The evening world., 1888-02-21

notwithstanding the season Of Lent and the
heavy rain storm, which kept a large number of
people at home, toe McCaull Opera company drew
u large audience 10 the Academy Of Music, where
'Falka " was presented, with Miss Manola. MIR.
and Mrs. Bell, the inimitable DE Wolf Hopper and
Harry Marlborough, and Mr.. Wl9e In the cast. Il
was u charming performance, and mp to the sand
ard OF the work done by this excellent company.
Fake" VIII he repeated Tonight aud at the mat
in6e and evening performances tomorrow. During
the remainder OF the week ''Boccaccio" will be
Played. MIR. Is. ID. stevens, who represents Col.
McCaull. Ia highly esteemed In Brooklyn, and 10
always sure OF dong good business.
Miss Cora Tanner Is popular everywhere, and
atre. the ParS, sne received an extremely cordial
greeting. Alone In London Il "A favorite play
with Brooklyn audiences, and Miss Tanners per-
Torrance Is very Interesting. She shows no signs
Of fatigue, and apparently enjoys her role. Tue
scenery last night was effective. The views of
Westminster Biidge and the Old slulce-house are
capital pieces OF work.
The Days produced a "brand-ncw laughing
absurdity u AT inc Grand Opera-Iiouse last night,
called Upside Down" The piece was most
aptly named. 1t caused a great deal of laughter
and sent the audience home in the very best of
spirits. 'Upside Down" has no conspicuous plot.
the scenes lake place on a garden lawn and under
q convenient circus tent. Tnomas aud Daniel DAILY
were extremely funny. They were ably supported
by Miss Lizzie Derious, Miss Grace Sher wood and
Miss Marion Fisk.
Al II. X. Jacobs's Brooklyn Theatre Frank
Daniels appeared last night in Little Puck, " in
which he was successful in New York. The play,
1t viii be remembered, was suggested by Ans,eyfa
~ Vice Versa" and the amusing complications
caused a vast amount OF merriment. Nj. Daniels
Ia AZ bright as ever In his part and thoroughly en-
tiers into It's spirit lie was supported last night by
Mics Bessie Samson, Robert Frazer, George Wood.
ward ami Miss Neliie Deaves.
Thatcher Primrose Il Vests Minstrels began an
engagement last night At the Amphion Academy.
The organization ID well known. and Its reputation
for giving q thorougl ~ enjoyable entertainment wa
, fully sustained. the songs were fresh aud catchy
and the Jokes seemed to appeal to the audience.
Her Atonement" ID one OF the most successful
melodramas OF the day. 1t Ia now In Its seventh
produced at the Novelty Theatre last night before
large audience. Tue Irisn policeman, the mil itar
element and the newsDoy caused q great deal d
mirth.
"Keppler's Fortunes" with Gus williams a.
The. ambitious butcher, was produced At the Peo'
cellent comedian, and mis- songs delighted The
large audience. "Keppler's Fortunes" has
great deal more merit than the ordinary farce
comedy. 1t has an amusing story 10 tell
Hoyts 'Tin Soldier P" was given at the Lee Ave
nue. Academy OF MusIc, In the Eastern District. las
petual youth. II always pieases. The ridiculous
situations were received with roars of laughter las
night The engagement will undoubtedly be
profitable one.
An excellent entertainment was given at Hyde a
Behman's last night. The patrons Of the house
We're there IN full force. The company includes
Thomas j. Ryan. Schoolcraft and Goes, Stirk ant
Zeno, the EddyA Ferguson and Mack, Polly
Cusick, Foreman and Meredith. and Nellie Eich
lerette.
There were three shows at the Grand Theatre las
night and the triple entertainment was well re-
ceived. The Watson and Thomas and Devent
allied shows afforded a great deal Of amusement,
and, as variety Is generally acknowledged to bt
charming, the patrons Of the Grand must have
been completely charmed.