Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-09-21
ADJUSTMENTS.

The opening of the New Grand
Theater occurred last evening and the
audience assembled TO greet the new
company, in their presentation OF the
playAcross the Potomac was one of
the largest and most representative
that has ever assembled at that
house. There were many expressions
OF surprise and appreciation at the
transformation that had taken place
since the Grand passed under the
new management. The words. New
Grand Theater," greet the eye immed-
lately over the proscnium arch, which
has been painted and decorated in
gold and makes n decidedly rich ap-
pearance, while the somewhat dingy
hanEings which heretofore graced the
boxes have been substituted for others
of dainty blue that makes a decid-
edly striking appearance. The great
est change has been made in the front
entrance. where instead of the little
stuffy lobby there is now a spacious
foyer. which looks quite metropolitan
and Is admirably adapted for the ac-
comodation of large crowds during the
opening, or for IA hasty exit in case
OF need. Altogether the house is COM
Portable and convenient. and the tasty
appointments are added to by the APP
pearance of the ushers in full dress.
or the new company engaged by
Manager McGnrvle for the ensuing
season, 1t cannot be said that all came
In for popular favor last night There
was some disappointment regarding
those engaged for both leading roles;
Miss Brandon is certainly an actress,
but Mr.. Murray is a trine too stiff,
ana lacks expression in emotional
lines. Mr. Blanden is earnest and sue
ceeded In eliciting the sympathles of
his audience; and the predictions are
that he VIII be favorite. Miss Hof
Is another who made pleasing i'm
preston and though perhaps a bit
nervous, was certainly very well re-
ceived. The comedian. John Bunny.
Jumped into favor upon his first APP
pearanCe, particularly with the up
stairs. and he too is looked upon as n
favorite Russell Bassett for roles in
his line, is up to standard; Mary Il.
Tracy and Eleanor Browning were ac-
ceptable and Polly Stockwell, the SOU
brette, came in for some favor.
A society play would have given
the company much better oppor-
tunity, but last nights audience was
enthusiastic and triple recalls, In
some instances We're given.
The orchestra, under the direction
OF Carl Zehnter. rendered some new
selections that We're appreciated and
the appearance of the N. G. U. boys
in the play called forth much applause.
Across the Potomac goes for the bal
unce OF the week with the usual Sat
urday matinee, next weeks bill being
a Social Highwayman.
Yale's attraction The Twelve Temp
tations comes to the Theater tomor-
row night and win be followed on Fri
day and Saturday evenings and sat
urday matinee by the Corinne Opera
company In An American Beauty.
\ unique entertainment was given
by number of young people in the
Barnacle at II. X. Thomass residence
last night for the benefit of the Uni
versity Chronicle. The entertainment
consisted OF the rendering of n one
act comedy entitled, You Must BE
Dreaming, and n two act drama, La
Rosiere. There was also vocal solos
by Mr. John James, Mrs. Efie KNAPP
pen and piano solo by Mr.. Arthur
shepard. The affair was a success
both In point of attendance and artis-
tic merit.