Evening journal., 1903-10-30

~'"' Pi"J IN every respect ana the
play IS characteristic In every manner
OF the well-known author 1t is clean
ana entertaining from start to finish.
ana IS certainly a pleasing change to
wilmington theatre goers after the
'ong run OF bold, blase drama that the
clly has had. Those who enjoy
wholesome drama, one that is true to
nature, should not fail to see "a
Homespun Heart"
Miss Viola Allen is to be the attrac-
ton at Grand Opera House on Novem-
Der 18th. appearing as Viola in Shakes
peare most delightful comedy,
Twelfth Night" While this win be
Miss Aliens first appearance in what
IS technically known rs n boys part,
IL VIII not be her initial appearance In
a Shakespearean role. When a mere
SIP of a girl she was the leading lady
Tor the elder Salvini and with that
great actor and his lamented son, she
essayed the roles of Juliet Desdemona
ana Shakesperean heroines with very
great success Viola I'm Twelfth
Night Is q character especially well
suited to Viola Allen. Her perform
ance should prove revelation and
delight Miss Allen has surrounded
herself with splendid company. which
includes John Blair Clarence Handy
SIDE James Young. Frank Currier.
scott Craven, Edwin Howard. c. Leslie
Allen, j.. Percival Stevens. Nora
.o'Brien and zenie Tilbury. The pro-
duction, too, may be counted upon as
being one of great magniflcence. The
origin of the comedy Twelfth Night"
offers an interesting study. In the old
novels Of most languages occurs the
incident Of a lady Disgusting herself as
her lovers page, and being employed
by him to WOO some other damsel on
his behalf. Chiefly does Il make its ap-
pearance I'm those Italian romances
which worthy Roger Ascham. some 40
wears before the production of Twelfth
Night" deplored as beng the favOrite
reading OF the young Englishmen of his
Time, and with which. as we have seen
Master John Manningham. the bar
student, was not unacquainted.
Porter j. White will be seen in his re-
yival Of George Brokers' romantic trag-
dy. Francesca da Rimlni." at Grand
Opera House Friday evening. November
l3. with Us wealth Of scenery. strong and
veil balanced company and beautiful cos
umes OF Mr.. Nh1.es interpretation OF
Lanciotto. nothing but the highest words
II praise have been bestowed. and the
amous aoaor has undoubtedly achieved
he dramatic success OF his career Miss
olga Verne as Francesca is happily cast
Her magnetic presence her beautiful
voice and graceful figure give the pant
IF Francesca an added charm. Theatre
goers will remember her as Marguerite in
Faust. "a better which has never been
seen on the stage.
The attraction at the Grand Opera
House on November s win be Helen
Granily in "In the Palace Of the King. If
4 characterization by Lorrmer Stoddard OF
r. Marion Crawford's novel Of THE same
name. This play achieved one OF the
greatest successes of any piece produced
IN New York two seasons ago. having rur
for 200 nights in the metropolis. Miss
lGrantly has never been more charmingly
latted with role than that Of Dolores. al
i mtercs sting girl whose love story Is re
markably novel in it's inception and meeo
With the usral obstacles that we are tol,
lautend uhe course OF true lovers.
william a. Brady's presentation o
"Girls VIII Be Cirls.~at the Gran,
Opera House on November 10, though
Hacking In the flash Of most recent pro
ductions OF It's kind Is as pleasing an,
satisfying an entertainment as on
could desire. The story OF the play i
just sufficiently coherent and fertile Z
admit OF various amusing compiled
tions and clever lines, while ample op
pOrtunlty for good work is given to Al
Leech. who, as the chief preceptor a
Dodge's Academy Is a source of con
stant merriment. Several OF the epi
sides in the second act, when Profes
sor Dodge disclplines his pupils, ar
Iscreamingly funny and there can be NJ
doubt that the impersonation Will plac
Mr.. Leech In the list with the best
liked of comedians.
"The Minister'S Daughter" which wi
be seen at the Lyceum Monday. Novem
ber .. is comedy dnam0 OF oonsiderabi
merit. and has been very successful o
tour all the present scason. The story !
very interesting and the sensational an
mechanical effects are thrilling
with a carload OF beautiful and ar
propriate scenery, some wonderful stag
land electrical effects. a company OF wei
known players numbering twenty-five
: lam and including the wonderful boy acto
Master Sydney Carlyle. "A Boy of N
Streets" win be presented at the I.yoeui
Theatre three nights and daily mathnee
commencing Thursday afternoon, next.
Under the direction Of Davis and Dare
"rhe Road to Frisco" a four-act wester
melodrama. of which hany commendab
r things have been said, comes TO the ~
e ceum Thursday. November p.
Theatregoers are greatly please
with the attraction at Dockstader
e Theatre this week. The acts are abov
4 the ordinary In merit and interest, an
the work OF the performers is highl
e appreciated Large audiences hav
been the rule all the week. and the IN
dications are that the house will 3
81 crowded the remainder Of the engag1
p ment. The show is one OF the he
vaudeville attractions that has eve
been here.
saved from the Sea-" an excitin
melodrama, opened an engagement 6
o the Lyceum Theatre yesterday after
noon. There are a sea and an exc
lcution scene and enough excitemer
4, generally to please a person who care
$ for that sort OF thing. The company
capable and the scenery excellent.
10 Little Alice Mertlocly known IN the
q otrlcal circles as Baby Alice" has a
n engagement with Rip Van Wrinkle con
pany now making n tour of Canad