Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-17
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CARLLs OPERA HOUSE.
 The popularity of Victorien Sardou's works may perhaps be attested by the fact that Fedora, :" produced at Carll's Opera House last evening, is the sixth drama presented in this city during the current season emana- ting from the pen of that eminent French playwright. As before stated in these col umns, the play was originally written for and presented by Sarah Bernhardt at the Comedie Francois in Paris, where it is said to have created quite furore. It was sub sequently purchased from the author by Fan ny Davenport and by her presented in the metropolis where it proved an unequivocal success.
 The scene of the drama is laid altern ately in Russia and France. The plot, although by no means intricate, is strong in outline and interesting to degree bordering upon intensity. The we'll worn materials are blended with the skill of an accomplished workman and so consummately wrought as to fasten the attention of the auditor during the unfolding of powerful story. The eli maxes and anti-climaxes are arranged with that dramatic instinct which distin- guishes Sardou as a premiere in the realm of modern stage 1iterateurs. Indeed, perhaps few living authors have giv- en so remarkable pen picture of strong and spirited woman who, on the murder of her lover, becomes at first possessed of the feelings of deadliest hatred and revenge, yet who eventually succumbs to the overmaster- ing power of love for her victim and dies fairly writhing in a paroxysm of despair and rsmorse.
 Fanny Davenport, as the Russian Princess "Fedora," gave finished and artistic DOT trayal. She was mistress of every situation and may proudly lay claim to being the lead ing emotional American actress of the day. A z H. o1 10fn l-x ,1,o-r she occupied Q commanding position, she has entered into the sphere of emotional tragedy and proven herself an excellent exponent. Clara Morris, her only rival, startles us at times with moments of greatness, yet not as Davenport does. Miss Morris is the frail weak, spasmodic creature of emotion who pulls the heartsprings in pity; Davenport, the strong, imperious woman whose subjee- tion and anguish excites our sympathy. In the one we see the frightened, futtering, caged bird; in the other the restless, imprisoned eagle The dis. covery of Vladimir's death, her colloquy with Ioris in the second act and her final death scene were all occasions of especial ex- cellence. In the last scene she held the au- dience breathless and lent a strange realism to the tragic horror of the event, which had it's effect even when the curtain fell.
 R. B. Mantell, who played the part oi Loris, is very capable actor. Yet his i'm, personation last evening was not what it ought to have been and the reason is obvious. MT. Man tell is a dis ciple of that class of actors which believes in exhibitions of reserved force. Their labor is in good cause and they deserve our support and encouragement. Yet to sacrifice action to exasperating placidi- ty is quite as much an error as would be the other extreme. The sudden transformation of Loris, who seemed the personifcation ot calmness, into a shrieking, blubbering Nancy is 8 fragrant violation of art and smacks too much of stage device. The audience is not led up to the climax, which, when it oc- CUTS, is intellectual, although very startling.
 Miss Mary Shelton as Countess Olga played her role in an acceptable manner, as did Mir. Mcdowell. In fact, the piece was acted by g very fair company. The costumes were con- spicuously elaborate. Fedora will receive a second presentation this evening and de. serves good house.
 NEW HAVEN OPERA HOUSE.
 On Thursday evening the popular Barlow, Wilson & Rankin's minstrel troupe will ap- pear at this opera house with a-strong com pany of artists, many of them being new this season.
 AMERICAN THEATER.
 The farce cone Night in New Haven" was presented at this house last evening by 6 good company and in lively manner, much to the amusement of the large audience pres ent. The play will be repeated each evening and Wednesday and Saturday afternoons oi this week.
 CARLLS OPERA HOUSE.
 On Friday and Saturday evenings and Sat. urday afternoon of this week the play loving people of this city will have chance to see the two sterling favorites, Georgia Cayvan and Benj. Maginley, in May Blossom" The play seems to grow in popularity with every fresh performance, and there is no doubt but saccssse@ ss @ aEpef EEpfss hhae most remarkable of
 BUNNELL's MUSEUM
 A large audience was present at the muse um yesterday afternoon and evening to wit ness the opening performance of Frederick Book and his company in "The Power of Money" The company is good one and is sure to draw large houses the remainder of the week. 'tThe Power of Money" will be repeated this and to- morrow afternoons and "Monte Cristo" will be produced by the company on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
 The sale of seats for the coming perform ances of 'sThe Mikado'' by the D'Oyly Carte Opera company opened at the New Haven Opera House yesterday morning and was very lively throughout the day. The indica- lions are that society will honor "The Mika- 1o'' with full houses on Friday and Satur- day evenings and at the Saturday matinee Manager Stetson sends carload of scenery and costumes and a company of over fifty artists, good orchestra, etc. The perform ances will be equal in all respects to those given in New York and Boston.
 sALvINI IN INGoMAR
 This noted actor will appear at Carll's Opera House on Monday evening of next week, when he will appear in ''Ingomar," one of the favorite plays of his repertoire. A New York paper says of Salvini: GAS the he looked herculean and ferocious. but under the gentle influence of Parthenia 1e became as helpless as child He made he contrast in the character intensely strik- ng. No other actor could rise to such ma estic heights of pride and anger and so quick y fall into mood of such helplessness and submission. When he walked away at the md of the third act, bearing the basket while oarthenia bore his armor, his voice even was eloquent with the power of his marvellous sen1us. He, indeed, looked like one conquer d into absolute submission. His great, bur y form seemed shrunken and limp, and here was at once before the eye the realiza- ion in every particular of the tanned barba ian.
 To the Public.
 Having taken the management of the Grand Union Employment Bureau at 119 Orange treet, this city, in connection with my office n Bridgeport, I wish to inform the old cus- omers and the many new ones who may be n want of help or endowment that with nnu