Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-29
SALE OF AUrocaAPHs.

- ' The LefHngwen Collection Brings over Fifty Thousand Dollars-1 Valued at one Time at Ten Thou sand Dollars.
 The largest sale of autographs ever made in this country was that of the collection of Edward H. Lefingwell, who lived in this city on Grown street, between High and York, and was for years curator of the New Haven Historical society's collection. | Possessed of large fortune MT. Lef6ng- well indulged his predilection for auto graphs of famous men. The money spent l on his collection amounted to many thou | sand dollars.
 On his death in June, 1888, his heirs valued the collection at $10 ,0OO, and prob bably until quite lately $6, 900 would have been tempting offer. An auctioneering firm, Libby & Go. of Boston, advertised the autographs and disposed of them at two different sales, the first netting $22,- 240.74 and the second $28, ,860.1S, making a total of $51, ,20O.O7.
 Address to the Historical Society.
 The New Haven Colony Historical socie- ty held regular meeting last evening. Charles Hopkins Clark of the Hartford Courant read paper on 1.-The Circum- stances Attending the Formation of Our State Constitution"
 An intelligent and appreciative audience was present. The address showed deep | and careful research, and was enlivened by bright and vivacious style. At the close President Baldwin made few remarks on | the character of Samuel Bishop, who was alluded to in the address and whose pie | ture hangs on the society's walls. After | passing a vote of thanks the society ad- | journed. MT. Clark was then shown to many of the prominent people in attendance. ~' ss5 -.- | Entertainments. ." | HYPERION TnEATER. ~-@ '+'
 The production Of "'Wagner's opera f'Tannhauser," by the Emma Juch Grand Opera company at the Hyperion this even- l ing, will afford the music lovers in this city a rare treat. Miss Juch, the prima donna, who has sung here many times to
 the delight of those who heard her, is to
 assume the role of Elizabeth. The rest of
 the company is strong one.
 Lew Dockstader's world famous min
 strels will play their only engagement in
 this city this season Saturday afternoon
 and evening. This company is said to be
 one of the very best minstrel companies
 ever organized.
 PRocToR's OPERA HOUSE.
 Of "Ship Ahoy," Donelly and Miller'G
 farcical opera, which will be presented
 this evening, the Boston Globe says edito
 rially: One reason why "Ship Ahoy" hal
 taken the town by storm is that it is no
 only dashing and dainty opera with al
 the snap and go of "Plnafore" in it, but ii besides thoroughly American production
 The libretto and the score are both O native creation. The result is charmin,
 light opera, full of Yankee music ant Yankee wit and humor, and consequent, | just suited to the Yankee taste
 Oracle Emmett, who appears tomorrow evening, is said to be the only lady on tn American stage to-day capable of playin , six distinct characters like those she DOT trays in her new play, the "Pulse of Ne, z York" Blessed AS she is with youth an | splendid physical health, she has don
 what no other actress dare to attempt has never missed a performance in fv
 years. She is now just past twenty years
 and has been on the stage since childhood , GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
 = Sadie Scanlan made her first appearanc
 as star at the Grand opera house lat
 evening" The audience, large one, we1
 not entirely unacquainted with the brett | Sadie's charms, having seen her before 6 l. leading soubrette with her brother, w. . a Scanlan. She fulfilled the expectations all, and the hearty applause which she r l. ceived showed that she has not lost any @ her sprightliness which won her reputatio q as soubrette. Miss Scanlan is the pc l, sonifcation of iollity and wit, which al A always associated with an Irish colleel 8 The company is as good as any on the roa F and with such a support the success n Miss Scanlan and all concerned is for l. gone conclusion. The play is beautif1 l. four-act Irish drama abounding in prett 70 scenes and exciting tableaux. The pls 70 will be repeated this and tomorrow evel 70 ings and tomorrow afternoon.
 O Billy Lester's great company holds u
 l boards the last three days of this week