Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-21
Musfc at the Jail.

Music at the J0fls
 To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND coURER:
 Sheriff Byxbee's removal to Meriden, June 1st, depriyes us of an organist at the services at the jail Sunday mornings. Miss Ida Byx- bee has served as oreanist for long time. Her absence will be very much regretted. Who will take her place Deacon smith al- ways interests us; we can add to the 1nteres by having a good organist. Any suitable person that is willing to take this duty upon them, from to 10 Sunday morning, would confer a favor by communicating with Sher- if Byxbee or Deacon Smith, HIS Dwight street. ~z=ssz l. 2. bhoWNsoN; whenever Miss Ida was unable to be present he has never failed to furnish substitute, and many times to the loss of much of bis valuable time. h. 5. 5. Notable :ResignatIons-yvaEsr oom-
 Colonel Graham and Lieutenant Colonel Bacon, of the Second regiment, have both resigned, which causes quite breeze in rnili- tary circles and much discussion as to the result The name of Lieutenant Colonel Bacon is prominently mentioned for the col onelcy. -.--
 Companies A and G, of Waterbury, were drilled yesterday and Major McCrea inspect ed them. Captain Spencers command turned out 59 out of 60 men, and in Captain Bannon's not a man was lacking out of to- tai of 56. Both commands received encomi- ums Colonel Graham, Lieutenant Colonel Bacon and Colonel Fox were present The result of the inspection of the Second shows it the equal of any in the State in equipment and drill. @ &S The International Cotton Expedition
 The New Haven Aid.
 It will be remembered that meeting was held one evening last month at the Superior Court room, when II. L Kimbal, of Atlanta, Ga, delivered an address setting forth the plans and purposes of the international cot ton exposition to be held at Atlanta the last three months of this year. The committee which was appointed then to determine what practical steps should be taken by the busi- ness men of this city to aid this important undertaking has not lost sight of the matter. After consulting with number of influential gentlemen plan was submitted which met with general approval, to raise subscription for purchasing 8 number of shares in the stock of the exposition company, and donat- ing that stock to the Young Mems Institute of this city. It was not thought that when the enterprise was wound up the stock would be worth par, but it was reasonable to ealcu- late on receiving back at least one half the amount subscribed. A number of gentlemen volunteered at once to subscribe $25 each on this basis, and in day or two the paper will be circulated among our business firms for further subscriptions. The stock will be taken in the name of John A. Richardson, Esq, treasurer of the Institute, and any citi- zens not called upon who desire to aid this great enterprise, and wiling incidentally to give the Institute lift, can do so by leaving their names with MT. Richardson at the Yale National bank.
 Presentation Of Medea by Yale sopho-
 nlOres.
 A large and enthusiastic audience witnessed the first presentation of "Medea" at the New Haven Opera House last evening. This travesty was written and produced for the benefit of the Yale Athletic Park by the sophomore class, and all concerned have req son to feel prord of their efforts. The stage arrangements were exceedingly fine and the piece was put on without hitch. The sing ing was excellent and the solos and choruses were all encored. MT. Harold Vernon took the park of ''Sol," an aged Greek and the father of eMedea, " and he played his part well all through, his efforts being applauded several times. Mir. D. B. Tucker, as ''Medea, 2 WAS the hero of the evening and made very pretty young lady. The different dresses in which he appeared were all becoming, the Greek costume worn during the first scene being especially rich and handsome. He was presented with floral horseshoe inscribed ''Medea." The part of Paddy Gogus" by MT. F. O. Leonard, and that of ''E. Juice by MT. T. D. Husted, were among the best taken. MT. W. W. Weeks took the part of ''Glossy,' French girl, very creditably. ap- bearing in rich dress. The chorus appeared in rowing-rigs and then as Spanish maidens, and created much amusement. All present were pleased with the performance and it should be repeated. Great credit is due to Mir. E. l.. Hilton, the stage manager, for the smooth rendering of the play and the excel lent acting.