Morning journal and courier., 1893-09-18
Entertainments.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

The latest and without doubt the great boxing kangaroo described in another place in this paper, which appears in con nection with the Rsilly & Woods big show which opens this evening, playing three nights and giving mstinees on both Tuesday and Wednesday. The matinee tomorrow commences at p. m. for the convenience of ladies and children, and the matinee Wednesday at 2 p. m as usual.
 "rhe Romany Rye," in plain English "The Gipsy Gentleman" will be present ed the last three days this week.
 HYPERION.
 Rhea will appear on Thursday evening in her new play entitled "The Queen of Sheba." The following description of her dresses will give an idea of the costumes worn by her: Her first dress is of gold satin, fitting close to the figure and drap- ed with white silk gauge, embroidered with white silk and gold; belt of dia- monds is worn around the waist, and from the tight fitting sleeves embroidered with gold there are pendants of diamonds. From the shoulders fall royal mantle of white satin embroidered in gold with oriental birds Co marvel of workmanship lined with gold colored satin. On her head Rhea wears 8 helmet, in front of which bird spreads it's diamond wings. The helmet Is surrounded by diamond crescent, the emblem of Ashtarotb, or Venus, the divinity of the Phenicisns. Gold sandals complete this gorgeous cos tune.
 Over tight fitting dress is draped pale blue crepe ornamented with silver lace, in front and is brought together by dia- mond buckle. Over this dress Is worn mantle of crimson satin brocsded with gold-the lapels are of pale blue satin em- broidered with silver. On the head Rhes wears simple band of gold with the dia- mond crescent. Pale blue sandals com plete the costume.
 This, although the simplest, Is perhaps the most original and artistic of all. It is dress of old rose crepe, Grecian in front, but mantle shaped in the back. Over the head and draped sll over the dress is silk olive-colored gauge veil that envelopes nearly the whole figure and which prod a most striking effect. The sandals are of moss-colored leather, and the entire dress is in harmony with the scene, which is thrilling and impressive.
 Sale of seats now open.
 With the endorsement of the press of every city in which 1t has been presented, "Africa," the new spectacular comic opera in which MT. George Thatcher has his Operatic Extravaganza company, are ap- bearing this season. comes on Friday and Saturday evenings, this week. The second act of the opera is said to be especially rich In this respect, the most striking the interior of an African jungle and the palace of 'King Tipoo Tip" respectively. Aside from being gorgeous from 8 scenic point of view, the effect is doubly en- hanced by the magnificent costumes worn by the principals and chorus. "Africs" will rank with any of the more pretentious spectacular productions of to-day; and with splendid presenting company of ove- seventy people 1t will prove fine en- tertainmsnt. The sale of seats opens Tuesday.
 PoLI's WONDERLAND. Another week of grand success closed Saturday night at the new Wonderland theater. An entirely new program has been secured for this week. Among the newcomers of renown are Ramza and Ar no, the worlds greatest gymnasts, in their astounding performance on the horizontal bars.; Richmond and Glenroy, the comedy boomers, in their laughsble sketch; Mon sieur Chevriel, the expert violinist, in diff cult solos and wonderful limitations on the violin; the Rossley brothers. Irish oomedi- ans, vocalists and dancers; Mics May Flower, the refined balladist; Monsieur Forber, the fashion plate of modern jugglery and wire walking; Nelson and Gilroy, the acrobatic wonders, in their latest success, entitled