Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-02-26
ADJUSTMENTS.

THE ENGLISH OPERATIVE are much
indebted to the management Of the New
Memphis for the best treat we have had
this season, afterCthst afforded by the
Patti company. Since the days of the
Seguin troupe and of that so famous as
the Pyne-Harrison, the lyric stage has
not witnessed an English opera company
so thorough, so complete in voice, culture
and appointments as the Riching's, now
in possession of our theater. The chorus
is remarkably well drilled, not alone in
the management of theVoice, but in a be-
coming aud easy manner and carriage that
well accords with the efforts of the leading
artists. The dressing is superb, and all
the appointments and accessories are such
as indicate a high degree of taste in the
fair manager, whose. experience in stage
matters has eliminated in this, the best
English opera troupe now on the stage.
The orchestra is most admirably drilled.
Had we space we would like to express
fully sense of appreciation of the del
icacy, precision and correctness with
which the overture (perhaps WalIace's
best composition was performed. Every
note was in its place and every modula-
ton n accentuation necessary was given
with all the nicely and Observance Of
light and shade the master could desire.
So much we are able to say in view OF the
performance, last night, of MdritaHG. an
opera that abOunds with gems almost as
familiar as household words. They were
all recognized, all heartily rpplauded, and
many of them eneored. We remember
Harrison as Don Cesar de BdzGn. Bow
Ter loses nothing by comparison with him.
In dramatic power. sweetness, ease ofexe-
cution and general effectiveness, the Don
Cesar of last evening was a portraiture to
the life. We will not soon forget this ar
lists rendition of "Let me like a soldier
fall - n tUaG uarrr nfhnafaoAfoa1I. -
cored. So was the "Harp in the Air by
Miss Richings, who is as rich of voice and
as winning an actress as when she
last appeared upon our stage supported
by her honored father. Her notes
were avishly6istributed. Her execution
could not well be surpassed for brittany,
pathos, softness and ~hexibility. What
she is as IA GrtiSte she is as a manager
she cannot be excelled in either role. Our
friend Drayton stepped upon the stage as
Don lore the very counterpart of q Van
dyke portrait. He has a majestic pres
ence and sings as royalty as he looks.
How wei he rendered "Hsppy Mo
meuts we cannot tell. Those who heard
it know; those who were not there will
never learn. 1t was encored and again
given, the artist in the effort discovering
a very wealth of voice, the like of which
we have not heard in Memphis. Miss
Bowler, being unfortunately sick, was
not able to appear as LdzariElo. The part
was taken by Miss Howson on short notice
and performed with a skill and taste that
told fsvorably for her on the audience.
She sings charmingly and with an ar of
righteousness that is refreshing to look
at upon the stage. Her voice lost nothing
by comparison with Miss Richings in the
Duet Holy Mother" Charles II was
well performed by Arnold, who is a gem
tleman of much merit as an actor
as well as singer. He is an admirable aid
to Drayton and Bowler. So is Peakes,
who has a good voice, fine stage action
and is easy and graceful. The Marquis by
White, and the Warehouses by Jennie
Brink, were both admirable performances.
This afternoon will be given the "Bohe-
milan Girl" and tonight the "Doctor of
Alcantara."
Cooley and Peterson for March, at Joe