Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-19
THE PEARL OF SAVOY.

Our predictions regarding the success Of
the pearl of Savoy" as produced by our
home talent was more than fully verified in
their initial appearance in the opera house
last evening.
The large and fashionable audience who
greeted them were hardly prepared for SO
rich dramatic treat as was presented them
and their admiration and enthusiasm knew
no bounds. Their demonstrative marks of
appreciation were frequent and most vigOr-
Gus. Round after round of unstinted ap-
plause was showered upon the entire comps
ny from the rise Of the curtain in the initial
act upon the cottage scene until the fall of
the final curtain the interest was retained
throughout, and so frequent we're the gener-
Gus bursts of recognition of the efforts OF
the performers that applause became we'll
nigh monotonous. The overture and or
chestral selections, including Bridal
Chorus" by Wagner. and dudes of SO, -
by the Steinway orchestra, were indeed mu-
steal gems and by all odds the finest musical
recital ever given in our CITY by local talent.
We hope to SEQ this latent orchestra who
made their debut last evening become a
permanent fixture in our musical circles.
The curtain rose shortly after the appoint
ed hour over the initial scene, the home of
Marie" Mr.. j. G. Steffee sustained the
character of "Enstalot," the father of 'Ma-
- IL vrh.fa M;es
Anna l.. Jackson as the mother of the de-
parting one portrayed the agony of a moth
er's heart in parting with her only child
most realistically. Mrs. Julia A. Hunt in
the title role, was all that could be desired,
and her conception of this difficult and
grand character was excellent. She possesses
q voice of rich excellence and in the parting
rendered the solo "F' in manner that was
simply enhancing yet We think she slightly
marred its otherwise excellent effect by ex
cessive characterization in its rendition. The
villain of a play is generally conceded to be
. highly undesirable character 10 imperson-
ate as the performer is placed at a serious
disadvantage by having to contend against
the sympathies of their audience and the
actors abilities in this character but seldom
receive recognition, yet Mr.. Will Collins
succeeded so admirably as Commander"
the hoary-headed villain, is to be rewarded
with unstinted applause. Miss Hattie
Obrists creation of ''Chonchon" was most
irresi.;sbly mirth provoking. Her bur
lesquc upon the goldfish aristocracy, was true
to life and perfectly side-splitting funny.
II. W. Alden succeeded in keeping the aud
fence convulsed in laughter in "Pierrat.' .
He was particularly good in the castle scene
where good wines proved too much for him.
Mr.Nat Hamilton Was received with marked
favor as. Andre"
Miss ,'Jocelyn scored decided
success as "Marchioness," which character
she assumed with regal splendor. Mrs E.
2. Hovey YVES greeted with an ovation in
The Village Blacksmith" which WAS rem
dered in her most pleasing and excellent
style.
The evening prayer a. rendered by Mrs.
Hunt was greeted by q whirlwind of sp-
plsuse, while in I'm = Little Mountain
Maid" she was honored with a vigorous re-
call. The duet Two Sous," by Mrs Hunt
and Mr. Alden, was SO excellently rendered
as to demand an encore. A highly pleasing
musical treat, in tbs form of . Zeths solo,
was rendered by Mr.. Red
man, bu; the audience WAS no;
TO be satisfied with one selection and de-
manded more, to which Mr.. Redman kindly
responded. The only feature that occurred
TO mar the unqualified success Of the evening
was the extreme chilliness Of the hall.
Through some oversight the auditorium was
90 decidedly cold that wraps and overcoats
were brought into service Wake up, Mr..
Jantor. and heap on the Goals.
The closing performance Of this charming
drama takes place this evening. when the
opera house win doubtlessly be again
crowded.