The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-19
EN1ERIdINlIE E NTS.
Hyperion Theater. THE PASSION PLAY AT THE HY-
 PERION.

THE PASSION PLAY AT THE HY-
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 The closing exhibitions of the cine matograph pictures of the Passion Play occur this afternoon at 3:3O and in the evening at S:15. o'clock. The chil- dren of St. Francis orphan asylum at tended the exhibition yesterday after noon on the invitation of MT. Bunnell. They were accompanied by the Rev Father Corcoran and the sisters of the asylum. At the conclusion of the ex- hibitlon Father Corcoran thanked MT. Bunnell in behalf of himself and sis ters for the invitation and expressed the pleasure himself and the sisters had experienced in attending, being much pleased with what they had seen and heard. The Rev. N B. Thompson, who Is this week delivering the lecture on the Passion Play pictures at the Hyperion was approached yesterday by a prominent Sunday school super intendent and asked if he would give special explanatory lecture at the mat inee to-day for the instruction of the Sunday school teachers and their adult scholars. He immediately assured the gentlemen of his willingness to do so, and to-day will lecture fully and thoroughly on the scenes from his con- demnation to the ascension.
 THE HEART OF MAINLAND"
 David Belasco's famous play, "The Heart of Maryland," which Is to be presented for the first and only times q thn TJunnrior, and Wednesday evenings with Wednes- day matinee. Mrs. Leslie Carter by her artistic work in "The Heart of Maryland" has made for herself a po- sition in the very first rank of emotion al actresses. Very few actresses, in- deed, if any, could successfully meet | the manifold requirements of this most exacting role. MT. Belasco has made | of it loving and lovable character | Mrs. Carter, by the advantages of | birth and breeding, has been able to give it a delicacy and finish in the | gentler scenes, while in the storm and stress of fashion of the latter acts, her marvellous emotional force is shown to the best possible advantage. Sale of seats now open. Prices: Evening, | $1.50, $1 and 75c; matinee, $1, T5c, 50c.
 SOUSA'S BAND.
 John Philip Sousa and his great band are booked for their regular spring concert at the Hyperion on Thursday, March 24 This city is a Sousa strong hold and the popular composer is al- ways assured of cordial welcome whenever he brings his forces here. Miss Maud Reese Davies Is MT. Sousa' S soprano soloist this year and Miss Jennie Hoyle, the violiniste, is also new | to the Sousa clientele. Both are young artists of exceptional brilliance. Ar thur Pryor, the favorite trombonist of the band, will also be heard in new and original solos. Sousa is going to Europe for an extended concert tour with the band shortly after his appear ance here. Sale of seats opens Tues day. Prices, S1 75c, 50c.
 SOUTHERN.
 Mr. Southern, at the Hyperion on Saturday, March 20, will be seen in a comedy entitled "The Adventure of Lady Ursula" which will be the first time that this play has been seen here. Anthony Hope is the author of the comedy. The first production of the comedy recently took place in Phil adelphia and was highly praised by everyone who had witnessed it.