The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09
OPERA AT WILDWOOD.
Merrie Bell Company to Open There
July p.


Each week witnesses an increase In the
popularity OF Wildwood, and marks a
gratifying increase In the patronage ~
this resort. There is every reason for mi.
growing favorttism for there is no resort
In the vicinity Of the Twin Cities that nos-
Sesses the natural advantages of this
charming spot. To begin with the ride
unoer the new improved service is in IT.
SELF pleasure trip. and when one finally
reaches the enVirons OF Wildwood. there
Is much to offer for his enjoyment. Last
Sunday and on the Fourth of July the at
tendance was unusually large and the
concerts of the Twin City Mandolin club.
with the Interpolation of plenty Of music
for dancing. proved a decided attraction.
1t is the intention OF the transit com
pany to maintain wildwood at n HIGH
standard, and no rowdyism will he toler-
ated. No liquor is sold on the grounds
special police service has been arranged
1or, and every effort will be made to make
this resort extremely popular, especially
with the ladies and children
RMS afternoon and evening the Twin
CITY MANDOLIN orchestra will again pres-
ent series of delightful concerts with
the usual provision Of plenty of good
dance music.
Commencing July 23 the Merrie Bell
Opera company. a very capable lyric or.
ganization, headed by such we'll known
artists as Fannie Meyers, Dan Young ana
Harry Lightwood, and Including a. cSor,;s
OF thirty people, will open up an engage
ment of three weeks The pavilion at
Wildwood has been put in splendid shane
for these operate productions The new
stage is large and perfect in all its eauin-
ments. The seating arrangements will he
comfortable, and every effort will be made
10 make the operate presentation as en-
]oyaDle as possible. The prices will he
nominal, placing the entertainment within
the reach Of ALL A feature will be made
or the orchestral department, and a corps
OF twelve of the most expert musicians Of
the DAM forces. under the direction of
Prof. Danz himself, will furnish the
music. The staging Of the various oneras
Will be most elaborate, and the costuminR
will be made feature. The enRaRements
Will be inaugurated each week with a
Sunday afternoon performance. and there
will also be given ladies' and children'a
| matinee on Saturday. The opening week
will present two operas. For the first half
OF the week Will be seen Won suppe's
beautiful lyric "Boccaccio," and for the
last half of the week an elaborate pro-
| ductton Of Gilbert & Sullivan's conadv
| opera, ''Mikado.''
BANDA ROSA AT HARRIET.
The celebrated Banda Rosa. which
| made such great hit at the Metronoli-
| tan opera house last winter will inau-
| gurate season of three weeks at I,aka
Harriet, commencing Sunday afternoon
July e. The Banda Rosa, augmented
to strength Of fifty men, has been
playing summer engagement at VIII
low Grove Park. Philadelphia, where It
has met with pronounced success.
q. programme, Wildwood, Sunday July
Gardes Du Corps. Han
The Jolly Musketeer." selection
..12,zorr,a A. .., Edwards
Mo,,o, - C. Capitania
"Cavalleria Rusticanna."- >'---
Selection from MascaEni
serenada J. 7. Hall
Thirteenth Minnesota March + sGounod