Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-31
entertainments.
NEW HAVEN OPERA HOUSE.

Mr.. William Gillette's successful play
"Held by the Enemy" which SO graphically
describes scenes from that intensely interest.
ing period of our nations history, the late
civil war, was presented at the New Haven
Opera House yesterday afternoon and even
ing to large and enthusiastic audiences
Since the piece was given here last season it
has been revised by it's author and the third
act entirely rewritten making it much strong
er and more realistic. The third act,
which now represents the bombardmsnt
of General Standings headquarters and the
escape and reeapture of Lieutenant Hayne, is
the most thrilling scene of the play. The
company with the exception of Mr.. Stokes,
who still assumes the role of General SIAM
burg, is entirely different from that of last
evenly balanced one. Mr.. James E. Wilson
is fully as effective in the character of Colo
mel Prescott as was the 1amented George
Parkes, who made it famous. Miss Mary
Mills was quite satisfactory as Rachel Nc
Creepy and Miss Du Pree as Susan McCreery
with Miss Louise Dillon. Miss Du Pree is a
clever little lady who avails herself
of every opportunity offered her in
a very fascinating role. Mr.. William
Haworth, younger brother of Mr.. Joseph
Haworth, deserves special mention for his
spirited portrayal of the part of Lieutenant
Hayne. The remaining members of the
company are all excellent and the entire per-
Torrance proved that Manager Wall still re-
members his promise made long ago and still
gives his patrons nothing but frst-class at
fractions on HOLIDAYS "Held BY the Enc
N.Y. will be repeated this afternoon and
evening and very large audiences are as
sured.
THE STRANGERS OF PARIS.
This is one ofithe strongest plays and one of
the strongest companies that has been at the
Grand Opera House this season. The mem
bers of the company are artists much above
the average. Frank A. Tannehill as Jargon
gives splendid impersonation of that role.
In the last act Miss Lizzie Fletcher acts so
realistically that many in the audience are
brought to tears. Miss Florence Ashbrooke
and Miss Nellie Pierce also come in for their
share Of praise. Walter Birch and W. D.
Stone deserve special mention. There will be
a matinee this Afternoon. In the museum
hall is the pottery king.
JOSEPH MURPHY.
Joseph Murphy, the Irish comedian, will
be at the New Haven Opera House next Mon
day and Tuesday On Monday 'sShaun
Rhue" will be produced and on Tuesday
"The Dopagh."
MAGGIE MITCHELL.
Maggie Mitchell will appear at the Hype-
rion next Monday and Tuesday. "Lorle"
will be played the opening night and 'The
Barefoot on the second night.
WILBUR OPERA COMPANY.
This opera company, which is really good
one, with Susie Kirwin as the star, will ap-
pear at the Grand all of next week.
DANIEL BANDMANN.
This sterling tragic actor will appear at the
Hyperion on Thursday and Friday next. He
will produce CDR. Jekyn and Mr.: Hyde"
He closes very successful engagement this
week at the Academy of Music in New York.
Some New York critics prefer his playing of
this part to Richard Mansfeld's.
MINNIE MADDERN.
Mr.. Fred Miller, the business manager for
Miss Madden, has completed the prelimi-
nary work for the appearance of this cele-
brated artist at the New Haven Opera House
next week.
ALONE IN LONDON.
John G. maggie, representing Colonel Sims
"AIone in London" company, was in town
last night This highly interesting produc-
ton will be given at the Hyperion Theater
next Saturday afternoon and evening with
the charmintr Cora Tanner in the leading role