Evening journal., 1904-09-05
Theatrical Notes

II "Kitty's Marriage" as presented at
the Opera House by Nixon and thinner
man, on Saturday night Is to be taken
as a criterion Of coming plays those popu-
lar theatrical men need have no fear but
that their venture in Wilmington will
prove a success. In "Kitty's Marriage"
there is nothing beyond the sparkling wit
as portrayed by seven people, but to say
that such a small east can hold an audi
ence in good humor Tor over two hours
and bring forth genuine applause is to
say enough. Max Fgman and Bettina
Girard need no explanatory notes attach
ed TO their names and the rest of the cast
was as equally efficient in their respective
parts. Messrs. Nixon and Zimmerman
have made a good start.
Commencing today and continuing for
three days the attraction at the Lyceum
theatre will be the famous Russell Broth
ers in the great sensational melodrama.
THE Female Detectives" " The new play
is full of thrills and laughter and it has
been winner from the start.
The acting company Of "A Prisoner OF
Kajaro Kato and the cast has been select
cd with the utmost care as 10 the indi-
vldual fitness OF each for the respective
parts they assume. The production comes
to tho Lyceum September l5 16 IT, in its
entirety carrying all scenery and prop
critics.
The play bearing the odd and striking
title, why Girls Leave Home" will be
the attraction at the Lyceum on Sep
tember s, g. 10. II is much better writ
ten play than the majority Of its class and
does not depend upon mechanical contri-
vances tor its success.
new and intelligent play, "The VIII
lage Parson." will be presented at the
Opera House on this afternoon and
night. This piece comes highly en-
dorsed as one of the strongest dramas
produced in years. Care and skill have
been exercised in the construction of
the plot, and the author has done his
work well. The play deals with the
affections of the heart and holds the
| closest attention of the audience from
start to finish. The company will be
found fully equal IN their respective
roles, the management having used ex-
cellent judgment in selecting the play
ers. The production also presents a
series Of stage pictures that are new,
startling and realistic.
Tomorrow night at the Opera House a
new play with the significant title
wife in Name Only" will be given
The play deals with the idylHc rural
life during the first and last acts, but
the other two acts are laid in New
York city. and depict every phase OF
modern life. The play, while not a SER
mon in dramatic form, teaches a mora
lesson and shows the inevitable tri.
umph of virtue over vice. The piece Is
full of novelty and happy surprises
and mingles laughter and pathos in a
natural and human manner. The cast
special scenery, electrical effects, Z
number of musical specialties, ar,
some Of the varied features of Manager
Garland Gaden's production.
"A Break for Liberty" comes to tn,
Opera House on Wednesday afternoon
and night. ALL or most Of the theatre
going public are familiar with the in
cidents surrounding the arrest, tria
and death of the celebrated Biddl,
brothers in Pittsburg, and will be anx
ious to see what sort of parsonage.
they will be when shown in a play.
If a rollicking, merry comedy, inter
spersed with thirty odd, deliciousl,
jangling melodies. interpreted by
host of capable artists, with a largl
and efiafanf r,ort.o ..-f4t
superb scenic equipment and a count
less variety of beautiful dresses, tn,
whole ensemble accompanied by
largely augmented orchestra of thor
ough musicians makes a successful op
era, then Willard Spenser has &C
complshed the feat with his new com
edy opera Miss Bob White" whicl
will be seen in this city at the, Oper,
House on Thursday night through tn
magnificent liberality of Messrs. Nixol
g. Zimmerman. Mr.. Sponsors work 1
presented in a manner hither to un
surpassed in this country, not only a
to lavish mountings and costuming bu
In cast as well.
Manager Dockstader has billed som
big attractions for his new Garricl
AhcaNt0 tit Cunning season. One ca
gain some idea OF the excellence of tn
bills from the announcements for tn
opening week. These include Nine
Hermann, widow Of the famous magl
clan; Ward and Curran I'm their cleve
satire on Judge Wilds Court; Tor
Waters, the well-known Dumont min
strel; and numerous others. Mn,
Hermann comes direct from that cen
tire OF fashionable vaudeville, Chase
Grand Opera House. Washington, an
her initial appearance before a VIII
mington audience is a matter of nor
than passing interest.
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