Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-12-25
Enterta1nnl enIs.

Manager Bunnell has treated his patrons
of his Christmas attraction tonight, the
ever-weleome Duff Opera company
The operas include Charles Gounod's
opera comique in two acts, entitled "Phil'
emon and Baucis," which on this occasion
will receive its first representation in
America outside of New York. The cast
will include Mr.. Charles Bassett, the emf
nent tenor, Mr.. William Pruette, the noted
English-speaking baritone, Mr.. William
Mclaughlin, the popular basso, who will
be pleasantly remembered with Mr.. Dnff'e
company here, and Miss Lsnore Snyder,
who returned to America year ago from
London, where she had been engaged for
two years at Doyle Carte's Savoy thester
as prims donna in Gilbert & Sulllvan'a
operas. This opera will ba given with fine
costumes and scenery. Sale of seats now
open.
Joseph Jefferson will be seen in rip
Van Wrinkle" o-morrow night. The sale
of seats Is now open. As usual the sale Is
large.
onuCn - OWcIb WILL hppSaf III his great
comedy, walker of London" on Friday
evening. A Chicago exchange Gays of The
production: sit was an intelligent audi
ence that assembled at the opera house last
night to see James T. Powers unravsl the
plot that shows off to the bsst advantage
his versatility as an actor, and his clean
and healthy fun making ability. The au-
dtence expected much, and received more.
They were prepared to laugh. and were
convulsed before the curtain was rung
down on the first act"
''The Private Secretary" with Mr.. Will
lam Gillette in the title role, will be the
attraction New Years. Sale of seats opens
Thursday.
GRAND OPERA Rouse.
The Christmas attraction will be Dan
Mccarthy in his latest success, "The Ram
bier From Clare" a play that only needs to
be seen to be appreciated. It is produced
in Mr.. McCarthy's best style by a superb
company. Special attention has been given
to the scenic and mechanical effects. All
the scenery used Is carried by Mr.. McCar-
shy and is the work of such artists as Har-
ley Merry and s. R. q. Penscn. "The
Rambler From Glare" is one of the few
plays that is refined and free from vulgar
lty. That this is appreciated is shown by
the crowded houses 1t draws. If you want
to spend pleasant evening 60 and see
Dan Mccarthy and his merry company in
The Rambler From Clare" There will
be special holiday matinee to-day, com
mencing at 2 p. m. Seats now on sale.
1.-THE Struggle of Life" comes the last
three days this week.
"The White Squadron" will be the New
Years attraction. There will be a special
holiday matinee New Years day, COM
nencing at 2 p. m.
POLLS WONDERLAND.
Manager Poll offers as his grand holiday
attraction bill which will without doubt
attract large audiences all the wesk. His
cosy theater will remain open all day to-
lay. Among those on the bill this week
ire the McCarthy's, banjo soloists and pa
.odists; Tiddledewinks, the boy wonder;
3ently and Cameron, musical comedians;
dason and Lord in comedy; the Heslys, |
high class entertainers; Harrison and Dam
els, sketch artists; George Randall, topical |
7ocalist, and Conway and Davis, Irish |
comedians.
THE BUILDING OF TEE WHITE CITY.
NoA oA1y euoso WHO ulo uOG, out those
Who did visit the "White City," should at
end the lecture to be given at Warner hall |
lext Thursday evening by Professor John
:. Weir. 'tThe Building of the White
jity," the subject, will not only be hand
omely illustrated, but from all points of
lew will be treated in an artistic manner,
UGH as the well known ability of the leo.
urer is capable of giving 1t.
sToDDARD LECTURES.
The courses of the Stoddard lectures
7ill be opened on next Tuesday and Thurs
sy evenings. The general subject is epic
uresque Japan" These lectures have
cen received enthusiastically in every city
here they have been given. Thsre are
ONE good seats still left at the box Office
Dr. either course.