Morning journal and courier., 1890-01-13
Entertainments.
THE BOSTON IDEALS.

y The appearance OF this famous opera COM
pany at the Hyperion tomorrow evening and
Wednesday afternoon and evening promises
to be a notable musical event. The company
performs only grand opera this season. Il Is
equipped with an unusual chorus, complete
grand orchestra, under the distinguished
direction of Signor Tomasi. Over one hun
dred persons take part in each production.
The leading artists are we'll known. Among
them are Nine. Caroline D'Allemand, Miss
Emma Romeldi, Miss Helen Van Doenhoff,
Mr.. Charles o. Bassett, Chevalier Scovel, Mr..
W. a. Martens, Mr.. w. a. Clark and Signor
Miranda. The Chicago Times says of Nine.
L'Allemand's Lucia: "The notable part of
her work was her wonderful mastery of the
Astounding technical difficulties of the score,
and the ease, precision and crystalline clear
ness of her execution. It may be doubted If
even Nine. Sembrich or anybody else ever
performed these top-lofty vocal gymnastics
with any more precision and cslerity."
Is AFTER DARK.
Dion Bouccieault's popular drama, After
Dark, will be- presented at Proctor's this
evening by company including William A.
Brady, Messrs. Stronge and Richardson, E.
l.. Walton, Laura Biggar and Laura Will
liams. The piece is good one, Is replete
with strong situations and telling spectacu-
lar effects, and deserves large audience.
GUS HILLS NOVELTIES.
Gus Hills World of Novelties opens the
week at the Grand Opera House. This is q
strong variety organization. From the ris-
ing of the curtain to the end Of the show, the
people fairly roar with laughter. Every act
in the bill is amusing, and the whole enter
tainment is to be highly enjoyed.
WOMAN AGAINST WOMAN.
This powerful domestic drama will be pro-
duced at Proctor's on Tuesday and Wednes-
day. Miss May Wheeler as Bessie Barton is
said to give an admirable portrayal of the
affecting role. Walter II. Edwards plays
the leading male part. The company is
good.
..- BOOTH AND MODJEaKA.
The sale of seats for the appearance of
Booth and Modjeska at the Hyperion on
Thursday night opens at the box Office ct 8
O'Clock this morning. No person will be per-
The play in which these two famous stars
will appear is Shakespeare's Merchant of
Venice, with Mr.. Booth as Shylock and Nine.
Modjeska as Portis. These great players
need no comment, and their greatest artistic
triumphs are too we'll known to theater goers
to be retold.
THE xENODOCHY.
The preparations for the Grays' Xenodochy
are atill going rapidly on. The company is
determined to make the affair a success, and
there is no doubt but it will be q notable So
ciety event.
. PROFESSOR CHURCHILL, OF ANDovER.
A few years ago Professor Churchill, of
Andover, read to large audience in this
city selections from Shakespeare, Dickens,
LonRfellow and others, to the great delight
of all who heard him. As an elocutionist
and reader he doubtless stands In the high
est rank in this country. His programme
consists of admirable selections from grave
and gay, from lively to severe, and all are
admirably rendered. He will again read in this
city next Wednesday evening at the United
church chapel, and all who have the oppor-
tsnity of hearing him will enjoy q rare
treat. See adv.
BOSTON SYMPHONY CONCERT.
The Boston Symphony orchestra appears
at the Hyperion tonight with its celebrated
conductor, Arthur Nikisch. The programme
IL remarkably fine one, and the concert
will undoubtedly be listened to by q large
and fashionable audience.
POLO TONIGHT.
The Hartfords and New Ravens play at the
rink tonight. The game will be an Interest,"