Morning journal and courier., 1894-03-30
entertainments.

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rendezvous.
Entertainments.
HYPERION.
The famous and ever popular "Black /
Crook" was presented last night in . beau |
tiful, elaborate and gorgeous manner. The
audiences who will see the production
during It's stay in this city are certain to find
much to amuse them and great wealth Of
scenery and variety of beauty to please the
eye. The costuming, the scenic portion
and tho premier dancing by Mile. Leonel-
da Staocioni, Premiere Danseuse Assoluta,
Signor Biancifori, premier dsusuer, Mile.
Emilia Barlotetti, premier danseuse, their
first appearancei in America, were features
of . strikingly fine and remarkable exhi-
bition. The French quadrille dancers from
the Casino, Paris, La Sirene, Rsyon
D'Soleil, Lys d'Argent and Rayon dor,
under the direction of La Sirene, and the
Lottie Collins imitation, by eight members
of the ballet, and the Bowery illustra-
tons were also striking events In the big
performance of the revived and remod-
elled "Blaok Crook" The skeleton fabric
of the old original piece is all that remains,
the piece being new and original and mp to
date in all points, far SURPRISING
the old in interest. The specislties
are particularly good. Mardo, the equi-
librist, does q neat and clever act which
called forth much applause. No very
great dramatic talent Is required to carry
on the old familiar story of the "Blsck
k,nk tho bar of tha yuara
capable. Miss Louise Montrose as Scar
line," was very pleasing and her speciaities
were excellsntly rendered. Others worthy
of mention are Thomas O'Brien, Miss
Grace Talbot, George Morton and Kate
Montrose. The performance will be re-
peated this evening and to morrow after
noon and evening aud this excellent re-
vival of the old time favorite which is i'm
menssly popular should be Witnessed by
crowded houses.
The new play Friends" which has been
exciting go much interest, will be seen here
Monday evening. The play is by Edwin
Milton Royle, who also takes one of the
principle roles. Tho young author-sctor
has fresh, breezy and vigorous style that
makes his comedy pleasing and his domes-
tic ecsnes impressive, and he has made q
strong play. That which commands the
attention throughout is the noble qualities
of friendship displayed by Jack PAden to
ward Adrian, his friend, in furthering his
interest with Marguerite, the woman they
both love, though Ksrjs is not aware that
Jack is crowding his own affection back
into his heart and masking them with
smile. The play has much human interest
and will doubtless attract large houses dur
| ing its engagement here. A strong com
pany will support Mr.. Royle. Sale of seats
now open.
''Rosedsle" will be presented on Thurs
day evening next by the Boston Grand
Opera House company, including Mr.. ].
Haworth.
Hoyt's ga Trip to Chinatown" comes
Saturday, April7.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
The "City Sports" one of the most pop
| ulsr of variety companies, began a three
days engagement last evening at this pop
ulsr thester. Flynn and Sheridan's COM
edy, "a Hot Night" superseded "Mur
PHYS Reception" which was presented
here over year ago. The song entitled
'The Organist's Story" was especially well
rendered, as was also the chorus of walters.
The Darling sisters, L!zAle and Annie,
opened tho olio with some bright singing
and dancing, which won great applause.
Phil and Crissie Sheridan then introduced
some new and original songs, dances and
funny sayings, which took the audience by
storm. The next event was the great chal-
lenge ballet, led and arranged by the great
Sohlke, from Imperial theater, Madrid, in
PRODUCING all the young ladies in grand
espsnols tsrpsiohorean extravaganza, full
of sentimental situations, surprises and
climsxes. In conjunction with this act,
the famous and celebrated French statue
artists, Leardo sisters, appeared in plastic
poses.
Mile zittella. the urlesque queen of the
show, charming and ever welcome come
dienne, then appeared in q laughable dis-
logue with the inimitsble comedian Mat
Flynn. George B. Snyder and Harry
Buckley, men Of music, then gave q most
pleasing and diversified performance, end
ing with cornet duet. which was heartily
encored. The imperial trio, Lillian Lam
caster, Gus Sohlke and Emma Rosa Lee,
then appeared Id the wonderful exhibition
of high kicking and grotesqus dancing.
This is one of the best acts in tho show,
and won much we'll merited praise.
The best act of all, however, was rsserv-
ed till the last. This WAS the first appear
ance here of tho marvellous and wonderful
South American beauties, the four Nelson
sisters, Rosa, Lille, Annie and Katie, in
the greatest acrobatic act in the world. 1t
is safe to say that no such act has ever
been seen before in this city. Their sRgre-
gate weight ia said to be $40 pounds. The
most difficult feats were gracefully accom-
plished, and nothing better In this line has
been done by male scrobats. The exhibi
ton of ladder climbing and balancing was
good. "The Merry Buccaneers" by Phil
Sheridan, afforded the company good op-
portunities for displaying their talents.
There were songs. marches and plenty of
fun. The costumes were new and attrac-
tive. the best, perhaps, being those of
Mile. Ztrtella and Crissis Sheridan. The
engagement of the "City Sports, If one can
Judge by the reception given the company
at the performance last evening will be
very pleasing to the admirers of variety
and burleeque. These will be q matinee
and evening performance to-day and to-
morrow.
Robert Gaylor will be seen in "Sport
NcAllister, One of the 400," on Monday
and Tuesday evenings. There will be q
special matinee Tuesday.
Charles Il. Yales' "Newsst Dsvils' Auc.
ton" will be presented on Wednesday and
Thursday evenings. There will be aspe eial
matinee Thursday. Among the new ballet |
features offered in the production is "The |
Shy Young Girls, novel conceit, which /
is afterwards caricatured by ''The Giddy |
Old Maids" laughable burleeque, per-
formed by the Tiepstie troupe of grotesque
dancers. The illuminated march, one of |
the most gorgeous stage effects yet pre-
sented; and the ballet de resistance, en-
titled 1.-THE Boulevarde," combination of |
terpsichore and pantomime, depicting life
in the streets of great metropolis.
Mark Murphy will be seen In "O'Dowd's
on Friday and Saturday even
ings, with special matinee Saturday.
PoLIs WONDERLAND THKArKR.
The excellent bill ct Wonderland this
week Is the talk of the town. There are .
number of novelties presented. any ona of |