Morning journal and courier., 1894-03-20
Entertainments.
 HYPERION.

Another of the most brilliant theatrical events of the season occurs to-day in the presentation by the Lillian Russell Opera Comique organization this afternoon and evening of the Princess Nicotine," in which Miss Russell has scored her latest and greatest success and which has had 90 splendid q run at the Casino. The fact of her recent marriage with Perugini, the tenor, who plays her lover. will lend addi- tional zest to the scenes of love making, that were formerly mimic, but are now so real. Signor Perugini himself is 8 noted | operatio singer and was formerly one of
 the leading supports of Patti in grand opera. Of magnificent presence and of great beauty of voice, he throws peculiar l charm over the character he represents.
 leading part in the comedy of the opera and sings the highly topical song called
 "Ever So Far Away" The company is . l fine one, and there is a chorus of sixty beautiful women, besides full ballet led by Lillian Thurgate, late of the London Alhambra. Sale of seats now open. There l are still some good seats left for the mati- nee.
 Henry E. Dixey will present "Adonis" Good Friday at the special holiday matinee and in the evening. Big houses arc surely indicated. Manager Rice has surrounded MT. Dixey with a very attractive company, l including Miss Irene Verona as Talsmea, the sculptress; Miss Carrie E. Perkins as | the simple village maiden, with clear will and strong conscience; and Villa Knox as the goddess; are trio that never fail to please, while Miss Rose Leighton as the duchess assumes her role capitally. Sale
 of seats now open.
 GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
 A large and appreciative audience last
 evening thoroughly enjoyed the produc-
 tion of the "Two Old Cronies" by Frank
 M. Wills and his talented company. The play has been seen In this city before and | in consequence Is we'll known to local
 heater goers. The company presenting 1t
 ts all that could be desired. Of course
 Frank M. Wills ss Professor Kreizmeyer is
 the bright particular star of the perform
 ance and kept his audience in fit of mer-
 rimsnt every moment that he was upon the stage and in this effort was ably
 seconded by the other members of the cast This Is especially true of W. T. Bryant, in his role of Q. Donovan Duf, the other of ithe "Two Old Oronies."
 Miss Norman Wills as Violet Rush and
 Miss Etta Gjerdie are also excellent and met with much favor. A number of frst 1 class specialties are introduced, which add materially to the liveliness of the produc-
 tion. Altogether the presentation is first class, and will undoubtedly be witnessed | by large audiences during its stay. There will be four more performances, this and tomorrow afternoons and evenings. All who desire to enjoy themselves and chase off fit of the "blues" should take advan- tsge of the opportunity thus offered of
 seeing the "Two Old Cronies."
 The ever-welcome ''Silver King" will be
 the attraction the last three days this week.
 There will be a special holiday matinee Friday and the usual matinee Saturday.
 "The Silver King" contains an honest, | wholesome story. The writing or htera-
 ture of the play is graceful and forcible,
 poetical and witty. There is something in
 1t to make people laugh. Carl A. Hsswin.
 who has played the role of Wilfred Dem
 ver almost since its original production,
 has surrounded himself with an able com
 pany of players, and an almost perfect
 performance Is promised.
 l PoLI's WONDERLAND THEATER. | SAAS AAooS PoAA0A AA0Aoo O4 Uu0 60doOA os
 this gem of theater is that which Is being
 given this week. Every member of the
 company is an artist and every act is Q star
 attraction. There is nothing dull or unin-
 teresting on the entire bill. The strongest feature is the Fabiana family, Hungarian artists, in their songs and dances. and at
 the performances yesterday afternoon and evening, which were given to crowded houses, these artists were repeatedly en- l cored. Another good attraction was the zarros, representing the greatest novelty | of the age; boys head cut of in full view of the audience. Then there is Miss Agnes Nahr, who is one of the prettiest and most graceful serpsntine dancers on the vaude- vile stage. Johnny Patton, . New Haven
 boy, born and raised "down town," is .
 whole show in himself. The fun makers, Bartlett and May, provoke roars of laugh ter by their oddities, and the two Franks are wonderful in their work on the hofi- zontal bar. Farnum and Welcome are de- cidsdly interesting, and Valdare on his bicycle provokes great applause. Last night the demand for admission was so great that twice the doors were closed.
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