The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-10-12
.ENTER7 HIN lI E WIS.
Hyperion Theater.

HyperlOu lueaIer.
 THE MASTER OF CEREMONIES"
 The people of New Haven who stay ed away from the Hyperion last night missed a grand treat and one of the finest productions of the season.
 In "The Master of Ceremonies" with Lewis Morrison in the leading role, the audience more than made up in en- thusiasm what it lacked in numbers. MT. Morrison demonstrated his versa tility by his excellent interpretation of part so opposed in character to that in which he is better known. He had every reason to say, as he did in re- call at the end of the third act, that the company was his price and favor ite. The support was excellent and Charles Willard as Barclay, the money lender, furnished much amusement by his clever work. Florence Brooks as Lady Tegne did exceedingly well in her portrayal of that irascible woman S character, especially as her natural voice was very clear and sweet and not without difficulty made to resemble that of an irascible person. Miss Phyl- lis Morrison, Mir Morr;son's daughter, though very young, was charming as Nell Martindale, and w.v ably second ed by Searle Dawley, ss her youthful admirer, Morton Denville. Gordon Eos ter as Richard Sinnell, the manly young barrister, who defends his prospective father-in-law in the murder trial was admirable. Equally so, was George Trimble in the less gracious part of Major Rockley, the murderer. Barton Hill, as Lord Carboro, was very accept able, and David Andrada as the butler whose "woiges" had not been paid, was also very good Miss Florence Roberts as Claire Denville had a strong part and played it to the complete satisfac- tion of everyone.
 MT. Morrison showed his appreciation of the enthusiasm of his small audience when at the end of the third act ne put them in good humor by telling them that it was the most intelligent audience which had witnessed his new play. He said it did not matter how small the audience was; so long as they understood his play he was satisfied The trial scene in the fourth act, he assured them, he considered one of the strongest scenes of which he knew This statement was borne out, and where Denvile discovers that his son is not murderer after all, the effect is very impressive. MT Morrison was given recall at the end of the last act and everybody went home with the consciousness that they had spent the evening we'll
 THE CHERRY PICKERS." Joseph Arthur's now famous military drama, "The Cherry Pickers," will have it's first production in this city next Friday and Saturday evenings at the Hyperion. The New York papers de- clare that 'The Cherry Pickers' is bet ter than Blue Jeans.'' "The Cherry Pickers' has been assisted in it's sue cess by the magnificence of the stage settings, for Manager Pitou spent quite a fortune on the production before the curtain had been raised on the first performance. Rich Oriental coloring is everywhere apparent. The first act transpires at the gardens of the British Residency, where a reception is being held in honor of the viceroy. Native princes, begums. English and native military officers, European and Eura- sian civilians lend perfect panorama of costuming. The scenery is also on the same scale of grandeur
 Sale of seats opens tomorrow. Reg ular prices.
 JAMES O'NEILL IN "MONTE CRISTO."
 James O'Neill comes to the Hyperion l on Monday. October IS, and will appear in Monte Cristo." In deference to the
 wishes of the theater-goers, Mir O'Neill has consented to present Monte Cris-
 to- in this city again. As presented on the stage, Monte Cristo' is a melodra-
 ma; in fact, it is the most characteris- tic and legitimate of any melodrama
 ever seen in any country. A delightful l performance is assured. Sale of seats opens Friday. Regular prices. BOB INGERSOLL. Colonel R. G. Ingersoll will lecture at
 the Hyperion on Tuesday evening. Oc. tober 19, his subject being How to Re. | form Mankind
 | JOSEPH JEFFERSON'S DOUBLF F | BILL.
 At the Hyperion on Friday evening | October 2, MT. Joseph Jefferson will i present a grand double bill-"Crickat 1 on the Hearth" and Lend Me Five 1 Shillings.'
 | Grand Opera House. There was one of the largest audi.