The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-17
ENTERTAINMENTS.
Hyperion Theater. 1.-THE SPORTING DUCHESS" TO-
 NIGHT.

The famous Sporting Duchess" com- pany comes to the Hyperion tonight. This remarkably successful play was first presented at the. Shaftsbury thea ter, London, where it ran for over a year under the title of 'The Derby Winner" It was first produced in this country at the Academy of Music in New York, where it instantly met with much success and achieved the re- markable record of 316 nights. It was afterwards produced in Philadelphia and Boston with similar results. The record is probably unequalled by any drama that has been presented in America in recent years.
 Ffolliott Paget, the well known Eng fish actress, who was tEe bright par ticular star in Aunt Jack" and who has also appeared in this city on for mer occasions as leading lady with many notable organizations, will play the title role. The supporting compa- ny is well selected. Over fifty people appear on the stage during the prog ress of the play. The magnitude of this production is seen from the fact that there are fourteen mammoth scenes, including the great Derby race, in which a number of thoroughbred race horses, ridden by professional jockeys, compete In the most thrilling and realistic horse race that has ever been given on a stage.
 Sale of seats now open. Regular prices.
 THE PASSION PLAY.
 The crowds grow larger and larger at every presentation of the cinemato- graph at the Hyperion. There will be only one exhibition given to-day, St. Patrick's day, and that will be in the afternoon at 3:3O o'clock. The exhibi- tions will be given Friday and Satur- day afternoons at 3:30 and evenings at l S;15. The lecture by the Rev. w. B. Thompson catches the attention of his auditors and draws them to the sub | ject spoken upon. This gentleman gives a very interesting description of the | various scenes.
 The singing by Mme. Oertel, Miss May Sullivan, William Grab and E. F. | Sheehan is eXcellently done, and Pro- | lessor Schwickardi's incidental music 1 is excellent.
 l Grand groups of great historic inter- est are seen in Herod's court, in the l temple at the presentation of the Sav- l for, in Salomes dance to obtain the death of John the Baptist, and in l Christ Before Pilate." The flight into Egypt, Suffer Little Children to Come
 Unto Me-" and the scenes of the last supper are more beautiful periods, and
 the interest grows intense as the DOT
 trayal of the great events approaches
 the climax of the journey to Calvary and the crucifxion. The conclusion, showing the return of the Savior after
 death and His ascension into heaven, gives a glorious and comforting ending
 to the great story. Prices 10 cents and 20 cents
 THE HEART OF MARYLAND.' .'' David Belasco's great literary and dramatic success, "The Heart of Mary
 land" which had great New York
 triumph, has been presented, and with the same result, in all the leading cities
 to crowded and fashionable houses. It
 comes to the Hyperion with a company
 of specially selected players, including Mrs. Leslie Carter as the central figure
 next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
 with matinee Wednesday, Seats or
 sale Friday. Prices-evening, $150, $1
 and 75 cents; matinee, $1, 75 cents and
 50 cents.