Morning journal and courier., 1889-02-02
Entertainments. RORERT NANTETT,

Robert Mantell, the popular young actor, supported by strong company presented the romantic 6ve-act play of ''Monbars" at the New Haven Opera House last evening. The action of the play is laid in France in 1910. The scene in the first act where Monbars eau terizes his wound after being bitten by mad dog while rescuing Diane from danger is very realistic and exceedingly well portrayed. The play is an unusually strong one and abounds in thrilling and dramatic situations, the dramatic climax at the close being remarka- ply fine. The story of the play is that of young woman Diane) who warns "Mon- bars" from 8 sense of justice and duty in re- turn for an act of kindness done by "Mon- bars" for her father, and in the end falls violently in love with him. The character of 'Monbsrs" is portrayed by MT. Mantell in his usual forcible manner. Mark Price as Laurent" B. T. Ringgold as "Aonsieur Wonton" and Miss Charlotte Behrens as 'Diane" were very satisfactory. The rest of the cast call for no especial mention. "Mon- bars" at the matinee to-day and for the last time tonight.
 GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
 The Reilly & Woods big speciality comps- ny will tonight close a most successful weeks engagement at the Grand. The Vsidis Sisters are the wonder and admiration of all. Their feat is the best of the kind ever seen in this city. matinee will be given to- day.
 TWELVE TEMPTATIONS.
 "The Twelve Temptations" was produced again last night at the Hyperion before large audience. The Judge brothers in their startling gymnastic exercises, the ballet headed by Mile Bonfanti and the msgni6- cent scenery and stage settings were the principal features and won the hearty ap- plause of the large audience. The ballet of the nations was very brilliantly executed. The performance will be repeated this after noon and evening.
 HELD BY THE ENEMY.
 William Gillette, the author and play wright, will appear next Monday evening at the Hyperion Theater as the newspaper cor- respondent in 'Held by the Enemy" The play itself has been received with great favor wherever produced, and is one of the strong est of it's kind on the road. The general staging and effects are excellent, and MT. Gillette's supporting company is very good.
 LUoRRs' NOVELTY COMPANY.
 The Luciers' Novelty company will appear at the Grand, February 2, 8 and 9. Dr. G. last night arranging for the appearance of this attraction.
 THE TWO SISTERS.
 A new comedy drama from the pen of that excellent actor and author, MT. Denman Thompson, and his copartner, MT. George w. Ryer, entitled "The Two Sisters" will be produced at the New Haven Opera House for three nights, commencing Thursday eve- ming, February 7th. "The Two Sisters' is the second production from Mr. Thompson, the first being that charming country idyl, "The Old Homestead" The latter was an evolution that grew from an accident, and very happy evolution it was. The charm of 'fThe Old Homestead" was naturalness of the scenes and incidents, simple pictures of real life and studies of American character. The same is seen in ''The Two Sisters" and the authors have employed in the action of a story that passes in New York the same method that was used to such good purpose in the delineation of life in New England farm house. Comedy, pathos and music are knit together. The plot, though slight, is said to effectually tell the simple story of the lives of two sisters who go to New York, one remaining pure and good, the other yielding to the sllurements of temptations. The characters are said to be strongly drawn, and the action will present series of natural pictures in the great metropolis.
 PROF. BR1sToL's EQUEsoURRIcULUM.
 The Louisville Courier Journal says; Prof. Bristors Equescurriculum is worthy the at- tention of every one who ever loved horse. Such perfectly trained animals were never, seen together before, and they gave far more interesting entertainment than do most dramatic companies. The Equeseurrieu1un. will be at the Hyperion the last four days Of next week. s]
 PROF. PHILLIPS.
 This ever popular singer, so widely known, gives his refined entert tainment illustrated by songs and illumf fnatsd, at Loomis' Temple of Music next Monday Tuesday and Wednesday evenines.z Over ffteen hundred colossal views, taken from some of natures grandest and most beautiful master pieces in twenty 1 different countries, are in his collection. l Seats can be procured at Loomis,.