Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-24
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Entertainments.

The Elks are to be congratulated upon the success of their benefit last evening. That nearly the capacity of the house was called into requisition intimates the size of the au- dience and it was universally admitted that the character of the entertainment furnished was decided improvement over that of last year. Saints and Sinners' is 8 fve-act drama by Henry A. Jones, author of ''The Silver King" and was produced originally in England in 1884, subsequently at the Madi- son Square Theater, New York. Last evening was if we mistake not, it's first provincial per formance. Those who are familiar with Mrs. Oliphant's novel sFThe chronicles of Carling- ford" will recognize strong resemblance in the character of the story. The plot is con- cerned with misfortunes of an English cler- gyman's daughter who is ensnared by gen. tlemanly though unscrupulus scion of the, upper crust with whom she elopes leaving behind a faithful rustic lover and a doting and broken hearted parent. Awake to a realization of her fatal error and entreated by the loved ones from home who have discovered her hiding place, she returns to the pa'ernal roof. There by life of sacrifice and penitence she lives down the history of her shame As will be seen the story is an oft repeated tale, yet the ma terials have been carefully worked over by the author and a truly beautiful domestic drama evolved In it there is skillful blend ing of moral instruction and wholesome amusement. It is 2 sermon full of wisdom in which the stage through the medium of it's actors breaches a story more impressive than the didactic utterances of many well meaning parson. Although the play is, on the whole, a very good one, it is by no means free from defects. It does not!possess Yery.much of literary polish and than is necessary. Were the play, however, half as excellent as it is, in the hands of so capable a company of artists it could not fail for want of interest J. H. Stoddart as Jacob Fletcher played his part with that high degree of ex- cellence for which he has justly become cele brated. It was quietly effective piece of most eminent performers. The rest of the cast was corresponding efficient To particularize where each did so well is unnecessary. Suffice it to say that the performance was one of the best thus far given in this city and the Elks deserve great praise for securing so interesting enter tainment. Between acts third and fourth some crayon sketches were made by artists of well known ability.
 BUNNELLs MUSEUM.
 The "Coleen Bawn" as produced by the Williams company still continues to attract the multitudes to the museum, where the la- ASoS4 oSNS their photographs taken.
 AMERICAN THEATER.
 A splendid array of variety talent is pre- scented at the American this week. Those in search of few hours amusement can find no better way of securing it than to drop into this cosy resort during the company's enter tainment
 GRAND FLORAL EXHIBITION.
 At the Metropolitan Opera House, New York, on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday of next week will be held a grand floral exhibition by c. F. Klunder and under the patronage of well known ladies in socie- tv. The first days opening will be at 2 p. m. and the following days at il a. m., clos ing each day at Il D. m. At both the after noon and evening grand concert will be given by the Metropolitan opera company's orchestra under the leadership of Walter Damrosch, Esq. See adv.
 CARLL's OPERA HOUSE.
 At this opera house this evening Charles L. Davis will appear in his famous play of "Alvin Joslin," in which he will appear as Uncle Alvin. The Rome Daily Sentinel says: Mr. Davis as Uncle Alvin was as jolly and as funny as ever and kept the audience laugh ing most of the time. The orchestra, which belongs to the company, was the finest ever listened to in this city. The soloists were obliged to respond to repeated encores. MT. Davis was we'll supported by the members of his company.
 WIDOW BEDOTT.
 At Carll's Opera House on Thursday, Fri day and Saturday evenings and Saturday af- ternoon Neil Burgess and his company will appear in ''Widow Bedott," of which the AL bany Argus says: In makeup, manner, act ing, movement and in all the little by-plays and 'business" which go to make up the characterization MT. Burgess is irresistible. In the Widow Bedott he has evidently struck part for which he is by nature, in clination and talents eminently fitted and the Widow Bedott in his hands cannot fail to be- come fully as famous and forcible 8 charac- terization of we'll known but fortunately somewhat rare type of humanity as the Colo nel Sellers of Mr. Raymond or the Bardwell Slote ot MT. Florence.
 NEW HAVEN OPERA HOUSE.
 At this opera house on Friday and Satur- day evenings and Saturday afternoon Gus Williams, the famous comedian, wslLappear in George Hoey's comedy "Oh! What 8 Night!" of which the Pittsburg Daily Post says: The play abounds in funny sayings and comical situations MT. Williams is the same old Gus. His dialect is just as funny as ever, and his singing and recitations as full of humor and pathos as of yore. His specialties last night won him storms of ap- plause. The company, which is excellent, is composed of the following clever people: 0. F. Tingay, c. E. Lothian, Archie Boyd, A. w. Showell, Wm. Hasson and Miss Topsey Venn, an old favorite, Josie Loane and Ami ta Harris. They acquitted themselves in their several parts in creditable manner.