Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-17

~ tlt 0Ahul ONtHa Louat bH ANNA-
day night, The Mummy and the
Humming Bird" is announced for
representation by jules Murry's own
which includes William A.
MhitecaT and a cast of even greater
efficiency than that which surrounded
this fasoFite actor last season, includ-
ing Henry Carl Lewis as Giuseppe, the
organ grinder, and which contributed
so materially TO the notable, success
that everywhere attended the perform
ance Of this decidedly clever and inter-
esting comedy.
There will be q dash Of everything
IN the programme Of Little kgypt's
Musical k1travaganza az the Grand
Opera House on Tuesday night. Bur
lesque, vaudeville. sensational dances,
lauRhable situations, pretty girls,
beautiful costumes are some OF the
good things promised. "A Rival 10
Rouuder" and Gay Girls Of Paris"
are the two burlesques.
One Of the most rapidly rising young
juvenile actors upon the stage, Mr.
Maloom Duncan, has found a role In
which he 10 certain 70 earn great fame
IN CAPTAIN bix6y, the young hero In
benjamin Chapin's character drama Of
Lincoln. Mr.. Duncan will be seen
here with Lincoln" at the Grand
Opsfa House on Wednesday and Thurs
day next.
The quaintsst, most original and
most successful OF current plays comes
fresh from record runs in Nav York
and Chicago TO the Grand Opera House
neEt Friday uiRht in MRS. WiRgs Of
the Cabbage Patch, +" whose name is a
synonym for delightful fun from one
end OF the continent 70 tue other, and
throughout England. In the dramati-
zation Of Mrs. Rice's book, Lovely
Mary and pathetic little Tommy are
introduced With Mrs. WiRgs, Mrs
Madge Carr Cook and rival her in
interest IL is play crowded with
heart interest and Astounding q salient
american types of viRoT not TO be
forgotten.
The Isle Of bong Bong, " famous
for fun, beauty and music, will be one
Of the many artr otions which will be-
seen at the Opera House shortly. II
10 one Of 3. q. Whitney'H attractions,
and will be given with the same care
ful attention to detail that has made
all Of his productions marvellous suo-
cessee. Coming 10 the Grand Opera
House next Saturday afternoon and
night.
There can be no question Of the pop.
ularity Of many theatrical. stars With
the American public, and 10 fact the
star system as 10 IL called must also be
very popular for Of the making Of stars
there 10 no end, and they would not
continue 10 appear unless there was q
public demand for them. It il never
thelesa q fact that many OF the most
successful plays are those that we're
not written for a star. Thomas Dixon,
Jr. = great play, The Olauaman, " IL
OF the latter class. So important and
strongly drawn are The important
characters that it would be impossible
to find a star role. As George "a.
Brennan has engaged a aplendid Ne
tfopolitan oast, the result 10 one Of the
best-rounded performances ever given
10 the public. THE Clansman'' will
he the attraction at the Grand Operr
House on Monday, March 10th, after
noon and night
The big farce comedy success, eth,
Irish Pawnbrokers' with lie arss
cast Of comedians, singers and danoer
will be the attraction az the Lyceun
next Monday, tuesday and Wednesday
This is' the fourth edition OF thal
famous farce and ~ the work Of thai
popular author Mr.. Edgar Selden
author Of the most successful farces
namely "a Hot Old Time, f" "Psol
and His Mother-in Law" and man,
others. In this work 10 10 said Mr.
5elden has fairly eolipHed any Of hii
previous efforts, and succeeded il
weaving q story 90 replete with IN
looked for situa tions and oomplicn
tionu that the audiences 10 kept in
continual roar from tiae to fall of tn,
curtain. The action of the piece Il
punctured by numerous muaica
apecialties which add q delightful
relish 10 the entertainment. The COS
tuning is Haid to be q revelation OF thl
modistes and milliners' art. Likowis
the scenic equipment promised is NOR
elaborate than carried by oompnnie Q
producing this style Of comedy.
1.-THE Smart Set" is really sntitls,
to higher honora than holonq 10
musionl comedy Of the ordinary kind
inasmuch au it's musical features whiol
are OF paramount interest have th
tsue oreratic ring about them At th
same time possessing all the essentis
characteristics of the popular melodies
The Smart Set" will bring . Who'll
budget Of new songs to the Lyceuu
March 22d, 23d and oath.
Manager Dookstader's playhouse ha
enjoyed an excellent patronage thI
week, and in turn has offered a goo
entertainment. Next weeks bill pre
lents Pesohkotf's troupe Of Russial
Dancers, the biggest novelty dancinl
act that has yet appeared in this ooun
try from abroad Sam Bernard, tn
Chas. Ffohman comedian; John an,
bertha Gleason and Houlihan Booke
and Oorbley, in a laughing number
The Walking Delegate; Mr.. an,
Mrs. Perkins Fisher, presenting "Th
Half Way House." pretty bit q
comedy acting; Humes and Lewis