Morning journal and courier., 1894-05-15
EntertalnmenIs.
 HYPERION,

HYPERION. A rare treat was enjoyed by those who attended this thea,er last evening, Ibssn's | great drama, "Ghosts," being interpreted by competent company. Mrs. Ida Jeff freys- Goosfriend played the leading role of "Ars. Alving" ia most satisfactory manner. MT. Courtenay Thorpe, as "Os- wald," her SOD, did some splendid work and was given a right royal welcome by the audience present. G,orge F. Nash, ss Pastor Msndsrs," Charles J. Bell, as "Jacob Engstsud," ," and Mise Eleanor Lane, as Regina Engstrand," were also excellent and did some fine work, which appeared to be much appre cisted. Enough has been written of the great Norwegisn's powerful and absorbinaiy interesting play, so that It is production which Is dramatic in the highest degree, and appears to many io e most startling and DO o~erful manner. The almost complete absence of scene shifting and stage mechanism is noticeable.
 GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
 Don't miss seeing Frank Cushman's minstrels, which opsned to a large and appreciative audience last night. They give highly entertaining show and were greeted with rounds of applause. The first part opsns with the overture ar ranged by Professor Maloney, followed by baton swinging by Master James Devlin, and songs by Fred V. Bowers, Blakely and Williamson, Harry Rossiter and Will G.. Mack. The song entitled "The Fatal Wedding" by MT. Bowers was received with loud applause. The exchange of witticism bstweeen the interculstor and the end men was extremely fanny and was spplsuded several times. There were several capital local hits, which were greatly relished by The audience. The first part concluded with Frank Cushmsn's celebrated limitations of an Irishman, Ger man and Negro. The olio opened with Kissell, who is entitled "the worlds great est sensational rifs juggler and marvellous whirlwind gun spinner" His act was in 6rummells," Messrs. Biskely and VII. lismson, singers, dancers and com- | edisns. Frank Cushman came mex, In southern songs and stories, then Ouds the famous gymnast, from tte | Cirque d'River, Paris. He did some won. dertul feats on the trapex, and ladder. | George Graham. the comedian, made a great hit, especially in his local witticisms. Short and Edwards, the musical kings, | played on almost every instrument com l monly known to the mueic-loving public | They are an entertainment in themselves l They finished with their challenge cornei duet. Their playing was exc client and WA heartily encored. The program concluded with the helsughable sketch "rhe Coal Strike in which appeared Messrs. Reynolds, Ora ham, Mack, Will Cushman, Fairman snd Cameron. The performance will bs repeat | ed to night and tomorrow afternoon aat | evening.
 "Peck's Bad Boy," with all Its budget oi fun, comes the laet three nights of the weel with Saturday matinee.
 PoLI's WONDERLAND THEATER.
 Twice yesterday, once in the afternoon and sgain in the evening" Manager Poli wa obliged to issue orders to his treasurer tt cease selling tickets. There was not ever standing room. The cless of entertainment which Manager Poli has this week is one O the best on the vaudeville stage. Afte having entertained with the most popula songs by Arthur K. DeasoD, late of tn Sssbrooke Opera company, and Fred Rob erts, the best of Americas representativ vocal comedians, one's sides are kept shak ing with laughter for hours by the finest O comedy. It is started by the Sharplief Chs and Mattie in their comedy jnstr umeni | al concerts. In this Gus Sharplies shake half bushel of oyster shells on the stage and dances jig, and good one, too, i the mess. Other laughter makers are Johl Till's marisnettes, and be Is acknowledge, to be the finest msrionette mar in th world, having made big succsss at th worlds fair. But the most laughter pro vokinR of all on the bill are Billy Carter with his banjo, and Rowe and Ren,z il their humorous creations and wonderful acts on the swinging barrel and the tra peze. Eshel Brou9ham is a great favorit in this city, and she has lost none of he prestige. The McNulty sisters in thei pedestal clog and songs and dances ar very entertaining, and the Alicostes ar also very pleasing.