Evening journal., 1901-02-28
AMONG THE PLAYERS


Miss Gertrude Coghlan, whose success
full portrayal Of Thackeray's great char
acter, Becky Sharp, in VANITY Fair"
has proved one Of the theatrical surprises
Of the season, VIII bring her big produc-
ton to the Opera House tomorrow night.
Miss Coghan's success in this character
is unquestionabie. She has always been
considered "a young actress of rare ability,
but when 1t was announced some months
ago that she was to begin her starring
career in dramatization of Thackeray's
masterpiece 1t caused all sorts Of COM
ment in the theatrical world and her
friends feared, lest she should make
failure. They all knew what a difficult
role she was undertaking, and that in
preparing the production it would neces-
state the expenditure OF many thou
sands Of dollars. The production was
made, however, and Miss COghlan began
her starring career with perfect success.
II was bold attempt and the plucky
little woman, who by the way, is scarcely
out Of her teens, deserves all the credit
and benefit that she is now receiving
Her father the late Charles Coghlan,
was one Of the finest romantic actors of
his day, an artist to his finger tips, and
his daughter in this respect, is a chip of
the old block.
What will undoubtedly be the most inn
p0rtant musical engagement Of the year.
will he that of the Alice Nielsen Opera
company, at the Grand Opera House on
Saturday night. This organization is re-
gardcd as the leading light opera COM
pany OF the country. 1t includes in its
cast some of our most prominent sing
ers and comedians, and the company it,
self is numerically larger than any theat-
rical organization in America. 1t num-
hers it is said, over 100 people, and in
cludes large special orchestra under the
leadership of Herr Richard Eckold. The
Nielsen Company has been prominent
throughout the country for two seasons
past, but this is its first appearance here
it has recently met with extraordinary
success in the West, and is now on its
way to London, England.
The Bostonians have been very sue
cessful in their Southern tour this sea
son, and their attendance, wherever
they have been seen, has been much
larger than last year. This well-tried
Organization never wanes in its we'll
deserved popularity. "The Viceroy''
ana Robin Hocd" are the most in he
mand in their repertoire.
Ada Rehan closed a two weeks en-
gagement In Boston at the Boston Mu-
scum on Saturday evening, February
%, TO gross receipts of over $21. 900 for
the two weeks. the largest business she
has recorded in Boston in many years.
Sweet Nell OF Old Drury," with Miss
Rehan as Nell Gywn,' turned people
away at every performance
Yea, yea, yea" was the cry at Dock
stadors Theatre last evening. when
over 100 members of the local lodge of
traternar Order of Eagles assembled
to welcome their brother Eagles.
Brooks and McLane. who appeared for
the first time in his city in illustrated
songs. Both of them are Wilmington
boys. The singing Of Mr.. Brooks and
the pictures presented were especiallv
tne. Gracie Emmett and her COMPANY.
in Mrs. Murphy's Second Husband. ."
presented an excellent bit of comedy
acting. which was much enioyed. Miss
Emmett is an actress of much ability.
Miss Alice Raymond, the celebrated
cornetist, was in her usual form. and
received a hearty reception from her
many admirers in Wilmington. With
out doubt Miss Raymond stands at
the head Of wCmen cOTnet players. The
ltazarts necromancers. presenting "The
Spirit Of Life, a novel illusion; Hall
and Herbert. Garnella and Shurk. Male
Little and Louis Pritzkow, James st.
Elm, and Barr and Evans contributed
to the best bill that Manager Dock
stader has presented to his patrons
this season.
Waites Comedy Company and
grand orchestra will appear at the
Grand Opera House all next week. Mr..
Waite's long experience with popular
priced shows has splendidly equipped
him for knowing what catches the
popular fancy, and it has always been
Characteristic Of his shows that they