The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-25
Grand Opera House.

Of the many holiday attractions which have been presented at the Grand ouera house in the past years it is doubtful If there has ever been one which presents more beautiful picture of real life or gives more inspiration for better morals than Sky Farm" which opened a three-days' engagement at that popular playhouse last night. There was the typical holiday audience, and, Judging from the enthusiastic re- ception, it thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the entertainment afforded. The story is one which thrills and de- lights, and is sure to furnish abundant amusement for all who attend the re- maining performances. .... <
 During the first three days of this week some very artistic touches have been placed on the interior of the Grand and those attending will notice the lav- ish display of Christmas decorations which adorn the lobby and entrance to the theater.
 The production Sky Farm is a play from the pen of Edward E. Kidder and is in four acts and seven scenes. The events transpire in and about the vil- lage of Cedarcrest, Mass, and are truly characteristic of happenings, of the people and the customs in that portion of the New England states at the pres ent time. The story is one full of love tales, worked out in most captivating yet unusual manner, which maintains the close attention of all witnesses. While there is the necessary amount of yillainy, yet there is none of the objec- tionable work found in many melodra- mas of to-day.
 The company is one of exceptional excellence and it's work last evening was satisfying to a degree. The nu- nerous semi clinaxes and climaxes were very strongly given. Those espe- cially good were Helen Douglass, as the sprightly village tomboy; Gussie Hart, as the postmistress; Miss Grace Hull, Frank c. Hartwell and Frederick Bur- ton. -... ....z...-. <. .r
 The scenes are the four seasons and they are splendidly represented, and last night were the occasions for much applause. Of unusual beauty are the scenes of the valley below the Sky Farm" the interior of the village post office, the maple maze and the barn dance. This latter was thoroughly en- ioyed.
 There are still some splendid seats available for the matinee and evening performances, and there has been no advance in prices.
 Looping the Loop comes to the Grand opera house Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday netx week, with matinee Wednesday, is the new picture musical farce comedy dealing with characters well known to everybody. The comic pictures of the pictorial newspapers are of extreme interest and amusement to the young folks as well as the old and tickles ones disabilities if one has any sense of humor. They tell in pie lures the troubles and adventures of the popular comic heroes like Happy Hooligan, Gloomy Gus, Alphonse and Gaston, Tumble Tom, Foxy Grandpa, Johnny Boston Beans, and Fedders Mc- Ginnis. Mrs. Katzenjammer, Lady Bountiful and other characters whose affairs and experiences are always of general interest.
 Tn Looping the Loop'' all of the characters are acted by a company of clever suitable character comedians se- 1ected with good Judgment to play the pictorial characters closely in every detail so that theaaudience is on friend ly terms with each character from the first entrance. A chorous of pretty girls handsomely costumed and cari- colored light effects gives the comedy a brilliancy and dash that makes the show a rattling fun production.