Morning journal and courier., 1894-04-05
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Mir. Joseph Haworth, who will be seen drama "Rosedale," which will be present. ed tonight, has justly won fame ss one of Ameriea's best and most popular act ors. He has been eminently successful in his profession and he never has to seek an engagement. In "Rosedals" he will pre- ssnt the forcibIs character of Eliot Grey, the dashing and handsome captain of the dragons. The gsnins of MT. Haworth as an actor has bsen demonstrated on more than one occasion in both comedy, dra- matio lines and tragedy. As "Colonel Eliot Gray" he has 8 magnificent oppor- tunity to display his art. The success of the production of "Rosedale" by the Bos- ton company has been very remarkable. At nearly every performance every theater has contained audiences which have taxed not only the seating capacity of the house but the standing room likewise. And every audience has demonstrated It's ap- proval in the most liberal manner.
 MT. Haworth joined the Boston Grand opera house company last season, and has remained with that organization since.
 Fun and laughter will run rampant on Saturday evening next, when Hoyt's great est success, "A Trip tn Chinatown" will be presented by the original cast which made its run of over TOO nights in New York, at Hoyt's Madison Square thester, such a grand success. The run of the piece at the Madison Square Is the longest on record in the history of the dramatic world. The presentation here Is to bs the same that 1t was given in New York, with the same cast. Sale of seats is now open.
 GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
 Despite the stormy weather, a packed house greeted Charles H. Yals's new "Dev- il's Auction" last evening. The cast is an exceptionally strong one and the respect i've roles were oreditably filled by all. The first scene represents the chamber of Me. phisto, and by wonderful transformation the spectator instantsneously looks at the Andoche valley, which is beautiful piece of stage setting. and faithfully portrays French peasant life, even unto the family donkey "Toby." In this scene the Vatican dancers, Pierotts and Pieretts; the Tee to- Yum, Adell and Edwardo Amore; the sly yohbS ShAAS NAN phO SANoy JUL "nlu6 "SI6 introduced and heartily spplauded. The | act closed with an excellent representation l of Andoche valley at sunset, when by some powers of the Evil One, the donkey Toby, | Is transformed into half man and half beast, and creates no end of fun and mer- riment by his antics.
 The eecond act introduces. some very ! v,Io otro onaofoIktaa and Augustus Bruno, jr. The mysterious chamber gives ample work for Toby and Chaos one of Mephisto's imps. A ludi- crous and novel chase is engaged in by both, and together with the many mechan- ioal effects and changes won vigorous ap- l p1ause from all present. The third scene | of this act is laid in China, and the illumi- hated march with It's myriads of lighted lanterns was finely given. Signorita Chitten executed some difficult and artistic ballet steps, accompanied by the entire corps de ballet.
 In the third act an excellent act in black art is given by the Lorello trio which is a decided novelty. The pantemimic absur- dities and series of tablsaux vivauts were excellent. Those especially worthy of mention were "The Bowery," "The New.-
 boys" "The Bootblacks," ssThe Knights of the Baton" and "The Salvation Army"
 The latter act brought forth overwhelming applause and had to be repeated several
 times. The Silver Moth dance was danced
 for the first time last evening by Adele Amore in her handsome costume and with
 the effective aid of numerous calcium lights. She was we'll received.
 The "shaft of Life," danced by Signor- ita Chitten, was one of the finest dances ever seen in this city. The calcium lights were again brought into play to good ad- vantage, being thrown upon her volumin- ous skirts from underneath the stage. The dancer was overwhelmingly received. 1 The play concludes with most beauti- full and artistic transformation scene enti- tied 'The Advent of Spring." The series of ''drops" used for this sct are beautiful, and at each "drop" shown showers of ap- plause greeted its appearance.
 1 "The Devils Auction" is without . doubt one of the finest staged productions ever seen in this city and is worthy of the best of patronage. Throughout 1t is in- terspersed with clever dances, catchy songs and dialogue. The play will be re- peated this evening, with a special matt nee this afternoon.
 "O'Dowd's Neighbors,' will be given on Friday and Saturday evenings and at the special matinee Saturday by Mark Murphy and his excellent company. The play is original and holds the interest closely; in fact, it comes heralded as one of the lead ing comedy successes of the day.
 This skit was originally produced at the Bijou theater, New York, where 1t made l splendid run. The piece received second endorsement from New York audiences during an engagement at the Union Square. It is built on the lines of the usual farce comedy, depending not 50 much upon its plot as upon its Imaginable scenes, humor- ous situations. novel speeialties and pleas. ing musical effects.
 With this company Is Mike Kelly, the famous $10, 900 baseball player, who is seen at every performances.
 PoLfs WONDERLAND THKATxR.
 This popular theater was crowded again yesterdsy despite the weather. The at- fractions offered by Manager Poli this week are unprecedented. The wonderful Leon- dor Brothers do . most excellent act while the rest of the variety program is up to c high standard of excellence. Felix and Claxton, grotesque comedians, give . very interesting performance also. Next week Manager Poi will exhibit the wonderful fl