Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-15

The new Opera house on yesterday
underwent a scene of transformation. The
wilderness of extraneous aids which have
contributed their share towards completing
the beautiful structure, having fulfilled
their mission we're removed, and for the
first time the interior of the house pre-
sented the appearance of completion.
The frescoers, upholsterers, decorators
and small army of either artisans, were
busily employed throughout the day in
laying on the finishing touches here and
there, and at night-fall fresh relay of
worknen we're put on so that no Interrupt
ton took place in the work.
The seats were put up throughout the
house, and Mr.. Rice, of Auerbach, Fitch &
Van Slyck, was experimenting
the work of putting in
the carpets and draperies. The work of
completing the entrance was also diligent-
ly prosecuted, and wonderful progress was
made here and in the work on the box Of
flee. Last night the edifce presented a
rich and beautiful appearance, and both
superintendent Carter and Manager Scott
assured the GLOBE representative that all
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ing night, which it is needless
to say will be the most brilliant and ele-
CANT affair that has ever transpired in the
amusement annales of st. Paul.
Aside from the dedication of the new
house, the fact that it will be inaugurated
by the Emma Abbott English Opera com
pany serves to make double attraction
of the event, either feature being impor-
tans erou. / al itself to call out the elite
and fashion OF the city. The attraction
will be ''Il Ifovatore," with Miss Abbott
as Lsnora, her first appearance
in the role in this city.
The cast is also very strong and the chorus.
orchestra and accessories all that can be
desired.
Previous TO the performance and exactly
at 8 o'clock, by which time the
audience are requested to be
in their seats, the ceremony of defeating
| the house will take place. This will con-
sist of al address by Commodore David
son, response by Mayor O'Brien, who Will
accept the house on behalf of the public
and perhaps an address by Miss Abbott.
In connection with the com pletion Of
the new Opera house, one cannot but recall
| the memory of the lamented Charley Hains
whose hopes and aspirations when alive
were all directed towards the new house
the completion of which was his fondes
ambition; and had it not been for his un
timely death, tonight would have been the
supreme triumph of his life. The ambi
| ton OF Mr.. Hams was shared by his widow
nov the assistant manager of the house
Mrs. Hams has brought to the bushes:
a clear and intelligent insight of the
details, and in the management of the af
fairs of the Opera house her services have
been invaluable, and as such she is very
highly appreciated.
The auction sale of seats for the open
| ing of Grand Opera house will be resumed
| this morning at ten o'clock, and it il
hoped there will be some very spirited
bidding done by our citizens.
The box Office sale will be opened a
twelve O'clock noon. Every body desiring
| good seats should attend the auction, al
the majority will in all probability be dis
| posed of in that manner. Seibert's brass
band will be present at the auction SALE
and give the attendance some choice music
as an Introductory.
| A special train will be run this evening
via the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Pau
railroad to Minneapolis, leaving the
union depot at IL p. M, after the close Of
the performance, giving the inhabitants Of
our neighboring city an excellent opportu
nifty to witness the gay and festive open
ing of our new Grand Opera house by the
popular Emma Abbott Grand English OPP
era company. II is expected we will have
quite a number of Minneapolis citizens il
attendance tonight.
There will be special trains every might
| this week.
All of the railroads centering in st
Paul have made very liberal reductions
from all points surrounding our city, il
honor of this great event.