Evening journal., 1914-04-13
Attractions in The City Theatres

In securing Weber and Fields, who ap-
pear in 'Hokey-Pokey' at The Play
house this evening, Wilmington has been
especially foItunte. IL is one of the
very few of the smaller cities which
will have an opportunity to see the
show Hitherto it has been the custom
of the comedians TO confne their activ-
tiles to New York and the big centres
OF population and to. do this by making
whirlwind tours.
Hickey Pokey" is a splendid blend OF
some OF the strong scenes of the earlier
shows and wealth Of new material.
One of the classic bits of travesty which
will be given is the famous pool table
scene which Weber and Fields offered in
vaudeville twenty yeas ago, and which
has only recently been revived with
the exception OF the occasion of the
Lambs Gambol about seven years ago.
Instead OF a burlesque on some famous
play "Hokey.Pokey" shows burlesque
on the feminist movement entitled
."When Women Rule" In this burlesaue
Mr.. Weber appears as "lady like
lover and Mr.. Fields as a wronged hus-
band with a very dark past. In both
Of these representations the comedians
win get away fom the German character
with which their fame is always asso-
ciated.
EASTER BILL AT THE GARRIcK.
An exceptionally interesting Easter
bill is the Offering at the Garrick The
atre this week. There are several big
acts that are "A whole show" in them
selves, IN this class is the surprise act
entitled Attorneys" which is given by
William Weston and a company of ten.
There is another in the same high class.
the comic opera "Ira Diavolo," which
is sung by Miss Shirley Lawrence and
a good supporting company. For the
benefit of the children Mr.. Dockstader
has provided Loughlm's trained dogs,
an act which differs from anything of
the kind ever seen here before. Then
there are other interesting features
of the bill. For instance, Ben Smith,
who has been touring the country in
vaudeville with Hughey Jennings, will
be seen here alone in his monologue
act. which is said to be very clever. The
Three Bohemians. street singers, are
also here for return engagement. And
there are others, and all good.
"MUTT AND JEFF"
Gus Hill has had a new hook writ
ten for Mutt and JEFF" entitled Mutt
and JEFF In Panama." which appears
at the Playhouse April IS, afternoon
and night The plot was suggested
by the creator of the most successful
cartoon series, Bud Fisher. The book
was written and the play constructed
by owen Davis The musical score was
furnished by Leo Edwards and lyrics
by d. B. Cobb This quartet of sue
cessful authors should certainly be
able to furnish a second edition
vehicle worthy to follow the original
Offering. which has proved to be the
greatest money drawing attraction in
theatrical history. Gus Hin has given
the new edition a production costing
a small fortune. The story Is decid-
edly melo-dramatic. in fact sensation
ally so. with mechanical and electrical
effects that are positively startling
and which have never before been
seen in musical comedy production.
EASTER MONDAY AT VICTORIA.
Perhaps the finest program that has
ever been arranged for days exhibi-
tion is being shown today at the Vic
toria. The leading feature, entitled,
"The Ghost Club" is weird and thrill
ing drama in six parts dealing with a
fantastical East Indian society.
"Thc Great Love" is also ON the bill
as an added attraction in two parts.
The story is one of the famous German
Masterpiece Series rcndolcnt OF the
salty air Of the sea and really fine act
ing runs throughout the entire picture.
A very good comedy tops the program.
At THB MAJESTIC.
I Wild animal features have been re-
leased by nearly every company and