Morning journal and courier., 1894-05-03
Entertainments. HYPERION.

"A Country Sport" and big house is indicated. An exchange says: Peter F.
 Daley was the bright particular star of IA Country Sport" although May Irwin, Frank R. Jackson as s'Jorkins'' and John G. Sparks as "Cornelly" were equally as sat- isfsctory. There was a shadow of a story
 in the first two acts, but in the last act 1t
 was left severely alone and individual enter
 taining was the rule. The originality and quality of the wit kept the house in roars of laughter. Daley, who played several seasons with James T. Powers in "A Straight Tip," has style peculiar to him.
 self. His humor Is infectious. The only
 criticism to which he lays himself liable
 Is . too patent tendency to kiss and hug the women on the stage at all opportuni-
 ties; and they are genuine, too. Daley Is splsndidly supported by the talented May Irwin and Jackson as the G. A. R.. man. The young women of the company were young and pretty and 8 male quartet sang
 we'll. The Bowery scene in the second act
 with ferry boats sailing along, and the ele- vated road was feature of the scenic effects. Sale of seats now open.
 Al. G. Fields Columbian Minstrels will appear on Saturday, matinee and evening.
 A critic speaking of the minstrels says:
 Al. G. Fields Miustrels, we'll and favor ably known in certain portions of the coun- try, made their first appearance in Detroit at the Lyceum theater last evening, and met with hearty welcome. The com pany is large in numbers, Is made of clever people, and the entire performance moves with spirit and made Q great hit. Bale of seats now open.
 The delightful comedy drama. Friends" i" VIII play sssS.n on ooonay MCnday
 to the literature of the stage. The com pany is an exceptionally strong one, and comprises such we'll known people as
 Selena Fetta Royle, Lucius Henderson, E, D. Lyons, Henry Bergman, Harry Allen, Carrie Berg, Louise Wakelee, Nsllete Reed, the author, Edwin Milton Boyle and sey- sral others. Sale of seats now open.
 GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
 A large audience was present last night
 at the Grand to witness the fine perform
 ance given by the 'tNight Owls" There will be matinees on Friday and Saturday.
 The ''Night Owls" Is one of the best vaude-
 vile companies that yearly visits this city.
 They present two burlesques, "Parisian
 Frolics" and s'Ths Izle of Mixed Drinks"
 The olio Is . remarkably strong one. Press
 Etdridse still keeps his bold upon his New
 Haven friends, and his appearance is anx-
 iously looked for by the audience, who show their appreciation of his efforts by
 their vociferous applause. The lion, ,"Wsl- lace," continues to attract great attention,
 and when his keeper, Broncho Boccacio,
 enters his cage things are lively for the
 time being. The baby lion, s.Nero,n Is the
 light to fondle him and go away with the pleading thought that they have handled . verftable king of the forest.
 That justly favorits attraction, ssThe
 County Fair, Mr. Burgess owner and pro prietor, will bs ct the Grand on May 2, s and g. It is useless to tslk much concern ing this widely known stage production. It Wn plsass its audiences as of yore with itsr srInany nevsi snd-excellent features, to- gether with the new effects introduced.
 PoLrs woNDERIAND THEATER.
 Tho warm weather, Ooxey's army and the counter attractions in the, city did not keep tho peopla sway from Wonderland yesterday. At every performance the house was comfortably filled. The bill this week is . fine one. All the acts of the bill are given by artists that have repu- tAtion 6 being the best in their respectiva lines. If 4e Wsrs to mention any particu- lar act, however, 1t would be that of tho l Nawns, which closes the performance. A better characterization of the Irish bod- | cafrisr is not to be seen on the stage to- | day. Hattie Nawns plays the part of the | irishman's daughter to perfection, and . tunnisf sketoh hss nsvsr been seen ct