Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03

clean performance Of burlesque and
vaudeville at the Grand Opera House
last night. together with pictures of
the McCovern- Nelson fight, and the
entertainment was enjoyed by large
number Of people. The performance
will be repeated tonight.
Denman Thompson's always admir-
able "Old Homestead is announced .
as the coming attraction 60 the Grand 4
Opera House on Wednesday OF next I
week. or this quaint, delightful old /
New England idyl nothing new can |
be written, any more than Of some of |
the older classics, for the play is |
classic even though a New England /
one. It has no peer among American |
domestic dramas. IL stands for what /
is good and wholesome true and honest |
In New England life, and it is bound |
70 have perennial youth because 10
tells q true story Of the huamn heart
In homely and sympathetic way
1.-The Rose Of Alhambra," " the new
romantic comedy opera which, with
LILLIAN Blauvelt as the star, will be
the attraction Rt the Grand Opera
House on wednesday night, April 4th,
was written by Charles Emerson
Cook and is founded on one Of the old
Washington Irving legends Of Spain,
Of about two centuries ago. The
story has 10 do with young Spanish
maiden who is the belle Of the section,
but who has never come in contact
with interesting young men on account
of her guardians ever watchful care.
in search Of the Queens favorite falcon,
Rnyz, the Queens page, comes tu the
A. - l.. a.. II. T.
She old result Of love at first sight
Also, thither comes Philip ", King
OF Spain, historically known as the
comedy monarch " on account Of his
eccentricities and his fondness for ar
ranging for his own funeral. The King
has composed "A requiem for this
rsgerly looked for event, and has com
inanded the monks of the Alhambra to
sing 10 for him. Boraldo the leador
of a band Of bandits and the most feared
man in all Spain. learns of the Kings
rommand and he and his band, im-
personating the monks, come to the
Alhamhra in order that they may gain
access to the King while singing his
requiem. Their renson for this is that
the King. has placed "a price on the
bandits heads. After Bornldo and his
band delight the King with their
rendition OF his requiem, they throw
nn their disguises and compel the King
20 give them passports and withdrew
his offer Of a reward for their deaths.
Boraldo and his band, armed with
the Kings pardon, return 10 the
mountains, capturing and holding for
ransom, Ruyz, the page. They take
the page TO their stronghold in the
mountains whore they pass themselves
on ns mHllera. Jacnta, having been
presented by the apparation of Fora
hyda, the Moorish princess, with sill
YER flute which makes the possessor all
powerful, and having been told by
Iorahyda whore to find her lover, comes
TO the mountain in the disguise of a
boy, IN search Of Ruyz. She succeeds
In rescuing him and also in gaining
the Kings pardon Of the bandits and
all ends happily.
II one may Judge by the applause
which greeted the opening perform
anccs OF the week no the Garrick yes
torday afternoon and last night this
weeks bill proved just as pleasing as
the best the house has presented In
weeks past. The star features are
offered by Mrs. Stuart Robson, we'll
known TO patrons Of the legitimate
stage Bert Howard and Iieona Bland,
"a high class comedy duo, and Grace
Field and her Matinee Maids in a
feature OF Lew Fields production,
" II Happened in Nordland, (Which had
long and successful run in Now York
last season. Mrs. Robson has some
good talent associated with her in
the comedy sketch, "The Savings Of
Miss Shaw" and both Howard and
Bland and Grace Field contributed
numbers OF distinct merit. The Rabbo
Sisters, two Siberian girls, offer a
dancing act that is a distinct feature
OF the bill. Their cleverness in their
especial line has won them high praise
IN their native country and it is being
warmly seconded in America. Jack
Wilson and Co. in AN Upheaval in
Darkton' have an excellent bit of
black face comedy. Alfarabi, an equil-
ihrist from abroad, present some
startling feats and The Beanos, comedy
acrobats; and Foster and his musical
dog both contribute a share TO the
entertainment. The moving picture
machine portrays 1.-The Servant Girl
Problem in a manner that is highly
amusing. The bill cannot do otherwiss
that make busy week at the box
Office of the theatre
Oht OF tNe Nhosl notable ana interest.
ing attractions booked by the manage.
ment Of the Lyceum Theatre will bt
played here for three days commencing
Thursday 10y Edward Harrigan and
his company Of competent players in
his great comedy success, cold Lavcn.
der. Mr.. Harrigan played hcre "a few
years ago in revival of this piece.
Those who saw him then we'll rcmem.
ber the famous character comedian
N this, his greatest character creation.
Mr. llarrigan comes direct from New
York City. where he has boon playin,
an engagement Tho piece will b,
staged here the Same as at its origina
production twenty years ago.
The Missouri Girl a comedy h
Fred Raymond, began three days
engagement a. the lyceum Theatr
yesterday. Frank Farrel. in the roll
~ Hebr Dohson,a farm hand rs an acto
of ability, whose portrayal Of tn
character rs st no time obnoxious. Hi
etvle Of acting is appreciated by ever,
class Of theatre eoers. Sadie Raymond
as Daisy. country girl. does cleve
work. The company surrounding Mr.
I'nrrn1 and nTfaa Dr..-....I -.