Evening journal., 1907-05-10
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Genuine comic opera with all its at
tendant ninth. melody and merry
maidens, is In store next Monday even
ing at the Grand Opera House when
win be given the newest Of the Shu-
bert shows, "Happyland" interpreted
by that prime favorite, DE Wolf Hop
per-him Of Wang" and "El Captain
fame-and the De Wolf Hopper Opera
Company.
The new musicaI amusement IS the
work of Reginald De Koven. who COM
posed the music. and Frederic Ranken.
who is credited with story and lyrical
numbers OF the piece.
In 'Happyland" Mr. Hopper is said
to have role which IS. if possible.
better suited to him than any i'm which
he has as yet appeared. 1t is that of
King Ecstaticus. monarch of the
mythical kingdom of Elysia. and 81
affords him excellent opportunity for
the exploitation of his talents This
character Of the eccentric. love-malS-
ing autocratic king was written espe-
cially for Mr. Hopper, and the pecca-
dilloes Of the merry monarch supply
him with abundant material for tick
ling the risibilities of his audience.
The play itself IS IN two acts and
two scenes. The first scene represents
the courtyard of the imperial palace
Of Elysia; the other the Elysian fields
Briefly stated. the story deals with the
life, domestic and otherwise. of King
Ecstaticus and his court. incidentally
there are introduced, in addition TO
his own subjects, a neighboring mon
arch and a number OF his mobiles. lad
les and retainers.
The show at the Garrick this weei.
is being presented TO good audiences,
notwithstanding the fact that the sea-
son for indoor entertainment is on tho
wane Even in the warmest months
of summer with such a bill as 1t Of
fers this week the Garrick would
doubtless entertain very fair-sized
audiences. Jewell's Manikin shave
proved a strong attraction for the lit
tie folks all the week and several
private parties have been noticed at
various times. 1t is a delightful fea-
ture--and one which old and young
alike may enjoy The box office re-
ports a very good advance sale for
tie last few performances of the week
The French shooter DeLoris comes
to the Garrick Theatre next week, and
local shots are evincing more than
ordinary interest in his appearance.
A very agreeable innovation at the
Springs this season will be the printed
programs that will be distributed daily
to those who attend the concerts given
by Egan's Band of Delaware Mr..
Egan states that it is'bis intention TO
change the selections at each of his
concerts, and so by securing one ot
the programs the music lovers of
Wilmington, may know in advance
what numbers they will hear.
At the Lyceum Theatre last night a
testimonial benefit for Manager Daniel
Humphries began and the excellent at
traction will continue until Saturday
night This afternoon there win be
matinee, at which each lady in at
tendance viii receive a souvenir, and
tomorrow there win he Teddy bears
presented to the successful k"y and
girl drawing them. -ianager Humph-
ries has the satisfaction of knowing
that he gave the public last night the
hest show ever offered at the Lyceurn
The principal part of the program IS
the excellent four act drama "a Man
Of tie World" given by Edwards
Davis and his company. The piece is
splendidly mounted. and while ii is q
heavy production there are enough
bright lines and comedy to make il
one of the most acceptable pieces ever
presented here. The piece has nevcr
before heen played at popular prices
and would not have been this time hal
Il not reen a benefit for Manager
Humphries The company is all that
could be desired Mr.. Davis as Donald
Devries an actor. is strong at every
stage Of the play and he is given eN-
ceilent support by the other members
of the company. Mr. Davis is one Of
the best actors who has been seen here
in sometime. Miss Adele Blood as
LADY Celeste divides honors with the
star. Miss Blood has fine presence
and she can act. The two make a de-
lightful combination Harry WetheraN
as Forrest Forbes. a rival actor, Is
also ciSver and does good work. The
same can be said Of George Olmi as
Lord Erskine and Miss Beatrice Cor
don as Helen Chariot. a woman with
a past. The other members Of the
company are Miss Lillian Lippmar
Walter Lorraine and Warren Emer-
son. all Of whom can act and who
give good work at all times. The
play is strong and the scenery is all
that could be desired. IL is the kind
of show which is usually seen for
two dollars. not at popular prices. Be
tween the acts there is excellent dane
ing by Miss Lillian Lippman, petite
toe dancer. illustrated songs by Master
Hugh Brainard, and moving pictures
by Professor Denny. The pictures as
well as the other portions of the pro-
grampe are excellent !