Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-23
ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTMENTS.
A right royal presentation OF liking
Leaf, such as was given 10y Robert
b. Mantell at the Grand Opera House,
last night, is perhaps to be seen but
once in a lifetime, 90 rare are artists
who attempt to portray the fearful,
pitiable King OF Britain. Mr.. Man
tell, by his talents, voice and physiqus
is peculiarly fitted for the part He
was Lear, thoroughly Lear, in all the
fine frenzy OF the part, regal, despite
his testiness and temper In the hrst
act justly angered in the second, and
in the great climax, in the heath
scene, his raving rose and fell in ac-
cord with the perilous elements. ln
the last act his lamentations were
grandly pathetic. Lear is one of
the plays which loses in the reading
. worthy presentation is needed to
bring out it's great dramatic force.
The support was fine IN all particulars.
Gordon Burly as the Earl Of Kent won
goodly share of laurels. Harry
leighton as Edgar, the Legitimate son
Of Gloster, was we'll received through
out, and was appreciated for his acting
in the heath scene. In lh3 part OF
Edmund, the illegitimate son OF Clos
ter, Guy Lindsley did so we'll as TO
deserve remembrance here. One OF the
most delightful OF fools was Arthur
Ebbetts, who received large share Of
applause, where he teaches Lear what
fool he has been. Other good work
was done by franklin Bendsten as
Oswald. Mas Russell. the leading
lady, as Cordelia, has small oppoF.
tunity save TO show her atatues9ue
beauty. The stage settings and COS
tunes helped in the iulsome beauty Of
the entire production, which delighted
the large audience, who applRuded
their heaItiest.
Robert downing. the distinguished
actor, is scoring a great success ia his
original creation of Hank Monk" or
1.-The Days of 40, - the new play writ
ten expressly for him by The Poet Of
the Sierrhs, - Joaquin Miller, author
OF The Danitoa, "49, &c. The title
role OF this drama is perfectly suited
to the famous notor's talents. The
play Depicts life IN the Far West dur
ing the days when men we're giants,
and when Horace Greeley took that
famous ride over the mountains during
| his lecture tour, the scene being laid
nc Cape Horn Station. The story is
filed with strong dramatic situations,
powerful climRxes, plenty. Of good
comedy blended with IAthos, music
and song, the incidental music of the
play having been written by the
famous march king, John Philip
Sousa. The engagement is for Thurs-
day night at the Grand Opera House.
Joseph jefferson and William W.
! Jefferson, favored sons OF the late
Joseph Jefferson, will present Richard
Brinaley Sheridan's master comedy,
The Rivals" at the Grand Opera
II ouse ons Saturday night, Joseph as
suming the character of Sir Luoiua
O'Vrigger, a part he has long played
at all the principal theatres of all the
larger cities; William W. Jefferson
will enact Bob Acres, part he played
for a long time during the illness of
his late father In a,cnrd 20 the pub
lie, the late Joseph Jefferson said, in
speaking OF his sons: "They have been
acting practically all their liVeH, and
feel confident they will give creditable
presentations of their roles. They
have my heartiest Endorsement and
good wishes. T" Both played with their
father for a number of years. They
will be supported by an excellent com
pany of artists, several of them mem
bers OF the late fathers company.
Carolyn Gordon. who plays the
juvenile role in Klaw and Erlanger's 3
production of 1.-The Ham Treo, 4" oom-
ing to the Grand Opera House soon,
supporting Molntyre and Heath, tbs
famous black face comedians, - a very
bright, vivacious and artistic young
player who made a wide reputation by
her excellent work in 1.-THE Runaway
Girl, 1.-THE Rogers Brothers in Wash
ingtcn," and IN 1.-THE Toreador,' in
which she played Dora Selhy to Fran
els Wilson's Sammy GiRR. Miss Cor
don Is the daughter of a we'll known
Brooklyn editor and has been on the
stage several years.
Archie Boyd, a dramatic actor we'll
aud iavorably known from his long
career on the legitimate stage, appea rs
at the Garrick Theatre this week N a
rural comedy number entitled after
Many Years " The atmosphere of
1.-THE Old Homestead, - "The Country
Squire" Way Down East" and
other plays in which Mr.. Boyd has
starred is plainly In evidence in his
vaudeville sketch, and the manner In
which his efforts we're applauded yes
terday left no doubt as TO the spirit in
which the act was received by those
present. Burke, Larue aud The Inkey
Boys, a comedy act Of much merit.
proved one OF the big hits Of the pro.
gramme, and Jack Mason's Society
! Girls, headed by petite aud pretty
Lillian Doherty, won high favor by
their clevor dancing and singing. Both
these numbers are likely to prove
strong cards for the Garriok this week.
Victoria farker's dogs, one OF the few
acts which has yet appeared at the
! house two weeks In succession, proved
as much Of a hit as when they first
appeared last week. The Lutz Brothers
offer a novelty act Of unquestioned
merit; Willett Charters, = ballad
singer; A. X. Caldera, in an exhibi.
! tion OF juggling that 10 very good
Wood and Berry, in a singing and
Is dancing number and The Kinetoprapt
s with it's usual contribution of moving
: pictures, all go to make up a eooc
three hours entertainment. Gen.
q Weary Willie and his troupe OF Ho.B
: Soldiers are number 10 on the pro,
gramme. Weary Willie was evidentl,
not familiar with the standard of IN,
Garrick. for he sprang cne OF two Joke,
at the opening matinee periormanc,
that we're rather out of keeping with
the tone OF the entertainments at thil
house. lt ia hardly necessary 10 sa,
Il they will be "cut out" the rest Of Ia,
+ week.
n Every available seat WAS occu,,,a,