Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-04
Entertainments.
THE sToDDARD LECTURE.

MT. Stoddard delivered the fifth and last rion last evening. Constantinople, the cap ital of the Sultan, was the place visited and it proved a most entertaining subject. The lecture was certainly one of the best, if not the best of the course. MT. Stoddard was in his most pleasing vein and the views were, as usual, excellent. Approaching the queen of the Bosphorus through the lovely Agean the speaker took his auditors to the points of interest in the city of Constantine, pausing here and there to describe some phase of Oriental life or some Moslem cus- tom. The mosques were all visited, the lovely scenes in the neighborhood were ali portrayed Some time was spent in the house of Turkish pasha and the customs of the harem dwelt upon at some length. In conclusion the lecturer, as he so often does, strove to lift the veil of the future and fore- told the expulsion of the Turk and the plac- ing of StaInboul in the position in which she belongs. Stepping aboard his steamer MT. Stoddard, in imagination, sailed away to Egypt, and the Stoddard lecture season was over. The audiences have tested the capaci- ty of the big theater, and the popularity of John L. Stoddard is still in the ascendant. BUNNEIL's GRAND OPERA HOUSE. The Bohemian Grip was very creditably rendered last evening at the Grand Opera House before a crowded house. Miss Irene l Murphy commended herself yet further to the high opinion of New Haven people by her singing and acting in the part of Airline. Joe Armand as Thaddeus, and A. E. Miller as Count Arnheim, were excellent. The Devilshoof of MT. Wolff was capital, partic- l ularly in makeup and acting. His visit to ] the counts house and his discovery of some of the comforts and luxuries of civilization, a ch 10nlxinp cologne and face powder, was very cemical piece of acting. Ben Lodge had part that suited him, as seems every part which he as- sumes. He was 8 full-hedged dude; Floran- tine, nephew of the count, was unsuccessful in his attentions to Airline Miss Marion Chase made a very creditable gypsy queen. "Olivette" this evening. perfect furore of fun.
 HARRY WILLIAMS COMPANY.
 Eugene Wellington, agent for H. W. Will iams' own company, is in the city arranging for tho appearance of that company at Bun nell's next week.
 SOL SMITH RUSSELL.
 This noted comedian will be at the Hyps- rion this afternoon and evening. He will be seen in ''Bewitched," the best comedy he has yet produced. He is supported by strong company. He will introduce his original character impersonations.
 THE o1TY GUARD GRAND BALL.
 The masquerade ball of the veteran and active members of the City Guard, which will be held at the armory on Monday even ing, will be the largest masquerade ball of the season in the city. Among the many beautiful costumes to be worn at the ball will be the costumes of the twenty members of the floor committee which have been made to order by New York firm. The special attractions, the concert by the Second regi- ment band, the grand carnival procession, and the contests for prizes, will make the ball fully equal to the former masquerade balls of the company.
 DOWNING, THE TRAGEDIAN.
 Robert Downing, the tragedian. twill appear at the New Haven Opera House next Tuesday and Wednesday as "Spartacus" in f:The Gladiator" On Thursday night he will play "Julius Cesar"
 wILLo THE wIsPERE.
 The first night of Miss Myrtle Kinsland's series of "Willo the wisperie" will occur to- morrow Sunday night at the New Haven Opera House. The lecture, which will be illustrated by magnificent pictures, will be- gin precisely at o'clock.
 TIN SOLDIER.
 Hoyt's erin Soldier" will be presented at the New Haven Opera House Friday and Saturday of next week. W. D. Turner, agent for the company, was in town last evening making arrangements.
 ***When i'm New York stop at the Sturtevant House, Broadway COT. 29th St.; it is finely furnished and the prices are reason- able. You won't regret it. Matthews & Pierson, Props.-Ballstin.