Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1894-03-26
entertainments.
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George Thatcher and his own company,
and q strong company 1t Is, will present
his new musical extravaganza, "Afrios,"
on Wednesday evening. An interesting
and entertaining story, resting upon ba-
sis of fun, runs throughout the three acts
Of "Africs." The amusing narrative is in
terspersed with catchy music, bits of bur-
leaque, gems of vaudeville and good-na-
tured satire, all harmoniously blended in
consistent manner SO as to aid the telling
rather than interrupt the seq uence of the
story. Mr.. Thatcher himself fills funny
double role. Sale of seats is now open.
Eugene Tompkins' great production,
"The Black Crook" will be here for three
nights, commencing Thursdsy evening.
There viii be q special holiday matinee
Saturday. It is q picture of spectacular
msaniicence calculated to dszzle the most
blsss frst-nighter. There are two grand
ballots led by Mile Stsceioni from San Gar
los, Naples. Mile Bsrtoletti and signor
Biancifiori from La Scala, Milan. Among
French dancers from the Casino, Paris, led
by the celebrated Mile La Sirene. The
costuming and scenery will be on . magni-
fcent scale. Sale of eeats IL now open.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE,.
"The Hustler will be here to-
night "The Hustler" Thomas 81.
Davis medley of mirth, il an entertain
ment made up of fun, song and dance.
The ludicrous Incidents of it's slight story
are not allowed to overshsdow its irrele-
want jssts, vocal numbers, and terpsioho-
rean features. The fun. makers of "The
Hustler" are John Ksrnell, the deep voiced
Irish jester; Emil Houssl, the dancing
Dutchman"; Mollie Thompson, the aero
batic soubrette; Hus Mills, the clever per-
senator of females; James E. Smith, who
inimitably portrsys ''bum"; Ed J. Heffsr-
man, James F. Cook, James Bradley, John
MeGrsyne, R. E. Vance, Mamie Mayo, Liz
zie Winner, Clara Randall and Marion
CORTLAND.
ga Dark Secret" comes to the Grand
opera house to morrow and Wednesday
evenings. There will be matinees both
Tuesday and Wednesday. Many novelties
have bsen introduced in the production
this season and Walter Feseler and Belle
Stoddsrd head the company, which will be
the strongest ever seen in the play, Miss
Lola Morrisss will introduce her special
ties during the big Henley regatta scene.
Entirely new and elaborate scenery and
effects will be used.
1.-THE City Sports" big show headed by
Nile Gittella and Crissie Sheridan will he
at the Grand opera house the last three
days this week. There will be matinees
Friday and Saturday. The latest European
novelty, the four Nelson Sisters, marvel
GUS sorobats, will be seen with this COM
pany in addition to long list of frst'class
artists.
PROCLAMATION.
Hoe est unum magnum probum Black
Crook. GEoRaUs BuNN1LL.
PoLrs WONDERLAND THEATEn.
A specially performance of unusual
merit Is announced for Wonderland this
week. The principal attraction will be
Nile. Delmore, who presents the latest In
the way of the skirt dance. It is known %
the Oromantique dance, and is said to be
very pleasing. Old Zip, the "what is II, :"
will also be at Wonderland this week and
give his funny boxing act Ford and
Lewis, the "Bowery Boys" Lavender and
Thomson, sketch artists; George Diamond,
vocalist; The Kins-Ners, acrobats; The L.
Roys, comedians, Miss Johnston. vocalist
and dancer; and the Brown Brothers, COM
plete the list of really splendid bill.