Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-09-18
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Patrons OF the Opera House tonight
will have the opportunity of witness
ing what is said to be one of the
best comedies that has been presented
in many seasons, "Mama's New Hus-
band" The play is from the pen of Mr.
Barbour an author who has won fame
by his many successful productions
All the characters of the play are peo-
pie whom we meet and see in every
day life. and therefore make the
Characterization of the production
natural and life-like. The story is one
that cannot help but interest all class
es of people When young man mar
ries woman much older than him
self, that Is bound 90 make trouble
and Mr. Broad who has done so in
the play. discovers that he is no eX-
ception to the rule, and it is through
his troubles and the many compli-
cations into which he unwittingly falls
that the audience is kept in roars Of
laughter.
"A Royal Prisoner" will be seen at
the Wilmington Theatre tonight for
the last time. This romantic comedy
drama is one of the strongest and
best productions that has come to Will
mington in a long time, and deserves
the patronage of everyone who APP
preciates good amusement.
The Grand Opera House on Friday
and 2nfrfuHnrr "a nd r,ff -.
should prove a bidder for public pa
tronage as it's attraction viii be Mrs
Harriet Beecher Stoves great story,
"Uncle Toms Cabin" Although as a
result of The many cheap productions
touring the country, this famous stage
story mas become the ridicule of many.
still TINS fine old play will under ca
pable, conscientious management, ever
have the power to make its auditors
feel the beauty and pathos of its lines
when presented in a manner worthy of
the book, and interpreted by a capable
company of artists as provided by
Leon W. Washburn's organization and
known for years to the public as Stet-
sons Uncle Toms Cabin Company"
IL mas two bands. two Topsies. two
Marks, the finest pack of Siberian
bloodhounds in the world A lot Of
beautiful Shetland ponies. fifty men
women and children on the stage and
two carloads Of magnificent scenery. A
grand spectacular street parade that is
worth going to see will be given at
noon
The Royal Lilliputians. consisting
OF little and big specimens of human
| ity. small horses and carriages, an i'm
mense chorus of pretty girls, and a
number of novel specialties, together
with magnificent scenery and gOr-
| geous costumes, blended with the
latest popular and catchy music, viii
be seen at the Opera House on Monday
night The Iilliputians appear in the
exceedingly funny farce The Merry
! Tramps. and create any amount of
hilarious fun, such as the public crave.
1 To enjoy an afternoon or evening of
good. solid fun and amusement. do not
miss IT, You will never regret the out
lay Of time and money.
To those who would achieve success
in any field of life profession so-called.
or other walk there is much to be
cleaned from an interview given by
Mildred Holland. the actress. Gen
ius, said Miss Holland genius is the
ability to master the details of ones
work until the onlooker. is deceived
into thinking there are no details
Genius grows out Of drudgery. It's
only hard work that counts. Hard
work | believe I'm IL"
1t is more than probable that Wilton
Lackeye will be signed by William A.
Brady for a long term with an alter
nate starring tour in project Lack
eye is to play Phineas Fogg in Round
the World in Eighty Days" at the
Academy of Music in November. Mr.
Brady has also signed Theodore Rob
erts to play Bennett. the American, i'm
THE same production.
Clyde Fitch has sold his pet play,
Major Andre" to George Alexander,
for production in London this fall
William A. Brady owns the drama for
America and plans to do it in New
York during the coming season. Many
VINO heard this play claim it is one of
the strongest ever written by an
American author. Fitch put in three
years work on it, and considers it his
masterpiece.
Edwin H. Price has engaged Elgie
! Bowen to sing the title role with the
Augustin Daily Musical Comedy Com
pany in San Toy" which opens its
season at the Harlem Opera House
early in September. Miss Bowen is
the youngest prime donna on the
American stage. She is not yet
eighteen years old
One Of the nasnn,s now nlnNs will he