The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-02-11

| 'IHE hose OF 1YR0L."-1he opera OF
the "Rose Of TyroP was produced last
evening before a crowded and highly re.
spectacle audience at tile Opera House.
To give the detail or plot Of this opera is
unnecessary, as most Of our influential
and important citizens were present and
enjoyed the various Developments Of the
simple yet amusing contretemps Of the
principal performers. The main feature
on which Is strung the most finished and
enjoyable solos, duets, trioE, and choruseS
that 1t has been the good fortune Of our
citizens to witness for some time II ever
before, is that Of simple peasant buying
a lottery ticket and reading it in such a
manner that his supposed successful
number "86" Is afterwards discovered to
be an error Of reading and really "99."
Mrs. Bernard is simple minded peasant
girl, has ample opportunity and made
good use Of It, TO show that her voice like
good wine has increased with age;
every act, solo, song and recitative
by her were received with universal ap-
plause. Mr.. Bernard Franz came in for
his share Of public appreciation, not only
as finished and able tenor, but combin-
ing with It the histronic power Of an
actor Of great talent. The house was
kept in continued vein OF good humor
by him. Mr.. Benitz us basso, although
new 10 this city, bears great promise, and
in the course Of last nights performance
won favor with Us. Mrs. Drayton, Mr..
Sterling and Mr.. Holmes all discharged
their difficult parts with great effect. On
the whole tile performance was received
with great favor, and we convey public
opinion in saying that every one went
away satisfied and delighted with an
agreeable evenings entertainment.
The opera this evening, the brewer Of
Preston" is ola totally different charac.
ter both in play and detail to that OF the
"ROse OF TyrOl," and one in which the
talent and capabilities Of the soloists OF the
company arc put to agreater test. The
leading role is Of course by Mrs. Rich.
ings.Bernard, that Of a simple lover. The
part Of the Brewer is taken by Mr.. Bern.
ard, and is calculated 10 show the capabili-
ties Of that gentleman as IN actor and 70.
calist. In the act representing the
brewer Of Preston" several interesting
love scenes occur between Ellie, Mrs.
Bernard), and Mr.. Robinson, (Mr. Der.
nard), set on background Of peasant life |
and some pretty choruses by the entire
company. The second act takes place in
the camp at Preston, duringa brush with
the Highlanders, with soldiers and
vivandiers, and all the excitement OF bat.
tie without. During this act a.charming
solo with drum and cannonading chorus
is sang by "Eiic," and the Brewer is lead
at the point Of the sword to the heart OF
the fight.
The third act, at "Windsor Castle, :" is
court scene, all the costumes and dresses
being accurately represented OF the time
OF the Georges. The victorious Brewer
is here ordered to command the forces in
Ireland, and the simple ignorance Of the
Brewer in military matters is made tbs
source OF endless humor. Mr.. Benitz, in
the character OF Sergeant Toby, has great
scope for his powers Of vocalism, and Mrs.
Drayton for her capabilities as an actress.
The whole opera abounds with gems Of
harmony, and the variety Of scene and
dress in the three acts lends additional
attraction. The music is by the celebra-
led Adolphe Adam, author OF many Of the
standard French operas now 80 fascina-
ling and fashionable in French society.