Evening journal., 1902-04-01

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Miss Elsie DeWolfe, supported by an
excellent company, made her first
Wilmington appearance at the Opera
House last night In Clyde Fitch's
"rhe Way of tho World There is
nothing really remarkable in the play
but the manner In which It was played,
staged and costumed made it thorough
lly enjoyable. Instead OF one star,
there were two, and of equal magni-
/ ltude-Miss DeWolfe and Mrs. Le-
Moyne. The latter is a great favorite
in Wilmington, and her welcome was
La hearty one. She was delightfully."-
convincing in the role Of an honest,
lwhole-souled woman, and a true
friend. Miss DeWOlfe, in her lighter
scenes, was charming. and her dark
beauty was set off TO perfection by her
exquisite gowns. John Mason as
George Croydon came up TO his own
thigh standard, and Arnold Daily acted
we'll an ungraClous role. Among the
q staging were two automobiles.
Unusual interest has been created
] among local theatregoers by the an
nouncement that Dangers OF Paris,
- the great English melodrama, viii be
y presented at the Opera House on Fri
o day and Saturday afternoons and
nights. The company presenting the
I attraction IS a large and well-balanced
/. one. and every part Is played with in
u telllgence and good effect. Tho piece
q s the work OF 10. Hin Mitchelson and
Charles II. Longdon, the authors OF
e Mans Enemy" and Il is now In It's
b sixth year In England.
/, Lincoln J. Carter. the owner OF
K many successes. Hearts OF Chicago
!, Fast Mail. and others. has written q
~ new play. "The Eleventh Hour" which
=. will be at the Opera House tonight
q, "The Eleventh Hour has far outrival
u led any of his former successes. II il
4 a play that requires good acting, anc
a Il is promised that with this attraction
! a more that competent company vii
l. be presented
At The magnificent reception which ha.
q. been accorded kyrle Bellew, the IA
Is nous English actor since his return
re 10 America after more than five year
of absence seems to furnish ample iusti
or iication for the trouble which Manage
i'm George c.. Tyler OF Nebler a. Co., wen
. 10 In order to obtain Mr.. Bellows SCI
vices for the production Of what
recognized as the best romantic pla
OF the present season, the Harriet For
dIamatization OF the Stanley Weyma
romance "A Gentleman OF France.
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10 New York. for he was the leadin
man OF the Wallack Theatre Stoc
m Company In its palmy days, and after
n wards appeared there through seyerl
81. seasons, a portion OF the time as q
as star with Mrs. Brown Potter, and sue
I'd cessively under the direction OF Augul
ng tus DAILY, John E Stetson. Henry Mine
lc- and Henry E. Abbey. His reputatic
as- is worldwide. and by many he is @
Ia teemed as really the greatest of I'm
lish-sneaking actors, especially in n
on mantle roles. The splendid receptiC
MT given to Mr.. Bellew in Chicago an
the larger Canadian cities. and the fol
months marvellous run at Wallack'
New York city, from which he ome
ed ges to enter upon this brief sprin
tour. show that this talented actor h,
lost none of his popularity In n
ar. scenes Of his former triumphs, and
ne his approaching visit to this city q
.ot April "a, he will doubtless meet wit
er the generous welcome to which he
so justly entitled.
The bill at Dockstaders this week
sure to advance the reputation Of tn
house for offering "the best show
inf town The list Of entertainers for u
week are all new here. with a sing
exception. Paul Barnes and Compar
IN. introduce a screaming bit of farce. e
AZ titled "Wanted-An Aunt" whi,
ht brought down the house at both pc
ar formances yesterday. The plot is goo
ses andthe cast is fully competent NIL
'!u Faustina presents a series of electI
,bo cal dances. which are beyond anythiI
oer the house has offered this season. ASH
the from the elaborate manner in whi,
hs' uhe act is staged Mile Faustina is
de- dancer of much real merit. and adds
J. the performances very much by n
ma clever work. Princess Chinquill
'en who claims to be the only reservatiC
Indian in vaudeville, assisted by %
ward Newell and S. DuPree, presents
musical sketch OF much interest. al
he Affords one of the best features OF d
u program. The Herald Square Come,
'ill -Four contribute several numbers. an
ny MOlTdssy and Rich do a talking tu
ne that made quite a hit yesterday. m
m Richmond shrd hrdl hrdl hmdlr rdl
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