Morning journal and courier., 1882-04-29

On next Thursday evening Strakosch's grand Italian opera troupe will appear at Peck's Grand Opera House.. On this occa- sion Miss Minnie Hauk will assume the title role, the opera being the ever favorite 'Car- men," She will be supported by strong cast, with grand chorus and full orchestra The sale of reserved seats will commence next Tuesday morning at Loomis'.
 FLANAGAN THEOLOGY.
 The above is the subject of lecture to be delivered by Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll at Carlps Opera House on next Tuesday even ing, which is new lecture and in reply to Rev. Dr. Talmage's sermons on s'Ingersoll. y Mir Ingersoll, notwithstanding his peculiar ideas, is an eloquent speaker and always draws crowded houses, although many of his listeners do not believe in the teachings he advances. Reserved seats are now on sale at Loomis'
 EMMA ABBOTT.
 The great attraction at Carlls Opera House next Wednesday evening will be the re- nowned Emma Abbott Grand English Opera company, one of the largest and most sue cessful opera companies in the country Miss Abbott is 8 favorite with New Haven audiences and in Flotow's masterpiece Martha" appears to excellent advantage Her rendering of 'srhe Last Rose of Sum mer, :" which is so wonderful, will be given on this occasion. Reserved seats at Loomis
 BUFFALO BILL.
 This evening the noted scout Buffalo Bill (Hon. w. F. Cody) will appear at Peck's Grand Opera House with his mammoth con- bination, when ''The Prairie Waif," 8 story of the far West, will be presented. The play is realistic presentation of border life, in which live Indians appear in war paint and feathers. Mir. Cody will also give some of his remarkable exhibitions of rifle shooting. The war songs and dances of the Indians will also be great attraction. large audience is guaranteed and reserved seats should be obtained in advance.
 MAGGIE MITCHELL.
 There are but few artists in the theatrical line who have attained the popularity and met with the success that Maggie Mitchell has. Last evening good sized audience was present to witness the presentation of her new play entitled ''The Little Savage' The well known peculiarities of Miss Mitchell are prominent in this as well as in her other plays and frequently brought forth applause from the audience. Had she this play to de- pend upon for her fame it is safe to say that it would never have reached its present great ness. This evening she will appear in her famous character of ''Fanchon," which never fails to please The support is good.
 THE CHAMBER CONCERT.
 The third and last of the series of Chamber concerts was given before fair sized audi ence at the Atheneum last evening. The music furnished by the quartette showed careful preparation, and both selections re- ceived hearty applause The two songs ''Das Veilchen' (Mozart and ''Ich grolle nieht" (Schumann) by Miss Alma Dell Martin were we'll rendered and were warmly ap- plauded. This lady has pure, sweet con tralto voice and exhibited no little cultiva- tion The gem of the evenings entertain ment was the violin concerto in A minor (Spohr) by MT. Edward Balck MT. Balck's exquisite rendition of this solo added fresh laurels to his more than local reputation as a virtuoso. The tasteful piano accompaniment by Mrs. Graziella Robertson was surprise to the audience, most of whom knew her only as solo soprano. The club are to be congratulated upon the success of their eff forts and our lovers of music look forward to similar series of concerts next season.