Morning journal and courier., 1894-05-01
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lowe and her company of players finely presented Sheridan Knowles comedy of "The Love Chase" and in 1t the company more than repeated its successes of last year. Though hardly out of her teens, Miss Marlowe enjoys the distinction of being one of the foremost actresses on the stage. She has been in this city many times, but last night as "Constance" she seemed to surpass her former highly ad- mirable work. She was repeatedly called before the curtain in response to enthusi- astic appreciation of her fine acting. Miss Marlowe's company this year is alm ost all that could be asked. .~.- There have been some eliminations, but these seem to have been all on the side of betterment. Fl. A. Weaver, Sr., as ''Sir William Fondlove'' gives us a representation that Is all that one could desire. It is perfect, ferceful, and has the polish due to long training and natural sdsptability. All the nice points of the part are recognized and are brought out in way that few actors could rival. Rose Eytinge ss the "Widow Gree n" gives us characterization such as one would ex-
 
 though 1t falls short in some situations of the fine interpretations of that actress. Eogenia Woodward as "Lydis" displays marked talent and was repeatedly ap- plauded. The efforts of the principals are we'll supported, several other members of the cast giving finely drawn portrayals of their parts. Notable among these are Wal ter Hale ss "Waller," Henry Jewett as "Wildrake," aud Irene Carpenter as "Phobe." Jewett, who comes from New Zealand, is figure of especial interest, and sustains all the good that has been said of him.
 This evening she will give her famous impersonation of Juliet in Shakespere's sublime tragedy of."Romeo and Juliet" A large audience is assured.
 Thursday evening Peter F. Daley will appear in his successful comedy entitled "A Country Sport"
 The Al. G. Field Columbian minstrels will appear on Saturday afternoon and evening.
 "Friends" will play a return engage. ment on next Monday night and will no doubt be greeted by @ crowded house. The play and company are very meritori- ous and delightful entertainment is as. sured.
 GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
 Two bright burlesques, presented by a capable company of clever comedians and pretty girls, and long and varied olio of frst-class specialties, constitute the spen- did bill which was presented by the ''Night Owls" burlesque and vaudeville company before crowded house last night. The show is one of real merit, and those who enjoy this kind of entertain ment will find much that Is pleasing in it. The per formance began with the presentation of the exceedingly funny burletts "Parisian Frolics" in which the company showed its strength in the catchy songs, medleys and along pleasant olio. In this part of tho entertainment appears Mile Emma Krause, @ clever singer, who won much applause. Fitzgerald and Kelly crested much merri- ment by their singing and dancing. The Ward aisters won much applause with their budget of comic songs. Collins and Henshsw gave Q Imaginable sketch intro ducing little of everything to the delight of all present. Pauline Cook and May Clinton, the old time favorites in this city, were greeted with . storm of applause in the sharpshooting act. John T. Turney, a very clever vocalist, was also well re- ceived.
 The Hon "Wallace," which Is on exhibi- ton at every performance, is introduced by its keeper, Felix AcDonald, who gives 8 history of its life. It escaped in New York on the 18th of last October while be- ing transferred from the exhibition cage to it's bed. It was ct liberty for sixty-four hours. It wss captured by Broncho Boc- caccio, who enters its cige at every per formance and remains there for few min utes, but at each entrance there is an ex- citing struggle for mastery over the fierce beast.
 Tho real event of the evening for which all had waited with manifest impatisnce was the appearance of the old New Haven favorite, Press Eldridge, and when at the tail end of the program he made his sp- pearance he was greeted with an outburst of applause that showed that the New Hs- ven public had. not forgotten their old manager and comedian. He was in one of his happiest moods and fully upheld the reputation of days gone by. His local hits were all well put and equally we'll receiv- ed, and if was only after seven encores that the audience reluctantly parted with him.
 ., The entertainment concluded with the funny burleeque entitled "The Isle of Mixed Drinks" Full of bright hits, laugh able situations, catchy music, pleasing specialties and pretty girls in gorgeous cos tunes, it serves fitting finale to an en- tertainment of rare excellence. There is little doubt that the Grand will be crowded at every performance during the week.
 There will be matinees to day, to-mor- TOW, Friday and Saturday.
 PoLI's WONDERLAND rHxATER.
 A "Touoh of Nature" is bsing given ct this popular thsatsr this week and In