Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-21
Entertainments.

The New American Opera company gave very acceptable rendition of "Maritana" at the Hyperion Theater last evening. It is several years since this opera was last given in this oity, but 1t has always been a favor ite, and justly so. The story is an interest ing one and the music is full of melody. William Vincent Wallace was a Irishman of Scottish descent who was born in the year 1914. His father was bandmaster at Dub- lin and it was in that oity that the composer of "Maritana" first displayed his musical abilities by his wonderful skill as a violinist. Between the ages of twenty and thirty he led wandering life and visited Australia, the East Indies, Vera Cruz, Cuba, Mexico and the London and renewed his acquaintance with Mr. Heyward St. Ledger, of whom he inquired whether he was thought capable of compos- ing an opera. On receiving an affirmative reply he inquired of his friend whom he should get to write Hbretto. At St Leger's suggestion they called on Mir. E. Fitxball. The door was opened by the old poet himself and St. Leger asserts that when they made the visit the poets pen was still moist from finishing the libretto of "Maritana." "Here, Fitz," said St. Lsger, s'is another Irishman, @ com patriot of Balfe's; he wants 8 libretto." It is needless to add that the composer secur- the desired Hbretto and wrote the music to 1t. It was first produced at Drury Lane Theater on November 15, 1845, and met with instant success. It's rendition last evening was very pleasing one. Miss Randall made very acceptable sfMaritana" and MT. William Cas- tie was as jolly as ever in his old role of "Don Cessrn Miss MacNichol repeated her suc- cess of Monday evening by her admirable rendition of 'tLazarillo." All the favorite numbers were encored and the applause was freouent and deserved. This company has made very; favorable impression and in- creased audiences are sure to greet it's reap- pearance here. MT. Hinrichs is evidently thorough musician and he and his company deserve the hearty support of the music-lov- ing public.
 GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
 The Grand was well filled again last night when "Without Homen was produced by the Gray Stephens company. It is an excel lent company: The trained dogs are won- deSful. At to-day's matinee and this even ing ssThe Old Oaken Bucketp will be played. The scenic effects are new and elegant.
 FRANK MAYO.
 This sterling and robust actor will con- clude his engagement at the New. Haven Opera House this afternoon and evening. His manly and admirable representation of the character of d. Artagnan in the "Three Guardsmen" has made him great favorite. He was most warmly greeted by good sized audience last evening again, and applause was frequent throughout the entertainment.
 HUNGARIAN GYPSY BAND. Archduke Joseph's Hungarian gypsy band, which appears at the Hyperion this afternoon and evening, has received many hattering notices throughout the country. The enter tainment will include recitations by Miss Justine InRersoll and singing by the Schnee- loch sisters of this city. No doubt 8 most enjoyable concert will be given.
 JUBILEE CONCERT.
 The union jubilee concert to be given at the Hyperion November 22, under the aus- pices of the Emanuel Baptist church, Dix well avenue Congregational church and Ha- ven M. E. church promises to'be successful one. W
 sIBEHIA.
 This,t ablest of. Bartly Campbelrs plays, will be produced at the New Haven Opera House the last three days of the week. The incidents of this play are founded upon cur- rent history, It thrilling drama.