The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-12
AMUSEMENTs.
THE EMMA ABBOTT OPERA COMPANY.

THE EMMA ABBOTT OPERA COMPANY.
"Chimes of Normandy.'I the ever popu-
lar opera that always draws fine house,
was last night elegantly rendered aud en-
Enthusiastically received. The house was
packed in every part, and the sparkle OF
the music seemed tn pervade the audience
and carry the best of feeling to every heart.
It is seldom that brighter-appearing or
better-humored audience is seen than the
one which left Pixies last night with the
familiar airs of the Chimes of Normandy
ringing in their ears. Miss Marie Stone
gave delightful rendering Of "Mignon-
ette." People who never again expected
70 see such presentation OF the
role as Miss Melville gave US when the opera
was first brought out we're last night most
agreeably surprised at the work OF Miss
Stone. She has rich, clear voice, which
rings out with unusual sweetness and is an
actress of the finest type. She is, moreover,
we'll fitted for the part, having just the kind
of dash and vim to give it the necessary
effect. Tom Karl gave us by far the best
Robin we have ever had, for he IS not
only a fine vocalist, but an excellent actor,
and his graceful movements were in
excellent contrast with the ef-
f,rts of Mr.. Turner who is most
familiar in this character. Mrs. Seguin.
though suffering somewhat from cough.
sung and acted "Germaine'' with her old
fervor and brilliancy. What would the
"Chimes OF Normandy" be without Mrs.
Seguin as "Germainc?" Mr. Ryse
gave us goud "Gaspard," but
it is a part that we have been accus-
toned to seeing we'll rendered. Mr..
Ryse last year and Mr.. Morton previously
taught us to expect good york in the role
of "Gaspard." Mr.. Tams as the Sheriff
and the remainder of the cast was all good.
Tonight "Romeo and Juliet" with Miss
Emma Abbott as Juliet" and at the
matinee tomorrow Paul and Virginia"
THE CHAMBER CONCERT.
The Chamber concert at Dexter Hall last
night had an audience that took deep in
terest in every note. 1t was made up OF
the people who love music for music's sake
and they were amply rewarded for being
present. These concerts aim at the highest
and best in the art of music and the per-
formanue is such that the class of persons
who appreciate this can not afford to re-
main away.
HUMPTY DUMPTY At THE GRAND.
The "Humpty Dumpty"xat the Grand is
superlatively funny, and is one of the very
best of this class of shows we have ever
seen. The little folks enjoy it immensely,
as we'll as the larger ones. Tonight and to-
morrow night, and Saturday matinee.
JOHN DILLON AT HEUCK's.
Mr.. John Dillon, the eminent comedian,
is playing very successful engagement at
Heuck's. in the play. 'Our Next President" !"
He has the support of fine combination.
and the entertainment offered is a most
enjoyable one.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS.
Haverly's Colored Ministries at the Grand
Opera-house next week.
The Vine-street Opera-house had an audi
ence of nearly TWO thousand people last
evening >O
The Belle Union have a change of pro-
gramme this evening. Several new people
will appear. ..,
Harry Sargent's Comedy Company in
Contempt of Court" at Pixies next week.
| The company and the play are spoken ofin
the highest terms and their engagement
will no doubt be brilliant one.