Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-16
Entertainments.

NEW HAVEN OfAhA hOOH6.
 The first presentation in this city of Gils bert and Sullivan's latest work, f'The Yeo- man or the Guard" by the Stetscn Opera company drew large audience at the New Haven Opera House last evening. The per formanee was in every way thoroughly sat- isfaetory one and our theater goers are in- debted to Manager Wall, who secured the production of the opera here so soon after it's first performance in the metropolis. All the soloists are well known artists and both the chorus and orchestra are composed of well trained musicians. Signor Broeolini in "Sar- gent Meryll" has role well suited to his voice and never appeared to better advantage than last evening. Miss Lamont made 8 very pretty "Elsie," and her singing won several encores. The favorite of the even ing, however, was Miss Alice Carle, who so cleverly assumed the part of ''Phoebe." Miss Carle has a sweet and powerful contrsl- to voice, and to her musical accomplishments she has added thorough knowledge of the stage business required of her. MT. James Gilbert made capital "Jack Point" e part that requires an &C., tor rather than an operatic artist The most enjoyable selections were the duet 'iThe Merryman and His Maid" by Miss La mont and MT. James Gilbert, the funeral march, the scene in which the town inmates are aroused by the arquebus shot and the ballad "Were Thy Bride" The opera it. self is of the same school ''Iolsnthe" and s'Ruddygore," the music is the best part of it. The composer has evidently put forth his best efforts; he has been fortunate in the selection of his melodies and his musical con- struction and orchestration are both learned and admirable. Suoh musical workmanship is sufficient evidence that he is capable of producing a grand opera in its truest sense. Ar. Gilbert, on the other hand, has m val Oaa effort fT ha GariOUl huk contented himself with being satirical and comical. His best efforts in this direction were seen in tPinafore" and ''Patience", in both of which the audiences were fully as much interested in the ibretto as the music. His serious qualities, such as were exhibited in his drama, "Charity," need now to be called upon. If both author and composer should unite their highest talents and be really serious. they could not fail to produce a grand opera that would be sure of the suc- cess which has attended all their efforts. The opera will be repeated tonight and to- morrow afternoon and evening. Large au- diences are assured.
 GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
 Miss Henriette Berleur had crowded house at the Grand Last night, where she began her three days .gsgement. Miss Berleur ap- peared in t'I le Romance of an Actress" a very strong drama In it she has ample op- portunity to display her powers as an actress, Miss Berleur was given a cordial reception There will be matinee to day.
 LIst of Patents.
 List of patents issued from the U. s. Patent of. flee for the week ending Nov 13 1888, for the State of Connecticut furnished us from the office of John E. Earle. solicitor of patents. New Haven, Conn:
 E. G. Cone, East Hampton. foot rest for radia tor.
 Q Iestina Derby piano pedal
 I'M Merrow, Merrow, frctional driving mech ansm.
 A. Moore, assignor to Peck Bros. & Co.,, New Ha ven, waste plug for wash basins.
 c. c. Perkins, Hartford, electric lamp switch. '. Rhind, assignor one-half to E. Miller & Co. MerideD, hanging lamp.
 F.W. Smith jr., Bridgeport, assignor te Colum- bia Rubber Co., former for seamless dress shields. .. W. Spopsel Hartford, assgnor to Overmar Wheel Co.,, bicycle
 c. H. Stillson, New Haven, elevator. J. B. Wallace, assignor to Electrical Supply Go. Ansonia carbon battery.
 W. S. Whiting, assgnor to c. F. Trott, Water bury, automatic railway gate.
 DESIGNS.
 J. Rogers, New Canaan, group of statuary.