Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-05
Entcrtatnments.

 The ever fsvorite Boston Ideals initiated their return engagement with Fra Diavolo at this house last evening. It is over three years since Auber's charming opera was sung here by the Ideals and the popularity of it's choice was attested by large and bril- liant audience. Fra Diavolo belongs to that school of lyrical works which may be c1assi- fled happy medium between grand opera and the less pretentious productions of the French and German. The music is pleas antly familiar and of refined order. It is destined to be a musical magnet quite as long as it can find such excellent interpreters the Ideals, and judging from the apparent longevity of that organization it's funeral dirge will certainly not be heard in the near future.
 Last fall when the reorganization of the company was effected under the present management we took occasion to compliment all the participants on the excellence of their performance, which, although the first of the season, was careful and consistent. Their performance of last evening fully justified the commendation then bestowed and warranted the opinion that the troupe in its entirety is one of the best opponents of light opera in the country.
 Tom Karl, in the title role sang with that robust effectiveness which brought out his clear tenor voice to the best advantage Karl does everything we'll and his performance was, as might have been anticipated, legiti
 
 the first act elicited a response.
 The role of Zerlina does not offer great op- portunities, but Marie Stone extracted ev- erything that was susceptible of treatment. She acted with intelligence and tact, and in the scene which the sensitively moral might question the propriety of, she was careful to treat it with due delicacy and freedom from the slightest tinge of suggestiveness. Her vocal efforts were all that could be desired.
 H. c. Barnabee carried the rather ungrate- ful burden of Lord Allcash upon his experi- enced shoulders and acquitted himself ex cellently. w. H. Clark Beppo displayed his fine sonorous voice with telling effect and received well earned recall. George Froth- ingham was amusing well vocal eff cient and Mena Cleary as Lady Allcash sang finely. Herndon Morsell played the martial lover moderately well and used his light, though sweet tenor voice, with good results.
 The undertaking hand of Musical Director Studley conducted the performance with his accustomed skill and held the occasionally straying chorus we'll up to their work. This evening Victor the Blue Stocking, will be presented at which occasion Miss De Lussan will appear. To morrow afternoon the Mus keteers and tomorrow evening Bohemian Girl will be sung
 During the progress of the opera Miss Clea- rvs hair accidentally caught fire from a neighboring candle. Tom Karl sprang for ward and fortunately smothered the flames with his hands, thus averting what might have proved a most serious mishap.
 NEW HAVEN OPERA HOUSE.
 ''The World" Uittle's version) in six acts and eight tableaux presented at this house last evening with all the splendor of scenic effects which characterized it's former successful production here. The pieceis full of thrilling interest and one of the most in- genious melodramas now current on the American stage. The mise scene is oIo iolI i,, acts third and fourth, which are marvels of mechanism. J. Z Little Harry Elliston gave a very fine performance. He endowed his impersonation with the proper spirit and was surrounded by fair support.
 The play will be repeated this and to-mor- row evenings and at the Saturday matinee. It deserves good houses.
 CARLLs OPERA HOUSE.
 On next Monday morning the seats go on sale for the concert to be given at this house on February 12 by the Musurgia Singing society and the Philh arnonic club under the auspices of the New Haven Yacht club.
 BUNNELL's MUSEUM.
 The musical comedy entitled "rrvx'' was presented at the museum before large au- diences yesterday afternoon and evening by the Lottie Church company. Miss Church takes the part of ''Tryx' very fairly. The The curio hall attractions continue to excite interest.
 AMERICAN THEATER.
 The following amateurs will appear to- night: Master John Hart, the boy juggler, Witiett and Gloss in a brother act, and James Eustace, jig dancer In addition the regular company, including Miss Courtland, Mile Lottie and the other favorites, will give their excellent entertainment
 THE SAGE BRUSH LINNET.
 Mime. Emma Nevada, the fair young American prima donna, will appear at Carll's Opera House in grand concert next Thursday evening supported by company of artists who were specially brought to this country by her manager, NJ. Chizzolo. It includes Mons Edmond Vergnet, tenor, and Signors Carlo Butt, baritone, G. Lewita, pianist, Signors Plascati, violinist, and Paolo Giorga.