Evening journal., 1900-09-29


European attraction, will present her
troupe of trained dogs. Charlie Case,
one of the best of the monologue |
comedians; Linton and Mcintyre, a |
sketch team, will be seen in their char |
acter singing and dancing sketch, "A
Doctors Patience" Armour and
Baguley, operate artists, formerly of
the Rob Roy Company; Frank Whit
man. dancing violnist, and Gotez and
Nelson, comedy acrobats, will COM
plete the program.
One OF the most important bookings
OF the current season at the Opera
House is that of the distinguished
actor. Creston Clarke, who will appear
here on Monday night, presenting THE
Ragged Cavalier" Mr.. Clarke still
has the same splendid supporting
company, now numbering twenty-five,
headed by the beautiful and versatile
actress, Miss Adelaide Prince. Creston
Clarke claims his dramatic inheritance
from two of the best known named in
American theatrical history. His
father was the celebrated comedian,
the late John s. Clarke, so well re-
mombered by the cider theatre-g -goers;
and on the maternal side he descends
directly from the Booths, his likeness
TO his uncle. Edwin Booth, being most
strongly marked. Miss Adelaide
Prince. who is Mr.. Clarkes leading
woman by her charming manner and
delicato.y exquisite art, has earned for
herself laurels OF which she may just
ly be proud Her early training has
been in the best schools OF the drama,
Augustln DAILY especially engaged her
to pay seconds to Miss Ada Rehan,
with whom she appeared for four con-
secutive seasons. not only in New
York. but also in London and Paris,
winning golden opinions from the
press Of both the new and old world
lie Voyage en- Suisse" is like the
"o,d. old story" Il never seems 20
grow old. It is still being played all
over Continental Europe, and is now
lbeing presented I'm this country by a
superb organization under the man
agement OF Elmer and Than. The
present production has been made
under the. personal supervision OF, and
world-famous Hanlon Brothers, who
own the copyrights to the piece and
ell It's wonderful mechanical devices,
ipantomimic contrivancee and marvel
ous sensational effects. Just think,
I 10 Voyage en- Suisse" ts twenty years
old now. Nearly OF age, Ell? And,
as said before, It 10 like the old
story" in that It is as young to-day as
when It was just told There must be
= lot OF merit in it 70 i've this way
This remarkable eoneiOmsrRtiOn oi
pantomime, music, acting and dance
Will be seen at the Opera House, on
next Friday night, where 1t is Gure to
be witnessed by q packed house.
The merriest entertainment OF the
year viii be provided at the Opera
House on Saturday night next, when
"A WOman's Way" will usher that de
nghtfu. entertainer Miss May IrwiI
back again for an annual visit. Eacl
recurring year Mise Irwin visits Will
mington and meets with a demant
that is accorded to few, II any, Of tbs
, favorites OF the stage The reputation
OF her enormous success in her new
play. Of course has preceded her, anC
there win be no doubt that her per
formance at the Opera House will wit
ness a crowd large enough 20 call upoI
It's fullest seating capacity. NOvelt,
OF every description is to be founC
in her play this year. OF course, ther,
viii be her new songs and a new play
but in addition to both OF these fact
there VIII be several new names promi
nent in her support, and Miss irwin
, herself finds new laurels being show
cred upon her through her new treat
ment Of comedy acting.
. Next Wednesday night at the Oper,
House is expected 70 be one OF tn,
most notable OF the season, wheI
, David Belasco's most successful play
= 'Zaza." will be presented by Charlie.
E Frohman's admirable company. II ha,
! been voted by all the reliable critics
one Of the most remarkable product
OF the playwright's art seen in genera
tions CertaiRly no play has been 81
susceptible OF controversy, and ther,
has been none in years with a them,
so fraught with importance to societ,
. In general. The story Of "Zaza" il
known to almost everyone, whoever
goes to the theatre. The play teache,
! its lessons along with the hear
throbs, for like Camille. Zaza suffer
from her own sins. and finds her great
est grief in her greatest love. IL II
pleasant to be able to announce tha
Mr.. Frohmai's efforts to provide
pay and company of the highest meri
p VIII be appreciated here This is showl
by the demands for seats for this en-
gagement