Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-17
Entertainments. HYPERION.

d1TAh1ONs
 MT. Robson and his company of players presented .'The Comedy of Errors" to 8 large and intelligent audience last night. As the Dromio of Syracuse MT. Robson was very funny, and although his pronun- ciation recalled "Birtes" at times, 1t was so pleasant Q remembrance that we readily forgave him for it. His little chuckle, too, was ss irresistible ss ever, indeed his whole performance was 8 marvel of easy grace and telling gesture that fully estab- lished his right to recognition as one of the foremost artists of the American stage. As the other Dromio Giles Shine, a most reliable actor, is to be congratulated upon his close imitation of the star, both in voice and makeup. MT. Shine got as near the famous "Robson csckle" as is possible for any other mortal.
 There was more difference between the two Antipholus, however, MT. El~ood's performance being decidedly the better. He is always good actor, but presented an unusually fine appearance last night Ar. Farrell on the other hand evidently does not understand the evolution of ex- pression, the voice frequently coming be- fore the gesture. He also showed a di-po- sition to rant at times But in these faults Mr. Farrell has distinguished company in his profession.
 Mrs Robson, charming as we have eeeu her in other roles, was entirely unsuited to her part, both in voice snd appearance, and the fact that she did ss we'll as she did stamps her ss an artist. Miss Lynch ss Lucisna, her sister, gave pleasing perform snce. The rest of the cast was fair, Mr. J L.. Wooderson easily carrying off the honors in the unimportsnt part of Goldsmith. The piece was beautifully staged and cos tuned. The audience was enthusiastic, particularly after ths second and third acts, when the applause almost amounted to an ovation. Curtain c.lis were given Mr. Robson. MT. Shine, MT. Elwood and Mr Farrell, and of the ladies to Mrs. Robson and Miss Lynch. A diminutive African also shared the honors.
 "The Sportsman" farce comedy of the most startling and rattling variety by the author of "Jaue," will be played to nor row evening for the first time here. The plot deals principally with phenomenal liar of the society kind, g young fellow who can't even tell the truth when it would be to his interest, and who gets into the hobLCno O1 Aoo WoeOA HI COubCQuouCo uc Sportsman" also has 8 wife. Mixed up in the affairs of the young couple is fuasy, meddliug family physician, Dr. Holroyd; j; MT. Perkins, an innocent country squire; Mrs. Fritchley, the old boarding house keeper; the squire's eloping daughter and the wild young nephew of the young hus- band. Sale of seats is now open.
 GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
 Standing room only was the rule here last night, and even that WAS at a pre- mium. The attraction was the Rose Hill Folly company, under the management of R.ce & Barton, and the performance given was one of the best in the vaudeville line ever seen in this city. The burlesques which open and close the entertainment are unusually bright and witty, and inter- spersed with new songs and what is de- cidedly more rare, new jokes and witt cisms. The company is decidedly above the average, and the scenery and costumes brilliant and rich. Julia Kelly, the we'll known bone soloist, Is one of the many strong features of the excellent entertain ment, and her work last night was @ sur prise to even her most ardent admirers. The local fsvorites, the Washburne sisters, were also well received and their work was one Of the features of the evening. The company throughout is excellent, and en- cores were in demand. The ,mpany re- mains this and to morrow evenings and to- morrow afternoon.
 "True Irish Hearts" will be presented for one night only Thursday, October 19. An exchange says: "The play with it's evenly balanced company received merited applause for fine work. The piece has an interesting plot, the dialogue is easy and full of flashes of genuine Irish wit, inter spersed with pretty songs and dances, and the scenery is very effective, the settings calling for applause"
 Gus Williams, the great Germsn dialect comedian, will appear on next Friday and Saturday evening and Saturday afternoon in his brilliant new musical comedy farce entitled April Fool"
 PoLIs WONDERLAND.
 The program offered at the house this week will doubtless attract large audiences. For variety 1t has not been equalled in weeks. Among the performers are Hay den, the mimic; the FItzgibbon family, the musical wonders: John M. Trsynor, Irish 1 Little Ray. the child wonder, and Ali Brothers, the Arabian acrobats.