The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-25

flNAF0RE LAST NIGHT GREAT SUCCESS.
Inat the Mozart Governors displayed good
judgment In their last enterprise was well
sttested last evening In the grand success
attained in the revival OF Pinaf0re. There
was line audience at Mozart Hall, and the
superb manner in which the old favorite
opera was rendered seemed to gladden. the
hearts OF all present. For the first perform
ance OF quasi amateur company 1t was
| probably the best we have ever witnessed !;
there were few bitches, and scarcely drag
noticeable. The cast, taking it all in all,
Is about the best that has been seen in Rich.
mond in this opera.
Madam Caroline Riehings-Bernard is truly
the greatest of all Buttercups." Her
voice, so well and favorably remembered
here in grand opera, has ripened into a
rich mellow contralto, and this, coupled
with her rare and powerful dramatic pow
ers, which was displayed so prominently
last evening, makes her persouation OF this
character about all that could be desired.
She Is thoroughly artistic in every phase Of
her acting and singing.
All things considered, Miss Eva Mills's
"Josepbine" is by far the best we have
ever had In Richmond. She Dire, ses and
pOrtrays the role with q grace and charm
that Is delightful to behold, while her sing
ing is beautiful and artistic to the last de-
gree. She received the first encore OF the
evening for her charming rendition OF
"Sorry Her Lott" and was forced to repeat
the duet Refrain, Audacious Tar" in
which she was most ably assisted by Mr..
Hof. Miss Annie Shaefer makes beauti-
full and fascinating "Hebe," and perfectly
ciptivated the audience. For her nGire
rendition Of the solo "Look You Here, My
Sailors All' (Which has been wisely re.
tained). she received double encore, and
raised the audience TO quite degree OF en-
tbusiaSm.
Mr.. Hoff, who is now well known in the
community, surprised and delighted his
many friends by his fine portrayal OF
"Ralpb." His other efforts here are as no.
thing compared with this. Suffice it to say,
he shared honors with the fair soprano.
Mr.. Pierre Bernard's "Sr Joseph" was
capital. His voice, which was known to uS
as tenor, has matured into baritone OF
considerable force, and he portrayed the
old admiral with fine conception. We
were indeed proud Of our own " Captain p
Mr.. Louis Pizzini. He was by 10 means
overshadowcd by the side OF the great art
lists with whom he played, and looked
He Iabored under great disadvantage
| by reason OF a severe cold from which
he was suffering, very noticeaby in
the song "Fair Moon." Notwithstanding
this, however, he did admirably well.
Mr.. GreensfeIder is certainly the "Dead-
eye" of all Deadeyes. There is little room
for Improvement upon his conception oi
the r6te. lie looks, acts. and sings the part
TO perfection. II was pity his fine and
concluding effort in the "AdmiraPs Song y
should have been anticipated and marred
by an untimely Interruption OF the wind iii
struments. Mr.. Peasants. sour own y Boat
swain. delighted the audience with his sweet
and pure baritone voice, and though through
modesty he was timid and uncertain OF the
honor paid him, was forced at last to re-
spond to an encore on his sOng, He is an
| EDglisbman."
The chorus, though timid at first, were
very effective in their vocal pirts. They
need little more ease and fire OF action
But this win come With the next perform
ance, as was seen by their improvement a:
the opera progressed. The orchestra should
be toned down little, and this, we arr
sure, the able director, Mr.. Siegel, will at
tend to. In fine, the company is one thai
must be seen to be appreciated. Those wst
have heard Pinafore should not miss thi'
opportunity Of comparing it with othel
companies, and those who have never wit
messed it will form a most agreeable i'm
preston OF the "gsllant ship" by going L
Mozart Hall on one OF the three remaining
nights. There will doubtless be 4 crowdet
/ fhic pN-pnipO