Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-03-22

The First Evening with the Mel
VILE Opera Troupe.

8 O'Clock there was a constant, living
stream pouring into the building. The
ushers, however, were equal to the emer-
gency, and their thorough familiarity with
their respective duties gave no occasion to
find fault, a happy improvement on previ-
Gus events. The assemblage was thor
oughly operate, and as brilliant as any
ever gathered within a Nevada theater.
The gallery was a picturesque sight, and
must have presented a pleasing picture to
the talented visitors. The toilets were
fashionable, and the faces Of the wearers
as lovely as those of the prima
donnas. No doubt many OF the ladies
on the main floor wished themselves higher
up. 1.-THE Royal MILDLY" was given as we
expected ii would be-with all the dash
and sprightliness the piece calls for. The
vocalism was unexceptionally good, the
costumes rich and rare, and the acting su-
perb, while the chorus was powerful, even
and kept splendid harmony throughout.
Miss Melville as Fanchette, after wards one
of the Royal Middies, was in excellent
voice, and captured the Base Rangers al
most upon her very first appearance. She
has lost none Of her charm Of manner.
She sang with thrilling spirit, and
her rich, clear tones came out like
from a flute, and were
frequently met with hearty applause. Miss
Plaisted as the Queen was like a miniature
picture of royalty, warbled like a bird,
and filled the Opera House with melody.
Her exquisite soprano sounded more like
trilling Of a canary than a human
voice. Her acting was dignifed and full
OF spirit. Mr.. Hatch as Don Lamberto
was in good temper, and made his fine
tenor ring out rich and clear, but the part
admits of only fair acting. Max Freeman
was immense, and made Don Januario one
OF the most conspicuous ~personages on the
stage. The way he scattered his diamonds
about and drew his checks would make
OF our mining magnates blush for
their loose change. He was full of life,
and as vigorous in his love-making as a
Ruby Hitler. In action, voice and accent
he was a grotesque exaggeration OF the
wealthy Brazilian, and kept the house in a
roar. His slave Mungo (Mr.
Casselli) was a perfect minstrel
in himself, and started the
audience into fresh merriment where
J~anuario left off. The Royal Mid
dies also made a good impression, and
Miss Post and her opponent made the
quarrel scene a racy affair. In handling
the gloves Miss Post showed her efficiency
in the manly art, and led US to believe she
had taken lessons from her husband,
who is one Of the leading gymnasts
Of the Olympic Club in San Fran
cisco. The duet was heartily and
JaaawvnI1v oNV1ar,lal The nnara thro1ob-
out was thoroughly enjoyed and es-
tablished the troupe for cordial support
the balance of the week. In place
Of living chess, the game wal played very
enjoyably ON a cover spread over two long
and rendered plain and exciting.
The music accompanying the game was
sung. The plot of the piece
pleasantly. The scene is laid
Lisbon during the reign of the young
Queen Marie Francesca, when the maritime
power Of Portugal was at its zenith. As
the play opens, Lamberto, a youthful adj
who has entered the Queens
and rapidly risen, is being con-
graduated on his appointment as Governor
Of the Royal Naval Academy. The secret
Of his rapid promotion is that he is secretly
to the young Queen. Domingos.
an old man who is master OF ceremonies,
suspects his wife and brings ridicule upon
by his curiosity, and always just
escapes detecting the stolen interviews be-
tween the young Queen and her cara sposd.
Donna Antonina, the young wife OF the
aged and Polonius-like Domingos, is a
mischievous young woman, friendly to
and vet beset with q spirit OF
who sets everybody by the
ears. The Queen is as jealous as she is
fond Of Lamberto, and is much disturbed
by the presence at Court OF q beautiful
actress, who is trying to attract
the attention Of her husband. OF this
Antonina warns him, but she has scarcely
departed when the Bohemian in question
her appearance. This Is ~Fanchette,
q childish playfellow Of Lamberto when he
q poor Lieutenant. She has lost her
parents, the tribe are scattered, and Fan
Ghetto has crossed the Pyrenees in search
Of the companion Of her childhood. Lam
cannot make her understand the
improperly Of her presence. and not until
he has confessed his real position, and
pointed out the danger Of the Queens
can he persuade her to take
her departure. Just as he has succeeded,
the signal is given Of Her Majesty's ap-
and he has barely time to conceal
Fanchette in the adjoining room when
Marie enters, filed with jealous suspicious:
Scarcely had Lamberto Quoted these when
accompanied BY the whole Court,
in search Of Antonina. and roundly
Lamberto with having q lady con-
cealed in the room where Fanchette has
refuge. The Queen orders the
door to be opened. 70 the surprise OF all,
the great relief Of Lamberto, Fan
in the costume Of q Royal Midship-
man, appears, and is presented to the
Court as Dom Mauritio, a young nobleman
sent by his relatives to enter the Naval
Academy. Fanchette thus saves Lamberto,
but loses herself. She has become a man
a man she must remain. She cannot re-
gain her identity. She is no longer Fan
Ghetto. She is Dom Mauritio. the Royal
MILDLY. A Brazilian planter, Dom Janua
rio, q millionaire, who cannot spend his
income, has fallen in love with Fanchette
previous to her assumption of the Midshlp'
mans disguise, and on meeting her IN
masculine attire. is sorely perplexed to
account for the likeness between Dom
Mauritio and the pretty, lively soubrette.
The amusing episodes with which the
piece abounds all turn upon the attempts
Of Fanchette to regain her identity and
female attire, together with the general
misunderstanding on the subject OF Dom
Mauritio, who is an actual parsonage,
whose escapades. of q not very creditable
nature, are all credited to his representative
in the person OF Fanchette. Matters are
further complicated by the Queens sudden
admiration of Fanchette in her assumed
character but this momentary weakness
furnishes Fanchette's ready wit with a
means OF extricating herself and Lamberto
from their dilemma. In her assumed
character of Mauritio she makes love to
the Queen. The climax of a stormy inter-
view is heightened by the sudden arrival OF
Lamberto in a pretended rage of jealousy,
seeking the presumptuous lover. Marie
has hardly time to hide the Midshipman in
masquerade in the adjoining room. when
I.amharto antars. He accuses Marie Of