Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-07
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s'The Queens Mate, one of the latest sue cessful comic operas, received it's first pre-. sentation at the Hyperion Theater last even- ing by the J. o. Duff company. The east included Miss Lily Post, Miss Marie Halton, Mir. Harry Paulton and Mir. Richard Golden, all of whom are favorites with our audiences. The music of the opera was composed by Charles Leooq and is of the very lightest kind. There is nothing remarkable abou it, but 1t is pleasing, easily sung and we'll calculated to bring out the best tones of soloists and chorus. The Hbret- to, which was the work of Messrs. Harry Patton and Monstyn Tedde, is unusually bright. The best part of it is the French dialogue between "Anita, " "Inez" and "Gen. Patagnes" in the second act. As in all comic operas, everything depends upon the artists who make up the cast, so last evening it was the exceptional ability of the principal artists that made the performance so enjoyable. Miss Post and Miss Halton are both first rate artists, capable of creating, singing and act ing their respective roles in the best manner conceivable. Special praise is due to Miss Post, as this is only the second week she has been with the company to which she was suddenly called to fill the vacancy caused by Miss Lillian Russell's resignation. The com pany loses nothing by the substitution. The fun of the evening was created by Messrs Paulton and Golden, two comedians of en- tlrely different methods but equally funny It would be hard to tell whether the slow, almost halting speech of Mir. Paulton or the rapid utterances of Mir. Golden were most en- joyed. All the solos were heartily encored and the topical song in the last act received five recalls The scenery, costumes and stage properties were very elaborate and both cho- rus and orchestra were unusually large and we'll trained. The march of the Knights of San Jago," by thirty-three young ladies, was kl Izaf hnrn he nnnap1a fab will be repeated tonight and tomorrow evening. At the special request of many pa- irons of the Hyperion there will also be 6 special matinee to o-morrow afternoon.
 THE CATTLE KING.
 James H. Wallick in his we'll known and popular play "The Cattle King" appeared in this city last night at the New Haven Opera House. sympathetic audience witnessed the melodrama and applauded every good point The play includes stirring scenes and incidents of border life in the far West. It is the old story of wronged woman who is rescued from her improbable dangers by the hero. The action of the play is aided very much by the appearance of several horses on the stage. MT. Wallick was seconded in his acting by Leon Blanden as his rival. To re- cent changes in the cast may be laid any roughnees in the presentation. There was 8 uniform improvement in the production toward the close of the play. The dancing introduced by W. s. Sully as Barney was very good, and the part of Mary Wallick as ''Mollie" was commendable. The play will be repeated this evening and tomorrow afternoon. To morrow evening the Bandit King" will be presented for the first time in this city.
 GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
 The cute Yankee ''Reuben Glue" contin- ues to attract large audiences at the Grand Opera House. The leading role in the play is very funny, and with unique song keeps the audience in 8 very merry humor. The supporting company is excellent and the whole play goes with vim and rush that is highly pleasing. In the museum hall the gigantic colt is pronounced 8 wonder and seems to grow more and more each day. MT. than one visit. There will be matinee to- day.
 THE DEATH BLOW TO sPIRITUALIsM. The sale of seats commences this morning for Mrs. Margaret Fox-Kane, the world re- nowned ex xmedium, who will expose on Tuesday next, the 9th, at the New Haven Opera House how spirit rappings are pro- duced Professor Elmer Rswcom will expose and demonstrate to the audience the myster- l les of Dis de Bars ''spirit epook pictures | 'slaG6 WTlLlDg, -LILiuS OI kAOies' anO Ine | cabinet wonder. Of recent performance of l Mrs. Kane-Fox at the Academy of Music | New York, the Times says: sOnly the most l hopelessly prejudiced and bigoted fanatics of l spiritualism could withstand the irresistible ! force of this explanation and exhibition oi how spirit rappings are produced. The dem onstration was perfect and complete and il | spirit rappings find any credence in this com | munity hereafter 1t would seem wise pre-
 caution on the part of the authorities to be | gin the enlargement of the State's insane asy l lum without delay.
 SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
 The program of the fifth concert by tb' Boston Symphony orchestra next Monday
 evening at the Hyperion is as follows: Schubert-Overture in E minor. (Firs time.
 Brahms-Ooncertof for pianoforte in B flat
 Felkmann-Serenade for string orchestr
 in F.
 Mendelsohn-Symphon No. 3, Scotch. Soloist-Prof Baermann.
 The sale of single tickets opens at Stein
 ert's music store this lThursday) morning 2 3 o'clock.