Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-10-02
PLAYSANDPLAYERS

when the World Sleeps" the OFFER
ing at the Lyceum on October 4. 8 !
and G, is spoken Of as one Of the real
successes OF the current season and
comes here with the highest endorse
ment from capable judges IN other
cities. The play is said TO contain
all the sensational qualities necessary
for success. The story is one of
genuine heart interest and sensational
scenes and climaxes come well under
the ban of things reasonable. and
while It is spoken OF as magnificent
production, It does not depend upon
this for its accredited success.
The better element Of amusement
seekers welcome the rapid change ia
the tastes of the public and producers
from the hybrid entertainment called
and often miscalled--"musical COM
edy" to the higher forms Of light
opera, made classic by Strauss and
his compeers and later by Gilbert and
Sullivan, productions affording an
evening Of charming music sprlghtiy
comedy action, colorful dressing and
above all atmosphere. Charles Dill
ingham, who viii present charming
little Paula Edwardes at the Grand
Opera House on Wednesday evening
next is in the front rank of discern
ing managers. In Princess Beggar."
he has provided the winsome star with
such a vehicle, by Edward Paulton,
lfbrettist, and Alfred G. Robyn. COM
fncar Roth man ufurI IA Ia Trrf
rank I'm their respective lines. Paulton
has written some of the brightest
libretu since w. C. Giberts best
achievements He has in Princess
Beggar" outdone himself in novel
drollery OF story and plot, witty lines
and lyrics and character comedy.
The feature pre-eminent at the Garrick
this week is the famous ladies' orchestra.
OF Boston-the Fadettes. twenty-slx strong
under the leadership OF Miss Caroline b.
Nichols At the opening performances OF
the week yesterday the Fadettes were
given a hearty reception. The ladies' dress
ed in white with their various instruments
polished and glittering in the light like
pure gold makes up very pretty scene
The program Of the Fadettes includes an
intermingling of popular airs and more
difficult numbers and all Of them are rem
dered with exaotness and finish that does
them much credit Miss Nichols wields her
baton with the air OF a sousa or funes.
and her orchestra responds right nobly.
The Garrick has offered no more delight
full feature this season than the Fadet;es
and isn't likely too The comedy element
Of the show is contributed by Holcomb,
Curtis and Co., in Midnight Prowlers;
Mr. and Mrs. william O'Brien in THE
Bachelor and the Maid;' Adcott, Eddie
and Co, in a novelty comedy and panto-
mime number; Kause and Beach and
their pickaninnies; Hathaway and Segel.
and up-to-date dancing duo, and the
Kinotograph with some great picture
merely a fine musical bill but q great
laughing show as well that Manager
Dockstaders playhouse offers this week.
A Southern Vendetta, with Jessie Mae
Hall as the star was the attraction at the
Lyceum Theatre yesterday and delighted
large houses at both performances. Miss
Hall has been described as the dainty doll
comedienne and she acted and sang in a
way which made the title acceptable TO
these who saw the performance. She Is
clever ant all times and there is a question
as TO whether the audience is most pleased
with her acting, her sing ng or her appear
ance. She has a part which fits her 10
perfection. Walter r. Seymour, Irving j..
White. L. ]. Iaring. Leslie Moroseo. J. g..
Bramma1, Leila Shaw, Rae Bronson.
Sarah Hayden. f. C. Edwards Harry
Bchn and E. NJ. Leroy an do good work
and give the star capable support. The
company is said to be the highest paid Of
any popular priced company travelling
and the performance shows that Il has
been well-selected Miss Han sings a NUM-
Der of excellent songs. The company ap-
pears again this evening and tomorrow
afternoon and evening.
To large and appreciative audiences both
afternoon and evening, when Knight
hood Was in Flower" was presented az
the Opera House yesterday and the pro-
duction was one Of the best seen here
this season. The play is a romance from
the pen Of Charles Major and throughout
proved especially pleasing in every fea-
ture. Miss Anna Day as Mary Tudor,
Princess Of England, was particularly
charming Miss Days impe sonati Of the
i,npetuous, wifu heads.rong, yet withal,
lovable sister of Henry VIII, kept her IN
close touch with her audiences and
brought forth well deserved applause. Al
FREQ swenson in the Leading roll Of Chas.
Brandon. was most acceptable and
brought out some strong character act
ing, while ogden Stevens as Henry the
Eighth. King of England, brought out the
tender ana stern side Of the old king IN
an able manner. A pleasing feature was
Miss Lorne Palmer who made her first
appearance. as Lady Jane Bollingbroke.
The play was well staged.
Viola Allen viii positively appear at
the Grand Opera House ON Thursday
evening, October IS. The original date
was cancelled owing 10 the extreme
hot weather. Miss Allen win be seen
in shakespeare's play, "Cymbeline.'
Il is indeed with pleasure that thea
TRIGGERS look forward to the coming
Of Ezra Kendall and his latest offering,
"Swell Elegant Jones'" In the title
role Ezra Kendall has a typical Ken
dali part, and what more could we
ask2 There win be no advance I'm the
regular $3.50 scale of prices when Mr..
/ rro,dau fiava here on Thursday even