Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-22
Entertainments.
CARLL'S OPERA HOUSE.

Frank Mayo as t'Nordeck" began three days return engagement at this house last evening. At its former performance in this city we gave detailed and exhaustive criti- cism of the drama, in which we took occa- sion to speak both as to its merit and perform ance in the highest terms. A second attend ance but confirms the previous impressions The success of the piece is due to it's intrinsic worth. It is inherently strong. The plot, founded on Werner's story of "Vineta," un- like many of its contemporaries, is not merely interesting-it is powerful, intense and full of action and one which boldly takes possession of the auditors attention and holds 1t to the very close of the final scene. The very sim plicity of the narrative is it's charm and few can witness the drama without imbibing the loyal spirit of true nobility which mani fests itself in the central figures in this beau. tiful Polish domestic history. The dialogue beside being we'll and terseIy written con- tains some cleverly couched aphorisms which are but too frequently strangers to our mod srn playwrights.
 Frank Mayo Waldemar Nordeck gave an impersonation almost bizarre. It was the rendition of role thoroughly studied. Every point was brought out with a realization of it's true possibilities and effect. The wi1d impetuous, self-willed youth made friend of everyone in the audience, and when they be- held him returned from the university firm, determined, cultured man, equal to every emergency, the transition was startling, yet artistic. MT. Mayo is sterling actor and his performance excellent one. Miss Kid der as Wanda played her part very well. She is promising student and shows disposi- tion of ease and grace which would do credit to one of more advanced years and riper stage experience.
 Miss Emma Wilmot assumed the rather un- natural role of the Princess with judgment and intelligent force. The scene with Wal demar and the discovery of his supposed death entitled her to no little credit. The Witold Of MT. John Taylor was the whole good and in parts exceedingly so. Neverthe- less he was occasionally inclined to overact his part and at times rather more boisterous than necessary. E. F. Mayo as Prince Leo gave his lines proper treatment, as did Fabian, who seemed to thoroughly appreciate the ec- Lorrimee as Witold's daughter merits word of praise. In fact the whole cast was one in it's entirety seldom excelled by any travelling organization. The pictur- ssque scenes added additional pleasure to the performance, which should be would see one of the best plays thus far pre- sented here this season. Tomorrow night Davy Crockett will be played.
 LINCOLN RINK.
 At the Lincoln rink on Saturday evening the attraction will be Charles Learnard in his wonderful feats of light and heavy bal ancing. He is said to balance with great ease and grace cart wheels, knives, ladders, pipes, bottles and other things.
 BUNNELL's MUSEUM.
 "The Deserted Daughter" was presented yesterday afternoon and evening by the ex- cellent dramatic company playing at the mu- scum this week. This play will be repeated to-day. In the curio hall the double hy ybrid a most interesting freak of nature is viewed by the many patrons of the museum with wonder.
 AMERICAN THEATER.
 A. D. Bowers and Joseph Maynard will stab one hundred oysters at this house to. night for a purse of $25. De Saliva, the card manipulator, Jimmie Johnson in songs and dances Ed. Jackson in feats of magic and Frank Wilson in an original speciality will complete the quota of amateurs, while the regular company, including the beautiful op- cratic vocalist Miss Armand, will provide their regular entertainment.
 GRAYs' RECEPTION.
 The tickets for the annual concert and ball of the active and veteran Grays, to be given at Carll's Opera House on next Tuesday evening, are selling rapidly and it-is expect ed large number of people will be present The dance music will be furnished by Bern stein, of New York, and the promenade by Wheeler & Wilson's band The tickets are on sale at the stores of General G. H. Ford, MT. s. H. Kirby, Mir. T. c. Lewis, MT. B. J. Stone and MT. J. H. Klock. The elegant programmes for the reception are out in pink, blue, old gold and red colors, and can now also be obtained at the above places