Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-03
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 preference for American dramatic compost tions even though they failed to approximate the efforts of the foreign masters. In Bronson Towards Young Mrs. Winthrop as presented at this house last evening we are furnished with play both of local and contemporaneous interest. It deals with events as are now and then pictured in the lives of that element of our social fabric known as ''society" The drama is not replete with thrilling situations. It has scarcely plot. It is mere narra- tive, exquisitely told, with touch of senti- ment now and then and it's graver aspects edy, all of which, however, but serves as the prologue of wholesome moral. The com pany was on the whole exceedingly efficient, in fact far superior to several of the recent Madison Square Theater delegations to this city. Bessie Cameron in the title role played her part in ladylike way, though in the emotional scenes she lacked that breadth of earnestness and intensity which alone calls for a sympathetic response in the breast of the auditor. Agnes Graham Ruth Winthrop showed excellent judgment and careful reading She imbued her lines with an effective dignity rarely excelled by one in Hawkins as Edith, the blind sister, deserves credit for her careful portrayal. She made an unqualified hit and the applause accorded her by the audience spoke well for their powers of discrimination. Emily Maynard as Mrs. Dick, one of those impossible carica- lures of modern high life, did only fairly She failed to invest her part with the mer " frivolity which is a distinguishing characteristic of an ultra fashionable of that ilk. Lorimer Stoddard Herbert Win th1op proved himself youth of much prom ise, and judging from his conscientiousswork last evening is destined to win for himself a place of honorable distinction in the dramat- ic field. Lawyer Scott was well cared for by MT. DeMille. Leighton Baker IS Douglass Winthrop was in parts very good, in others merely tolerable. He was especially inclined to slight the last act, which, although in congruous and absurd, is in no way bettered by an unwarranted tameness on the part of one of the principal participants. The play will be repeated this evening and should be seen by everyone who would see a good play we'll acted.
 HAvERLYS MINISTRIES.
 Haverly's United American European minstrels will appear at Carlls Opera House on Friday evening in one of their fine min strel shows
 BUNNELL's MUSEUM.
 At the Museum this week Mattie Vickers and her company are attracting large audi ences by the production of "Jacquine, or Paste and Diamonds"
 NEW HAVEN OPERA HOUSE.
 Three of Kind" is the name of the com edy to be played by Salsbury's Troubadours on Saturday evening, and 'Greenroom Fun" will be given Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.
 CARLL's OPERA HOUSE. The sale of seats for the third of tho Thomas concerts, which is to be given at the opera house tomorrow evening, began at Steinerts yesterday, and large number have already gone.
 AMERICAN THEATER. Jesse James" as played by the company st the American this week is drawing large houses, who crowd the cosy little theater nightly. Nat. W. Haines, the excellent comedian and dancing artist, made hit in his specialties which he introduces in the Third act. VETERAN FIRENEN'S BALL TOMORROW NIGHT The ball of the Veteran Firemen's associa- | tion, which will occur atss thej Second Regi- ment armory tomorrow night, promises to be the largest of the season. Invitations 1 New York and Philadelphia, and delegates |
  we'll as many active members from fire com panies throughout this State. The veterans l grand march on this as on former occasions l will be one of the features or the ball.
 EMMA ABBOTT. Abbott's English Opera company is to ap- pear at Carll's Opera House Monday and | Tuesday evenings and Tuesday afternoon of next week, and will probably draw large houses. Among the notable artists are Emma Abbott. Laura Bellini, Marie Green wood, Lizzie Annandale, Bertha Fricke, Mi l chelena, Montegriffo, Connell, Pruette, Mau- rel, Broderick, Barbara, Bryant, Dixon. Tho chorus and orchestra have been largely aug mented from the best talent in New York and present magnificent ensemble. All are under the famous Maestro Signor Tomassi The operas will be 'Mignon" on Monday at the matinee the tfMikado" will be present. al and T,1oadov Q