The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-01-25
Grand Opera House.

"The Cotton King, QlfecC from the Bowdoin Square theater, was presented last evening to one of the largest audi ences of the season. "The Cotton King" lis the best melodrama seen here in many years. It is one of the strongest in all the essentials of a play of this charac- ter ever given in this city in many years.
 "The Cotton King is brimful of heart interest, has many thrilling incidents, well written. fascinating story, pos sesses elements of love and pathos which forcibly appear to heart and mind, and comedy episodes of sort which are sure to provoke many a hearty laugh and wipe away the tears which came unbidden a few minutes previously.
 The passing of a thunder shower in the first act, followed by the appear ance of beautiful rainbow, was eapi- tally done, and rendered all the more effective by it's appropriateness to the clouds which were gathering around Jack Osborne, finally dispelled by the loyal love of Hetty Drayson.
 The Ashton min scene, showing the huge calico presses at work, with the ponderous elevator in operation, was positive triumph. The whole stage was full of scenery, for every set was made; there was not a flat among the eight distinct pictures presented. 1t was magnificent production in every way; nothing had been left undone in this particular.
 The sign Standing room only was early displayed in the lobby. "The Cot ton King" made big and unmistalta- ble hit
 The last act takes place amid some delightfully."- picturesque ruins and the villain retires in custody with all his crime exposed. Edward R. Manson has role which he fills admirably. Giles Shire did a powerful piece of character acting and he frequently moves the emotions of the vast audi ence. Arthur R. Moulton and Miss Rose Blaudet presented the comedy roles in very clean fashion, Milton Lipman in a juvenile role, Earnest Hastings as the villain and William Henderson were the others among the iiiSli WllO Alltt SOOd NOl hs iAt ANetN'tiS female role was in the hands of Miss Roselle Knott and she presented it with gracefulness and power. Miss Annie Douglan, Miss Ethel Harrington, Miss Grace McArthur and Miss Jennie Riggs were also worthy of special notice. Not withstanding this great attraction, the prices of admission will be only fif- teen, twenty-five and thirty-five cents. There will be special matinee to-day and regular matinee tomorrow. Prices 15. 25 and 35 cents;go where youlike. The play will also be repeated this and to- morrow evenings
 Miss Eloise Mortimer is at present playing the prima donna roles in the Wilbur Opera company in place of Miss Susie Kirwin E. A. Clark is the bari tone and J. E. Conly the tenor The Living Pictures" are under the per sonal supervision of Susie Kirwin. who has added several new pictures since they were seen her last August. The following is the repertoire: Monday night Black Hussar; Tuesday matinee, Black Hussar; Tuesday night, Boceac- cio; Wednesday matinee, Boccaccio; Wednesday night, Fra Diavolo; Thurs day matinee, Dorothy; Thursday night, Girl; Friday matinee, Merry War; Friday night Indiana; Saturday matinee, Nell Gwynne; Saturday night, Falka. Seats are now on sale for the various operas.
 Professor Schurr's great collection of bugs, birds, beetles, snakes and other curiosities is attracting much atten- tion in the lecture hall annex at the
  should miss seeing this great aggre- gation of bugs. The hall is open free to the patrons of the theater.