Morning journal and courier., 1894-02-22

A delightful dramatic treat was given |
last evening in the presentation of "rhe
Face in the Moonlight" by Robert Mantrn
and company before good siz ID audience.
Mr.. Aaute,l, In his difficult dual role,
showed himself again the admirable actor
that he 10 and repeatedly won deserved sp-
plsuse. Miss Charlotte Behrens as Lucille
Murrier gave evidence of careful training
and the possession of much artistic skil.
The supporting company was in the msin
excellent.
Willie Collier, supported by one of the
strongest companies that has ever sp-
peared in this city In farcical entertain
ment will produce that extremely funny
comedy, "Hoss and Hoss," in new har-
ness to night. In tie cast this year are
given the names of some of the brightest
fsrceurs In the country. Among these
numerous epecialties will bs Golfers par
odies, Jamss B. Gentry's hayseed songs,
Mark Sullivan's eccentric limitations, He
lena Golfers new pastoral movement,
called THE Shepherdess," and new dance
by Louise All-n Collier entitled "Fhe o.
trich Dance" in which che will wear . cos
tune made entirely of ostrich plumes.
The quartet is still q strong feature of the
enter tainment, as are also "Tie Bowery
Ball." the famous jury, the funny trial
and 1.-THE Dollar Forty" Sale of seats
now open.
Tomorrow night the brillisnt actress,
Modjesks, always fsvorite, will appear
| with fine supporting company in "rhe
| Merchant of Venice" The play posse s1s
10 larger degree than others of Shakes
| peares ccmsdit s, the human element and
| the picture slue in Characterization. This
| ia made so by the two great characters,
Portia and Shylock. Modjssks as Portia
displays that winsomeness of nature, gen
| iality of soul and personal charm of wo
manliness that have so long been number
ed among her potent gifts. Otis Skinner,
q we'll known talented actor, IL to PLAY
Sbylock. The play will be splendidly
staged with full scenery and costume
snlendor. The indications poipt to larg'
audience to morrow night. Sale of seat
now open.
Cleveland's celebrated Ministries Satur
day afternoon and night will be strong
attraction During his recent prolonged
tour of the south Mr.. Cleveland studied
Ethiopian eceentricities and melodies a.
found in the '.old cabin homes," and a ape
cislly new and foe program is offered q
the result. Sale of seats now open.
| That sterling artist-sctor Felix Morri
evening next in three great success es
"Tne Rose" "The Vsgsbond" and 'Mo
SEES" Mr. Morris has well earned the higl
reputation he enjoys in his profession
He has been seen here several times in ex
| uisite scenes with the late Rosina Vokea
| with whom hs starred the past few ses
sons. He brings strong supportin
company. Sale of seats opens to MORO y
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
| Mr. Frank Mayo will present "Dav
Crockett" at the Grand Opera house thi
} evening and Friday and Saturday ever
ings. There will be a special holiday ma
nee to-day, also matinees Friday and Sa
urday. Frank Mayo, as Davy Crockett
presents type of character which no
lives only in memory. But, as he plays i
| what a grand, honest, sturdy set were II
old backwoodsmen; men at once gentl
: loving. simple, ooursg sous aud stronl
venerstion filing their hearts, duty par
mount, and obedience to that dearest az
sweest 81 of human beings to all Of US, o,
| mother, guiding every impulse of the ms
l as she had of the child Mr.. Mayo has pr
sented this character so often that ever
one is familiar with bis fine impersonstio
3 The psthos of his voice when dealing vii
I his moth er or his sweetheart, is as tend
q and musical rs of old and when, in Il
J. cabin scene, after rescuing Eleanor fro
the storm, the lore which fills his hss
q and bursts forth impetuously In his ov
t uncultured. poetic language. "sweeps hi
!. down as the prsirie FIRE sweeps down Il
drygrsss ard leaves his heart bed
ashes." his acting ia natural and powerfr
The heart swells and means in pity for o.
80 noble. 30 hopelessly loving This
Q the browning scsre of the whole pla
@ Sale of seats now open.
l.. POLLS WONDERLAND THEATER
|. Manager Poll has provided most exc
: LIANT epeeialtv performancs for this week