Morning journal and courier., 1894-01-16
Entertainment. HYPERION.

his ambition. He Is indeed the son of his father. But unlike hls father, however, he has absorbed enough Americanlsm into his personality to give his productions on scale of American prodigaltty. The romantic drama has probably never in its history and certainly never in America, been presented with such magnificent sur roundings, such artistic appreciation of detail, such studious knowledge of cor rect historical design, and there is proba- bly, no star now before the American pub lie that has surrounded himself with such talented supporting people," The''Gua1ds- men" will be seen on Friday night and matinee, and on Saturday even ing Sslvini will Eappear in the tragic TO- nance "Ruy Blss." Sale of seats now open.
 This evening John L. Stoddard will re- sume his lectures at the Hyperion. Hsv- ing completed his account of travel in fss Japan, he embarks once more and to night will give 8 most entertaining and lecture on China.
 GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
 This house was crowded to overdowing last evening and even standing room wss st premium. 'Jane" as interpreted by Miss Jennie Yeamans was glorious suc- ceas and was thoroughly enjoyed by the large audience present. This clever comedy farce has been presented in this city sev- eral times previous to last evening but 1t remained for Miss Yeamsns and her uu- usually capable company to present the best and most complete performance of that queen of comedies ever seen here. Miss Yeamsns is without question the only actress who has yet interpreted the char acter of Jane ss it should bs, in fact she is really the only actress seen in the role who seems to fully understand the requirements of the character.
 The engagement of "Ja @" Is a red letter one at this house, being the first time 1t has been presented by this company at pop. ulsr prices. The story of "Jane" Is too we'll known to the theatrical public of this city to need special mention at this time. Although 1t has several times been presented in this city it was never pre- sented SO we'll as 1t was last night.
 At 8 o'clock tho "Standing Room Only' sign was brought into requisition. The performance opened with an original one. act curtain raiser entitled "Chums," in which Adolph Jaoks on, Seymour G. Hess, Mas Frances Stevens and Miss Helen Nor timer Edwards appeared and scored instsn. taneous successes.
 This unusually clever curtain raiser waa succeeded by the event of the evening, the production of Nichols and Lsstocq's com. edy farce "Jane." In this play the com, pany was seen at its best, having been specially selected for the purpose of pre- senting this comedy as 1t should be pre-. sented. The members of the company fulfilled all requirements and more, they actually created their respective roles Miss Yeamans as Jane was simply perfection. No criticism could be made of her portraya of the character. Jane is first, last and ell the time e servant, even when mssquersd- ing as Shakelton's wife, and this fact Miss Yesmans never loses sight of. While other James have been the servant in the first act, in the succeeding acts when they became the pretended wife of Shakelton, they forget themselves and assume all the dignity, etc., of born ladies. Into this error Miss Yeamans never falls, but remains the servant with sll her natural swkwsrdness, etc., through. out the play and in consequence thorough ly carries out the interest and object of the comedy. The entire company is one of more than usual excellence, but especial mention is due to Adolph Jackson, Joseph Allen, Robert F. Cotton and Misses Ste vens, LsBarron and Dodd. "Jane" will bs presented again this evening and to- morrow afternoon and evening. Miss Yeamans also successfully introduces 6 song in the first act, and she is the frs, who has done 1t with success.
 The regular mstinees at this house are on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sat. urdsy, but this week the Tuesday matinee will bs omitted.
 For three nights commencing Thursday evening, January IS, with matinees Friday and Saturday, the attraction will be the ever-popular Rentz-Ssntley company. A feature this year is the grand burleeque of America" with Its gorgeous display. For the vaudeville loving patrons there are Harry Le Clair, character comedian; Lot tie Elliott, skipping rope dancer of great endurance; the sisters Parcel, from the Folies Bergere in Paris, sensational French dancers; John Willis and Madeline Mar shall, sketch artists "ap to date" the O'Brien Sisters, jugglers and knife throw CTS, from the Empire, London; the Orion Trio. Fulton Brothers and Ed Warren, and the latest sensation, the hoop skirt dance.
 sToDDARD LECTURER.
 Tonight at the Hyperion John E Stod- dard will give the third lecture of his course, and will repeat 1t on Thursday evening Simple, smiling, hospitsbls Japan must give place to forbidding and exclusive China. Yet, 90 remarkable is the latter country, SO diametrically opposite to all civilized lands in its thought and It's methods, so unique and strange in its man. ners and customs, that Mir. Stoddard's notes of travel there will be likely to prove the most interesting of any he has ever coI- leeted. China Is the originator and most conspicuous example of topsy-turvydom. It accomplishes results in what sesns to fashion. Add to this the fact that it has e past whose achievements far antedats some of the most prized accomplishments of civ ilizsd countries and 1t will be acknowledged that MT. Steddard has most promising ma terial for his best work. The illustrations, too, are peculiarly interesting.
 PoII's WONDERLAND.
 If laughter and applause be any criterion to go by then Manager Poli has an excellent performance this week st Wonderland. At every performance yesterday the laughter was hearty and the applause prolonged. The talking horse Aszepps proved to be all that was claimed for 1t and the exhihi- tion caused the admiration and wonder of the entire audience. The speciality per formsnoe presents some really remarkable acts. Topack and Steele as "Grover and Ben" are very amusing; Lucier and Arch mere in their musicsl act were obliged to respond to several encoree; Charles Dun- eau, the comic vocalist, the comedy trio, Hines and Colby and indeed the entire per- formsnce gave the best satisfaction.
 zD1N AusER.
 This popular place of amusement opened yesterday under the management of Mo Guire & Dundon. An unusually clever performance was given day and evening. and large houses was the rule. Among the entertainers are MT. and Mrs. Dan Nash and their panorama of Ireland; Bertha Brush, the Irish hnnett; Maud Ben ington and Gertie LeClsir, serio eomice; and Professor Hsrrigau and his mechanical figures.