The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-22
ESTERTAINM EN7S.
Hvperion Theater.

| Mrs. FlSk9 will be seen at the Hype- rion on Friday night, April 25th in "The | Unwelcomed Mrs. Hatch" in conjunc- ton with "A Bit of Old Chelsea There are scenes in the third act of "The Unwelcome Mrs. Hatch that will interest women-young women who dream of marriage and its preliminary settlements, and matrons who finger in memory over the hours just before the
 important step when trousseaux and
 wedding gifts and the happy gossip of
 bridesmaids kept the spirits high.
 These scenes relate to the wedding of
 the daughter of Mrs. Hatch and they picture amusingly and punctuate with
 wit and spirit of youth the thoughts and doings of young persons in society at such a time. The bride-to-be has her bridesmaids-t -to-be at her heels and their merriment is infectious as they inspect gowns and criticise gifts and go through mock ceremony without the groom be, who, as is often the case insistently bursts on the scene uneX- pectedly and contrary to orders and convention, though really not unwel- come, however quickly he may be sent away. This scene in "The Unwelcome Mrs Hatch''-or rather this series of happy scenes--is followed by some of the most pathetic and powerful of the plays. he apparent mother in this case is stepmother who had usurped the real mothers place. The real mother is compelled. in order to see her daugh- ter, to whom her identity is unknown, to come into the house in the guise of q Iylc q 1Y oy uyndHino Mrs Fisl1e inpersonates the real moth CT, and her acting at this juncture and afterwards, when she is discovered by her former husband and his second wife, is perhaps the most thrilling and moving in all her career. In "A Bit of Old Chelsea" which follows "The Un- welcome Mrs. Hatch" Mrs. Fiske ap- pears as flower girl
 Seats on sale Wednesday. Prices, $2.00 s150, $1.00.
 F. H. Sothern comes to the Hyperion on Monday, April 18th, with "If Were King" It is the most pretentious pro- duction he has made in years and but for the insistence of the various man. agers who had booked MT. Sothern ear- Her in the season, 1t would not have left New York this season, the success being so big.
 Grand Opera House.
 The Corse Payton's comedy company which is playing at the Grand opera house all this week is one of the strong est stock companies which has visited this city in a long time. Miss Florence Hamilton as leading lady is exceptional ally strong and captivated the large audiences both yesterday afternoon and evening by her pleasing manner and beauty J. Frank Burke John w. Barry, and Will Howatt are also ex- good Among other well known stars with the company are Misses Minnie Stanley, Camille Gordon md Gussie Gardiner Also Homer Daniel J Sullivan, Harry Mantell, Charles Farrell, James A. Hee- lehan, Edwin Dudley, and Charles Sands. The costumes worn by the la lies during each performance and also he gorgeous scenic effects are especial | y deserving of mention. Between the | tets there are specialties by the famous | Everett trio, also Charley Farrell and Homer Mullaney, and illustrated songs y Harry Martell and D. J. Sullivan. | 1r. Martell has most excellent voice md a big drawing card
 A. high class performance will be giy- n every afternoon and evening. Fol owing is the repertoire for the rest of he week:
 Tuesday matinee, Hazel Kirke;" tuesday night, Jim the Penman;" Wednesday matinee, ",rhe Planters Vife;" Wednesday night, "The Red 'afe;" Thursday matinee, "The Prodi- al Daughter;' Thursday night My Kentucky Home;" Friday matinee, The Octoroon;" Friday night, Two Tights in Rome;" Saturday matinee, The Two Orphans;" Saturday night, Wealth and Poverty"
 Particular attention is called to the ,w prices for this attraction: Night, )c, 20c and BOG; matinee, 10c, 200. Dur lg this engagement box seats soc, 75c.
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