Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-10-17

and then suddenly striking an entire oc-
taye higher, bringing down the widest
plaudits of the house. Then she COM
menced, with mouth well open to
throw out succession of birdlike notes,
no, they were beyond the power of any
bird that ever lived. now sudden and
rapid, but always clear and perfect as
the higher notes of piano only more
striking in effect. That audience then
knew that il had never heard great sing
ing before.
Miss Abbott has no such power of song
as this. although last week her immense
audiences applauded her handsomely,
partly because Of her studious habits, her
pure character, her pleasant manners,
her reputation as an artist, her good sing
ing, her gentle temper. but more than all
else, because as an actress she is supurb;
especially in love scenes, which she man
ages with grace and delicacy, that few
can excel, although the critics do say
she is something too demonstrative.
Monday evening the Opera was ia
Sonnambula." The plot was laid in
Switzerland, and the whole company Of
thirty seven appeared in the traditional
Swiss costumes Of TUNES and small
clothes for men and short dresses and
bodices for women. Miss Abbott and
her hero-Wm. Castle, had just signed
the marriage contract, when the Count,
some years absent returned. The little
Irritation that started up between the
Count and the heroine was rather inter-
es,ing. When the Coun, was about to
20 to the Golden Fleece Inn the villagers
informed him that white figure, tall
enough 10 look over the trees, haunted
that inn. But as brave man he would
not refuse to stay. When he had gone
TO his room, white figure entered by
the window, singing love song in low,
plaintive tones, and finally lay down on
the Counts bed. The Count fearing TO
awaken her from the trance departed,
and the villagers coming to congratulate
him on his arrival found the lady out OF
place. Her lover, already made jealous
by the recen, Irritation, fell into an &C.
stacy Of grief ard indignation, refusing
to believe or TO listen TO her protesta-
tons of innocence or appeals for his love.
Later when the villagers were holding
picnic, a white fgure-that Of the heroine.
Nemena, was seen issuing from the mill,
with fixed eyes, singing as she slowly
threaded her way over ruined bridge,
and down precipitous rocks. This incl
dent served to prove her innocence to all
and in due time all were united and
happy. The lovers quarrel was i'm
mense, as the Boston boys say. At the
close of one set, Miss Abbott and Mr..
Castle were called out and presented
with a floral tribute in the shape Of
ship, with the word Abbott on each side,
which presume cost 500. 1t was very
pretty to see how she received this gift,
before the curtain, as receiving appreciate
~ is much more difficult than bestowing
handsomely. With interested, smiling
face she peered forward ab.orbedly at
the treasure, like one who had discovered
In some solitary dell beautiful flower,
or nest of birds. Not one atom of pride
or self appreciation. Then she reached
out her round arms and took the beauti-
full gift, and then bowed and smiled her
thanks with a grace doubtless beyond
the power Of most real princesses. /
wonder how much time and study she
has pu; into this department of her bus
mess. Later she was called out again.
She is very fond of antique jewelry
and shows her friends necklace contain
ing 35 small diamonds that glisten on
her bosom brighter than stars. As to
age she looks ike sweet sixteen, but is
said to be nearly thir,y-fve. Report has
il that she once sang on the streets Of
Peroria, H., until rich man aided her
in getting a musical education. and has
since married her. The gentleman's
name is Wetherell and he is manager for
the company. Their babe is said to be
several months old. wonder how the
husband likes to see the latest kind of
love making between his wife and that
"other feller" o.H.
FoRETELLING Frost. - Lieutenant