Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-18
entertainments.
THE STILL ALARM,

Mr.. Harry Lacy and his horses and com-
pany In The Still Alarm" attracted an i'm
mense audience at the Hyperion theater last
evening. The play is not great one, but 1t
Is an interesting piece of dramatic mechan-
ism. It has one scene that has made both
fame and money for Mr.. Lacy, and 1t is with.
out doubt among the most realistic scenes
ever put upon the stage. This acene repre-
sents central Ere station in New York city
and its completeness of detail, the wonder
fully trained horses, the fire engine, and the
electrical apparatus called forth hearty and
deserved applause. When, in response to
'the still ALARM" the horses rushed out of
their stalls and were rapidly harnessed and
driven at full speed off the stage, there was
a perfect storm of applause and cheers.
Opportunities for strong acting are offered
but rarely. Mr.. Lacy, however, drew them
to their full power and richly deserved the
bursts of applause which followed each of
his we'll wrought climsxes. In the oonven-
tional phases of his role he was quiet and
effective. The rest of the company II fair
and equal to their respective roles, which do
not require strong, but, nevertheless, call for
correct acting. The singing Of the quartette
in the third act was heartily appreciated.
Altogether the play is novel, bright. effect.
i've and attractive one, and without doubt
deserves the success with which it has been
attended. 1t will be repeated tonight and
tomorrow evening and will doubtless receive
the largest kind of audiences. There will be
no matinee tomorrow, Mr.. Lacy ha wing &c
telegraphed Mr.. Bunnell yesterday.
AT rRocToR's.
Lights and Shadows is highly spiced
sensational melodrama, with horror enough
in the third act for four tragedies. Mrs Gertie
Roberts is pretty and bright The hero is q
trihe stiff, but breaks down a window at the
end of the second act with great dramatic
effect and an axe. Mr.. Meredith as "Wilton
alias Maxwell" is perhaps the best actor in
the troupe, and Miss Annie Barclay as
''Mother Meg" is good. The scenery is well
planned but carelessly managed, and includes
scenes of the Hudson and Palisades, Brook
Ign bridge and East river by moonlight, and
Jersey City and North river. A fair
audience listened to the play last evening
with interest It will be repeated tonight.
MAY HowARD's BURLEsouE.
An old-time audience, brimful of snthusi-
asm, crowded the Grand last night to greet
the first appearance of May Howard and her
peerless burlesquers. Several new and fas-
cinating features have made the entertain
ment brighter than ever. In Social Pleas
ures, which is given a. q curtain raiser. May
Howard. Kitty Wells, Agnes Evans, Josie
Stewart, Zadie Meano, Lottie Forbes, Ray
Reynolds, Grace He'll, Clara st. Maur, Sam
Collins and Harry Morris appear In q variety
of interesting specialties. May Towards
songs are as captivating as ever. The COM
pany remains through the week.
BOWLING AND HAssoN.
These two dramatic players appear at
Proctor's on Wednesday afternoon and even-
ing and Thursday evening in the Red Spider
and Nobody's Claim. They should draw
good houses.
ED, HARRIGAN.
Old Lavender, with Ed Harrigan In the
mirthful role, will be seen at the Hyperion
on Friday and Saturday. This favorite New
York artist and his we'll known company Of
players has been royalty welcomed upon theil
tour. Old Lavender IL among the best Of
their pieces.
CORA EDSALL.
T. N. Hills new and beautiful star, Cors
Edsall, will sppear at Proetor's on Friday
and Saturday in her new play, The
Pembertons, in which her captivating pow
ers are displayed to brilliant advantage
Her career is still young but very promising