The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-02-16
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The Oates Burlesque and Opera Troupe

The second performance of ':Thc Field OF
the Cloth OF Gold,' by the Oates Burlesque ana
Operatic Troupe was in every way as brilliant as
the first; the company, grown accustomed TO the
house, proving themselves masters of the lyrical
and dramatic situation.
Many things are indispensable 10 the perfect
representation OF the spectacular burlcSqucS now
in vogue and all these are possessed by tile conf
pany now performing at the Academy OF Music.
They arc well drilled in the tactics OF their
profession. Their acting is compact, precise,
vigorous and lively. From the soldiers OF the
period" to the "prima DONNA they move
with the regularity OF clock-work, while
the fair blondes and gaZee-eyed brunettes
glide and bound with the harmonious grace
of bevy OF Terpsichores. Besides this it
may be hintcd that the Oates Troupe have the
personal attractions, which are never more
fascinating than upon the stage, when decHed IN
the splcndor Of silk and satin, laceS and plumes,
slashed doublets and bewilderinS tights. And,
last Of ALL the Oates Troupe have voice and vocal
skill, large company in numbers, capital scenery
and gorgeous dresses. This was the conclusion
reached on Monday, and confirmed and strength
cned last night.
Mrs Oates (Earl Darnley) has flexible voice OF
large compass, and sings with taste anu hne ell
feet. A peculiar style OF singing is needed III
buricsGues and this lady has mastered THIS dlili-
cult branch OF vocal art. 1t is not small thing
to sing so that every word shall be heard so that
each pun shall tell, so that the singer retains the
beauty of the original air and charges upon it
the queer fun Of the travcstie-the Caliban
In 1TiYDn
dy. AS an actress Mrs. Oates is as fas.
cinating as concentrated sunbeams, and In her
rich dress, which displays to advantage her 1.-THE
and rounded form, she is as pretty picture OF
mrth and honest merriment as youth or age
could care to see And the leading lady linds
charming companions in Mrs. Julia Sheldon, Miss
Ida. D.Soycr and Miss Pauline Hayden. Mrs.
Sheldon Constance de Grey) is as rhythmlcal III
her movements as an Italian love song. Her
dress was especially rich, and her presence WIN
ming beyond compare. Pauline Hayden Duke OF
Sufrolk) was magnificent heavy swell, and well
might win the hearts of the ladies OF the French
Court.
Mr. J. II. Chatterson (Francis u Is young
man, but spirited actor. His voice Is q baritone,
and in It's management he shows considerable
skill. Mr.. H. T. Allen Queen Kathcrnc) was
splenddly made up and sung IL Bolen in admirable
STYLE Mr.. Allen has full, rich voice, anu knows
how to use it. AS q Baltimorean anu an eN.Con-
lederate soldier, he has some claims upon US, but
he can command success-thats one comfort
Mr. Thorpe king Hall was royalty unctuous and
royalty ponderous; every inch burlesque king
The burlesque itself is a side-sptter, crammcd
full OF joke and jest, fun and pun dramatic
Currants and spice, and oil that's nice.
And to strengthen the strong, and make funnler
the funny, the performances OF the Japs, OF the
Bell Ringers and OF Professor O'Reardon, were
introduced.
Mr.. Hernandez is awonderlul performer upon
the guitar, and played in this State twenty years
ago, in company with Sharpiey's Minstrels. To
his skilfnl manipulation OF the guitar, he now
adds gymnastic feats, which only an india.rubber
man ought to be able to perform. Standing erect,
he knocks OF his hat with his right foot. aad
slaps his face with his left, and slips down and
falls up in a way that must be seen to be under
stood.
Professor 0'Reardon plays dcliciously on the
tumblers, accompanying himself on the piano
The burlesque OF the Japs was eHcrucintingiy
good, but may have been caUia'e to those who
did not see the coffee-colored originals.
Tie burlesque alone, or the tumblerenlcon
alone, or the guitar playing alone, or the dancing
of Hernandez alone, would make up fair enter
tanment. No wonder, then, that the audience
have been for two nights surfeited with sweet
ness, and it Is with dlnldence that we suggest
that to encore the principal performers more than
four or five times in as many minutes, Is just
little hard upon the company.
To sum up, 1t may be said that the company is
strong in grace, beauty, skill and experience;
that the pieces are handsomely dressed and we'll
put on the stage, and that their whole perform
ance If not disresslngly Intellectual is as fresh as
the foam OF the sea aud as bright as early morn.
ing.
Tonight "The Daughter of the Regiments will
be played In this comic opera the music Of Oflcn-
bach's Grdnde DuchesSe is added to that of Donl-
zetti. All the other attractions will be retained
and heightened.
The famous 'Humpty- -Dumpty," which had
run for three years in Gotham, is in preparation.