Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-06
The Transit of Venus To-day.

be found at M Steinert's, c. M. Loomis', George H. Ford's, k. F. Judd's and at Beers, ] opposite South College.
 The Transit of Venus To-day. The government service prediction of | cloudiness, with light rain or snow augurs ] i'll for the astronomers today, but the New York He,ald is more cheerful with promises | of cold and fair weather. Many persons will l take peep at the skies early in the morning. 1 great deal of time and money has been [ spent in preparing for astronomical observa- tions, and if this opportunity is missed anoth- CT does not offer itself till June, 2Oo4. The transit will be visible to 8 greater or less degree to a large part of the world, ex- cept eastern Europe and Asia, and wholly 1 visible to the eastern part of North America and to South America. Most of the govern | ments of the civilized world have sent out expeditions to observe the transit, as it can | be seen to the best advantage in North and South America. This government has sent | expeditions to the Cape of Good Hope and the islands of Cape Horn, and 1875, 900 has been appropriated for the different observa- tions which will be made under the direction of the Naval Observatory at Washington. The transit will last from 9 a. m. till p. m., and anyone desirous of doing so can witness it through piece Of smoked window glass. In smoking the glass camphor gives the best results, but resin, pitch, or tallow is very clear the glass should be more thickly smoked than If hay. The planet will be simply little black object so to speak, trav- 1 cling across, and those who have seen 1t at ! it's brightest will scarcely recognize it as it will appear to-day. Opera glasses may be ! used with smoked glass. Venus is only about one-fortieth the size of the sun, and to view 1 the transit favorably the opera glass should be adjusted so that the edge of the sun is clearly defined. The planet will cross from east to west. Entertainments. very interesting programme is promised for the literary and musical entertainment at l the Humphrey street church on Thursday evening. It consists of select readings by 1 Mrs. H. P. Hubbard solos by Bennett and Bush, and sundry other attractions. It ] should be well patronized, being meritorious ! and for good object, the furnishing of the new church.
 REV. WILLIAM H. MILBURN, ! s'The blind man eloquent" lectures in the M. E. church, West Haven, Thursday even- | ing, Dec. '. Tickets 25 cents. Horse cars l run within few steps of the church. 1 TOURISTS.
 1 The ever popular Tourists in the Pullman Palace Car'' at Peck's Grand Opera House Saturday evening and Saturday matinee Already the sale of seats indicates large house.
 ] LINGARDs
 The celebrated Lingards appear at Carll's Opera House Friday and Saturday and Sat ! urday matinee. On Friday evening and Sat 1 urday matinee 'sPink Dominoes'' will be given, followed by Lingard sketches, and on Saturday evening the Sarah Bernhardt ver- sion in English of s'Camille.''
 1 MILE. LEaRAND.
 This evening our theatre-goers will have an opportunity of sitting in judgment on the merits of an actress new to this city, Mile. Eugenie Legrand, who essays the difficult test role of ''Camille' in Dumas play of that name. That the verdict will be favorable is amply proven by the most fattering press notices given wherever she has appeared. The New York Gaap7ic of May 2Oth says Speaking of Mile Legrand's performance of Camille at the Union Square Theatre, many old theatre goers declare that more refined or winning exponent of the character it would be impossible to find, and compare her performance with Clara Morris and all the best known performers of the past. This praise is not undeserved. She is mistress of her art.
 HORSE GUARDS FAIR.
 The Horse Guards fair opened very suc- cessfully last evening. There are many at fractions and much interest will be devel- oped. The following companies have been invited to attend On this Wednesday, evening, Dec. 6, Second Company Cover nor's Foot Guard; on Thursday, Dec. 7. the ex-members of the Second Company Governors Horse Guard on Friday evening, Dec. s, Admiral Foote and Henry c. Merwin l Posts, G. A. R. ; on Saturday evening, Dec. g, sarsield and City Guard on Monday evening" Dec. II, Light Guard and the Ma the Grays and First Company Governors 1 Horse Guard on Wednesday evening, Dec. 13 Company A, Fifth battalion.
 CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH ORGAN EXHIBITION
 AND CONCERT.
 The grand organ exhibition and concert to
 be given this evening at Calvary Baptist
 church will doubtless attract large audi
 ence, as much interest prevails to hear the
 new organ, which is one of the finest in the
 city or State, and especially in the hands of
 so successful an organist as MT. Harry Rowe l Shelley, who is organist and director of music
 at Dr. Storrs' famous church, Brooklyn. The interest will be enhanced by the singing of
 Mrs BIinn, who has kindly consented to as- ) sist. Admission tickets are 25 cents, reserv- ed seats 50 to be had at Loomis' and at the door. The evenings programme is as fol- lows:
 Scherzands, B........................ B. Hoffman
 Sonata in G minor. Buck
 Mrs G. F. Biinn '
 March Fnnebre ct Chant seraphique auii@ant Carmen (by request). .Bizet Mrs G. F. Blinn
 Concert Satz in E flat minor. .Thele 1 THE BLACK CROOK.
 The grand spectacular drama of the
 ''Black Crook" which seems to hold it's great powers of attraction in spite of it's
 many productions, was again presented by the Kiralfy Brothers at Carlps Opera House last evening to large sized audience. Never l has it been given in this city so completely
 before. Everything showed thorough manage ment and no halts or hitches were so prom
 inent as to interfere with a smooth running
 The scenery, considerable of it new, was skillfully handled and it's gorgeousness shown to the best advantage, and the brilliancy of the many colored costumes glistening under the changing shades thrown from powerful
 calcium light produced an effect which outrivalled any scenes of the kind
 witnessed at the opera house. Not only was the spectacular portion unusually fine,
 but the ballet the European specialties and all the incidental business pertaining to the great show were excellent, and called forth hearty approval metropolitan air charac-
 terized the whole performance and 1t was de- cidedIy the best presentation of the spectac-
 ular given in this city. This afternoon
 and evening the performance will be repeat ed.
 s' The little daughter of the editor of the
 sn (O.) Duty iStar was immediately and
 ently relieved of severe cough by
 ss of Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup.
 cent bottle of the valuable reme-
 a worst cough.