The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-18
AMUSEME ENTS.
"MIGNoN" AT PIKE's.

''MIGNON' AT PIXIES.
The beautiful opera of "Mignon" was pre-
sented at Pixies Opera-house last night with
Miss Emma Abbott in the character OF
"Mignon," the Gypsy Girl. Interest CEN
tered chiefly in Miss Abbott. She has
achieved so exalted place in the concert
room that expectation has long been run
ming high to see if she would maintain it in
opera. That she is able to fully do this is
admitted by every one who witnessed her
magnificent achievement last night 1t
was not her clear, full voice, her elegant
vocalizing or her conscientious singing OF
every note that most atonshed her audience
last night All knew that she was capable
of this, but that she could unite with it
such fine dramatic power and
so thoroughly identify herself with the
character she assumed, no one believed.
Her finest vocal work as we'll rs her best
acting was in the boudoir scene, and it was
enough of itself to stamp her as great ar
tist. Mrs Seguin's Federico" was charm
ing. 1t could be nothing less with her in
the role Mr.. Castle as "Wilhelm' does
fairly, but there is nothing especially fine
either in his singing or acting. Miss Mon
tague as "Filina' confirmed the fine inn
preston she made Monday night. She
sung the part with great accuracy and
ceved. All the other parts were pretty
well rendered. and the opera of "Mignon,'
as presented last night was altogether
satisfactory entertainment.
This afternoon the "Chimes of Norman
dy'' will be repeated, and tonight "Bohe-
milan Grip will be given, with Miss Abbott
as "Arline.S
OTHER MUSICAL MATTERS.
The mass rehearsal for the chorus which
is to sing the Messiah meets tonight in
the great hall in Music Hall Building at
80 promptly. The attendance will with
out doubt be as large as at the first re-
: hearsal, which was full, in spite of howl
ing storm.
On Friday night Mr.. Thomas goes up to
DAYTON to rehearse with the Philharmonic
Society, which has unanimously voted to
take part in singing the Messiah Christ
: mas night
s Wilhelmj, the great violinist, will arrive
this afternoon.
= Seats to the Public School concerts, which
+. take place at Music Hail Saturday after
/ noon and night, are for sale at d. IL. Bald
r win & Co.
!. GRAND oPERA-HousE.
"Champagne and Oysters was presented
! again last night, and is by all odds the fun
J. niest comedy that has been put on th
e boards this season. 1t will be repeated a
the matinee to-day and again this evening
f, Thursday and Friday evenings and Satur
If day matinee, "Baby." :,
o Monday, December 23d, Maggie Mitchell
Secure seats at Hawley's
;, woRTHs MUSEUM.
The neat lecture-room finds thoroug
appreciation on the part of our best people
\ and three times day find the chairs we
e filled to witness the exploits of Willis Cobb
s. trained animals.
vINE-sTREET oPERA-HoUsE.
W. r. Melvilles "Uncle Toms Cabin
o. Combination is playing at the Vine-stre'
a. Opera-hou to fine audiences. The con
VS. pany is good one and the popular pathet
H. play is we'll presented in all respects. Fam
H. iv matinees for ladies and children Tue
H. day, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, at
o'clock n m,