Morning journal and courier., 1894-04-17

for out of subscriptions received from private citizens and 1t was finally decided to leave that matter in the hands of the citizens. After the meeting George N. Grant headed the contribution with $25 and General Bradley and F. B. Farms contribute. "Let General Merwin call the citizens together" said General Bradley, land we'll arrange for our share of the celebration"
 Comrades AcCarthy, Wright and Fox were appointed committee on rranspor- tation.
 Entertainments.
 HYPERION.
 There was fair sized audience present at the Hyperion last evening to witness the presentation of ''The Princess Trebi- zonde," just from a six weeks run in New York. Like "Puritana," in which Pauline Hall starred last year, meat of the music was too heavy and difficult to be pretty, although given by large and splsndidly drilled chorus. About the best thing was e male hunting chorus that obtained well merited applause, and the song "A Cup of Tea" by Eva Davenport. Pauline Halls songs were all well received, showing that she is as much of favorite ss ever. Josephine Knapp, who took the chief female part, made a decided impression, her acting and voice being of the best. George o. Bonifaes as the circus pro- prietor, and Alfred 0. Whelan, the clown, filled their parts we'll. Eva Davenport made the greatest hit of all, however, in the character of "Paola." The play It. self is not brilliant, and were it not for the excellence of the chorus would be lit. tie of success.
 ''The Crust of Society" will be pre- sented tonight. The play has been seen perience, both in the excellence of the performance and the winning of general commendation. A drama of its character requires the most delicate and capable ar tistio treatment to do 1t proper justice, but such it will receive tonight from all indi- cations. An exchange says: "Zsfie Til bury's Mrs. Eastlake Chapel was every thing that this most exacting role de- msnded. The thoroughness of her work was duplicated in Mrs. Ernestine Echo by Katherine Kerrigan. Oliver St.
 Aubyn' in Arthur Lewis, Captain North
 cote in John Flood, and 'Oavendish Comyns' in Henry Bayntun, had represen- tatives that made them sparkle with artis- tic excellence. Miss Lydia Thompson as Lady Downe' covered older triumphs with new ones, and Charlotte Nelson was
 all the character called for in Violet Ee- mond.' The other parts were in good hands, the scenery, furnishing and cos-
 tunes in perfect taste and keeping" Sale of seats now open.
 The famous Lsndon entertainer, MT. George Grossmith. is to appear for the first time before New Haven audience { to m orrow evening. Mr. Grossmith will | give the same recital which has been re- | ceived with such favor by society people. The program Is divided in three parts, open ! ing with satire on "The Art of Enter ! taininq," or rather of not entertaining.
 The second part is musical sketch en- titled "How Discovered America" This will prove decidedly amusing, introducing
 his original songs "The American Girl"
 "The Baby on the Shere," and 'tPaderew-
 ski Craze." Not to hesr and zee Gros-
 smith is to miss one of the most enjoyable | events of the season. Ticket sale now open. | The satirical comedy in three acts,
 "Willie," by Charles Klein, will be the
 medium that Mir. Dickson will utilizs to
 reintroduce himself to our theater. .eoers.
 and which Is to be presented on Friday ! MT. Dickson and his company will cer l tainly bring out all the salient features of
 the play and delightfully."- portray the com l edy element. Sale of eests now open, Bronson Towards latest and most bril- ! liant drama, "Aristocrsoy," was presented | at the Hyperion theater, New Years eve
 It created the strongest kind of an impres. sion. It will return to the Hyperion next Saturday night. The company-the fore
 most travelling organization under the man | agement of Charles Ffohmsn-hss not been
 changed, and in the cast are Louis Massen,
 Frederic Bond, A. s. Lipman, s. Miller Kent, Neil Warner, J. O. Buckstone, Bruce | McRae, Charles Wingate, and the Misses l Blanche Walsh, Mary Hampton, Helen Tracy and Josephine Hall.
 GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
 A large and appreciative audience at- tended this house last night to witness Fl. ] 0. Kennedy's production of Bartley Camp.
 bells southern idyl, "The White Slave" | under the management of P. L. Jarvis, ! who has brought out many successful l plays, but none scoring the success that
 "The White Slave" has. The company
 carries its own scenery, and special men tion should be made of the plantation
 scene, with its fields of cotton and planta- tion songs by the natives
 In the fourth act the scenery represents
 the steamer ''Bslle Creole" an explosion and wreck in thunder storm, with real rain falling in full view of the audience. Miss Mary Anderson, as Lisa, the white slave. Is charming young lady, very we'll adapted to the role, being very attractive in her acting, as was testified by the sp- plause she received from those present. B. J. Murphy as William Lacy, "who deals in niggers and horses" is the villain of the play. Edwin Walter as Clay Brit ton, Kentuckian, was always on hand in time of danger. Charles Webster as Clem, field hand, was encored several times in his selections on the banjo.
 The singing by the colored quartet was excellent and received hearty applause. The play will be repeated to day and to- morrow, with matinee Wednesday. 'The Engineer" will be presented the last three days this week. There will be Q matinee Saturday. 'sThe Engineer" is one of the most thorough examples of the ster- ling class of plays that are highly interest ing and free from vulgsrity, while no pos sible opportunity for eliciting hearty laughter and emphatic applause has been overlooked.
 PoLTs WONDERLAND THEATER.
 On the opening of the week yesterday at Polls Wonderland theatsr, hundreds of people were unable to gain admission, even though four performances are given, two in the afternoon and two in the evening. The attraction that Ar. Poll presents this week is indeed a remarkable one, and is the best that has been given at the Won derland since it was opened. The best at traction, and one that ran for eight con- secutivs months at one thester in New York, and will return there next week, Is the Tortajads troupe in their Spanish songs. The troupe is composed of Senorits Consuela Tortajsds and troupe of trouba- dours in q grand exposition of the social customs of Spain, comprising Aarche Els. panols; Toreador, tong; tambourine dance; La Paloma, song; solo, piano forte; dance (CastinettI, Tota Espaaoia. Handsome and bright Miss Blanche Nswcomb gives some very refined songs and dances that pleases the ladies. Mss Kitty Clayton, ''coster" girl, is decidedly refreshing, and she is sure to be one of the best of the bill before the end of the week. Then there are Bennetto and Cannon, Edward Estus, the Hiatts, Cain and Orndorf and James Britton, shs strongest bill ever presented