St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
Closing the Engagement ,cith Pinntore.

| Closing the Engagement tcith PinIfore.
| So far as st. Paul musical matters are con-
cerned the Boston Ideal Opera company Is a
thing of the past; the thought is fraught
with fondest regret, and while this splendid
pany have carved out niche in the
hearts of st. Paul musical lovers which
will endure whilst recollection holds
its seat in the minds of those
who have been enchanted by the
melody so lavishy bestowed, still the part
ing, bitter-sweet as it is, cannot but give rise
to pain. The star of the Ideals, for this had
been announced as positively their last sea-
son, set in halo of glory at the Grand last
night, for never before has company
been accorded such parting bumper.
The spectacle presented at O'Clock was one
rarely seen in any city; the vast seating ca
pacity of the Grand was absolutely filled with
brilliant galaxy of maniness and beauty.
The sight was brilliant and edifying in the
extreme; the parquette, orchestra
circle, balcony and gallery be-
ing literally packed with auditors,
while the boxes presented so many nosegays
of beauty The audience was more than
fashionable in the mere sense of the term,
combining as it did the aristocracy of wealth,
loveliness and mental superiority. Long
before the hour named standing room was at
a premium, and even some of the ladies
were content with standing. With
such an audience and such a perform
ance the parting remembrance could not
help, as local divine recently put 1t in his
farewell words, be as fragrant as bundle of
myrrh pressed in the hand.
The opera was the rather gay chestnut of
nh hiah alr oy6
played to death few short years ago.
1t was new In the repertoire of the COM
pany, however; that it possesses certain en-
during forms Of beauty and melody was fully
manifested by the cordial reception accorded
it.
The cast included Mr.. Barnabee as Sir
Joseph, Myron Whitney as Capt. Cor
coran, Tom Karl as Rackstraw, the hero;
Geraldine Ulmer as Josephine, the heroine;
Mr.. rockingham as Dick Deadeye, Miss
Phillips as Buttercup, Hattie Brown as Hebe,
and MIR. Hubbard as the boatswain's mate.
AS will be seen 1t was a strong cast, and,
while exception might be taken in some in
stances from both vocal and histrlonic
standpoint, the rendition was very artistic
and enjoyable, especially when
it is considered that they had
only given 1t once before.
Miss Ulmar made a captivating Josephine,
sin ging her numbers in sweet, clear and
sympathetic manner. while as lady was
heard to remark on leaving the house, she
was as pretty as picture. The finest fea-
lures Of the rendition were the duet 'She
Laughs My Love to Scorn," by Mr.. Karl
and Miss Ulmar, the solo, 'Heavy the
Heart. etc., by Miss Ulmar, Bsrnabee's
song, the Queens Navie," the Hardly
Ever" chestnut By Whitney, who was in
superb voice, the solos, "Dear Little Butter
cup" and the baby bouncing song, by Miss
Phillips. the trio, "Never Mind the Why
and Wherefore by Whitney, Barnabee and
Miss Ulmar. and Mr.. Hubbard's song, "He
was an Englishman," which, by the way, was
one Of the most enjoyable hits of the evening.
Whitney's solo, Il am the Captain of the
Pinafore,' was splendidly sung, and a very
enjoyable rendition was given the song and
chorus "'Twas the cat.' The sailors
chorus was also finely rendered, the chorus
doing nice work throughout. The applause
was very generous and several encores were
had.
The costumes were bright and elegant and
the opera was well mounted. Mr.. Studley is
entitled TO praise for having the orchestra 30
well in hand.