Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-06
Entertainments.

The Boston Ideals presented "Victor, the Blue Stocking" at this house last evening in the presence of well filled auditorium. The opera wss originally produced for the first l time on any stage in this city last fall and was credited with an instantaneous success. l It's verbosity and abnormal length, which were then pointed out as the most fragrant I faults, have received attention, and what at | the initial performance took four hours to render has been carefully pruned down to about two hours and half In it's present shape "Victor" is very entertaining and one of the most pleasing operas in the company's repertoire. The music is light and happy | with the occasional suggestion of an original air; the libretto so rewritten as to bring out | the comedy vein of the cast without degen- l erating into buffoonery, somewhat common fault with recent musical texts. w. H. Mcdonald in the titular role gave a very good performance. His appearance was debonnair his singing distinct and pleans- ant especially his solo ill the third act, which, 1 by the way is musical gem. Zelie De Lussan, who made her professional debut in the role of Fanchette in this city at the commencement of the season repeated her former success. She has added to the natural composure which manifested itself at her first appearance manner of charm ing abandon which is surprising in an artist of so limited an experience.
 
 | has shown beside histrionic progress mark ed improvement in the of her light yet l we'll cultivated voice. This was especially noticeable in her solo in the last act, which was characterized by deicacy of treatment | and execution rarely witnessed. She has at- | tained position of creditabIe prominence, and deserves it.
 Lizzie Burton sang the part of the Duchess l in good taste and Mena Cleary as Frigeuh once more made her small part pleasant l feature of the performance. She was twice recalled.
 1 Mir. Frothingham drew forth the risibles | by his amusing impersonation of the testy | old soldier and his interpolations were witty. l Herndon Morsel1 was intrusted with the rather insignificant part of Florac, but the 1 good-natured little tenor took advantage of | every chance that offered itself. Barnabee l displayed his usual felicitous disposition and | his impersonation was sort of musical con- | edy all by itself.
 | The chorus was fresh and we'll balanced l and were more inclined to agree with the | tempo of Director Studley than on the previ- l ous evening. This afternoon The Musketeers and this evening the old favorite, Bohemian l Girl, will be sung.
 NEW HAVEN OPERA HOUSE. l Another audience testified it's approval with the excellent performance of "The | World" by J. B. Little's company at this house last evening. The melodrama has met with unqualified success at all places and | everyone who wishes to see the rapid ad vance made in stage mechanism should l not fail to witness this produc- tion. The raft scene possesses 8 startling realism and the revolving prison l tableau is one which when seen is not easily forgotten. The company is fair one and the | play well worth attendance. This after | noon the usual matinee prices will prevail 1 md will Ina ha last rt11ri tv to be present at it's presentation in this city.
 BUNNELL's MUSEUM. This afternoon and evening the Lottie Church company will close a successful weeks engagement at the museum, where they are playing the musical comedy entitled "Tryx."
 cARLL's OPERA HOUSE.
 The seats for the concert to be given by the Musurgia Singing society and the Phil harmonic club, under the auspices of the New Haven Yacht club go sale at Loo mis- at o'clock on Monday morning. CITY GUARDS BALL. The New Haven City Guard will hold their grand masquerade carnival ball at the Sec ond Regiment armory Monday evening, Feb ruary 8. The dancing and concert music will be furnished by Wheeler & Wilson's l band.
 l AMERICAN THEATER.
 The fine company playing at this house make their last appearances this afternoon and evening. A very funny afterpiece fol lows an interesting speciality entertainment, and should be seen by all lovers of variety. | cARLL's OPERA HOUSE.
 At Carlrs Opera House on Thursday even ing, February il, Miss Emma Nevada, sup ported by first-olass company of artists, will give grand concert under the direction | of Mr. O. A. Chizzola.
 1 NEW HAVEN OPERA HOUSE. 1 Commencing Monday afternoon and every afternoon and evening during the week at this opera house, the famous newly welded l Count and Countess Magri, formerly Mrs. | General Nom Thumb. will an,,nhr4~. l=-s- l ara ten and twenty cents.
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