Tom
Cabin f, Tuesday, Roland Reed.
AT the Grand Opera House last night
another good sized audience assembled TO
see Lewis company Of clever comedians
in ST Plunkard" This great rural
drama Of New England life was never be-
fore presented here in more pleasing
manner. and never gave more general
satisfaction If the alternate laughter and
applause last night may be regarded as
an indication of that fact. The Jayville
band was out on the streets during the
day. and entertained. not only with their
excellent music but with their side-split-
ting antics and funny "make-ups.' Isl
Plunkard' Will be on the boards this
afternoon, the engagement closing this
evening.
That popular comedian. Roland Reed,
Will be the attraction at the Opera House
next Tuesday. March 10th This favorite
actor Will be seen in his latest success.
The Wrong Mr. Wright" which promises
to be one of the greatest hits he has ever
had In Boston. it was pronounced the
comedy hit of its class seen in years and
played to a succession Of crowded houses.
The play tells a highly amusing and en-
PERTAINING story and its scenes and incl
dents cause almost incessant laughter.
Mr.. Reed has a strong role in Seymour
Sites. and manages TO plunge himself into
some wildly amusing situations and COM
plicatons. All the characters are strong
ly developed and are of natural and in
terestine types. Chief among them is
Henrietta Oliver" portrayed by Isadore
Rush, in her own inimitable way: she is
a fin dc steele woman detective. Miss
Rush has the opportunity and displays
some marvellous gowns.
That up-to-date railroad comedy drama.
"Side-Tracked' viii be the attraction at
the Grand the last half Of this week.
The company presenting the play this
season is the best that has ever appeared
I'm il and are meeting with fattering sue
cess wherever seen. The piece has been
rewritten and brought UP to date in every
respect. The play is replete with new and
catchy music, consisting Of songs. duets.
tr.os. chorusos and dances. After all. the
best test Of the merits of q decent play
is in the verdict OF those for whose amuse-
ment it is intended. and judged by that
standard, "Side-Tracksd" will prove
great success in this city. Il viii be pre-
scented with new and ingenious mechanical
effects and striking costumes.
Mnstre,sy is purely an American form
of entertainment. and 10 witness q min
strel show when properly presented is
most delightful pastime. Al c. Field.
who is Americas representative mis-
Strel manager, is this season presertire
the strongest entertainment known I'm
the history of minstre,Sy. Tn addition 10
his mammoth and unique first part. pre-
sided over by the prince of interlocutors.
Mr.. Dan Quinlan the company contains
q strong Clio. with such noted artists ss
Eddie Fox. Clayton and Jenkins. Ollie
Nouus. Arthur Riehy. Pocart and O'Rrien
ard Apollo. \ mammoth singing act is
new feature. under the direction Of that
famous vocal director and lyric tenor
VIII Wall.ng. utilizing The fun siurIns
contingent assisted by the Madrsll Quar-
tette from the Metre Dame Cathedral
This great attraction viii be az the Opera
House Friday. March 18th.
At the Opera House Saturday. matinee
and evening. rhe attraction is stoves
scenic production Of Uncle Toms Cabin
The Newark. O.. Advocate has the fol-
lowing to say Of the attraction: stowe
& Co.'S Uncle Toms Cabin company
PLAYED TO q large and appreci9fi,e audi