Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-07
LOCAL NEWS.
Excursion Nntas.

On Saturday, September 10th, the steamer Columbia will make her last trip of the sea son from New Haven This time it will bt twenty nailss up the Hudson river, the Rhine of America. The scenery of the Hudson is always attractive, but at this season of the year it is particularly beautiful. The boat will stop at Twenty third street on the down and return trips for the accommodation of those wishing to avail themselves of the six hours given in New York. The management is sufficient guarantee that good order will prevail, and all who participate will have 8 good time. Secure tickets at Ryder's, 292 Chapel street.
 On Thursday of this week the last excur- sion of the steamer John H. Starin will be made to the favorite summer resort, Glen Island. These excursions have been greatly appreciated by our citizens and have in- creased in popularity so that next summer they will be more largely patronized than ever. On this occasion the Odd Fellows of this city will enjoy the trip, and the profits resulting therefrom will be devoted to the replenishing of their library with new books. The object is a commendable one, and will no doubt be iberally supported.
 Entertainments.
 SHAUN RHUE.
 On Friday and Saturday evenings of this week the ever popular Irish comedian Mr. Joseph Murphy will appear at the New Ha- ven Opera House in Shaun Rhue," which is said to be quite as much of a success as his Kerry Cow" the play in which he won fame as one of the leading character actors of the day. One of the original songs in the piece, "A Handful of Earth, ,'' has made good sale of seats and the prospects are fa- vorable for large audience.
 ORIGINAL GEORGIA MINISTRIES.
 With the exception of half-hour's delay, the moderate sized audience that witnessed the entertainment given at the New Haven Opera House last evening by Callendar's Georgia Minstrels were highly amused The overture was of that character to indicate a good show all the way through, and brough down the house. The heat did not appar- ently interfere with the performers, who limbered up as though in their element, and the programme of ''gen uine darkey" fun was we'll carried out. They will give ano ther performance this evening. f
 AFTER THE OPERA.
 This most successful farcical comedy was given at Carlls Opera House last evening for the first time in this city. The house was not crowded, yet all present were well pleased with the play. MT. George Holland pre- sented the old society beau with spirit and humor, and with much finish of manner MT. Marbles English ''man' was the highest ! of riety of that type. "Maria Pearson" gave ! pretty picture of the provincial girl just ! emancipated from boarding school-even to | the gG1tche1ie of the class, and Mrs. Marvin was elegant and pointed, as sDe Lacy'' was \ good looking. The play will be presented | again this evening.
 ANOTHER UNCLE ToMs CABIN.
 The most pretentious of all the several l travelling Uncle Toms Cabin combinations is announced to appear at Carll's Opera House l next Friday evening, with repetition of their | performance on Saturday afternoon and night. ! The troupe is double organization formed | by the consolidation of the company that ap- | peared at the Princess Theatre, London, un- | der the management of Jarrett& Palmer with ! the distinctly American troupe of J. H. Sla- | win. They promise several new scenes, 8 | band of jubilee singers, many negro speciality | artists and pack of trained bloodhounds and | the magnificent St. Bernard dogs belonging to Stirling, the actor. The scenery will in- l clude view of the Ohio river in midwinter, B Mississippi cotton plantation, planters l home, the interior of slaves cabin-in which | B camp meeting scene occurs-and trans formation scene entitled Mansions in the | skies" The company will march from the ! depot upon their arrival, headed by uni | formed colored brass band. MT. Carn an- | nounces that the prices will be, for the ad- ! mission tickets 25 cents and 35 cents, and for ! the best reserved seats only 50 cents. He I says that tEe size of his Opera House admits | of these two figures. He anticipates great ! attendance.