The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-04
ADJUSTMENTS,
OPERA HOUSE.
ALVIN JOSLIN.

"Alvin Joslin," the celebrated rural
comedy. will be the attraction at thu
Opera House this afternoon and evening.
, For years this quaint old New England
farmer has amused the theatre-go"rs Of
this country with his remarkable expert
ences while Oh his first visit to New York
where he meets with all sorts of queer
characters and succeeds In getting into
all kinds of trouble from which he al
ways manages to eXtriCate himself In the
nick Of time. Almost the entire action Of
the p!ay takes, place in New York and tha
characters are typical Of those which
are met with daily in the different walks
of life in the great metropolis. The p! It
is well developed and there are several
sensational situations aid stirring elm.
axes, while the comedy element has been
by nc means neglected. A great deal Of
special scenery representing well-known
places in-New York, is carried by the
company. Among the principal scenes
presented are Pier 90, East River, and
the famous Brooklyn Bridge by mocn-
light, the Grand Central Depot, a thieves
den in Baxter street, and Bowery Con
cert Hall.
when We Were Twnety. One" comes
to the Grand Opera House next Thurs
day night, and it offers not only an
evening OF pure enjoyment, but it teaches
a lesson that no parent can afford to
miss. This play is in four acts, but never
has play appeared so like real life.
The members of the company are all
good and when one leaves the theatre,
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dainty Phyllis, a warm sentiment for the
soldier man, the doctor and Wad,lles,
while the Imp is ever mothers wayward
son, who comes to his senses and redeelns
his folly. A more beautiful play was
never written. 1t all turns around the
foolishness of the lad who had been left
an orphan by friend Of the four men
mentioned. They had adopted him joint
ly, but Richard Carews took him to his
homo and wns father mother. everything
to him. When the boy falls into the
clutches of the "E'irct,y" and marrlcs
her, while his friends try to save him,
he turns against them all, but more
bitterly against Dick, as Carewe is called.
"a Wise Woman" spoken of as being a
N'lISAlIh' ldiN'' w N''lG lpNAl
hit at the Opera House next Saturday
afternoon and night. 1t is said to be
great accession to the list of farcicn sue.
cesses, as tho bright jolity Of the farce
creates no end of merrimcnt. 1t has
every reason for succeeding, for it is
acted by capital company, and 1t is so |
distinctly novel in scheme and develop
mrnt that it furnishes what most people |
like hcst-a diversion from accepted |
standard. The plot Is light and airy, but |
the incidents and complications are i'm
amusing. which makes ii quite
the breeziest Offering of long time.
At the Opera House commencing
Monday evening, September 9, the
Waite Comedy and Stock company
opens a week S engagement present
ing that powerful melodrama 1.-THE
Golden Giant Nine" a capital play
with an interesting plot, with all
the scenery and effects. Among
the list OF plays is recognized the
best of all, new this season and
elaborately presented. "Under
Two Flags is equal TO anything
seen in the way OF high priced at.
traction and is really worth more
than the price Of admission charged.
There will be daily matinee com.
mencing Tuesday. A special feat
ure this season is the Ladies Grand
Orchestra. Monday evening will
be special mig eht for the ladies.