The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-05-22
Entertainments.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

A joint benefit has been rendered the
attaches Of the Grand Opera house and
Hyperion by Mr., G. B. Bunnell, who
has generously given the use of the
Hyperion for the performance which
takes place on Wednesday evening,
May 81.
Mr., A. M. Palmer's fine company has
been secured to present the latest far
cical comedy, "The Leading Lady"
The company Is headed by Mr.. Etienne
Guardot, who won great fame by his
clever impersonation OF "Charley's
Aunt" win be remembered by our
theatersoers. Tickets are now on sale
and can be obtained only from the en-
ployes of both theaters.
There was q crowded house at the
Grand Opera house to see John w.
1sham's "Octoroons," who give a per-
Torrance that is not only unique but
unlike anything seen here before. The
performance will be repeated this af-
ternoon and evening, and tomorrow
afternoon and evening.
The grand operate principal of the
opera contingent Nine. Flower, ''the
bronze Melba," has Worldwide repu-
tation and her wonderfully tuneful and
flexible soprano of the purest quality,
with a compass of three octaves, is
bound to make a profound impression
upon her hearers. The queen of song
is ably supported by the phenomenal
baritone, Frederic r. Piper. During
her operate program Nine. Flower was
showered with bouquets of flowers and
loose flowers and her assistants We're
likewise remembered. The tower scene
from I'll Trovatore'' is rendered by
these famous artists, and the presen-
tation is so artistically perfect that the
emotional effect on their hearers Is such
as to beget scenes rendering to an evo-
ton. The Anvil Chorus" is also well
given and some good electrical effects
are introduced.
The operate chorus is something
wonderful and so perfectly cultivated
and so well trained are the voices that
their reception is always greeted with
prolonged applause. 49,
| In the boxes were Fire Chief Ken
| needy and party and Wilson H. Lee and
party.
| The advance sale for the remaining
| performances Is now open and there is
| brisk demand for seats.
Those who have not seen this great
attraction should not miss the oppor-
| tunity of doing so, as but four more
performances remain and the company
will not be seen here again for some
| time.
| PoLI's WONDERLAND THEATER.
| The ladies' dancing contest at Polls
| Wonderland theater continues to be ar
exciting matter of local interest. II
\ has not been possible as yet even tc
\ forecast who the winner of the gold
medal will be. as the applause is sc
evenly distributed among the five con.
| testants that it would take a Solomon
| to decide the winner. Perhaps, how.
ever, Manager Poll may be able to fine
several dancing Solomons to officiate as
| judges at tomorrow evenings perform.
ance and pass final decision on the
merits of the various dancers. In the
speciality features of the accompanying
bill there is plenty of amusement. Ed
ward M. Favor and Edith Sinclair, anG
Miss Lou Sanford, have proved them
selves solid favorites during the week
Others who share popularity with then
are the four Lassards Albini, Mr.
Hodgkins and Miss Leith. Bingham
and Mr.. Davis and Miss Jerome. Next
week Master Walter Leon, the phe.
nomenal boy actor.