Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-05-05

Enthusiastically Endorsed.
The success Of the Soldenes is somewhat
phenomenal. The preliminary indications
were not very favorable to the company,
the box-sheets were scarcely touched and
the advent Of the troupe created no per-
ceptible interest. Yet on Monday evening
the house was crowded, and the following
night nearly every seat was taken. This
singular and apparently tickle conduct Of
our theater-goers has mystided the local
managers, who really considered the out
look gloomy. But, as the SENTINEL had
informed the public that there was merit
In the company, u people were ready 70
give 1t a cordial reception. and they were
not disappointed. They found that the
troupe was good that 1t was composed Of
artists, and that it based its recognition
on the art Of its members, not on the
evanescent charms OF a few favored per-
sons. 1t was discovered that the company
was conscientious, earnest and devoted TO
its business, and from Miss Soldene down
to the pretty little chorus singer with the
rosebud mouth, all appeared to be thor
oughly at ease and happy in their endeavol
to please. The restraint, or nervousness,
y IA ObhCA W0o 8b90ht III l8
place there was the freedom Of those who
understand their calling. They labored
under no difficulties, but appeared natural
and full Of g~ood-natured spirits. An in
telligent, amusement-loving public could
not fail to be pleased with such q
presentation Of talent. In Miss Soldene
we have an accomplished vocalist, with a
pure, full and powerful soprano voice, and,
besides, an artistic Of acknowledged abil-
ity. Rose Stella has no superior in opera
bouffe in her line, and very few EQUALS,
Her robust alto is marked by . richness Of
tone that falls unsteady on the ear, and
her dash and piquancy show q most pleas
ing versatility. Maggie Duggan, although
not q prima donna, is nevertheless one Of
the bottles that forms the castor of merry
making stars. Aside from her athletic
abilities, she is 3 good character actress.
OF the gentlemen, Messrs. Marshall,
Campbell, Hersee and Appleby make q
strong cast. Mr.. Marshall is a fine actor.
In many roles his name stands pre-emin-
emit. He gave us 81 idea Of his capabilities
on Monday and Tuesday evenings, but We
are informed that his greatest impersona-
ton will be seen on Friday evening, as the
" Miser" in the Chimes Of Normandy.
That this troupe has scored an ~instantan-
eous success las the managers would saw
is not to be wondered at. But in speaking
Of the excellency Of the company, we must
not overlook the orchestra, however linn
tied. Though few in number-only .
pianist, violinist and futist-they fill
every want and render the music to the
delight Of the audiences.
Nerves opera Of "Chilperic" was pre-
sented last evening. The house was
NrnW6Qd IN Aunpr nart cn ~.x@I - A.
standing room was occupied. The opera,
though Of slight frame, contains much
pretty music, and served for the iptroduc-
ton Of a number of specialties which
fairly made the audience boisterous with
applause. The cestuming was rich and
and not since the season has
opened have the shapely ladies been seen
to better advantage. The singing Of Miss
Soldene, Rose Stella and Mr.. Appleby
was superb, and they were encored
again and again. Mr.. Applsby for
the first time gave the audience
a hearing Of his splendid tenor
voice, and his solo "In My
was enthusiastically encored.
This gentleman has been hiding his light
Tor voice. under a bushel, and we shall
think better Of him in the future. Mr..
Marshall again carried the house by storm, |
and his sneezing song was most effectively
and deservedly encored. This
actor is q host in himself. A like compli-
may be paid to Mr.. Hersee, whose
is now greeted with . perfect
He combines an entire circus
in his comicalities, and al
most interrupts his fellow artists by his
grotesque antics and facial contortions.
But the feature of the evening was the
dance, LA Fricassee, +" in which the cham
pion high kicker, Maggie Duggan, was the
light, add which terminated the
act. The lady certainly has the supple
ness Of limb which renders 1t easy for her
to send a six-footer's tile into the gutter, |
we're she SO disposed. Her nimbleness is
too artistic to permit Of hurried dsscrip-
effort, Of sending her slipper at some bald
head in the audience. missed fire. Several
minor parts were exceedingly well taken,
particularly those of Messrs. Harvey.
Quinton and Hughes, and those of Misses
st. John and Maxwell.
On account Of an error in the pro-
yramme, which stated that there were
,hree acts, the audience, ever expectant for
more, did not take the drop at the conclu-
ZION Of the second act as the last. and re-
to move until the lights were being
put out. The management regret the err
or exceedingly, and request us to assure
he public that the mistake was entirely
With the printer and unintentional, and
hat the company never cut any Of
heir business, not even on the last even
ng.
"Genevieve de Brabant" will be given
evening. 1t is a delightful opera. full
II sparkling music. pretty arias and bril-
liant costumes. 1t has been played for
over 1000 nights by this company. and
will introduce the celebrated dance " AL
emande," something akin IA near relation)
the can-can. The opera is one of Often
,ach's beautiful compositions in two acts.