Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-23
Entertainments.

NEW HAVEN OPERA HOUSE.
 Judging from the size and character of the audiences that were present at the "Mikado" performances at this house yesterday after noon and evening, not only does the popular ity of Gilbert & Sullivan's latest work seem not to abate, but from appearances is destined to--insure firm hold in the estimation of our lovers of light opera for some time to come. And we'll it deserves to, for at each new hearing one is struck with the musicianly way in which the composer has worked out the charming melodies with which the opera abounds. Even the 1ightness of the libretto is forgiven in listening to such well written trios, madrigals and solos as MT. Sull1van's fanciful imagination has worked into music. The company, although not the same as that which appeared here on two previous occasions, is on the whole very good, and, while individually it hardly equals it's prede- ance and seemed to thoroughly please the au- dience There was a snap about the whole entertainment which evinced determina- tion on the part of every one in the cast to do his part well, and from the temper of the audience it may be safe to say each succeed ed. F. B. Blair played Ko- Ko moderately well, as did Harry Pepper the part of Nanki-Poo. Samuel Reed was jolly "Mikado" and the 'sThree little maids from schooI' found good exponents in Emily Handy as Yum Yum Annie MeVeigh as itti-Sing and Fanny Cohen as Peep-Bo. The best work of the evening is to be credited to Augusta Roche as Katisha. She looked and sang her part capitally Her solo 'fHearts Do Not Break'' received well merited encore. Good seats are still to be had for this evenings perform ance.
 UNCLE ToMs CABIN.
 O. H. Smiths mammoth Uncle Toms Cabin company held forth at Carll's yester- day and amused and interested large audi ence at the matinee. The rising generation was out in force at the matinee. The com pany plays again tonight with all the attrac- tions, colored singers, plantation melodies, dancing, etc.
 YOUNG MRS. WINTHROP.
 The Madison Square Theater success, "Young Mrs Winthrop" will be presented at the New Haven Opera House on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of next week. The recently: "Young Mrs Winthrop has prov en great popular we'll as literary success at the Madison Square Theater. The house is almost all sold for the entire .week and they are beginning to book seats at the box office far ahead in the month"
 NEW HAVEN OPERA HOUSE.
 On Friday and Saturday evenings and on Saturday afternoon Miss Lizzie Evans and her company will appear at this house in ''Foge's Ferry" The World in speaking of Miss Evans says: Miss Evans is consum- mate little actress-such one as it is a real pleasure to see. She is clever and conseien- tious-two traits seldom blended-to the ut most. In stature small, in figure girlish, and with features rather intelligent than handsome, she makes amends for every de- feet by the unfagging spirit of her play ng and by her natural and spontaneous vivacity.
 AMERICAN THEATER.
 The Parnell fund should receive a hand some lift this week if a strong and we'll bal anced variety entertainment be attractive to lovers of Ireland. The large audience pres ent last evening laugh d>and applauded till they were tired over the many fine features. Manning and Drew, with their singing, dancing and banjo playing, made great hit, receiving number Of encorcs. W. G. and Miss Fanny Everett made much fun in their German sketch "A Husband Wanted" Miss Kitty Sharpe gave some very pretty songs and dances and made most pleasant impression. c. J. Newton with his tam bourine in the first part was very amusing, and some of his jokes took i'm nensely. Gallagher and West and Miss Ida Ranier pleased in their speeialties. The afterpiece ''Quite Dilemma" was very funny, and taken altogether the entertainment was par ticularly bright and catchy. It should do 8 good business during the week.
 BUNNELLs MUSEUM.
 Bunnells Museum WAS crowded yesterday afternoon and evening-there was, indeed, Standing room only" Boucicault's play, ''The Octoroon," was presented at each per formance by company consisting of several we'll known local amateurs, assisted by some metropolitan artists. The home talent ac kaI I,,4, from particularizing where all did so well. It is sufficient perhaps to say that the play received just as smooth and effective rendi- tion as one would expect from @ company made up entirely of professional actors. Of the assisting artists, Miss Amelia Watts played "Zoe" very naturally and was called before the curtain because of her fine acting in the slave auction scene. MT. Charles Eldridge gave "Uncle Pete," as he always does, to the entire satisfaction of everybod MT. E.. A. Page's representation of the Indian, 'tWah- notee," deserves special mention. He seemed admirably adapted to the part and has the right conception of it. The steam boat scene was enlivened hy the singing of the ''Black Diamond" and "Elm City" quar- tettes and by the wonderful banjo playing of Horace Weston. ''The Octoroon" will be repeated every evening this week. At the matinee performances the melodrama. "Rob- ert Macaire" will be given.
 ATHENEUM.
 The programme of the grand concert and literary entertainment to be given at the Atheneum this evening is es follows:
 PARTI.
 a. Deatn ana the Maiden Senuoert
 Mrs. Belle Cole.
 a. The Fay Bridge. Will Carlton b. How the Old Horse Won the Bet .........::-:
 Miss Marion Sterns.
 a. The Dream. --..-....-A. Ruoenstein
 Herr Max Kastner.
 a Aria Fury anthe, Unter Bluh hnden Mandel
 baumen ........................W Weber b. Recitative and Aria ria....................Ob Oberon
 Sig. Wimortte.
 - Intermission-
 PART II.
 a. Echo and the Ferry Jean lngeloW b. Out Of the Fire. VIII carton
 Miss Marion Sterns.
 a. The Erlking (by request). .........F. Schubert
 Herr Max KaStner.
 a. Wather's Prize Song Meistersinger. Wagner b. 'Tis Glorious Sight. ht.........-...-......W Weber c. Serenade. Schubert
 Sig. Wilmortte
 a. Two scenes -ManSneld h "