Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-16
gem;in the way of acoustics it was per
feet, and it would reflect credit and honor
upon any city in Europe or America.

feet, and it would reflect credit and honor
upon any city in Europe or America.
EXITS AND PRICES.
Subsequently Col. Davidson explained
to the audience the exit arrangements and
perfect safeguards of the new Opera
house, and he also publicly announced
that out of desire to furnish the music
loving public of st. Paul week of fine
entertainments, Commodore Davidson had
decided to put the price of admission
within the reach of all.
Commencing with to-day, it was stated
that the price of admission would by $1.25
to the parquette and circle, $1.00. to the
balcony or dress circle, and so cents to
the gallery.
THE SOUVENIR.
Each lady in the audience last night was
handed beautiful souvenir to preserve as
memento of the event. The souvenir
was presented in neat pasteboard bcx,
bearing the inscription in gold letters:
Presented by the management of the new
Grand Opera House, st. Paul, MINI. Oct 18th,
1883.
Within the box was four page, beveled
edge, gold band card, with fringe in three
different colors-pink, lavender and blue.
On the first page was printed in gold,
Souvenir; dedication of the new Grand
Opera House, week commencing Monday,
Oct. Is, 1885," On the body of the front
page there was a bunch of violets and roses,
neatly fastened by silk satin bow.
On the last page in gold letters was
printed.
D.,
VIM. f. Davidson, Proprietor, L. N. Scott.
Manager"
The four page insert was arranged as
follows:
First page the following address:
$40 Cur PdtrOnS:"
This new and commodious Opera house de-
signed to meet the requirements of our rapidly
growing city was commenced by ordering
set of plans from the celebrated theatrical archi-
tects J. B McElfatrick & Sons, of ST. Louis, early
in the season of S82. Work on the building was
actually commenced in August, 1882, the excava
ton requiring much time and hard labor, not
being completed until early spring 1883.
Having secured the services of Mr.. Harry G.
Carter, a theatrical builder, well known
throughout the country, the interior work was
commenced May %, since which time the work
hes been pushed rapidly to completion.
For sohdity, safety, comfort and grandeur,
this opera house is unexcelled by any in
America.
Particular attention is called to the elaborate
wood carvings throughout the entire house, dis
playing tact, delicacy and superior talent in
execution, and being in itself genuine work of
art. The decorating, frescoing and general
finish of walls, ceiling, etc., need no eulogy.
Combined with the rich carvings and other eIe
CANT appointments of the house the effect is at
once chaete and beautiful,
The aggregate cost of this magnificent temple
of Thespis is one quarter of million.
Desiring to make the opening of this magnif-
cent Opera house an event long to be remem-
bered, we have at great expense secured the SER
vices of Americas own prima donna, the charm
ing Emma Abbott, supported by one of the
strongest operate companies in the country,
and trust that efforts in behalf of our amuse-
ment loving citizens will be appreciated.
Signed respectfully, THE MANAGEMENT.
On the second page is the cast for the
opening night, the opera II Trovatore. The
third page was the announce
ment Of repertoire for the week.
Monday. II Trovatore
Tuesday. ..................Lin Linda di Glamour
Matinee Wednesday Madam Angot's Daughter
wednesday hlGg 1or DAY
thursday. ....'. .......'. .hgoletto
Friday. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Mignon
Matinee Saturday .............. Somnanbula
The fourth page was headed, "The Build
ers of our Opera House," and tho names
followed:
Architects-J. B. McElfAtrick & Sons, st.
Louis.
Supervising Architect c. Mccarthy, St.
Paul.
General Superintendent and Builder-H. G..
Carter, Chicago.
Excavation and Masonry-John E. O'Brien,
St. Paul.
Plastering-Jas Cullen, st. Paul.
Scenic and Fresco Artists-Beck & Rank, st.
Paul.
Carving and Wood Wo NORTH western Man
ufacturing & Car Co Saltwater.
Gas fitting and plumbing, j Dunningan,
st Paul.
Sunlight centre, A G Hickey, Chicago.
Bronze railing, L Baldwin & Co., Chicago.
Gas fixtures, Wilson & Rogers, st Paul.
Iron work, st P F'dry & Mfg Co., st Paul.
Hardware and trimmings, F G Draper & Co.,
st Paul.
Opera chairs, Andrews e. Co., Chicago.
Steam fitting, Osborne, st Paul.
Carpets and drapery, Auerbach, Finch & Van
Slyck, st Paul.
Furniture, De Coster & Clark, st Paul.
TIE insert was printed in light chocolate
color.
sons violet and rose perfumes.
A handsome programme was also pre-
scented to every gentleman in attendance,
each one enclosed in an envelope and all
handsomely printed in gold and other very
bright eolors.
IL TRovAToRE.
The entertainment selected to inaugar-
ate the new and lovely temple Of music
and drama, was Verdis' romantic and
brilliant composition, "The Troubadour,' p
as presented by the Emma
Abbott English Opera company.
Owing to the lateness OF the hour and the
elaborate character of the entire pro-
gramme connected with the opening, no
attempt will be made at extended criti-
cism. The opera introduced Miss Alb
bott as Leonora, Zelda Seguin as
Azucena, Marie Hindle as Inez, Signor
Fabrini as Manrico, Signor Tagliapietra as
Count di Luna, Mr.. Broderick as Fernan-
do, and Maurice Cornell as Ruiz. The cast
was further supplemented by well trained
chorus and large and skilled orchestra.
Of the argument of the opera and its
sparkling and beautiful score but little
need be said, and of its Interpretation
scarcely aught can be recorded but by way
of encomium. The appearance
of Miss Abbott before the