Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-02

This is to be regretted and Marsden should tfy again, for Roland Reed is very clever comedian. He was indifferent and careless last night and at times seemed bored by his own presence: Yet he could not disguise the fact that he possesses talent. He is sort of youthful Raymond, whom he strongly resembles both in face and manner. Judg- ing, however, by his interpolations of the Mikado, we are inclined to think that he would do admirably in opera comique and his lack of voice would be atoned for by an eccentricity of manner and dry humor low" song and "dude' impersonation were taking and well done, about in fact the best feature of his entire performance,
 The support was teo good to be wasted on such tnonsttUsity as "Cheek." Augustus Cook was quite effective and played the vil- petite soubrette, made herself quite popular with the audience and in the second act showed net little dramatic abii ty. The singing WIS weak. Madge Carr, as one of the aeini- ni-monde-whom, the author un- fortunately forgot to dispose of at the end of the piece-played her part very well. She was apR1sudsdit w. R. was Q trife conventional, ahd W, 0. An drews treated poorly written role in man. ner in no way tending to improve 1t. The others were fair: This evening "Humbug" will be presented, which is represented as a better play than "Cheek." MT. Reed will repeat his impersonations from the 'Mlka- do"
 THE INGERSoLL LECTURE. The reserved seat sale for the Ingerson lecture on Thursday, December 10, will be- gin to-day at the New Haven Opera House.
 AMERICAN THEATER.
 The fine company playing at the American Theater will give matinee performance this afternoon They give an excellent perform ance.
 cARLL's OPERA HOUSE.
 On Friday evening next Miss Estel1e "Favette," in which she is said to have made quite success. She has re- celved very favorable criticism.
 NEW HAVEN OPERA HOUSE.. Another good sized house was present last night to see Professor Bristol's educated horses and mules They furnish pleasant entertainment There is to be matinee to- day, at which a reception will be held on the stage for the little ones.
 BUNNELL's MUSEUM.
 Miss Louise Pomeroy appeared before crowded house last evening as Rosalind in GAS You Like It." She was warmly re- ceived. A good opportunity is afforded this week to those who wish to see Shakespeare's great works at cheap prices. This after, noon, Romeo and Juliet. This evening, Twelfth Night.
 DARK DAYS.
 A great treat is promised in the forth coming production of a dramatization of Hugh Conway's "Dark Days," which will be presented at the New Haven Opera House Monday and Tuesday December and 8 by the Theatre Royal Haymarket company of Lon don. The company have brought their own scenery with them, which is said to be 8 marvel of beauty in scenic representations.
 THEo THOMAS CONCERTS.
 The programme for the first Theodore Thomas concert, Monday evening, December 2, is as follows:
 symphony No. 8, "Eroica," Beethoven l. Allegro con brio.
 2. Marcia Funebre.
 8. ScherZo
 4. Allegro molto
 Aria, "Die Stille Yacht Entweicht," from
 Miss Emma Juch Bal Costume, New. .Rubinstein l. Polonais ct Polonajse
 2. Coseque ct Petite-Russienne
 3. Pacha ct Aimee.
 4. Seigneur ct Dame
 5. Valse, Polka ct Galop. Aria, "Kommt ein Schlanker Bursch :" from