Morning journal and courier., 1891-11-03
EnteTtA1n ID" onISs HYPERION THEATER.

The greatest musical event of the season occurred last night at this theater-the Boston Symphony orchestra. As was an nounced, the orchestra of sixty-five pieces was under the leadership of MT. Arthur Nikisch, who has won go merited reputa- tion throughout Europe and this country. The concert began promptly at 8 o'clock with magnificent rendering of the over ture to the opera of "Benvenuto Cellini" by Berlioz. This was followed by solo by Mime. Lillian Nordica. AS this was the first appearance of this world-renowned soprano in New Haven, it was quite an event in the music world of the city. She sang the aria for the "Queen of Sheba," l" and her efforts were received with hearty applause. The concert overture 'sPhedre" was the closing piece. It is founded on the story of the old Grecian legend of Ph@dra, wife of Theseus. It is a piece of most powerful parts. Of course, the Boston Symphony orchestra is too we'll known and has too widespread reputation to demand an extended notice of it's excel lence.
 "Niobe" which is style, on the play bills a Fantastic American comedy" and which will Lave it's initial production in this city tomorrow evening, is the work of those clever English authors, Harry and Edward Paulton, authors of "Erminie. :" In speaking of recent production, the New York Clipper says: "Niobe" has won on it's merits. The dialogue was crisp, bright and sparkling, while the situations were always amusing, and often intensely comical.
 Coming attractions include t'Blue Jeans," November ii, 12, Mme. Modjeska, 13 and Miss Minna K. Gale, November IS.
 GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
 The French Folly company, ,an unusually meritorious vaudeville combination, open ed their three nights engagement last evening to one of the largest audiences of the season. The entertainment opens with bright and sparkling act entitled "Paris Life," which serves to introduce many members of this really excellent company. The olio which follows is one of the best ever seen in this city and in cludes such well known artists as Smith & Lord, the Wood sisters in the popular songs of the day, Fitzgerald & Kelly, two clever Irish comedians, who know how to sing and dance, and do it; May Adams in a selection of popular melodies and Sam Der nard, who in his recitation, "The Face Upon the Floor" made the distinctive hit of the evening. The performance closes with burlesqus entitled 'tAdam and Eve's daughter" in which the leading roles are portrayed by Sam Bernard and May Adams. Tho company appears again this and to morrow evenings and tomorrow afternoon. Harry Kernelps combination of high class vaudevilles come Thursday evening and remain throughout the week.
 PRocToR's OPERA HOUSE..
 Of Miss Clara Morris, who has just fin ished an extraordinarily successful en- gagement in Brooklyn, in both a,inancial and artistic sense, will present Sardou's "Odetten this evening. Of recent pro- duction in that city, the Eagle says: "'Odette,' Sardou's powerful drama of that name, is fitted to Miss Norris trans cendent genius more closely than any play in her repertoire" The company support ing is thoroughly capable in every respect
 The company to support Miss Ffoliiott Paget in Daly's ''Last Word" tomorrow evening, includes Benjamin Horning, who will play the Secretary, Charles Welles Lionel Bland, w. H. Hamilton, Walter Clifford, Grace Esther Drew, Kate Bealby and Nellie Clifford.