Morning journal and courier., 1893-03-17
THE NEW GRAND OPERA HOUSE.


 Herbert Fl. Winslow's comedy drama, "A Barrel of Money" was presented to a crowded house last evening, opening a three nights engagement in this city. Fun and pathos are harmoniously blended in the plot and 1t abouuds with thrilling and startling scenes. In the third act the in- terior of an iron mill in full operation is shown. The heroine Ia rescued from the travelling belt of the machinery in this act, where she has been placed by the villain. All the scenes are laid in Vermont and the time is the present.
 Mise Oracle Emmett as Roxy does @ most artistic bit of acting as the mischievous girl, and deserves special mention. Lloyd Neal ss Fly Hszlitt, the country boy who went to the city and became a street fskir, was also fine and was spplauded consider ably. Allen H. Bailey ss Amos Garrison, the mill owner, who is after ward struck with psralysis, fs strong impersonation. There will be special matinee this after noon in honor of St. Patrick's day. Mati- nee prices as usual. The regular matinee will be given Saturday. The popular soubreIte, Miss Ullie Akerstrom comes the first of next week in 6 repertoire. Monday evening che will play "Miss Rora;" special souvenir matinee Tuesday, "Thst Smith Gal;" Tuesday night, Little Busybody;" Wednesday matinee, "Miss Rora;" Wed nesday night, That Smith Gal"
 MR. BUNNELL's ANNOUNCEMENT.
 G. B. Bunnell announces the ninth sn- nual reception souvenir matinee at the New Grand opera house Tuesday afternoon next. It is given in honor of a new de- parture, and to celebrate the policy of man. agement in this city.
 For the information of the public, especially lady patrons, the entire army corps of lieutenants will be present at the close of the performance combined with the entire company of players and . stage reception will be given, followed by 8 presentation to every lady by the hands of Mics Ullie Akerstrom of a useful and beautiful souvenir. Although this is an prices will prevail. Mics Akerstrom will appear at this performance in "That Smith Gal"
 'The Bohemian Girl" was presented to fair-sizsd house yesterday afternoon. Joe Armand as Thaddeus, William Wolff as Devilshoof, Arthur Wooley as Count Ar helm, and Maud Dickson as Airline, were all worthy of special mention. Several of MT. Wooley's solos were very heartily re- ceived. A. E. Arnold as Florenstein and Miss Cora Bolton as the gipsy queen were also excellent. Balfe's beautiful music has not been rendered as we'll in this city bs- fore this season.
 "falka" was sung in the evening, with Miss Irene Murphy in the title role. Miss Murphy was bright and vivacious, and her solos were enco1ed again and again. D. J. Mack as Brother Pelican, Arthur Wooley as Arthur, and W. G. Stewart as Boleskas won considerable applause. Wolff as the Governor as usual took the first laurels. The McCombe Sisters are great favorttes. | Their dancing Is excellent and they receive encore after encore at each performance. There will be no performances to- day, as the theater has been engaged by local tall 1 ,nt.
 Saturday afternoon "Dorothy" will be l 'ung, and s'Erminis" in the evening.
 NEW HAVEN OPERA HoUsE. Immense crowds are in attendance daily | 1t the continuous vaudeville performances t the New Haven opera house. No better of high class speciality artists las ever appeared in this city. Yesterday Afternoon the house was packed and in the ] vening before o'clock standing room was t premium.