Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-26

Custer. But an old chief afterward :old
me that they wouldn't have had him stay
in that country for anything on earth."-
Washington Post.
Entertainments.
HYPERION.
One of the largest audiences which have
bsen in this theater in many years was
present last evening to witness the per-
formance of the Duff Opera company.
Gounod's "Philemon and Bausis" was
given and was we'll received. Owing to a
severe cold Mr.. Mclaughlin wac not able
to sing the part of King Rene in "Ktpg
Rsne's daughter" The roll WAS taken by
Mr.. brunette. The appearance of Miss
Eleanor Mayo was warmly applauded.
Her voice is one of rare excellence.
liking Rsne's Daughter" was given for the
first time on any stage last evening.
Joseph Jefferson will appear in RIP
Van Wrinkle" this evening, and a large and
cultivated audience will, as usual, greet
this distinguished and beloved American
actor.
James T. Powers will appear on Friday
night next in "Wslker London" An ex
change says: The scenes of the comedy
are laid in house boat upon the banks of
the river Thames; the stream Is represented
by water, and realism ia produced by
canoes and punts gliding to and from the
novel dwelling carrying thu merry crew
who make it temporary home. Ia the
title role Mr.. Powers gave additional evil
dence of his powers as a legitimate come
| dian, infusing into the lines an urctious
humor of his own. His support included
a number of particularly capable people,
| among whom are Rachael Booth, Lorraine
| Dreux, Lille Eldridge, May Tyrrell. Mollis
| Sherwood, Harry Morgan, W. Fl. Crosby,
Walter Thomas and Ellis Ryse. Mr.. Pow
| ers sang a catchy song, "Nothing to a
Hero Bold" in his customary happy style.
| New and effective scenery assisted in max
ing the performance notable. Sale of seats
| now open.
GRAND OPERA RuUsE-
| For the FIRST time in the history of the
opera house the tickets for the evening
performance we're all sold out before the
matinee opened yesterday. At the matt
nee there was another large audience, and
in fact hundreds of people were turned
away, both in the afternoon and evening
there being packed houses at each per-
Torrance. The attraction was Dan Nc
Carthy and his "Ramblers From Clare"
The company is up to the average and
does some good work. The scenery is very
pretty, especially In the third act, where
an abbey and we'll drawn lake drop are
shown. Mr.. Mccarthy plays well and
sings several Irish songs with good voice.
He recsived warm reception. The lead
ing comedy was entrusted to Charles saun-
ders, who played Paddy McFsdden, and
Miss Ada Boshell, who did the soubrette as
Rose Dryer. These two players were by
far the most interesting In the play. Saun-
ders is full of original wit and keeps the
audience in roars of laughter from the
time he takes the stage until he exits. His
makeup Is bushel of laugh in itself.
Miss Boshell makes good appearance and
does some clever work. She also sings
we'll. Maggie Barry, who manages the
lone, plays the sort of villain we do not
always see in an Irish drama, and does it
well. Harry Minnick sustained the work
In Christie Malone, the second villain, very
we'll. John Marion makes q good priest,
and as Father James Immediately wins
the good graces of his audience. P. Tuo-
hey was a good Mr.. Gavan. James Mar
ron was seen as Tom, an English footman,
and did clever comedy work. j. McSwee-
ney was the Tim Flaherty and John Rob-
son was the hotel guide. Miss Viola Arm
strong played the old woman's part, Mrs.
O'Sullivan; and did the heavy work in the
commended in both character parts.
| o1J ,~oo{l in
search of husband, was productive of
laughs, as delinatsd by Miss Lille Burdell.
The emotional work was carried out by
Miss Rhea Starr, who, as Maggie Malone,
showed good talent. Little MoIlie Malone,
a baby's part, was taken by little Mabel
Saunders. When the curtain rises on the
first act there is donkey on the stage, be-
sides several fowls, goat and pig, all
making an interesting picture. =. There is
clever heel and toe dancing by Messrs.
Mccarthy and Saunders and Miss Boshell.
The Rambler from Glare" will be pre-
eented again this and tomorrow evenings
and tomorrow afternoon.
'"The Struggle of Life will be presented
the last three days this week.
poLI's WONDERLAND.
This cosy little theatre was filled all day
| yosterQay. Lie GueaGIo Was open IIOh L
to II p. M, when the usual continuous
performance was given. The program is
headed by the New Haven favorites, John
and Nellie Mccarthy, the greatest of all
banjo soloists and parodies in their ever
popular speciality, "Tiddlewinks;" the boy
wonder, seven years old, the pocket edition
of the late Pat Rooney; Conway and Da
| viss, the great Irish representatives, in q
| laughsble novelty; Mason and Lord, the
| comedy boomers In a roaring absurdity;
| Foster and Lewis, vocalists, comedians and
king laugh makers in funny songs, witty
sayings, and side splitting Rotations; the
Healeys, novelty creators in their highly
| successful mirth provoking comedietta,
which Is replete with good singing and
clever dancing; Bently and Cameron, the
| eccentric musical comfques, in an original
| creation entitled, 1.-THE Music Teacher and
His Funny Pupil" playing on some of the
strangeat musical instruments ever seen;
Daniels and Harris, the wonderful gro
| tesques, and many others.
-. FORKFATHERs, DAY.
Rev. HI. @. Hovey, ID. D., Formerly OF
Fair Haven, Addressed an Audience
at Y. M. @. 4. Hall.
An arpreoiaffva audfenea mat In the Y