Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
EntertaInnnenfs.


 The fair by the o. U. A. M opens at the Atheneum this evening. There are number of fine attractions. The Denman family vii give musical and literary entertainment
 JOHN T. RAYMOND.
 MT. John T. Raymond will make his first appearance here this season at CarlI's Opera House Friday and Saturday in '.In Paradise and HFor Congress, !" two of his best recent plays. .--.
 IN THE RANKS.
 ''In the Ranks" with it's fine scenery, gave much pleasure to another appreciative au- dience at the Car11 Opera House last evening. The leading actors were repeatedly called be fore the curtain.
 BUNNELL's MUSEUM. "The Two Orphans" is drawing big houses at Bunnell's Museum this week. The acting of little Arne Walker is certainly remarkable. The hall of wonders contains much that is worth seeing.
 AMERICAN THEATER. >- The Chic Comedy company which is play ing at the American Theater this week is good throughout and the play ''Collars and Cuffs" one of the funniest that has been seen here recently. Last night the house was filled.
 W. J. sCANLAN.
 '"The Peoples Song Bird, 3 w J. Scanlan, will appear at CarlPs Opera House this even ing in Friend and Foe,' Bartley CampbelIs s successful drama. The continued popularity of the play and the fame of the comedian in sure large audience.
 THE LINCOLN RINK.
 The Lincoln skating rink on Chapel street, in the rear of the Quinnipiac club, will be opened to the public this evening. The Sec ond Regiment band will furnish music. Ad- mission is % cents, use of skates 10 cents. Tickets will be on sale at the rink this after noon.
 NEIL BURGESS.
 Neil Burgess will appear in his celebrated play'' Vim"at the New Haven Opera House on Friday and Saturday evenings and Saturday afternoon, for a special return engagement. The actor and the play are too we'll known to need comment. The scale of reduced prices is published elsewhere.
 DWIGHT STREET RINK.
 This popular resort for devotees of roller skating is enjoying extensive patronage this winter under the able management of J. T. R. Aekrill. On Thursday evening there will be grand special attraction, consisting of the champion fancy trick bicyclist, Daniel J. Canary, Prof Livesey, champion trick and fancy skater, and Miss Carrie Gilmore, lady champion of the United States. In present ing these artists the management are to be congratulated, as they are the best in the country.
 MISS. CowELLS READINGS.
 The ladies and gentlemen who were pres o11%o at q the AGheneum yesterday afternoon were treated to an entertainment as novel and fresh as it was artistic. Notwithstanding the disadvantages of cold, and extreme stupidity of management on the part of those whose duty it is to look after the lighting of the hall, Miss Cowen proved herself to be a reader of rare natural powers and original yet carefully trained manner. There is very little of the stereotyped or commonplace in Miss Cowell's reading. Her appearance is very pleasing, her voice we'll modulated and of rare sympathetic quality, her style free from exaggeration and her interpretations natural and intelligent. Her rendition of The Hat" was extremely good. The piece is a somewhat trying one for lady reader and requires quite range of power. But Miss Cowen did it perfect justice and the reading afforded the audience exquisite pleasure Ed gar Fawcett's "House on the Hil1'' was read with sympathetic pathos, and all the lighter touches were rendered with ease and nat uralness that captivated the audience. In the second part Miss Cowell gave "The Clowns Baby'' by request. Her rendition of "Magdalena," by John Francis Waller, was excellent. The great charm in her reading is its utter absence of exaggera- tton and stage effect. Her selections are all good.
 On Friday afternoon Miss Coweu will read again at the same place and on next Tuesday will give the last of her readings. Those who enjoy entertainments of this kind should not fail te hear her.