Evening journal., 1901-11-05

lJudAtes INItob LJNeibi WlllNl Was
presented in the Grand Opera House
last evening, under Daniel Frolhmans
management, proved another delightful
treat to Wilmington lovers of the stage.
1t was TO be regretted that a largerau-
dience did not greet teh talented and
| pretty Miss Ga.l0nd, a condition due,
no doubt, TO the fact that she is prac-
tically unknown TO the people of this
city, but Notwithstanding that her au-
dience was small, The presentation Of
the delightful romance was not affect.
ed. and curtain raisers were frequent.
Forest Lovers" is decidedly the best
romance ever presented here.
The presentation Of a new play by
lClyde Fitch, the most prolific and
popular OF present day American dra-
matists. Is an event calculated 10 pro-
yoke interest and expectation The
newest is Lovers Lane" Graded in
prosperity for five months in New
York, ind then going to Chicago, where
10 has enjoyed enormous success all
summer, despite the record breaking
heat. Il will be seen at the Grand
Opera House on Thursday night From
lall accounts Lovers Lane" is radically
different from all the other Clyde Fitch
plays. The central figures are lib
leral-minded young clergyman, gradu-
ated from Amherst. and the girl whom
he loves Around them are grouped &C.
lcentric village types. many Of them
new TO the stage, such as the opera
house manager, who posts his own
bills; an incorrigible hoyden from the
lOrphanage; q pair OF Octogenarian loY-
ers: the pickering choir singers and
the jealous matrons of the Purity Bri-
gade. The young clergyman has a will
OF his own and the courage of his own
convictions. He believes in a billiard
table and playing cards to divert the
lyOung men from grosser temptations.
d. His bachelor home is a refuge for the
oppressed OF all conditions, and Is
, Overcrowded by people of his personal
bounty. His notions of future punish
ment do not satisfy the more orthodox,
who cling to the good, old doctrines
Of fire and birthstone. that was good
enough to command the faith Of their
forefathers Such an upto-date
personality is naturally bound to in
8pire the animosity of the puritanical
and to become a target for slander and
suspicion. The young clergyman has
troubles in plenty, but the love of the
. girl who believes in him is his shield
and buckler. and there is a happy issue.
D Lovers Lane" has been elaborately
staged by William A. Brady, who is
. most experienced and adroit as dra-
matte producer. His productions have
come to rank with the best to be seeen
!, upon our native stage. whether roman
Al q.
. ARE four scenes-the parsonage the
village main street. and an apple or
II chard, first In the fading foliage OF au-
cItumn. and later in the fragrant bios
10 som Of springtime. The cast embraces
- players of recognized skill, and some
4 thirty children. with their youthful
songs and games, are introduced in the
n school scene.
# A prominent magazine recently said
regarding Henry Miller, who will pre-
+. sent his new play, "D'Arcy of the
s Guards" at the Grand Opera House on
y Saturday night: mo actor, past Oh
3 present. stands out more prominently
70 as a true exponent of all that is high
e est and best i'm the drama than Henr.
p Miller. Gifted by nature with classic
features. handsome presence and true
m artistic temperament, he is also m
II earnest painstaking, indefatigabl'
re worker To this quality, probably
u more than to others, he owes his sue
cess. EndeavOr we all recognize as
" the dominant factor toward success il
I any profession. Mr.. Miller selects the
~ members Of his company for the per
:. sonal qualifications for the parts as
a signed. The scenery, properties, lights
\ and every detail connected with his
" plays, as well as with the rehearsals
4. all come under his personal direction
"a Consequently when one sees a Mile
'n production, one cannot fail to recog
~ nize the wonderful perfection of detail
~ and the high standard Of excellence
= his tireless efforts bring about"
en- "Quo Vadis," in it's original form
v. will be brought to the Opera Hous
tonight and tomorrow night by Whit
ney and Knowles. There can be n
r. doubt that an honest effort has beel
ed made to develop the dramatic value O
Quo Vadis" in an entirely adeQuat
and dignihed manner Stanislau
,E STANCE. who is widely experienced a
an opera librettist and dramatic writer
prepared the play from the origina
az Polish manuscript of Sienkiewicz, am
we are assured. with faithful regard f0
n the meaning and inspiration of IN
-d novelist and the work is coherent il
Of manner and artistic IN form r. {
aa Whitney and Edwin knowles eXper
of fenced and liberal producers. are tn
or responsible managers of the produC
as tion. and their faith In the work is ovi
W. denced by the fact that they gave cart
in blanche TO scenic artists and cosiumer
N with view Of obtaining the most dt
.i- sirable results More than carload q
scenery is required TO set the play. an
m- the numerous costumes prepared in Eu
nv rope from authentic models. add an ol,
m ment Of essential interest to the pre-
'or duCtion. Music is also made a featuI
nr and "a chorus Of twenty voices iraine
in by Julian Edwardes who has compose
III a special score for this play, adds sil
sel lnifcance TO several Of the scenel
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