Morning journal and courier., 1893-02-10
Entertainments.

The Remenyi Concert company will give grand concert at the Hyperion to night. The Chicago Evening Post says "There is only one Remepyi. He demon strsted that fact at his concert. He has the most marvellous technique, the most dainty tone, coupled with the ability to bring out every resource of his instru ment. He is the poet of the violin; not wholly the poet of sentiment, but the poet of fire and force The violin be. came in the hands of Rsmenyi thing full of life and power. The beauty of Rsmsn- yi's style is that it is so warm and appeals go directly to the musical seDse. It may is always effective. All classes appreciate the eloquence of his playing. He is sn exceptional artist whom 1t is ever delight to hear"
 "A Texas Steer" comes to morrow even ing. It is full of bright situations, rscy hits and humorous points. A large house is assured. The sale of seats is now open.
 Hallen and Hart will appear In new musical comedy called trhe Idea" next Monday evening.
 On tuesday evening Donneily and Girard appear In Natural tae.
 "A Mad Bargain" will be presented by James T. Powers on Thursday evening oi next week.
 Thomas Q. Sesbrooke and his opera com psny under the management of George W, Lsderer will present the comic opera "The 1.le of Champagne" on Friday and Sstur- urday.
 GRAND OPERA HOUSE,
 The house was crowded last night to wit ness the Swedish dialect comedy, "Ole Olsen." It will be given tonight aud to- morrow night and at the matinee Satur- day. Since its last presentation in this city 1t has been re written and much i'm proved, and with its present array of art ists takes rank with the leading comedy organizations travelling. The piece is founded on the adventures of sn unsophis- ticated Swede in America, and the inoi- dents, which follow In rapid succession, keep an audience in continual roar of laughter. Ben Hendricks essays the role of Ole, which is the principal male char acter of the piece, and is pronounced by all who have seen it as the best Swedish dialect character actor who has ever appeared in this difficult role. Mics Hattie Williams plays Genie Dimple in 6 most captivating manner, her singing and dancing never failing to win favor with the public. The part of the eccentric Irish woman, Bridget O'Flsnnigsu, Is entrusted to Miss St. GeorssHussey, who Is a recoe- nized leader in the portrayal of such class of characters. During the action of the piece Ole, who has "bane in des kontry wan yer, femt mont aud sax wske," figures in sev. aral ludicrous situations, finally appearing in an intensely dramatic scene and plays the principal part in foiling the villain of the play and bringing him to justice, all of which is done in & manner that keeps the audience in 8 continual uprosr.
 The singing by the Swedish lady quartet was an especial feature, The voices are rich and blend in pleasant manner. They received numerous recalls.
 It is said of ''The South Before the War;" which appears the first three days next week, that IL is a conglomeration of everything in the musical comedy and line and through 1t runs the thread of an interesting story.
 THE NEW HAVEN OPERA HOUSE.
 "A Wife's Peril" at the New Haven opera house, is the play made known to the American public by Mrs. Lsngtry, who has successfully presented it the past sea son. The present company is we'll cast in Mir David Murray, Miss Jessie Lee Randolph and L. R Willard in the leads. Mics Ran dolph plays the wife, Beatrice Fame, par dculsrly we'll. Little Mabel Cohn is 8 very smart child actress in the part of "Tixy." Handsome David Murray is quite matinee feature, as one of the largest lady audiences of the season was out in the afternoon. The company remain to day and to-mor- row. Blanche Sherwood appears in songs md dances between acts; also Professor Felix in limitations of birds and animals. |
 THE GRAND DUCHESS MONDAY The Wilbur Opera company and Susie | zirwin will probably have a crowded house It the opening of the weeks repertoire of | ,pera "The Grand Duchess" will be the | opening production, with some sixty people | 'ufthe stage.