Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-03-05

GRAND OPERA fiOOSI-,T -
OPERA HOUSE-To-night W. [. p;
Glee Club concert, Saturday matinee anu
night return engagement OF Inn NUT
ply; Monday, Eddie Foy in ON the
Earth"
The name of Gus Hill was the magnet
which attracted an immense audience to
the Grand last night 1t is guarantee
of high class and refined vaudeville en-
tertainment. The Novelties are under
HnTs personal management and are not
only the strongest company with which
his name has ever been connected. but the
very best specially aggregation which has
appeared on a local stage this season.
The performance embraces some of the
highest salaried acts on the vaudeville
stage. including the dwarf Speck broth
ers, who give a side-spl;ting boxing
bout: Frank Latona. the famous hobo
musician: Leonard and Bernard, the COM
edy duo. whose witty sayings are a never
failing panacea for the blues; Rice and
Elmer. in representations Of the "Rube'
and Chinaman. and clever horizontal bar
work; Lodel and Alvers, the terpsichor-
can and acrobatic marvels Montgomery
and Stone than whom there are no better
dancers on the stage; Annie Whitney, the
song-bird: Bingham the ventriloquist, Gill
bert and Goldie in "Farcical Tips'-any
one of act of which might be features with
many speciality companies. The after
piece "The Rivals" is far above the av-
orage The engagement continues the re-
mainder of the week and crowded houses
are assured
The fair sized audience which assem-
bled at the Opera House last night en-
loved an evening of delightful comedy, In
terposed with Tyroean songs and popular
melodies by that sweet singer whose
name is familiar to all lovers Of music,
Chas. A. Gardner. Mr.. Gardner appeared
for the first time here in Karl the Ped
der" a drama which was admirably
adapted to the display Of his versatile tall
ents. 1t has an interesting plot, which is
not intricate. but which holds the inter-
est of the audience until the climax in the
last act. Gardeners singing of The Lily"
French Convict" The Bird Vendsr'
and other uneful melodies, was applaud
ed to the echo.
ard. which opens an engagement of
half week at the Grand next Monday night
is Americas representative of rough SOU
brette characters. Miss Sadie Hasson' at
one time principal of the HassOn and
bowling Co. who for four years starred
the country in "Nobody's Claim etc. and
lately starred I'm the "Kentucy Girl with
her own company. She has been espe-
cially engaged for the J. c. Lewis Isl
Pmnkard" company for the soubrette role
of Dora Page and will also be seen i'm her
well known and pleasing specialues. The
piece is the produc ion OF clever comedian
who knows what Jne public wants. and
has set himself at work TO meet the de-
mand.
As a consequence Of Mr.. Murphy's late
dramatic victory on Tuesday evening
Manager. Riester has contracted for a re-
turn engagement on which occasion dron
Tim will present the same double bill that
was accorded such a hearty reception
when last seen here which comprises the
dainty. humorously pathetic comedy, "Oid
Innocence" and the dramatic novelty. Sir
Henry Hypnotzed." The management
agrees TO refund to an purchasers of seats
between the second and third acts Of "Old
Innocence" the full amount expended if
you don't Ike the performance. This at
traction without doubt is one OF the most
rotable that has ever been presented in
Wheeling. and deserves the patronage Of
all and is announced for Saturday after
noon and evening March 9th. Popular
prices will prevail Saturday afternoon.
Get "On the Earth" may be a popular
expression. but Eddie Foy and his merry
coadjutors in fun making. in the play Of
that name. will illustrate the folly Of get
ting "Om the Earth" at the Opera House
next Monday night. Mr. Foy IS surround
ed by the best company that he has ever
had and their success this season has been
something phenomenal and is great
credit "a Amsrica's tayoSits comedian A