Morning journal and courier., 1893-03-13


The Rentz-Santley Novelty and Burlesque COM
pany appears the first three days this week with
matinee Wednesday. They present "America,
or the Discovery OF Columbus. The piece opens
with q sceue showing the beautiful harbor Of Pa
los, Spain. Here is seen the pretty Tore adors
and Carmencital, closing with the embarkation
Of Columbus. Next we have Columbus and his
crew aboard his ship, with a fearful storm at
sea- The next scene is an animated view of
Brighton Beach, Eng, and here is introduced q
spirited march by the English arenadiers. Next
March" The scene is true picture Of Donuy-
brook Fair, with the pretty coleens, the creased
of the Paris With A the st.tsy SaT
tower showing in the distance. This Scene
tionsi novelties especially O engaged s1HS in
Europe for this production. The next scene
was stranded on the shore, and he with his crew R
are captives in the hands Of the Mozambique
Amazons. Then we find Columbus af1oat again,
proves to be a realistic view Of New York har-
Dor, is sighted. The scene then transforms to a
Chicago. Into the burlesque novelty acts and
spscialties are int ,rwoven in especial harmony.
In the scenes in which they are introduced
scenes Of remarkable splendor, showing the ar
tistic touches of the painters hand, a chorus of
and t
story makes up one of the most enjoyable per-
formances ever offered to the patrons of this
"a Barrel Of Money is the attraction the last
three days this week.
At the annex (recreation hal), which Is open
free Prof Fegetter is seen in his adroit tests of
Magic and introduces his special feature, ''The
Talklng Head" The "Zetrope" makes all laugh,
and the gimp and tufting machines prove very
interesting to the ladies and children who throng
this hall.
Bakers Big Boston Opera company comes
Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings
this week, with matinees Thursday and satur-
day. The opening opera will be "said Pasha,"
an exchange says: The performance of "Said
Pasha" at the Academy last evening by the
Baker Opera company was q capital ono. The
costuming was excellent, and although we have
had "Said Pasha" performed here befsre even
in this oae feature last evenings performance
was far and ahead of any other of the opera in
this city. Mr.. Ranney as the Pasha required to
must be conceded that he left no hing undone in
this respect. Mr.: Stewart as the good looking
gave the first opportunity to hear him as a so.
loist since the opening Of the season His pleas
h t M
nicely DONE and in voice and costume was the
best IeraIo eyer ,s seen On the academy e stage
Characters could not have been assumed more
time they were on the stage to escape Mr
VOLTS "higo tragic" style, and Mr.. Wooley's
dancing aud antics were excessively funny. Sale
OF seats now open.
THE NEW HAVEN OPERA HOUSE.
It will take more than the usual length Of time
for all the talent of this weeks company to be
seen at the New Haven opera house. There are
more acts than have yet bsen presented at the
continuous performances. The public will vel
come Miss Ethel Broughan, the Quaker - in her
catchy Widows Dance, which will be done to new
music arranged by herself. The list of people is
q long one and will be found in our amusement
embellishments to day.