The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-07-15

between twelve and thirteen years. He was
prominent member and eX-president of
the St. Jean Baptiste Society, and also a
member of the Grand Army of the Republic,
having enlisted and served full time in
Company l, Thirteenth Regiment. He was
always kind and obliging and was held in
high esteem by all who knew him. He
leaves a wife and four children His fu-
neral was held at st. Augustines church
Friday, Rev. Father j. NJ =. Duglue ofci-
ating. Post Brooks and the st. Jean Bap-
tiste Society attended in a body.
"THE MUsKETEERs appeared at Capital
Hall on Friday and Saturday evenings, ac-
cording to announcement, and were greeted
by good houses on both occasions. Every
thing that had been promised was carried
out, and again the people of Montpelier
were afforded an opportunity to hear the
young people who gave such an able repre-
sentation of Pinafore." In this instance
all the parts were sustained by Montpelier
singers. Asynopsis of the opera has already
been given in these columns, and brief re-
view of the characters, in their order, may be
of interest to the friends of the company
who were unable to attend. Mr.. Hopkins,
as Brissac, won fresh laurels to fill the
place of those accorded him as " Sir Jo-
seph." The part, which is the most bril-
liant of any in the opera, was sustained to
the entire satisfaction of all. To Mr.. Ban
croft, as Gontran, belong the highest hon
ors, and to him they were awarded by none
more cheerfully than by the other princi-
pals and by the members of the company.
In him dramatic talent and musical ability
are so happily combined as to make almost
absolutely certain his success in anything
of the sort which he undertakes. Perhaps
no part was performed in manner to cause
such general surprise as that of the Able
Bridaine, by Mr.. Charles f. Lowe. The
role is eXacting and some of the company
were doubtful of his ability to do it justice,
/ butt II, hot rfo chnxx thnt
he was entirely equal to all that the charac-
ter required. His makeup was, in many re-
spects, the best of all. Mr.. Sabin, as the Gov
ernor, Mr.. f. NJ. Owler as Rigobert and c. A
Owler as Pichard, gave general satisfaction.
| Simone, Mrs. f. |. Pitkin, as the principal
| lady character, gained anew the esteem OF
Montpelier critics, and her success was
greater if possible, than that which has at
tended her previous appearances as an opera
singer. Miss Alice Lowe appeared as Marie
In the past six months her voice has gained
remarkably in strength and purity, and hel
opportunity to display this improvement
was excellent Her part was sustained
with ease and grace. Miss Edith Adams, a'
Louise, made her first appearance in public
since her return from Boston. Her singing
and acting were genuine surprise. Hel
| voice is one of remarkable purity, compass:
and strength, and she sings with ease ant
expression. She promises to fill an import
| ant place among the excellent sopranos
which are the pride of musical circles at thu
capital Miss Phnney, the Lady Superior
and Mrs: George L. Lane, Sister Opportune
were fully equal to the parts assigned them
which, though inferior to those just men
toned, nevertheless afforded an opportunit.
for the display of considerable dramati
ability. The choruses were all good. Mr.
j. III. Engels, who was responsible for tn
musical success of the affair, deserves to b
congratulated and commended for his yea
in bringing it to successful issue. To thu
Messrs. Owler, and especially to Mr.. c. A
Owler, great credit is due for their untirin
efforts in preparing for the entertainments
They have done an immense amount G
work in the short time since the dates wer
fixed. The scenery painted by them wa
well executed and absolutely necessary fo
the occasion. The expenses incurred by tn
"Clefs " was very heavy and it is to be re
gretted that the receipts were not sutficien
to meet them. Another item announce
the course which they will pursue to NEE
the deficiency.