Morning journal and courier., 1881-02-09
KERRY COW.

dred nlghtS. deserved seats may be obtained at Loomis'.
 KERRY Gow.
 This evening the ever popular play of s'Kerry Cow" will be presented at the New Haven Opera House, when the celebrated actor MT. Joseph Murphy and company will appear. MT. Murphy will be supported by Miss Genevieve Rogers. Tomorrow even ing the companion piece entitled ''Shaun Rhue' will be given and crowded houses may be anticipated at both performances Reserved seats are for sale at Loomis'
 MIME. RENTz's MINISTRIES.
 On Saturday evening next the old familiar company, Madame Rentz's minstrels, will appear at the New Haven Opera House. The Cincinnati InQuirersays of them: Free fromall objectionable features, such as slang and vul- garity, the company's rendition of fine pro- gramme of mirth and music was exceptional ly entertaining to an audience largely com posed of people of good taste. As burlesque combination, with some of the best novelties given upon the stage, the Rentz minstrel company is a genuine success, and will al ways receive 8 hearty welcome in this city, .
 THE IDEALS TONIGHT.
 The audience at Carll's Opera House this evening will, in size and fashion, be one all in keeping with the merits of the famous Boston Ideal Opera company, which will give us the wealth of charming music in ''The Chimes of Normandy" To be sure no company can hope to sing the opera as this great coterie of artists can ; and in act ing, the company is receiving the praise due the oldest of troupes. The great cast of Phillips, Barnabee, Marie Stone, Fessenden and Whitney is further augmented by the appearance of Tom Karl, also in tenor role There is no time to lose in securing good seats
 ALL THE RAGE.
 The great hit ''AIl the Rage'' will be given at the Carll Opera House Thursday evening the 17th, by Manager Hill with his famous company, which gave the comedy six weeks in Boston, four weeks in Chicago, and in many other cities with equal success The Boston HerGyd says of this fine entertain ment ''To recount these amusing incidents and accidents which required four acts and two hours and a half of time to develops, would require more space than can be com- manded this morning, and, besides, would take away the element of surprise, upon which so much of their humor depends. Suf- flee it to say that the fun begins early, and increases momentarily, until 1t becomes up- Manager Hill presents in this play is of ex- ceptional strength.
 HIRAM LODGE ENTERTAINMENT
 The committee of arrangements have con- pleted their preparations for the Hiram Lodge oI day evening, the 10th inst. Part first will consist of a grand concert of vocal and in strumental music, on which occasion seIec- tions entirely new will be presented The concert will last about two hours, commence ing at o'clock in the lodge room, after which an opportunity will be given all who may so desire to enjoy social promenade in the armory under the concert room. Music by Thomas full orchestra; George Robinson prompter.
 Many prominent persons have signifed their intention of being present, among them Governor Bigelow, Hon. ND. Sperry, Mayor Robertson, General $. E. Merwin, Rev. Mr. Lobdell, Judge York, Rev. MT. Lines, rector of St. Paul's church, and number of other clergymen, several of whom have notified the committee of their intention to be present at the concert at least
 The executive committee are: John R. Hutchinson, chairman, w. A. Beers, Edward F. Mansfield, William J. Veitch. O. F. Evarts.
 Reception committee General F. D. Sloat, chairman, James D. DeweIl, Julius Twiss. N. F. Burritt, F. M. Wiser, William W. Hyde, Charles Fl. Bradford.
 A few tickets remain unsold and can be procured at Loomis' Temple of Music and of ". A. Beers secretary of the lodge