Morning journal and courier., 1894-03-10
Entertainments.
HYPERION.

Powell, who appears to night. is a typi- cal magician, and welt worthy of being so called. A wonder worker, an originator, inventor and designer of magic. oriental occultism, mental phenomena, sensational mysteries, and seemingly impossible super natural illusions. Sale of seats now open.
 Among the players who are to appear in the Coghlan company on Monday night in Oscar Wilde's latest play, "A Woman of No Importance" are such artists as Misses Rose Coghlan, Ada Dyas, Fife shannon, Dion Bouc!cault, Kate Denim Wilson, Winona Lamison, Norah Shannon and Messrs. John T. Sullivan, Thomas Whiffsp, 7. Robert Fischer, Grant Stewart, Aubrey Boucicault, Edgar Norton, Edwin James and Burris Raymond. Sale of seats now open.
 That gifted actor, E. H. Sothern, who will offer his new play, Sheridan, or the Maid of Batb," on Wednesday evening, makes a new departure in that play. It Is what is called ''costume" piece, the scene being laid hundred years ago, and the incidents actual happenings in the life of Richard Brinsley Sheridan the celebrated author of "The Rivals" and ssThe School for Scandal" Sale of seats now open
 Lillian Russell, the queen of comic opera prima donnas, supported by an excellent company direct from the Casino, New York city, will present for the first time in this city on Tuesday, March 20, the opera comique called "The Princess Nicotine" ," which was written expressly for Miss Rus sell by Chsrle. Alfred Byrne and Louie Harrison, music by William Furst. This trio are the joint authors of "The Isle of opera is evidence of their ability in the work undertaken. stThe Princess Nicotine" will be staged and costumed in the most lavish manner. 1t will be produced under the stage direction of Richard Barker, and the scenery Is the production of Richard Morston, Harley Merry and Frank Dodge. The costumes are by Mme. Thompson, and the ballet Is under the direction of Signor Francioli, ballet master of the Metropolitan opera house. Digby Bell will support Miss Russell as comedian while other artists equally prom inent will sustain the principal parts. in- an, Charles A. Bigelow, James A. Peakes, Lucy Daly, Marie Dressler. Georgie Den min, Grace Belasco. May Duryea. Lillian Thurgate, Marie Celeste, etc. One hun dred people, male and female, comprise the chorus and ballet. A big house Is in- dicAted. Sale of seats opens at the box office this morning, No more than ten seats sold to one person. A throng is in line waiting for the sale to open.
 GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
 Glands Across the Sea" drew large houses at both performances yesterday. There will be performances this afternoon and evening. Between the first and sec- ond acts Sergeant simms and his Colum- bisn cadets gave their new and sensational sketch, "Le Bivouac," wkich received 30 much praise during their long stay at the worlds fair, where they gave daily exhi- bitions. "Le Bivouae" is sort of militia " sketch in which some of the most inter- esting military movements are gone through with in manner that should put many of our state military companies to blush. So we'll are they trained that the company, twelve in number, move through out the whole performance practically as one man. This performance Is one that should be seen to be fully appreciated. Tremendous applause greeted them upon the finish of their many manouvres.
 Jefferson, Klaw & Erlanger's great mili- tary play, ''The Soudau," comes for three nights and two matinees, commencing on Monday next. Strong in plot and full of moving situations, admirably constructed both e to its 90 ion and It's dialogue, ssThe Soudan" Is said to run the whole pamut of the popular taste for amueement.
 PoLrs woNDxRIAnD rHEArKR.
 The many novelties presented at Won. derland this week will be seen for the last times today, for Manager Poll announces an entire change in every particular for next Monday. The performing seals have been one of the best cards yet seen at Won- derland and their interesting exhibition has won the admiration of thousands every day this week.
 The principal card next week will be the famous man-fsh, Enoch. This gentleman has been In America but short time, but has created a decided sensation with his wonderful feats under water. The great domestic standby, Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup, is now recognized to be . family neces- | 8fty. Keen 1t hhn6y.