Evening journal., 1901-09-20

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Uncle Toms Cabin" comes to the
Grand Opera House this and tomorrow
and nights. The final
transformation scene depicting the
evolution of the black man from bar
barism through slavery to civilization.
by the right of freedom, and the death
scene of Eva and her transition TO
heaven alone involve no less than
twenty-five changes Of scenery. The
street parade given by the Stetson
Company at noon has never been
equalied in novelty and attractiveness.
Whether Uncle Toms Cabin" mis-
the good people below the
Mason and Dixon line or not, the
sumptuous manner In which Manager
Washburn has mounted the play Is
said to rlvet attention everywhere.
Winchester" the new war pay by
Edward McWade. with entirely new
scenery will come TO the Opera House
next Tuesday night This war play is
considered to be the best Of them all.
Last winter when Winchester" was
produced in New York, It not only won
the praise of critics. but managers and
the public as well, and the manage
ment feels II WIZ be amply repaid for
the lavish production it has given
the play for the road this season.
"The Devils Doings" which opens
at the Wilmington Theatre this after
noon. is a soul-stirring story of sym
pathy and mirth, both sensational and
humorous. The sensational scenes and
lclimaxes are very effective. Bright and
merry in it's comic incidents. the fun
produced from beginning to end Il
quite original a number of attractiv,
specialties are contributed in q mos
acceptable manner and add very mucl
to the performance. The character
are finished and artistically inter
preted. and many Of them are reason
able now to the stage. THE Devil'
Doings' teaches many morals. II will
be seen here this afternoon and to
night. and tomorrow afternoon an,
tomorrow night when the engagement
closes.
A fitting scene in the play of Made
line. of Fort Reno" is an actual re
production Of the atrocious Custe
massacre, introducing Chief Spotte
Tail. Chief Wounded Buffalo, Whit
Moon, Princess Moonlight and Others
e actual participants in the famous bal
tie These Indians. in their native COS
tune when on the streets the day {
Il the performance, are greatly admire
by the ladies and children. This r.,
, markable production will be presente
: at the Wilmington Theatre the fir
three nights of next week
There are some theatrical attra
tons that are not affected in d
!; least degree by shifting public taste. OF
! of these being Stetson's Uncle Ton
Cabin" the great standard Americ
drama that has retained its hold up
{. the public for over a decade. It's fl
{ production took place in the Troy NJ
scum. 10 was then put on at the O
e National Theatre Chatham Sure,
New York. in January, 1853, where
enjoyed three years run to enormo
E business. It will be presented at n
Opera House tomorrow and Saturd,
afternoon and night, by Stetsor
Company an organization said to
OF superior order
One Of the most popular attraction
! on the road today is the Royal Lii
! lputians.' who will be seen at the Oper
House on Monday night, presentin
the hilariously funny spectacular fare
THE Merry Tramps" There an
dozens Of little fellows so small on
would hardly notice them i'm passin
by and then there are giants so ia
one cannot fail to see them. and loo
heavenward to see their faces: giant
who are so long in reclining that SD,
cial portable beds have TO be carried D
the management so they can get
good nights rest at the hotel. Littl
horses, little carriages, and all sorts {
novelties are seen with the Lil!ipu
tians A chorus Of the handsomes
young girls that ever faced the foot
lights is one of the numerous features
The costumes and scenery are ahea
of the times. The music is up-to-dat
and little beyond bright, catch
and bound to be popular. All IN
notables of the liliputian and gian
world are found with the Royal LillI
lputians.
| Don't fail to see the funny peopl
the tall giants, the little horses cal
lriages and other novel features wit
the Royal Lilliputians. who appear I
the Opera House on Monday nigh
Tho funny little farceurs and bev
of pretty girls will appear in th
funny farce. The Merry Tramps
which is one of the most comical farce
evor produced Tho scenery and co,