Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-13
Entertainments.

ROSAAOSo fine company opened their season at the Fly perion theatre last evening with Verdps grand opera I'll Trovstore." The audience was large and frequently demonstrated the pleasure which the exquisite rendition of the applause. When Miss Kellogg appeared she was greeted with hearty welcome and the first full notes of her remarkable voice con- vinced everybody that she had lost none of the compass, timbre, silvery winning power and even quality that has proved such g charm and talismsn with her audiences in former years. The excellent artists with which Miss Kellogg has surrounded herself fully maintain the high character of of the snperb compositions of her repertoire and create delightful background upon which her own talents are displayed Leonard Labatt, the German tenor who made his first appearance in Amer ica with the company last evening, has a voice of marvellous power and rolling, ,frolick- ing, impetuosity and vibration of his greater efforts fingers in the air and victoriously rises over the deep sonorous harmonies of the chorus. In the role of Leonora, Miss Kellogg displays the wonderful art by which she has reached the highest pinnacle in the operatic profession. The interest in the presentation centers in her whenever she appears and every idea of plot or plan is for gotten in admiration of her consummate art and talent. Herr Labatt is all that could be desired both vocally and physically as chief support. The rem dition of Azuoena by Miss Louise Meisslinger was excellent and won praise from everybody. Her treatment of the role was delicate, harmonious and artistic. The great power of thsscompzny undoubtedly appeared in the fourth act. The solo and duet by Leonora and Maurice was superb and was encored until repeated. Miss Kellogg T A1E- buds during this scene. The orchestral sup port was under the direction of Carlos A. Serrane and ably seconded the company in it's production. W. Fl. Lee as Count di Luna rendered the difficult role with precision and added a peculiar dignity to the finishing of the production.
 This evening the company will present Bi- zets opera of Carmen" with Miss Annis Montague in the titular role. Miss Montague is most favorably remembered here from the fine impression she made at concerts in which she sang at Trinity NJ. E. church here, winning marked success.
 NEW HAVEN OPERA HOUSE.
 J. K. Emmet opened the season last night at the New Haven Opera House in "Fritz.' ; Mir. Emmet seems to hold his own remark ably we'll. A large audience greeted him, and from the applause that was bestowed upon nm It 1s 0V1u6ub UuAt n0 uds IOSt uOue of his old time popularity. "Fritz" has been somewhat rewritten. but in the m ain it is the same old comedy that he had made him so popular. His support is not especially strong. Many of the difficulties incident to first nights performance were noticeable last night. Emmet has beauti- full St. Bernard dog which he purchased in Europe It is one of the finest animals in the country.
 THE ROSE HILL FOLLY COMPANY. The Rose Hill Folly company had packed house at the Grand last night. It is bur lesque troupe and strong aggregation ot female loveliness. The ladies, assisted by the famous and eccentric commedians Rice and Barton, present an amusing and inter esting entertainment, first appearing in the art gallery, introducing statuary, etc., some of which is quite pretty. Part second intro duces musical and spectacular burlesque entitled sParisan Revels, or Cupid's Capers, in which the troupe appears in bewitchine costumes. Considerable speciality business if introduced in excellent form by Marie Ros telle in topical songs, Shepard sisters in duets Queen and Pond in excelsior jigs, and Satsur. Roman march, gorgeous affair. In the museum hall is Fred Morphet, the juggler. THATCHER, PRIMROSE WEST. No minstrel company Is better known II ! this city than the combination of which Thatcher, Primrose 6 West are the leading lights. They will be present at the New Ha ven Opera House tomorrow evening attirei | in new swell costumes and brim full of new side-splitting jokes. These burnt cork artists produce more genuine fun in a moment thar 1 most companies can in an hour. One of thei | best features is take-off on the New Yorl l base ball team.
 MARGARET MATHER.
 This famous actress will play "Romeo ant Juliet" tomorrow evening and will be seel
 in "The Honeymoon" on Thursday evening l The Boston Herald said: 'sTwice Margare
 Mather was really great-in Friar Lawrence I cell and when she drank the poison. Her
 she surpassed any Juliet we have ever seen
 She made as complete triumph as any act
 ress has ever won."
 l sTETsoN's OPERA HOUSE.
 The Stetson opera company is too we
 known in this city to need any extended nc tice as to it's excellence. This company wi appear at the fNEsss%s fNssss Haven Opera House th ! last three days of this week and will sing th