The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-11
BROADWAY OPERA '.p1NAFoRE.

a very large ana 8ppreclatlve Auolence WAS az
tracted to the Broadway Opera House last night
by the announcement that the original Philadelphia
Church Choir Company would make its reappear-
ance in "Pinafore." Since leaving New York this
organization has achieved success in many other
cities Of the country, and certainly well deserves the
praise of which it has been the recipient 1t con-
sists OF nifty members. all of whom are trained and
various church choirs. The consequence is an
excellence OF performance that has not been
surpassed by any other Pinafore troupe IN
the country. The choral work is especially notable
not only for its and beauty but for the adj
miraoe tempo that is preserved from the beginning
to the end In this be the result OF long
practice but there is also observable hnement and
purity of execution indicative Of that nice musical
taste without which no rendition of "Pinafore can
be acceptable. The company has been but slightly
changed since its appearance at the Broadway
Theatre. Miss Emma Henry as Josephine; Miss
Rutherford Little Buttercup. and Miss T. Cannon
rs Hebe shared the honors of the evening>with the
gentlemen who personated the leading characters.
As rendered by these artists the music OF the opera
seemed to acquire new flavor, and the result was
encore for nearly all of the principal airs and
choruses
NEW YORK M-''HuMPTY-DUMPTY."
The announcement that "Humpty- Dumpty"
would be given at the New York Aquarium last
evening premature, the management having
wisely concluded to defer its production until the
nearer approach to the holiday season. Instead
however, concert programme arranged Of
were chosen from the companies recently perform
ing in "Pinafore" and the bohemian Girl" the en-
tertainment proved to be complete success. The
Aquarium is particularly adapted to concert sing
critics. and the audience gave vent to it's
appreciation by frequent encores. Mr.. Surrett
Deep" and displayed phenomenal voice. his lower
notes being particularly fine and sonorous. This
S oy the hs
rendered by Miss Caroline Hutchings and Mr.. Bown.
Mr.. Strini, with an excellent baritone voice. rem
dered the Jolly Yachtsman" in very effective
manner Miss Marie Harvey gave II Dreamt that
Dwet in Marble Halls" from the Bohemian Girl"
and in response to encore sang Hattons English
ballad 'The Lark now Leaves its watery Nest
Mr.. Hayden Tilla sang II am Muleteer. from the
| the evening was the concerted piece "Throauh the
World" from the Bohemian Girl" These concerts
will continue until further notice. and the manage
ment have numerous attractions in preparation,
which will shortly be announced.
BROOKLYN PARK THEATRE-''PIQUE."
The familiar and popular society play "Pique"
presented ut the Brooklyn Park Theatre last
evening, before large and fashionable audience.
The cobwebs of politics having been brushed from
of the minds of the people with the exit of election
week. the more rational and philosophical residents
Of "Parsonville." the churchly city has been r-
reverently designated begin to turn their
faces toward legitimate amusement. This fact
was evidenced to the observer at Colonel
Sims Theatre, where survey or the as
semblage confirmed the correctness OF the
assertion. The fact of the appearance of Miss Fanny
Davenport and her excellent combination company
an inducement. of course. III itself to attract
discriminating paygoers to the scene OF their per-
formance. The recent performances of the company
at the Grand Opera House in shis city met
with such popular appreciation that it is not
to be wondered that their fame and reputa-
ton preceded them to Brooklyn. The fair
but seif-willed and unfortunate Mablc Renfrew of
Miss Davenport was effective usual, and she
well supported by Mr.. Edmund h. Collier the
Puritanicai mill owner, "whose word was law" by
Mr.. Edwin H. Price as Captain Arthur Standish, and
Mr.. w. L. Edwards as Raymond Leasing. The other
members OF the company. Messrs. James Z. Dean as
DIR. Gossitt Harry Hawk Sammy olympic,
ID. H. Chase Morsby Gyll George w. Vessels as
Jim, the Tramp and Il. NJ Day as Padden, his mate,
also worthy of mention. Misses Montcastle.
Monk and Madden also acted well their respective
parts. This evening divorce" will be given ut the
Park Theatre
HAvERLY' rs BROOKLYN Observation-Disclosures.
The Troubadours gayly took possession of the
boards OF Haverly's Brooklyn Theatre last evening"
under the direction of Mr. Salisbury. and from tho
rise Of the curtain until tho close The Brook tho
speciality Of that well trained and clever COM
bination held the audience. Miss Nellie McHenry,
the charming soubrette. as Rosa Dimplecheek.
lent her full share to the harmony of the jolly
picnic party of the members of the theatrical pro-
faas nd wOu tad d sha