The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-05
Amussm Isrs.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

That lively farce from the French, "The
Gay Parislans, y will appear at the Grand
Opera House next Monday night. As a
laugh producer 1t has proved to be emil
nently successful, and the many amusing
situations are cleverly acted by Manager
Charles Frohman's company, which In
cludes W. j. Ferguson, as the gay old
husband Miss Sadie Martinez as the
young wife with grievance, and James
o. Barrows as the old gentleman, who
shutters when 1t rains.
The largest audience that ever greeted
ally popular-priced company at Its opening
performance in Wilmington was in attend
ance at the Opera House last night. The
attraction was Waite's Comedy Company
and Grand Orchestra, and the play Charles
Frohmans New York success, THE Lost
Paradise" This attraction had been lib
orally advertised as being out OF the or
binary of the companies playing at popu-
lar prices, and the claim is just one in
every sense of the word. The play has
been presented In Wilmington at high
prices of admission and by company un-
der the management of Mr.. 'Frohman
himself. The performance last night will
compare most favorably with that of MI.
Frohman's company, and the scenic equip.
ment of he play Is much superior The
company Is excellen. and well balanced.
Cameron Clemens in the role Of Reuben
Warner, superintendent of the works,
was particularly strong, and carried the
syupathy Of the spectators from the
s'ar' Katherine Gregg as Margaret
Kna%iton. vas revelation in popular
amU5eaeuts. She displayed depth Of
feeling and a grasp of the character she
was poTtrayng that would be creditable
to many Of the much-heralied stars. Lee
Sterrett. w. A. Moriarity, Billy Chace
ami Henrietta St. Felix also appeared to
excellent advantage 1t would be difficult
to present more stirring scene upon any
sage than the strike at the end of the
second act. 1t excited uproarious APP
plause, and Mr.. Clemens was greeted with
a rousIng curtain call for his effective
work.
The introduction OF the animatagraph
before the last act was pleasing nnova-
ton, and one ,ha: is bound to create
furore in this city. Four views were
shown last night, depicting the charge OF
the New York mounted police, the res
cue Of horses from burning stable,
very funny scene representing lone fish
erman. and last but not least portion OF
the great Mckinley parade in New York.
The pictures are remarkably clear and
the action most lfehke. A series OF beau
tifnl views of the scenery about Niagara
Falls was also shown
The orchestra carried by this company
is a feature that is alone worth the price
of admission. Their efforts were greeted
with loud appreciation last night. Dime
matinees will be given daily during the
engagement, and they are sure ITO become
popular No play will be repeated in the
week, and this will furnish a pleasant
place of resort for people who have an
hour to spare in the afternoon. The bill
for this afternoon is Kathleen Mavour-
neen." the first as we'll as thea best of all
Irish dramas. For tO-ngh; funny ''rcl-
cal comedy entitled 1.-The Prince of LIARS"
will be the bill. The entertainment pro-
vided Is meritOE'0us and clean and worthy
Of patronage. Large houses should rule
during this engagement
THE Gay Parlsians," which made such
a great hit in New York, Boston, Chicago
and Philadelphia, will be seen at the
Opera House on next Monday evening.
The company comes direct from New
York.