Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-06

a scene Of as impressive grandeur as
this world knows. Shrouded in snowy
solitudes it stands out like gigantic
solitary sentinel ever the tiny king
doms of men at it's feet. True, II is
surrounded by a magnificent panorama
Of peaks second only to the mighty
monarch itself. But they only enhance
the majestic spirit Of beauty which
aulmates all nature in this world of
lofty magniiicenoe. II is a beauty
that impresses az once by its austerity,
its diversity, it's originality, and Its
magnitude-a beauty that almost ia
tigues the imagination with its gran
deur. The scene iH so supernatural,
so imposing, 80 sublime, that true
conception Of it can be formed only by
witnessing the superb animated scenes
OF II at Lyman II. Howe'e new Life
Drama at the Grand Opera House on
Saturday afternoon and night.
"The Walls OF Jericho, " drama
by Alfred Sutro, which Mary Manner
ing will bring to the Grand Opera
House next Monday night, presents a
picture Of fashionable society life in
England in which its clever author
exposes ali its hallow shams and points
a great moral lesson.
Richard Carle IN 1.-THE Mayor Of
Toxic, which has just closed a ire
mendously successful metropolitan run
at the New York Theatre will be seen
here at the Grand Opera House on
Saturday, February 18th. Mr.. Carle
has made one Of the most pronounced
hits that has been scored by a musical
star for a number of seasons. The
great drawing power of his piece seems
to lie in ITS witty lines. There Is no
denying that the American public,
particularly that class represented by
theatre-goers, wants to laugh. In
"The Mayor Of Toxic" Mr.. earle has
presented piece that 10 full of the
legitimate merriment inspired by
comedians who possess intelligence
and witty lines.
Manager George II. Brennan has
offered Manager E. A. Braden the sum
of s., 600 for four weeks extension
of time for 1.-THE Clansman" at the
Liberty Theatre, New York City. Mr..
Braden has taken lease Of the theatre
for his new play, 1.-THE Transoosa
Trail, and has not yet decided
whether he will accept Manager Bren-
mans offer. In the event that 1.-THE
Clansman" is obliged to leave the
Liberty Theatre, IL will make a short
tour Of the leading Eastern cities, in
cluding Philadelphia, Washington and
Baltimore. Manager BayliB of the
Grand OpsTa House is negotiating with
| Mr.. Brennan for a performance OF
The Clansman" by the original New
York company as an early date.
/ the Ku Klux Klan, which has been
greeted by capacity audiences in New
J Nork, will be presented here with
exactly the same production, scenic
ELECTS and company as In the metrop-
oils.
The Garrick offers strong bill this
week and judging by the way the open
ing performances were received yester-
day it Is one which will make liberal
box Office receipts. One oil the most
pretentious features is that presented
by Nine. Henrietta DE Serbs and her
Seventeen French models. lt is a re-
production of bronze and marble sthtu.
AIRY in groups and bas reliefs and is one
OF the most artistic performances Of the
kind that has ever been offered. The
act has created much favorable CON-
ment both in this country and abroad
and no one will argue that it does not
deserve it. Charles Guyer and Beth
Stone, late stars Of Babes in Toylandi
present q comedy number that is very
good. Trovollo, the continental ven
triloquist, throws all other similar ex-
bibitions In the shade with his perfoF-
nance based on this old-time art oi
figure speaking. Harry Larose Company
in 1.-The Sailor and the Horse fur
nish a very lively twenty minutes OF
fun Wills and Hassan do an equilihrisl
sketch that is much to their credit and
the 4, y loT Sisters. two clever Austral.
ian skaters; Bessie Gilbert, the oornet.
list, and The Kinetograph, all take turns
in contributing to the entertainment.
lt is one of the best shows the GarrIch
management has offered in several
weeks, and that is saying a great dea
for it.
At the Lyoeum Theatre, YESTERDAY
afternoon and last night, to packed
houses, Charlie 4. Aldricn, in A. n.
Woods great detective play, "Secrei
Service Sam" opened a three .day 4
engagement. Mr. Aldrioh 3 perform.
anoe naturally claims most of the at.
tention, and he is veil supported by
competent company. The show i.
tlleu with thrills aud they are pro.
duced by the hand Of master in stage
craft the effects, though highly the.
atrioal when calmly analysed. never
theless fascirate and hold the atten.
tion Of even the casual spectator. MI.
Aldrioh, the actor, magician, makes
many complete changes Of character,
before the audience. The COMPANY
will close it's engagement with a per.
formanoe this and tomorrow afternoon
and evenings, and according to the ad
. vance sale Of seats the house will bi
packed az each performance.
1.-The King of the Opium Ring, >
which will be produced at the Lyceun
Thursday, Friday and Saturday Of thi
week, Is founded on many incident
connected with one of the most pic
turesque groupings of dramatic char
aoters ever known On the Pacific Coast
The opium ring was a mysteriou
circle, bound by an oath in ring O
defence, and fer 20 years was a feiRi
OF terror to the custom houses bu
was finally broken up by the govern
ment.
Prof. Alonzo Moore (the Black Her
mani, who is amonR the members C
Billy kersand's famous minstrels tina
hold the boards az the Lyceum FebTu
arY 18th, 18th and l4th, Is now rate
at one Of the foremost magioians O
the day. TINS season he is carry nl
an entirely new and up-to. date act, no
only being one OF the most exrensis
acts Of its kind. but the most amazin
and wonderful illusion before th
American public this season. .Anothe
new member of this attraction is 4
0 Mills tha ooldanvoirad ao,ron,