Evening journal., 1913-05-19

riment Mr.. DuMonts acting and
singing of Henri" requiring as it
does a most unusual range for a
high baritone together with his per-
feet ease OF acting and splendid
stage presence, has won for him in
Wilmington host OF admirers.
Tho singing and acting OF the diff
fcult role OF "Germaine." by Mrs.
Leonard T.. Wales, as we'll as the role
Of "Serpolctte" by Miss Wales. (the
latter role II might be said. the very
artithcsis i'm character of that of
"Germainel were assumed so admir-
ably by both ladies as 10 add TO their
store of past iaurels.
The singing aud acting of George
McHugh, portraying the character Of
"Jean Grenichcux." a fisherman. was
indeed source of delight and gratih-
cation TO his many friends, when Il
Ia remembered that this Is Mr.. Me-
Hughs premier effort before the pub
lie
or Mr. Wales efforts in the role
OF the "Miser.' so much has been
written that Il would seem difficult 70
express further praise Of his efforts,
but the very impcrsonation OF the al
most palsied fright Of the old "Miser'
might truly be said to characterize
perfect art.
"The Bailli" assumed by Frank II.
Palmer convulscd the house on Sat
urday night with his announcement 10
"Germaine.n who was holding the
light to close 70 his iowl to Please
move to the other side as this right
chop is done"
ut4N Nt4tR
pcmposity Of the Notary" as taken
the Fair. WAS absolutely funny Mr..
Wyatts resonant voice OF course, was
splendid factor in his performances
/ Since the opening night. when Mr
Grant oficiated as stage manager. his
place has been most capably filled by
Mrs Howrd l.. Pyle, who not only
serves IN this capacity. but as general
/ prcmpter, keeping q watch at all times
( for the proper entrance and exists, a
situation that requires skin. efficiency
and no small amount Of tact. These
Mrs Pyle has displayed IN q degros
80 highly satisfactory as TO be deep
/ ~ appreciated by both the manage.
ment and all the PARTICIPANTS, and she
was greeted with a hearty round of
applause when presented with hand
some floral remembrance on Saturday
night
After the performance on Saturday
afternoon the cast, chorus and splen-
did crops de ballet. whose dancing
had added so immeasureably to the
value Of the production, we're escort.
ed to the second floor OF Hanna's
cafe where a dinner was served by
the management, Miss Emily =, Bis
sell and Mrs. Joseph =. Wales were
among those present. Between
courses the various solos and the rol
licking chorus OF the opera were
freely indulged in. This treat was
greatly appreciated by all those par
ticipants as the interval between th.
matin and evening performances
was necessarily brief.
While the public has sustained tn
scale OF prices asked for seats u d
desired to make clear that splendil
seats can be had for fifty cents and
quarter where the beautiful produc
. ton can be heard in a manner per
fectly satisfactory.
The very exceptional character q
the cause that of the 6ght against TN
white plague Is so worldwide as
make the issue one that comes HON
to everybody and IL Is hoped tina
everyone who realizes the nccessit
I and need for a sanitorium TO hgh
this dread disease, will take advant
age OF this last opportunity 10 no
only add their little help 10 thil
cause. hut. at the same time. insur
for themselves an evening genuine o
pleasure.