The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-05-14

Roanoke; ana y. +. DeVlne, Wilmington
and Weldon.
AN OPERATIC GEM.-A Philadelphia critic
who witnessed the production of La Fa-
yorita on the night OF January 9Th says
OF it:
"La Favorita was produced last evening
at the Academy. The chief event Of the
evening was the debut Of Mdlle. Marie Roze
as sLeonora.' It was thoroughly success
full one. At the very beginning the singer
produced striking effect. Her presence is
extremely prepossessing. Her stage bear
ing evinces thorough habitude with its
requirements. AS the opera spread out into
more and more passionate situations she
showed high dramatic powers. Her atti-
tudes and gestures are given with unusual
gracefulness and ease. Add to these adyan-
tases rich, round, melodious voice, and
we have an artist thoroughly worthy Of the
reputation which has preceded her. She
has not been over-praised, which is saying
a great deal in these times"
During the season now drawing to q close
the Richmond people have had rich feast
Of entertainments spread before them
through the efforts OF Manager Powell. No
city OF the size Of Richmond has been more
abundantly blessed in that respect. The
Kellogg-Roze Opera will make a brilliant
closing for the season at the Theatre.
Marie Roze. the new prima donna. who
makes her first appearance here to-mor1 oW
evening, has received the endorsement Of
the press generally as an accomplished and
painstaking artist. Aside from her profess
sion, she is a most estimable lady, and her
history is fraught with peculiar interest.
The following, clipped from the Boston
Globe, contains incidents worthy OF repro
duction: .. -
The Commune came, and Paris was filled
with fanatical wretches, among whom were
the yilest OF the vile. When men fled the
city in fear Marie Roze remained, and when,
after the assault. the troops OF NJ. Thiers
and Marshal MacMabon entered Paris, there
they found the popular vocalist. In recog-
milton OF the great acts Of courage and
charity displayed by her she was presented
with numerous gold medals and diplomas.
including bronze medal from the Geneva
Convention, and special diploma OF thanks
signed by MacMahon on behalf OF "La
France for distinguished bravery" Very
naturally during the reign Of the Commune
the beautiful artist was pursued by ardent
lovers, and among her admirers was young
Partisan Of bad reputation, who threatened
ber frequently with terrible punishment il
she continued to turn deaf ear to his suit,
and finally invited her to meet him alone at
a retired part of the Bois de Boulogne to
say to him yes or no, again threatening bel
with permanent Disagreement in case OF an
other refusal. Greatly alarmed she con-
suited her friends. who in turn informed
the police. On their suggestion she went
to the rendezvous, and when the young man
spoke to her four concealed gendarmes
rushed upon him and secured him. a bot
tie OF Yitriol was found upon him. lie was
tried, convicted, and sentenced TO three
years. Imprisonment. When the Commu'
nists threw open the prisons this young man
escaped, and, still vowing vengence, ne
wrote to her saying that he and his friends
had sworn to hang her from the lamp post op
posite the door OF her residence; but chance
prevented him from carrying out his nor
rible design. AS he was crossing the barrl
cade near Mile. RoZe's house be was sho
through the heart. After the terrible expe
riences OF the war Mile. Roze resumed hel
triumphs. Everywhere she has won sue
cess, and in Paris she may fairly be said Il
have created many parts. The great tenor
Capoul, only awaits her return to Europe II
June to produce with her the new opera
f" Francesca da Remini," of which SO mucl
is expected. No singer has ever won
larger degree of public favor, and BostoI
NAV well be glad OF those few opportunitie
to hear her, and hope that her rich, sy.mpa
thetic singing may soon again be eD)oye'
by the lovers Of lyric music IN this city.