Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-10-22
Entertainments.
HYPERION THEATER.

Hood" a new comic opera written and
composed by Messrs. Reginald de Koven
and Harry B. Smith for the Bostonians, as
presented by that company last evening.
1t was in all respects a most enjoyable
performance, and by far the best which
this most popular of all travelling compa-
MES has ever given us. Certainly not
since the old ideals" gave us patience"
have we had such a meritorious
presentation of comic opera. In the
first place, the opera is an
exceptionally good one, with a
plot second to "Erminie," and with
music fit to be ranked with the best efforts
of Sir Arthur Sullivan. 1t has in it moth
ing startling, and yet it is original. If
author or composer have copied anything
or initiated anybody there is nothing to
remind the audience of it. From first to
last it seemed bright and fresh-a veritable
daisy. Having secured an opera worthy of
their best efforts, the far-seeing managers
evidently took the utmost pains to
strengthen an already strong musical
organization. Besides the ten solo
artists, there is chorus of
twenty-four voices, supported by an
we'll balanced orchestra of thirteen
musicians, all under the efficient leader
ship of Mr.. Studley. The club includes
all the old fayorites except Marie Stone
and Tom Karl, and contains some new
voices that have now become favogites
Mr.. Barnabee and Mr.. rockingham were
never more funny than they were last
evening and Miss Gordon and Mr. MacDon-
aid never sang better, but Mr.. Hoff, Miss
Bartlett-Davis and Miss Reals attracted as
much attention and won as much applause
Their voices and faces were not quite so
familiar as those of the older members of
the company, but they sang SO
well and appeared SO well that
they received rather more than their
share of the applause. The chorus-the
happy, happy chorus, with several new
and pretty faces in it-deserves more than
passing word of praise. Besides singing
exceptionally well the young ladies had
| evidently taken Mr.. Barnabee's hint to
| ''appear as spectacular as possible" The
| orchestra with the exception of the horn
players, who may be considered luxuries
rather than necessities, is just such . one
as Manager Bunnell should provide at
| every dramatic performance. This after
noon "Robin Hood" will be repeated. In
consequence of the length of the opera the
performance will commence promptly at
o'clock. This evening "Il Trovatore" will
be given with Marie Stone. Jessie Bartlett
Davis, Tom Karl and w. n. Mcdonald in
/ the cast
| shenandoah" will be the attraction on
Friday and Saturday. 1t is a story of the
late war and contains sentiments that q
Union soldier OF an old Confederate car
applaud, and may be told to the people OF
New Orleans or those of New York with
out creating any ill feeling.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
The last two performances of ga Clear
Sweep" with Dan Mason and his strong
company, will be given this afternoon and
evening
Sam T. Jacks Creole Burlesque compan,
open half weeks engagement tomorrow
night. The company has been playing t.
packed houses.
PRoCToR'S OPERA HOUSE.
Rhea in her charming presentation o
the historical drama, Josephine" will ap
pear for one performance only tomorrow
night. The times of the great Napoleon
are mirrored in this play with vivid re
atty. .
UNITED CHURCH CHAPEL.
Miss Adele Aus der Ohe will give tn
first of her piano recitals at $50 o'clocl
this afternoon. A large attendance is eI
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