The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-04-06
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ter types, the hilar-
ity of the plot and the skillfully en-
grated swish of the chorus girl. These
were present In extraordinary degree In
1.-THE Belle Of New York" which Is
now amazing London. "'rhe Telephone
Girl" was planned for the Use of Mr..
Mann and Miss Lipman. two musical
farce comedians who have proved their
popularity in THE Girl from Paris"
Miss Llpman will play the particular
hello girl designated In the title. and
Mr.. Mann Will act the eccentric and
composed German inspector Of the ev-
change. One OF the scenes shows the
exchange room with q semi-circlc Of
'hello" girls at their Instruments. and
the jangle of bells over oil the house.
Another scene represents the apart
ments OF IN actress (Mr. Morton al
ways has actresses In his plays. and
this Is said to be q view OF great beauty.
Mr.. Kcrker's music has that charm OF
being constantly and unconsclously re-
peatlng Itself to ones mind.
The story is well calculated for plenty
OF entertainment: It Is based on tele-
phone girl hearing over the wire her
lover make an appointment to meet q
vaudeville actress. By taking the
place OF the actress and keeping the ap-
pointment herself, there Is O train OF
complications Of the merrlcst character,
these being incidentally punctuated
with lots of dancing, singing, choruses
and other features. Mr.. Louis Mann
and Miss Clara Lipman assume the
leading roles. supported by the original
company. The auXlliaries include a
large chorus of female voices and
corps de ballet. led by Miss Lille Col
Inns. the celebrated wing and negro
buck dancer. Perhaps the decided nov
city is the chorus in the Telephone
Girl" it being rendered by female
voices, with not 4 male voice to break
the rather agreeable monotony. One
advantage. at least, has resulted from
the experiment, and thatfs round OF
brilliant costumes in great variety.
THE RUSSELL ENGAGEMENT.
The Wheeling engagement of Mr.. Sol
Smith Russell will take place at the
Opera House the latter part OF this
month. Mr.. Russelrs appearance will
be doubly attractive for the reason that
he will be seen in Charles Klein's latest
comedy entitled Hon. John Grigsby."
In this new character creation Mr..
Russell, 1t is said. has full scope for his
quaint and delightfully."- original meth
DDS which have endeared him to our
theatre .goers. 1t Is 4 mature genius
and comedy acting with the mellow
ness Of old wine. that Is welcomed in
Sol Smith Russell each recurring sea-
son. A very strong supporting conf
pany accompanies Mr.. Russell.
DANGERS OF A GREAT CITY"
The attraction at the Grand Opera
House, commencing on next Monday, is
without doubt one OF the very best that
could have been chosen. Tommy Shear
er and bis clever company come we'll
recommended. Every production given
by this, greatest OF all. popular price
attraction is a masterpiece OF stage
craft. On Monday night, Dangers OF n
Great City" will be produced. with all
special scenery. Ladies' tickets can be
exchanged at the reserve seat sale,
which Is now open. Seats should be
secured early. Ladies not being able to
obtnin ladies' tickets should apply for
them at the reserve seat sale before G
o'clock Monday evening. Prices 10, 20
and 80 cents. Matinee Wednesday and
Saturday. Dhring the week the sensa-
ton of the age Will be produced by this
company, "Cyrano de Bergerac." There
will be no advance in prices.