Evening journal., 1902-04-29

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n these days Of farce comedies and
so-called musical farces, it is refresh
ing to witness a legitimate play such
as Henry Ludlam produced at the |
Opera House last night-"Othello," |
presented with careful attention to |
historical accuracy and detail, and by
a thoroughly competent cast It is to |
be regretted that the audience was
such a small one. for the theatregoers
by staying away lost a genuine treat |
Mr. Imdlam. as the 1ealousy-racked |
Moor. was convincing in his quiet re-
fined methods. In the heavy scenes he
was strong and effective, and his act
ing at all times was free from ranting.
Frank Hennig was the Iago. He was
not the traditional polished villain,
but playing along more original lines,
gave an Iago just as subtle, but more
despicable Mr. Sylvester. as Cassie,
was excellent He has a beautiful
voice. and manner devoid Of "stagi-
ness" and acted throughout with good
taste and Judgment.
It Is a relief to see a young ana
pretty woman in a Shakespearean
play. and the Ludlam production car
boast OF two. Miss Edith Lammert,
who enacts tho role of Desdemona is
young and pretty and graceful and
acts well Miss Mary Alden. who made
her debut last night as Emelia, the
wife of lago, is exceptionally pretty
land talented and made a decided hit
last night
Tonight Mr. Ludiam will be seen at
1.-THE Opera House as the jew in The
Merchant Of Venice" Mr. Hennig will
be the Gratiano Mr. Sylvester the
lBaeaanio, aud Mr. Quinby the An
tonic. Miss lAmmert will be the Por-
ta and Miss Alden the Jessica.
The event of the present theatrical
season will be the engagement at the
Opera House next Saturday night OF
Henrietta CTosman, in her greatest
success. Nance Oldheld," the title
. role of which is peculiarly adapted to
Miss Crosman's art Miss Crosman's
Nance is considered by competent
critics to be her greatest triumph. She
realizes all the vivacity and spontan-
eous happiness of the character, and
brings out all the latent possibilities
OF the comedy. Nance Oldfeld" viii
be followed BIZ Madeline" a tragedy
in two acts, by Mrs. w. X Clifford, oi
London This is considered one of the
most artistic and perfectly constructed
: plays OF modern times. It lisa pow
erful story of a strong heart interest
and gives Miss Crosman an Oppor
tunity to display her wonderful yer
satility. Both plays will be elabor
ately mounted. Miss CrOsman car
ries all her own scenery, mechanical
and electrical effects. She comes un
der the auspices of the Wilmington
Lodge Of Elks.
THE Bonnie Brier Bush" a play
which has given J. II. Stoddart an ex
lcellent outlet for his dramatic powers
d, land which has proved by the way
lone of the biggest successes of this
0 season in New York City will be seer
at the GRAND Opera House ol
Saturday. May 10, afternoon an
might. The scenic investitiue nf thi
: play is said 20 be one of the most beau
ltiful used in New York for years, anf
= 1.-THE entire stage settings as seen at thu
A lRcpublio Theatre are carried on the
l lroad. Mr Stoddart's supporting com
y pany is also, ln every detail, the onr
y which SO ably supplemented his effort
. in New York
Those who find entertainment in tn
general variety which the vaudeville
- program offers, will appreciate the ex
Is cellence of the combination which i
le on the boards at Dockstader's thi
~ week. There have been shows witt
y more features. but it Is seldom on
Il finds more up-to-date specialties an
sr refined comedy than this weeks bill
p, lOflers. The Whirling DeForrests ar
to at the head of the list. and while tn
I'd monologue first part of their act di
ef not take especially we'll YESTERDAY
re the marvellous dancing with whic
" they conclude. more than made Il
e. for any deficiency in the minds of tn
en- audience The Carmen Sisters an
ne their banios fairly brought down tn
v house. for their lingering is particl
Nv llarly good. The Hoovers, in a sp'
'e- cialty: Eberly and Egbert, in illus
X trated songs; Mitchell and Marion,
he a minstrel speciality. which is ver
n good; Rastus and Banks. a coloro
Ia pair. in a singing, talking and acr,
s.. batic act; Morris and Bowen, in a hor
zontal bar specially, and Kittie Mile
re, in vocal selections. complete the bill
II is an excellent program and please
A yesterdays audiences fully as much
d, lanything that has come to the hou
q, for long time.
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