The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-02
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Hyperion Theater.
WILBUR OPERA COMPANY.

S. r. O. is the sign that greets late
corners to the Wilbur opera perform
ances at the Hyperion. The Wilbur
opera company have covered themselves
with glory during their stay this week,
the opera given having been produced
in first-class shape. AT the matinee
yesterday the house was packed to Its
utmost capacity and the audience by
| their lavish applause showed their ap-
probation by the excellent way in
which 1.-The Circus Clown was given
| by this company.
| In the evening the house was again
packed and Balfes beautiful opera, THE
Bohemian Girl" was given in manner
that calls for the loudest praise Gus
Vaughan as Count Arnheim, j. e. Con-
ley as Thaddeus and Miss Hattie Rich
ardson as Airline We're all deserving of
the highest Communications for their
united efforts in making this operate
gem success. The chorus was in good
voice and carried out its share in the
presentation in an excellent manner.
The military march, which Is given at
every performance, carries the house by
storm from the splendid way In which
the intricate movements are executed.
The living pictures have captured the
audiences, especially the "Nymphs."
The peerless Corinne, who heads the
vaudeville given between the acts, has
received very flattering reception dur
ing her engagement this week. Her
coon songs and mandolin playing have
carried the house by storm, as shown
by the hearty applause rendered her.
Little Anna Laughlin is one of the most
charming little misses seen here for
many day. Her songs and dances are
especially good, and she shares the hon
ors in the vaudeville with Corinne.
The advance sale of seats for all the
operas is rapidly progressing and it
would behoove those who intend paying
the Wilburs a visit to at once secure
their tickets in advance. Look at the
prices-matinee, one thousand seats at
10 cents: evening, 10 cents, 20 cents and
so cents.
BURTON HOLMES LECTURE.
Burton Holmes will give the second
lecture in this series at the Hyperion
next Monday, the subject being Fee,
the Metropolis of the Moors." A de-
lightful treat is assured The sale of
seats opens Friday. Prices 81, rs cents
and so cents.
Ian MACLAREN.
The Rev John Watson, d. D., will
lecture at the Hyperion on Wednesday
evening, March s. His subject will be
Readings from the Annals of Drum
tochty," with notes. The Rochester
Herald says of his lecture in that city
before three thousand people. There's
a genteness. a delicacy and yet firm
ness, a solidarity about what he says
that carries conviction to the mind
while it brings alternate smiles and
tears to the eyes and gladness of heart
throughout 1t all.
Sale of seats opens Monday. Prices
81, rs cents, so cents and 25 cents.
KNICKERBOCKER MINSTRELS.
About three thousand programmes de-
signed by a member Of the club will be |
distributed in this city within a day or |
so which will give a list of names of |
those who will appear in the amateur |
and vaudeville performance to |
be given by members Of the Knicker-
booker Athletic club a the Hyperion on |
Tuesday evening next. Among them
will be many well known business men
Of New York This Is the first time
they have appeared outside of their own
club theater and much interest Is taken
in their reception by an audience not
made up of their immediate friends |
Sale of seats opens Friday. Prices $3.50,
81 and rs cents.