Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-01
Entertainments.

Entertainments.
 DIME MUSEUM
 The Mastodon Dime Museum drew large houses at Peck's Grand Opera House yesterday afternoon and evening and everybody was delighted. The exhibi- tion will be continued every afternoon and evening this week.
 sooIABLE.
 The Governors Foot Guard Terpsichorean club will give their first sociable at Union Armory tomorrow evening. The music will be by the American band orchestra, George Robinson prompter. Tickets ad- mitting gentleman and ladies only 75 cents
 READINGS AND MUSIC.
 This evening pleasing and attractive entertain ment will be given at English Hall the benefit of an invalid There will be readings by Miss Parrish of New York-a fine programme, and music under the direction of MT. c. B. Willis. The cause is very worthy one.
 ROSE EYTNGE.
 On Friday evening of this week the great emotional artste Rose Eytinge will appear in the great Union Square Theater success in four acts entitled Fecia Woman's Love" She will be supported by a cast specially engaged. and will be greeted by crowded Seats sale at Loomis'.
 AMERICAN THEATER.
 TheAnerican Theaser on Church street, below the postofice, continues to draw crowded houses and a fast becoming very popular amusement resort
 BOB ACRES.
 A large and appreciative audience was pres ent last evening at Carll's Opera House when MT. Joseph Jefferson appeared as Bob Acres in The Rivals Although MT. Jefferson ap- peared in this character long before his great success as Rip Van Wrinkle, he has endowed the latter with 8 personality that belongs strictly to himself. Especially to those who are familiar with his presentation of it, it is difficult to think of Rip without bringing to mind Joe Jefferson, of Joe Jefferson with out the vision of the s'smiling'' Rip making his appearance. Although this is evident in MT. Jefferson's Bob Acres, it does not neces- sarily detract from the power with which he sustsins that character, and his genius in de- I. kI. sE of the most pleasing The audience greeted his entrance upon the stage with applause. and his perfect acting was such as to soon arouse the house to enthusiasm. It was an artistic piece of work, such as MT. Jefferson is used to, and the rich humor in the charac- ter was so clearly and cleyerly brought out that the audience were convulsed with laugh ter. The play was greatly strengthened and made more enjoyable by the admirable act ing of Mrs John Drew as Mrs. Malaprop Her rendering of this character is most fin ished piece of work. The ridiculous misap- phcation of language which she manages so cleverly and with such an air of pride evokes roars of laughter. The ease and grace with which she carries herself are attributes of her acting, which as 8 whole is very superior Miss Rose Wood as Lydia Languish over did the part, and her exaggeration marred the otherwise evenly balanced work of the company. Miss Baker, as Lucy, was a uret- ty maid and acquitted herself creditably. MT. Frederic Robinson as Sir Anthony Abso- lute was not quite up to his usual excellent style, though occasionally was given to exsg- geration, but as whole his efforts were highly satisfactory MT. Mark Pendleton as Captain Absolute, MT. Charles Waverly as Sir Lucius and Mr. Thomas Jefferson as the servant Flag sustained their parts in an able manner, acting with ease and proper con ception of the characters which made them very enjoyable. MT. H. F. Taylor Faulk- land) we have seen appear to better advan- tage in other roles where he has better op- portunities to call into requisition his talent. As WAS the case last season the play gave great enjoyment to all present The cos tunes were fresh and elegant This evening Mr. Jefferson will appear in his great char acter Rip Van Wrinkle.