The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-16
Grnnd Oncrn Honse.

'"The Merry World" was presented last night to large and appreciative audience, and judging by the applause they were highly pleased. The audi ence Is treated to a succession of com ie operas, vaudeville, spectacular and the richest embellishments in the way of stage settings and the most al- turing novelties in the way of brilliant illuminations, mechanical and electric al effects, costly costumes. properties, etc. All the latest successes in the operatic and dramatic world are bur lesqued, the popular fads of the day are hit upon and the leading actors and actresses carefully mimicked in the characters which have made them famous. Travesties on "Tr1lby,' Mine. Sans Gene" Wang" Robin Hood, Little Trooper" etc, are given and the spectator can, in many instances, imagine himself actually beholding such we'll known artists as Della Fox, DeWolf Hopper Francis Wilson and Katherine Kidder, so perfect are the commercials.
 The specialties introduced are new and up to date. The cast includes such favorites as Ben F. Grinnell, who is we'll known here, having played here years ago i'll the old concert hall, His old friends will no doubt be glad to welcome him once more. Another is Louise Dempsey. Miss Kittie Law renee, who is in appearance a counter part of Della Fox is with the com pany, and was soon recognized. MT. Charles A. Percy of "1492" fame is also in the company. Miss Eva Fanquay rendered several pleasing negro inelo- dies, as did also MT. Wesley.
 Mile Catherine Bartho, a beautiful premiere dancer, was excellent, and seldom in this role is such fine artistic work done, combined with beauty of form and face. Miss Annabelle did a beautiful serpentine dance. Miss Anna Sylvester gave an excellent exhibition of fancy bicycle riding. The entire per- formance is superior and should be witnessed by large audiences at both performances to-day, matinee and night.
 "A Good Thing John J. McNally's $ original farce, in which Peter x. Daley makes his annual appearance at the Grand Opera house, three nights and Saturday matinee, commencing Thursday, September 1T. will be com plete surprise to his many friends that have been accustomed to seeing him in one style of character. He assumes the nd a gets everyone into trouble in his et- forts to get bids from his many custem- CTS, the complications arising through his mistakes being ludicrous in the extreme and create unusual laughter. He has the largest and best supporting company ever brought here and in cludes the following well know favor- ties: Flora Irwin, Allie Evens, Mattie Nichols, Agnes Milton, Edna Elsmere, Dulcie V. Walker, Jessie Clark James T. Kelly, Charles J. Stein, William Barry, jr., the Americus Comedy quar- tet, Arthur Earle, James Swickhard, George Lynn, James McCabe, Law renee Sheehan, 0. M Scott and others of note.
 "The Man in the Iron Mask" is a play of the French romantic school, taken from Dumas great work of the same title MT. Donald Robertson, (who, with Miss Brandon Douglas, is appearing In the play), announces his appearance at the Grand Opera house on Monday and Tuesday, September 21 and 22
 MT. Donald Robertson and Miss Brandon Douglas are artists of a high class, and with the support given them by their English Theater company should afford a very enjoyable eve- ming.