Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-12
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Audrsa's musical gem, 'sThs Mascotte ("
was given at the matinee Saturday after
noon by Ford's English Opera Company to
q good house. The company were evident
" in better trim than on the preceding
night, and the opera was given with more
spirit and effect. The version differs mate
rally from that played by the Hess Com
pany. The opera possesses much
merit and is q very pleasing production, not
ia the least requiring improvised punning
and local gags to render it attractive,
aud we think 1t would be better II
the company would abandon the prac-
tice of seeking to catch spasmodic ap-
plause by such innovations on the original
text. Aside from these objections the per-
Torrance was exceedingly creditable, aud
the company showed more adsptabiltty for
its production. Miss Madeleine Lucette,
who took the role of "BettiDs," the Mas
cote, displayed charming artistic ability
and played snd sang with vivacity and ex-
preston. "Pippo," the shepherd, was well
persOnated by Mr.. W. h. Fitzgerald, and
was a capital performance. The "Gobble
and Bsa" duet by Bettina and Pippo re-
ceived double encore, and the checkered
loves OF that exceedingly sffectionate couple
ELECTED kind recognition from the symps-
thetic audience. Miss May Stembler rendered
the character of ''Fiametra" In highly
commendable manner. The characters OF
''Lorenzo" and "Rocco," by respectively
Mr. Refine ard Mr.. Curley, were invested
with more buffoonery than requisite or natu-
raj, but otherwise were well presented. The
remainder OF the cast was good, and the ire
ouency aud enthusiasm Of the applause at
tested the satisfaction and pleasure OF the
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their farewell appearance In the popular
nautical opera entitled "Billee Taylor"
which was as effectively presented as could
be desired. The house for Saturday Dightw
q very fine one, and was a compliment TO
the company. The opera was handsomely
mounted, tine scenic effects and costumes
bright, new snd effective.
Mr. W. II. Fitzgerald as the Hon. Capt.
Felix Flapper, 81. NJ. S. Thunderbomb, was
very happy, and gave a clever and artistic
representation of the character. The
"Bnlee Taylor of Mr.. Lang was also good,
whilst the old Southern favorite aud
popular comedian, Mr.. George
Depham, as "Ben Barnscle." was
irresistible. and ELECTED the hesrtiest ap
plause, ''all on account Of Eliza" which
fascinating female was most admirably
personated by Miss Tillie McHenrV. who
is pleasant actress and good singer. As
HU oC MISS LuSCbtC AOuHO opuAeiOhoa
favor IN the eyes Of the
audience, and came in for unstinted ap-
plsuse Mr. Hogendorf as "Christopher
Crab" was very good, and Mr.. Jones made
an excellent ''Sir Mipcing Lane" and his
song, 81 am Self made Man." was enihu-
siasticslly encored. Miss Stembler per
sonated his daughter "Arabella" very
cleverlY and pleasantly, and, in
brief, the entire opera, which is
sparkling, bright and sbouuding
IN delicious music and amusing situations,
was given in splendid style, and the audi
euee were thoroughly satisfied and delight
ed We have no doubt from the very cor
dial reception had Saturday night that the
company could repeat 1t here to large
house.