Evening journal., 1907-04-09
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PLAYSAND PLAYERS
The most discussed play Of the day,
Mrs. warren's Profession" with vir-
ginia Drew Trescott and an exception
ally fine supporting company will be
the attraction at the Grand Opera
House. Friday evening, April 12. The
appearance Of this charming and we'll
known actress in a Shaw play win
doubtless tax the theatre 10 it's capac =
ity and seats should be booked at m
early date. Sale opens Wednesday
morning at nine.
The worlds premier magician. Kel-
lar, returns to this city on Monday
evening, Apru 15. when he will be seen
at the Grand Opera House. All his
wonderful new Illusions. and an entirely
new program Of small magic will be
given here.
Kellar after years Of painstaking
energy, will give his latest masterpiece,
1.-THE Sailor, The Witch and The En-
chanted Monkey" "a mystical deception
that bewilders the spectator, by the
seeming in,orgruity Of the marvellous
disappearance of the various charac-
ters, some Of them being projected
through space in a twinkling.
This weird surprise is only one of the
many difficult feats that ISellar win
perform during mis- engagement here,
and it is promised that even all of his
previous efforts have been eclipsed.
Successful in its tenth season can be
said OF few plays. but it can he truth
fully said of Human Hearts," A
drama which provides healthful re-
creation for the public and which
seems to instruct whila appearing in
the form of amusement. is a boon to
any community. So many questionable
forms Of amusement are thrust upon
the public, the young and old alike
find much in this beautiful living story
to think over and enjoy long after
ward. Rich in Incident, In it's variety
OF characters, IN stage settings. it IS
one of the few attractions Of great
merit on the road. 1t is with pleasure
that Manager Humphries announces
Human Hearts" at the Iiyceum April
Is 16 and Il. The advance sale opening
at the usual time in advance. Regular
prices will prevail.
The conspicuous feature Of the bill
at the Garrick this week Is presented
by Mayme Gehrue ana Company. It
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Miss Gehrue is supported by an un-
usual cast and in which that favorte
Broadway comedienne appears to be
well adapted The act is On the pro-
gram pust before the intermission, and
at both performances yesterday pro-
voked much applause Gus Edwards
Blonde Typewriters with Harry Is.
Watson IN the comedy role, have a
musical comedy sketch that offers a
number Of new SONGS and happy situa-
tions. Romain and Dove in a singing
act. Down Music Row." introduce
some very pretty settings and several
singing numbers of merit. Mr.. Dove s
selections are an important contribu-
tion to the act, for he has a fine voice
and knows how to use IT, Connors
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dancers offer some excellent comedy
and dancing stunts that are decidedly
credltable. Coogan and Bancroft roller
skating comedians. are a feature Of in
terest, their exhibition Offering plenty
OF merriment in addition to same diff
cult skating Clara Cuhitt and her
four Teddy Bears. in a singing and
dancing speciality: Tho Aerial Weavers.
in a. sensational performance that
scored one Of the hi:s of the bin at
the New York Hinpodrome last week,
and the Edison picture machine with
its laughable motion pictures, make up
a bill that offers much in the line Of
good wholesome enjoyment.
Herr Lohengrin," as presented sue
cessfully during the Easter season in
Philadelphia, viii be presented by the
famous Mask and Wig Club of the
University Of Pennsylvania at the
Opera House in this city on the even
ing of Wednesday, April Il. A record
breaking attendance IS expected, as the
production win be for the benefit Of the
Delaware Hospital
Robert Downing, we'll known IN this
city. as a tragedian, but new as a
comedian opened an engagement at
the Lyceum Theatre yesterday In
Running for Governor" a comedy
with scenes laid i'm the West. The
performance was notable. on account
of It being the first time that this
eminent actor has appeared in Will
mington at popular prices. AS John
North. who is the candidate for gov
ernor. MIR. Downing is at all times ex-
cellent, and is supported Ly a com
,pany far above the ordinary The
piece is prettily mounted and the lines
are clever The attraction win appear
at the Lyceum this evening and to-
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morrow afternoon and evening.
The name Of sam c. Miller IS well
known In theatrical circles east Of the
Mississippi river. His Aubrey stock
Companies. two n number and the In
ternational Stock Company have play
cd to great many people during the
past FIVE years and are always locked
for return engagements.
Mr. Miller IS now offering to the