Morning journal and courier., 1889-01-26

s@S Misses Hurd, Rev. E. T. Sanford, Mir. Harry Hurb, MT. Washburn and Mir. Foster, Miss White, the Misses Lindsley, Miss Woodman- sel and others.
 Entertainments.
 A large audience greeted the appearance of the Lyceum Theater company in Belaseo and De Miles comedy "The Wife" at the Hype- rion Theatsr last evening. It was in every respect performance commanding the high est praise and deserving of the great success that is attending it. The play is a comedy in its best and purest type, and 1t was played by artists whose education and experience have enabled them to reach the front rank in their profession. The scenery and stage set tings also deserve favorable mention-all were specially designs for the play and were as elaborate as any ever seen here. Such an entertainment after the mediocre perfor- msnces recently given here was truly refresh ing. It reminded one of "As in Looking Glass; and ''Renee de Moray" because it was so different. In this comedy there are no divorces, no suicides, no danger of any, one's death except from laughter. There is no william with an Italian accent, no 'sfallen women, no glimpses of Monte Csrlo-nothing but fun and the old, old story of true love conquer ing all things told in a new way. There are tears in the play as well as laughter, but those of the audience whose eyes watered during the third act found they were crying because "John Rutherford" loved and trusted his wife and not because he suspected her or tried to take her child from her. Such plays are to be commended and encouraged and it is hoped that we shall have more of 8 similar kind during the season. The great strength of the company lies in ho faNk eta Der has chance to win share in the ap' plause and no one character was made prominent at the expense of the others. It was therefore most appropriate that at the conclusion of the second act the entire com- pany should respond to the hearty encore ac- corded them. We refrain from making special mention of any member of the com pany, but prefer to print the entire cast. Let the theater-goers take notice that the following actors have given us 8 thoroughly enjoyable and creditabIe entertainment: John Rutherford, of the United States, Robert Grey attorney at law. MT: Frank Carlyle Ma Mathew Culver in politics MT Henry Herman
 ' - - -o ' Mr John Flood Major Homer Q. Putnam, G. A. R.. .........;......-
 Cwhose faint heart never won fair iady.) Jack Dexter, Columbia 'Ss.. MT. Randolph, Rutherford's private secretary...... Helen Truman, an only daughter Lucille Ferdant, from New orlsans --''' D. D'''''''' " 'eF' 'n Adelaide Thornton Hetty Ivee, coming out Hattie Schell Mrs Amory, junior member of Truman 6 Uo..... Agnes, Helen's maid. Olive DunfOn
 'The Wife" will be repeated this after noon at 2:30 o'clock and this evening.
 BUNCH OF KEYS.
 "A Bunch of Keys or the Hotel" as per- formed at the New Haven Opera House last evening was the most Imaginable comedy that has been produced in this city this season.
 The smiles which were brought to the faces of the audience in the first act, were replaced with bursts of jollity in the second act and roaring laughter in the third act The play is rendered unusually attractive by the presence of Miss Louise Sanford who is great favorite here, and takes the part ford was greeted with liberal applause and was frequently eneored while sing act aoter of of the commercial n traveller. s During the evening she was presented with @ large basket of lovely flowers, which she she was not prepared for such token of ap- preeiation. James B. Mackie as Grimes, the hotel porter, makes as much fun as ever. Several favorites with New Haven audiences are in the cast, who furnish a side splitting entertainment which will be repealed this afternoon and evening.
 GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
 The last performances of tsBeacon Lights' will be given at the Grand to-day. In the museum hall Frank and Lillie Weston are giving most entertaining and musical en- tertainment
 sWEpIsH CONCERT
 The Swedish Ladies Double Quartette, as- sisted by the humorist, imitator and charac- ter sketch artist, will give a concert at the Atheneum tonight. Hon. w. W. Thomas, ir., late United States minister at Stockholm says: ''I am pleased to learn that you have secured the Swedish National Lady Singers for tour throughout the United States. I heard them at Stockholm, Sweden. and was delighted with their singing. They have really phenomenal voices and render the songs of their fatherland with @ freshness and pow CT that have never heard excelled. These eight beautiful young Swedish girls, dressed in the picturesque costumes of their native provinces, make g most attractive picture upon the stage, and when their pure young voices blend in song, they bring before you the wildness and grandeur of the Northland- that land which has given us Jenny Lind and Christine Nilsson"
 ROBERT MAnTELL.
 The distinguished actor MT. Robert Man tell, will appear at the New Haven Opera House on Friday and Saturday evenings of next week in D'Ennery's great romantic drama ''Monbars," /" in which he has achieved such @ phenomenal success throughout the country. As heretofore, Nr. Mantell will have the assistance of powerful supporting company.
 On Wednesday evening of next week a mo- table event in musical circles in this city will take place in the concert which will be given at the Hyperion Theater by Miss Emma Juch and a company excellent in personnel and strong in support. Miss Juch is assisted by the following well known artists: Miss Adele aus der One, pianist; Victor Herbert, 'eellist; l Miss Rosa Linde, contralto; William J. Levin, tenor, and Joseph Linde, baritone. Miss Juch | and her company in their grand operatic con- | cert have scored triumphs wherever they I have appeared. Tickets are now on sale at \ the box office of the theater.
 TWELVE TEMPTATIONS.
 Gilmore's gorgeous spectacular presentation of "The Twelve Temptations" piece made | famous many years ago by the late James Il Fisk, jr, will be presented at the Hyperion ;he last three nights of next week. The pro- 1uction here will be on the most elaborate ,cale, introducing gorgeous stage pictures, pallets, premiers, specialties and host of novelties which go to make up Q spectacular | rendition. MT. Gilmore is credited with be- ng lavish in its presentation. Sixty-eight people and a working crew of nearly thirty men will be used during its run here. Only --sT1 L