Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-04
New HRYen EnfaI.nriSR


 A grand opening of MT. F. A. Bowman's s new photograph and art parlors took place last evening. An informal reception from s till 10 was had. About 1 1000 card invitations had been issued and the elegant establish ment was thronged, the visitors including many of our citizens and ladies, large num- Der of them of prominence and note in the community. The establishment was univer- sally admired and deservedly so, it not being surpassed even in New York city The es- tablishment is in Whites new building oppo- site the Yale Art Gallery The exterior pre- sents very handsome appearance with ele gant doors and large show windows, above which additional light is afforded by many small squares of ornamental glass; in the latest approved metropolitan style. The first floor is mainly occupied by the exhibition parlor, which is beautifully adorned with artistic specimens of photo graphic work of all descriptions elegantly framed. The show window was filled with choice specimens of the artists work There was very elegant display of flowers in Florist Parks best style. including central array of jacquemenot, Marshal Neil, Duchess deBrebante and capcine roses, callas pansies, Roman hyacinths, jonquils etc., while trail ing arbutus and southern foliage plants in variety added to the beauty of the scene in other parts of the establishment. The entire premises are newly equipped for the busi- ness and the operating rooms up stairs and down are on the same scale as to size and convenience and fine finish. The carpeting, paper hanging, wood work finish, case work, display of framed pictures and photographs, art specimens, etc., were in the best style. The establishment will be open evenings to the public during the remainder of he week.
 Entertainments.
 LoTTA.
 The charming actress Lotta will delight her many admirers in this city on next Saturday evening, when she appears with her own comedy company in the play of Bob" Our exchanges speak very highly of this play and of the company. Lotta is so we'll known that she needs no praise at our hands. Re- served seats are on sale at Loomis'.
 THE BOY vIoLINIsT.
 On next Tuesday evening grand concert will be given at the Atheneum by Michael Banner, the phenomenal boy violinist. He will be assisted by Miss Lizzie c. Gatfney, soprano Miss Gertrude l.. Danks, central to of New York city, and Mir. and Mrs. B. A. Parsons. piano. Tickets are~5O cents with an additional charge of 25 cents for reserved seats
 DIR. CLYDE.
 On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday even- ings of next week Sidney Rosenfeld's Come dy company will appear at Carll's Opera entitled, 'Dr Clyde." This is said to be brilliant and sparkling comedy, and a sure cure for the blues. The doctor and his learned servant, Higgins, will appear. Re- served seats at Loomis'.
 A CELEBRArED CASE.
 Crossen's combination, under the auspices of Mir. A. M. Palmer of the Union Square Theater, New York, will appear at Pecks Grand Opera House on Friday and Saturday evenings of this week and grand matinee on Saturday afternoon. The great emotional drama. "A Celebrated Case," will be present ed. The play has met with great success at Union Square, and will be produced here with the original scenery and costumes and a cast of much excellence. Reserved seats are on sale at Loomis'
 
 This evening the Strakosch Grand Italian Opera company will appear at Peck's Grand Opera House, it being the farewell appear ance of Mile. Minnie Hauk previous to her return to Europe Bizet's grand romantic opera "Carmen' will be presented, Mile. Hauk assuming the title role and in which she is admitted to be without rival. The grand chorus and orchestra will be under the direction of MT. s. Behrens. The sale of reserved seats has been large, although there are few good sittings that may be obtained by applying at Loomis' this morning.
 EMMA ABBOTT.
 Whatever may be said critically about Miss Abbott's method and voice, one thing re- mains certain, and that is that she is decided ly popular with the public. An evidence of this was patent in the splendid audience that greeted her last evening when she appeared at Carll's Opera House in Martha" and the mad scene" from Lucia di Lammermoor In the latter she had an opportunity to dis play her dramatic ability as we'll as her skill in execution. For the most part her voice is very pleasing and has peculiar soft sweet ness which charms her hearers. The most noticeable defects are in the middle register, where an evident weakness and thinness in quality may be accounted for by the constant use which her voice is put to- The popular and familiar airs of the opera were received With great satisfaction and sev- eral times Miss Abbott responded to hearty encores. "The Last Rose of Summer'' called forth an enthusiastic storm of ap- plause, although it was inclined to drag a little Miss Lizzie Annandale who assumed the character of Nancy" has almost phe- nomenal voice, of great depth and power, and gave much satisfaction. Mir. George Olim sang with ease and displayed very pleasing baritone. Mir. Valentine Fabrini, tenor, did not inspire confidence at first, but was ultimately suc- cessful in hls efforts, responding to an en- core. The rest of the company sustained tboir parts satisfactorily. The chorus was good in the main, there being, however, deficiency in male voices. The orchestra was an excellent one The action was we'll gus tained throughout, the costumes were pretty and the general character of the performance very gratifying The most unpopular fea- ture was the cutting of the opera and the ignoring of the Hbretto which was sold at the door for twenty-five cents