The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-03-17
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Scottish music and Scottish songs fill
ed the Grand opera house last night.
These, together with a most excellent
drama, go to make UP Bonnie Scot
land" which opened a three nights
engagement to a large audience despite
the great storm. The plot of the piece
deals with life and love amid the glens
and ,crags of the land of the thistle.
The story hinges on the fued between
two Scottish clans, MacFarlane and
Colquhoun, whose chiefs consist of one
surviving male member, who each has
a sister. Both sisters of the chiefs of
the opposing clans have been brought
up in ignorance of the bitter fued, and
accidentally meet and fall in love with
their brothers foe Walter MacFarlane
saves the life Of Miss Colquhoun at the
risk of his own, loses his own heart and
wins hers. Humphrey Colquhoun
meets and acts as escort during haz-
ardous journey with Miss MacFarlane,
which results in both falling deeply in
love with each other. Both these meet
ings and the result occurs so quickly
that the ladies' names are unknown to
their respective lovers. When they
finally meet the struggle between the
clannish feuds, hatred and love, is
strong, but love prevails; a reconcilia-
ton Is at last effected, the villainy of
Buchanan brought to light and uniting
Of the clans of MacFarlane and Colqu-
houn by O. double marriage is the re-
suit.
During the action of the play the fol-
lowing songs, "Come Under My
Plaidie,' Highland and Heather" and
king of Glen and Crag' were rendered.
Words by Sidney r. Ellis, music by
Prof Albert Anderson. Bonnie Scot
land trio, also Mr.. William Cameron,
the champion sword dancer of the
world.
The scenery is historically correct
and is carried entirely by the company
The piece is new and is one of the best
dramas that has been presented in this
city this season.
Mr.. Frank Lander and Mr.. George
Klent assume the leading male roles,
and they are both excellent, and were
loudly applauded for their meritorious
work Mr. G.. A. D. johnson in the role
of Humphrey Colquhoun was, as usual
excellent. He has been seen here be-
fore
The comedy roles were In the hands Of
Mr.. John r. Cumpson and Miss Christie
MacLean. Tt could not have been in
better hands. One Of the best hits Of
the show is their song and dance in the
first act Miss Selma Herman Was
charming. She made much Of her part
and was accorded most flattering re-
ception. She has been seen here before,
but never in part which fitted her so
well. Miss Louise Read and Miss Violet
Black were also good In their respective
roles Others deserving special men
ton were Mr.. Horace Lewis, Mr.. J. L..
Ashton, Mr.. Robert " Ferguson, Mr..
Harry Thompson, Mr.. Royce Alton Mr..
I. e. Roberts and Mr. William Gamer
on. The piece will be repeated to-day
and tomorrow, both afternoon and
evening each day.
All lovers of an excellent drama
should not fail to witness this produc-
ton.
Clown in Dixie" will be presented
the last three days this week. This is
the very successful play with the cot
ton compress and the pickaninny band.
The scenery, which gives very beauti-
full views of southern localities. was
painted by John III. Young of the Broad
way theater, New York. The story
of the play is very exciting The res
cue from the cotton compress is one of
the most thrilling scenes on the stage.
The play abounds with jolly comedy.
Matinees Friday and Saturday.