Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-11-20

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deliberately and correctly mounted; he
has also secured the services of all OF
the leading actors who were associated
with Mr.. keene at the time of his death
and who had been with him for num-
Der of seasons previous, including John
Ellsler, Frank Hennig, Marie Drofnah,
Mary Timbermann, Geo. Morton, John
Milton, Paul G. Taylor, James Young
and others, making it the strongest le-
ultimate organization in America to-
day. This engagement will undoubt-
eddy prove one of the events OF the
theatrical season in this city.
According to all reports, Eddie Gil
rard and his company seem to have
captivated public opinion in his revival
of Natural Gas" This comic play al
fords opportunity for the introduction
of a number of songs, dances and hui
morous incidents which are being re-
ceived with much applause. Mr.. Gil
rard has surrounded himself with a
good company, among whom are Ed
ward Garyie, for the past four years
one of Hoyt & McKee's principal come
dians, and last year Hot Stun In "A
Black Sheep" Miss Amy Ames, with
out a doubt, is the greatest Irish char
acter woman the world has ever known.
Mollie Thompson, who for the past
FIVE years has been the rage in vaude-
vile, both in Europe and America, Will
present one of her specialties. Frank
O'Brien, the jolly acrobatic comedian;
Gus Hennessy, John Connolly, John
LETTER. Jessie Gardner, Nina Bertolini,
-. a
rest of the all-star cast These fav-
orites will be at the Opera House Iues-
day evening.
The attraction at the Grand Opera
House for a half week, commencing
with the Thanksgiving matinee, Will
be Katie Rooney, the famous little SOU
brette. in the musical farce comedy
"The Girl From Ireland" OF recent
performance an exchange says: the
brilliant little sunbeam OF mirth, Mlss
Katie Rooney, and her clever associates
appeared at the Grand Opera House
Yesterday before large and exception
ally we'll pleased audiences, both at
matinee and evening. The bright lit
tie star was at her best, bubbllng over
with that spontaneous merriment,
charm peculiarly her own, not possess
ed bv any other Coincidence on the
American stage. The part of Hon
ora O'Toole" is particularly suited 70
bring out her wonderful versatility and
talents. Upon special request she pre-
sentl1 her marvellous impersonation OF
her father, the famous Pat Rooney.
The farce. The Girl From Ireland, is
most unique and novel in construction,
being bright, brisk and up-to-date,
Astounding in sparkling music ana
really clever specialties, the singing
being of high order"
The announcement that Mr.. george
w. Clifford will be married to popu-
lar young lady of the East End upon
the stage of the Grand Opera House
Wednesday night has stirred up
great deal of interest. Mr.. CLIFFORD s
many friends will be present to see
him Spilled" and weddings are al
WAYS very attractive to femininity,
this one doubly so because OF the un-
usual surroundings. Mr.. Clifford mas
been connected with theatrical and tent
shows. and in his public marriage IS
Int redeeming a promise made 10 MS
frlGnns. cPdtS lOi NNhh@@NS
will 90 on sale Monday morning.
The minstrel show to be given at the
Opera House on the evening OF NO
vember 25th, will include the very pest
local talent. Aside from It's merit
which alone should be sufficient 10
crowd the theatre, the entertainment
will be deserving of patronage because
of the fact that it will be given for the
benefit of the Home for Friendless Wo-
men. a very worthy charity.
Frank Hennig is Wheeling boy ana
his friends. whose name is legion VIII
no doubt avail themselves of the oppor-
tunity to see him in the support Oh
Charles B. Hanford, at the opera
House. on Thanksgiving.
Miss Nan Sitgreaves. formerly OF
wheeling, is one of the chorus girls
with the Andrews Opera Company.
Her talented sister, Miss Beverly, has
not been seen in Wheeling during the
mast few seasons.