Evening journal., 1906-11-21
PLAYSANDPLAYERS

PLAYSANDPLAIEKS
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The new musical melodrama, "Thc
Phantom Detective" has scored a big
hit en- tour, and although the play is
chuck full OF thrilling incidents OF
clever detective skill, massive trick
scenic appointments and mysterious
mechanical effects, the musical special
Is and ensemble numbers are also very
attractive. Guessing" Is a neat bit
Of ensemble melody that introduces the
show girl chorus attractively; sally"
Is a cute song; the famous newsboy N
quartette and their entertaining antics II
keep the audience thoroughly happy; L
the policeman's chorus. when Ireland
Corners the Market on Policemen" is
a funny bit OF wit and song q Fred |
Clarence Rivers and the Hall Sisters /
cut several capers that are nice to hear /
and see; the "Polynesian Brides" is
another catchy ensemble number that
gives the chorus another opportunity to
be agreeable. "When the Clock Strikes
/ Six" is also among the song hits. to-
gether with Mine Mine" "Fiie Babe.
What Would You DO Without Us"
"The Phantom Detective" Is certainly
the most out OF the ordinary theatrical
production Of the year. and viii be the
attraction at the Lyceum Theatre on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
l. Montana" the new play OF life on
the plains. by Harry d. Carey, IS
said to be the nearest true story OF
the West ever produced. Mr.. Carey
assumes the title role OF Jim. Graham,
the foreman OF the famous Budshorn
Ranch. Associated with Mr.. Carney
are such well known artists as Joseph
Harris. w. p. Burt Edward LaDuc.
Wm. Hasson, Adele Lane, Lillian
Hines, and twenty others OF equally
well-known merit. Four horses and
a carload OF the most magnificent
scenery ever placed upon the stage are
required to produce the play II APP
pears at the Lyceum, November 26
q and 2s.
II is not often that theatregoers OF
this city are permitted so great a
: treat in a theatrical way as will be
! given them by the presentation here
at the Grand Opera House by Henry
b. Harris OF one OF the greatest
Lion and the Mouse"
3 The play is by Charles Kline. author
b of the Music Master" It deals with
, the money interests and politics OF the
country adverse to social welfare.
Ellen Beach Yaw. the colorature so
! prano. who Is coming to Wilmington
on Thursday. November %. is an
, artist that music lovers will ever re-
q member. and those who claim that
i. they do not like music, viii have their
B foplnion changed. Charming IN pres
ence, she has made reputation Tor
herself unique in the old world and
the new. Flexible and marvellous Is
!. her compass; pure. true and effective
i Is her voice. Don't miss hearing her
Opportunity viii be given Thanks
, giving Day for those who did not sec
y Tom Waters in The Mayor Of Laugh
= Hand. on the occasion OF his first visi
= to the Grand Opera House to witness
, one OF the funniest farce comedies o
the season. This is a Nixon and zim
ia norman show and one Of the best Of tn
kind under their management
e Next week the Grand Opera Hos
n will have ClarlI's Runaway Girls Co
10 on Monday. Tuesday and wednesday
10 November 26, p and 2s. with Wednes
,e day matinee. That Manager Clark ha
fs spared no pains OF expense In make
up Of this aggregation Is evident by tn
io list OF well-known artists presented
he "The Sultan's Dilemma" a musical fare
es In two acts together with beautiful
ye scenery, electrical and mechanical ef
IN fects, a handsome dressed chorus .
,r thirty. with ten funny comedians an
ST an olio consisting Of the following:
w Miss Glare Bure, singer and dancer
1 the Bowery Boys Quartette, the orr
ID ginators Of this style Of act, Bert Wig
b. gin. comedy juggler, dancers Of fam
a and the Ramsey Sisters, in a nea
of musical act.
At the Lyceum Theatre ''The Burglar
he Daughter" will appear tnis afternoon an
it evening. It is an excellent show.
IL The Eleven Crazy Js. Of Jean Bedin
re continue to attract considerable attentio
in at the Garrick They constitute one
the unique efforts along the line Of orig
nal vaudeville features OF the present SCI
he son. TO miss them IS TO miss a goo
st laugh, and the way people are going
nd the house this week woulS appear to fl
a dicate that most everyone in town is bel
nd upon seeing the bill which the house pr
let sents.
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The Peruchi-Gypzene Stock Compar
he gave its initial performance in this eli
rd last night. presenting the comedy dram
o. "A Romance Above the Clouds III
as cast is headed by c. ID. Peruchi as Alto
ss ney Tibsy. and Miss Mabel Gypzene
20 suza Rodeman, both OF whom were e
i's pecially pleasing In their respective role
u" Mr.. Peruchi is a comedian Of ability an
kept the audience I'm continuous gol
p, humor. Miss Gypzene is well known
+, theatrical people in Wilmington. and b
~ a charming personality which wins h
in friends wherever she appears.
,rt The company includes Eugene PhelI
s. Henry II. Wizard. James Boyd. Geor
,m Whitman. william White. Wilbur Co