Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-20
Entertainments. A RAG DADY.


 The large audience at Proctor's New Haven Opera House last evening was delighted with the presentation of "A Rag Baby," which is one of the fsrcical comedies by the well known author of funny plays, Mir. Charles H. Hoyt. In the cast are several who are favor- ites with New Haven audiences. One of the hits of the evening was the song by the three little tramps from jail to the music of "Three little maids from school" The fun-making company will be at Proctor's Opera House during the remainder of the week.
 OPENING OF FIFE GRAND.
 The Grand opera house had a grand" opening last evening. Every seat was taken short time after the doors were opened and at S:15 the box office was closed and the an- nouncement made that no more tickets would be sold as the house was crowded te it's ut- most capacity. An extra large number of handsome souvenir programmes had been provided for the occasion by Mir. Bannell, but even these gave out. Immediately after the above announcement had been made, people began purchasing seats for this even ing, and at the end of the play over half of the seats were sold. Another grand rush is anticipated this morning for the remainder. The play, "Pat's New Wardrobe" is full of fun and keeps the audience in roar of laugh ter from beginning to end. The company were all good, and the singing by the Quaker City Quartette, Messrs. Laird, Ernest, Pieri and Graham, was excellent. Pat and Katie Rooney each rendered several new songs, which were heartily applauded. The play will be repeated this and tomorrow evenings with matinee Saturday.
 SWEET LAVENDER.
 The latest Lyceum theater success "Sweet Lavender" was admirably presented to quite large audience at the Hyperion theater last evening. Not since "My Wife" was given here last season have our theater .goers been treated to such a thoroughly interesting and enjoyable performance. The play Is a love story pure and simple, which is told in @ very charming and innocent way. The scene Is laid at the apartments of "Mr. Richard Phenyl," an old barrister, and "Mr. Clement Hale," luw student. This latter young man falls in love with the housekeeper and it takes just three acts of smiles and tears for love to overcome all obstacles and make Lavender Rolt" @ lawyers wife. The act ing was all that could be desired. by Miss Lillian Chantore as "Minnie Gilfllian" and MT. AP. Burbank as "Mr. Phenyl." Both these artists were ads mirsble. MT. Cyril Scott was also excellent as "Mr. Hale" and SO was Miss Ethelyn Friend in the title role: It is, however, un- just to particularize. Every member of the company had 8 share in adding to the enjoy- ment of the evening and should therefore re- ceive share of the praise. Sweet Lavender'' will be repeated tonight and tomorrow af- ternoon and evening. Every performance of 1t should be greeted by packed house. There will be no more pleasing entertainment this season.
 CORA TANNER IN FASCINATION.
 This charming actress in her equally charming play Fascination" will appear at Proctor's for three nights beginning on Mon- day of next week. Miss Tanner has reaped golden laurels from press and public during her last season's- tour and her coming is a welcome event to all lovers of elegant and tasteful comedy.
 ''Two TO oNE."
 The talented young actress Ella Wilson will appear at the Grand the first three nights of next week in 1.-Two to One." Miss Wilson takes the leading female role in the play, which is from her own pen.