Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-12
AMUSEMENTS

Alfred Sutro, the author of "Tho
Walls Of Jericho, - the play in which
Mary Mannering will be seen at the
Grand Opera House tonight, is q young
Enelishman who, previous to the witt
ing Of this play was more than favoIably
known in the world of literature by
reason of his translation of the works
Of Maeteflinok. '1he Walls of Jeri-
cho" was the greatest success Of years
in London, where Is is still being
rlayed. In New York its triumph
with Miss Mannering was as equally
positive and secure, during the long
run which continued for over six
months at the Savoy Theatre in that
city. Its story is one OF virility and
its appeal to humanity Is Irresistible.
The remarkable record OF writing 30
comic operas and musical comedies in
10 years, all OF which we're produced
on Broadway, IN New YORK, stands to
the credit of Ludwig Highlander, the
composer of "a Madcap Princess, "
the tuneful success In which Miss
Sophie brandt will be heard at the
Grand Opera House on Thursday
night. Musical critics are Of the
opinion that Mr.. Highlander has never
written prottier music than IN "A
Madcap Princess, which abounds in
catchy waltz and march movements.
A notable attraction booked for the
Grand Opera House for next Friday
night 10 "RunninR for Office, rural
musical Ilay from the zen Of the dis
tinguiHhed and successful young
writer, George M. Coban, whose work
as a play wright and composer Of songs
hua MON fow him dnrsnr "a s.uaf fouy
yenra foremost position In the ranks
of successful authors. Running for
Office" is regarded by many as one Of
the most original and best written
plays of the musical comedy kind. It
possesses concise, clean out and
amusinR story, introducing various
characters that we are thoroughly IA
miliar with from long acquaintance, 40
immensely human and natural they
are.
Radiant and enchanting, "The
Mayor of Toxic" Richard Cafle's
new starring vehicle, will make it's
premier oourtesies to the local public
at the Grand Opera House on Satur-
day night. The piece recently closed
long and extremely successful met
ropolitan run at the New York
Theatre, where the piece broke every
box Office record OF the house. The
book is by Mr.. Carle and the music by
William Frederick Peters.
Messrs. Klaw & ErlsnRer have ar
ranged for the stay OF 1.-THE Clansman"
at the Liberty Theatre, New York,
during Washington's Birthday week,
owing TO the many requests for its con-
tinuanoe and Manager George II.
Brennan's liberal cash offer for an ex-
tension of time. The out-of- town dates
made for the week of February 18th to
February oath, including Wilmington,
are, therefore, postponed until the
spring season.
The st. Louis World has thS follow
ing TO say about,billy KeTssnds famous
minstTels, which will be the attraction
/ at the Lyceum Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday of this week; Billy ker-
sands famous minstrels, headed by the
original and only Billy, 10 the best
colored show seen in st. Louis th ia
season. Kersands' show has not
visited st. Louis for a number of
years, and his revival at the CEaw 70 I'd
Theatre yesterday brought forth two
CT the largest crowds Of the season az
that play house. The music of the
show 10 one of the kind that the
darkies are noted for. That is the
best part Of an Exceptionally good
show"
deeply interesting story we'll put
together in q series of charming scenes
enacted by an admirably balanced oom-
pany presenting LanRdon Mccormick q
latest melodTama, 'The House of Mya-
terry" will be the attraction at the
Lyoeum for three days, commencing
next Thursday. Mr.. Mccormick has
a perfect understanding of the public q
wantsi he 10 genuine and earnest and
has exhibited much skill In his latest
play.
1.-THE Millionaire Detective" " by
Charles T.. Blaney and Howard Hall,
in which Howard Hall iH now star.
ring, commences an engagement at the
hyceum on February 10Th, Goth and
2lat. The rlay is oleveFly constructed,
and the story we'll told. The plot ia
original in conception, and the oil
makes, startling surprises. 1hs
specially selected company is dramAti-
oally strong.
The Garrick is likely to be put on q
great many visiting lists" this week,
for It presents what has every appear.
ance of an excellent bill. Henri
French in his varied and clever vaude.
willie number will entertain here for ths
tirst time; and il is needless to SAY
that he will make good. French has
never yet failed in that particular.
Madge Fox and her Five Black
Crows, a favorite feature Of WOOD.
land, are also to figure In the bill il
a singing and dancing number. Field
and Wooley, two German fun makers
Millar, Browning Il Co, In a comedy
skit; The Les Durandu Trio in a high.
oluss singing and dancing act; Car
and Jordan, and others all figure in thi.
weeks aggregation. II quality counts
} for anything it ought to insure lare,
attendance all the week.