The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-25
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ness of the chorus and the marked
efficiency of the orchestra. We now add
that it could hardly be otherwise than a
success from the quality of the music that
runs throughoutthe entire composition. In
some passages it is particularly exquisite,
roticeably SO in the role of Don Carlos
from beginning to end. His first solo of
"wakc, lady, wake" is beautiful thing
and one of the very best compositions of
the famous Eichberg. The choruses, too,
are splendid, being of spirited and thrill
ing character.
The second night found good house,
a trihe decreased from the first, but very
large for Rutland audience. They were
in thorough accord with the company in
every act and applauded nearly every
member to the echo.
We have previously referred to the sing
ing of Mr.. J. g. Collins, who assumed the
role of Don Carlos, but must again mention
him, and only in terms of the most unqual-
flied praise He has filed a place in the
hearts of music.lovers here but rarely filled
by professional musicians. His praises
have been upon every tongue since his first
appearance, and his fine tenor voice has
been compared to the best singers who
have visited us, while his appearance has
been the theme of many compliment
from the fair scX-yea, even from the
gentlemen, who must acknowledge his ac-
complishments ir every particular. His
first solo, "Wake, lady, wake" was sung
with an exquistcness that thrilled the lis
tener. His voice is very sweet and wilhal
comes forth with a dstinctness very sell
dom heard from any singer. His manners
upon the stage are those of one who must
have spent lifetime in It's service His
solo cloves cruel dart" was rendered with
much spirit, and ELECTED rapturous ap-
plause. His acting in the scene where he
falls into a swo0n from the drinking of
the wine was capital. He was greeted
with numerous bouquets upon his first APP
pearance after emerging from the basket,
and his entire reception from the audience
may be considered nothing less than an
ovation of the most complimentary char
acter
The character of ''Inez" as taken by Miss
Hattie Edison, was made one of the most
conspicuous and claiming of the entire cast.
Her presence upon the stage, in whatever
scene she appeared, was made peculiarly
noticeable by her admirable acting. She
was, next to Don Carlos, the center of at
traction, and when the role of lnez is con-
| sidered as somewhat thankless part. it is
much to her credit that such was tie case.
| Her costume may first be considered rs
greatly in her favor, to say nothing of her
sprightly and preposscssing personal quail
ties. while her thorough Identification with
the character which she so admirably sus-
tanned made it one Of the most prominent
features of the opera. Then her voice,
always good was shown to great advant.
age in her first solo, which received an en-
thusiastic need of applause, and very
handsome boquet was sent her from the
audience. In fact her singing and acting
throughout was one Of the most pleasing
features of the evenings entertainment.
Miss Olmsted sustained the part of Isa
bella with great acceptance. Her voice
proved somewhat light in comparison tC
the orchestra in some passages, while he
solo, "IIe still was there" is one of tn,
choicest bits of fine music to be found il
the opera. She was also complimentet
with beautiful boquct from some admirer
Mrs Halbert as donna Lucreza' was
tri6e indistinct in her rendering of the solo
"Knight of Alcantara," and a little to-
liable to drop from the key. Her manner
upon the stage were, however, excellent
and she filled the part with grace rarel
seen upon the amateur stage. Her voic
is quite good on the medium register, but
not what may be considered wonderful O
as one showing cultivation.
Mr.. Frank NJ. Davis as "Don Hippolit
Pomposo" seemed thoroughly at home
The character is one requiring considerable
dignity of manner, and good degree {
prompt execution and decision in delivery
coupled with an extraordinary compass c
voice. All this Mr.. Davis was equal Il
and exhibited a peculiar adaptation to II
character which he assumed. His fir
: solo, which occurs at his first appearance
on the stage, was rendered with splendl
! effect and met with decided favor from Il
u audience. His figure, clad in the robes {
one "born TO command" could not fail
u make glad the heart of those who looket
> while his magnificent bass voice Statistic
" all who listened. He was heartily a
!, plauded and d handsome boquet await'
u him.
: Mr.. Day sustained the role of the Doct
ii with marked success in fact may be sa
rs to have made hit in his rendition of
III He was quite hoarse, but this in no wi
81 deferred HIM in filling the role brimful al
y his comical acting was decided reli
~ from much of the purely sentimental pc
re tons of the opera. AS an amateur act
" he is certainly worthy of great praise
y this character
10 Senior Balthazar was made an intere
III ing and highly dignifed parsonage by n
G. d. Millington, who seemed to throug
ly understand the manner in which
should be acted. He was just dry a
." unconcerned enough in his acting, and
~ connection with the others in the scei
u. made the same one of the best of the who
-, Messrs Kingsley and Cobb, as the m
VI FERROUS but rollicking portcrs, were j
VI suited TO their parts and filled them fl
rate.
90 The orchestra is entitled TO espeC
~ praise for their very fine and accepta
'S accompaniment. Miss Joyce is alw'
"a correct in her accomplishments, and in
- opera distinguished herself in the overiu
- as well. Her playing formed one of