The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-10-16
ENTEK1l1INH ' NTS.
Hyperion Theater.
F'THE CHERRY PICKERS." "

HE CIiEILh1 IllhEIo'
 This high class melodrama, depicting bit of life during the Afghan war of Hyperion last evening before a fairly large sized audience.
 The theme is romantic, with many a comic incident here and there to relieve the strain on the nerves of the audi ence. It's long run in New York is not to be wondered at, for it is an excellent performance through and through. The cast was a strong one and the parts were all well filled. The scenic effects were admirable, and the much-talked- of gun scene" in the second act was | thrilling.
 | Robert Haines as John Nazare, the | hero, was fine, and his superior acting called forth much applause. Ralph Denmore as Colonel Brough made good villain, and his hard part was ex- cellently played, especially in the last act; while R. V. Ferguson as Brown, l his secretary and valet, had dialect | which was amusing to the extreme. J. | o. Le Brasse in the role of MT. Guest the scheming and at the same time | earnest father, was never off his dig- nity. Edward Poland as Ayoob, the Afghan spy, whose brother Nazare kill | ed, was very dramatic, and showed much power in his acting. Miss Stella Zanoni as Nourmalee, the daughter of Mr. Guest captured every one by the way in which she played her strong part, especially in the second act, where her strategy wins the day against the villain, and in the third act, where her heroism saves the life of her lover, Ma zare. Miss Jennie Satterlee as Mrs. O'Donnell- Duleep kept every one in a bright humor by her good nature, and her rich brogue brought down the house." Miss Gertrude Dawes as Ra- da, her daughter was the vivacious coquet in love with the English army officer, Lieutenant York, one of the Cherry Pickers" so named from the color of their coats. She reminded one much of Edna Wallace Hopper by her acting.
 The performance will be repeated at the Hyperlon tonight.
 O'NEILL IN MONTE CRISTO."
 MT. James O'Neill will present Monte Cristo" at the Hyperion on Monday night As to MT. O'Neilrs work in this part, it is, from the standpoint of melo- dramatic action. ease. grace, earnest, ness and true romantic power almost above criticism. Above all, the actoi never forgets that Monte Cristo' is French to the core, French in every look and gesture, as the simple hearted honest-going sailor, as the dark Neme sis of vengeance, in priestly robe; as the polished aristocrat and the man ol the world, as the duelst and the mar of honor. He is peculiarly suited tt what is known as Hover parts" and possesses also the dignity and powe, for graver work. Sale of seats now open Regular prices.
 OTHER HYPERION ATTRACTIONS
 How to Reform Mankind is the subject of the lecture to be given by Colonel R. C. IngerSoll at the Hyperion Tuesday evening next
 On the evening of Thursday. October 21, at the Hyperion, "The Highway. man." by De Koven and Smith, au thors of Robin Hood" and Rob Roy will be presented by the Broadway the ater (New York) opera company. This organization is one of the largest anC most important in the country to-day All of the principals have held impor tant positions in comic opera companies in this and the old world.
 Joseph Jefferson will be seen in c | i blp hil1-t'( friplynt hn o,.tl, l,, and Lend Me Five Shillings'-at the Hyperion on Friday evening, October p.
 "Gayest Manhattan comes to the Hyperion on Saturday, October 23.