The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-05-10
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ADJUSTMENTS.
The second performance OF +" Patience" for the
benefit of the Georgetown Amateur Orchestra, at
Albaugh's, Tuesday evening, attracted large
audience. 1t is safe to say that troupe Of pro-
fessonal singers could have found enough people
who were anxious to hear "Patience" TO fill the
Opera House twice, and 1t is equally safe to say that
professionals could have given SO fresh, artistic
and Interesting q performance Of the opera as that
of Tuesday evening. There Is certain charm
about amateur acting, and particularly about amateur
voices and the freedom from conventional stage
manners lend an interest to the performance quite
apart from the natural curiosity to see how ones
acauaintances and neighbors act upon the stage In
the performance of Patience" charm of novelty
Is q great consideration; as the LAY brother
opera was hung upon a thread almost too slender to
hold IT in the first place. The aesthetic craze would
pencil had not found II good subject to illustrate In
Punch and Mr.. Gilberts ingenious fancy mad not
in II material for one OF his whimsical H0rettos
Whatever interest tne matter had was local and
short-lived and the witticisms now seem worn thin
and pointless. Nothing but the charm OF Sullivans
melody could keep the opera alive, and even that re-
qures to be sung unusually well to make 1t an at
traction Such rendition Of the opera as that given
Tuesday evening shows the utmost that can be done
for it, 1t consplcuously free from the stiffness
and hitchiness which usually mar an amateur per-
Torrance. The stage management was admirable,
and pleasing the chorus and orchestra good. The
whole opera was given in an even and artistic man
ner, and the principal characters were remarkably
well sustained. Some OF the voices were really
beautiful. The duet between GrosUenor and
Patience probably never better sung here than
by Mr. Huntington and Mrs. McCartes, and the same
may be said of the duet, " He was Little Boy" by
Mrs Mccariee ana MISS ordway, wn q, oy une way
chorus position and made II one OF the most de-
lightfnl bits OF the opera.
The management of Albaugh's Grand Opera House
announces a season of summer opera, to be inaugu-
rated tomorrow evening by the presentation Of
Strauss beautiful comic opera, "Prnce Methu.
salem,'' with a strong cast, including Miss Agnes
Stone and Miss ary Beebe, late OF the Boston Ideal
Company; Mile. Rheta, Mr. Louis DeLange, Mr.
Alexander CLARK, Mr.. Alexander Bell, and a score Of
asp the dor ae
Queens Lace Handkerchief" Mariana" Faii-
nitza;""chperlc,n Era Diayolo" .BaIbe Ben,n'
"La Perichole." "Mar.ha," "Royal MILDLY"
"Somnambula,n and many others. These, operas
will be given with the same special care and atten-
lion all the details of stage mounting, scenery,
costumes, and properties that have characterized
House has rapidly grown in favor, owing to the
earnest zeal which the management has displayed
in caring for the comfort and convenience Of the
slightest degree during the summer season:
Opera House ' may be safely said to be one
Of the handsomest, coolest. and most comfortable
theatres the country IOOWlQg ll6t OF
who will appear during the season, indicates that
the summer season Will lack nothing TO make 1t a
very decided success: JEANNE Winston, soprano;
Louise Searle, soprano; Mary Beebe, soprano
Agnes Stone, mezzo; Florence Benister, contralto;
Louis DeLange, comedian: Hattie Starr, soprano;
W. II. West, baritone; George Roseman and Walter
Allen, buffos; Vincent Hogan, baritone; Maurice
Fay, baritone Only the orchestra and front row Of
orchestra circle will be reserved at nifty cents. and
10 the remainder OF the house the admission will be
nj Ut
be deviated from In any particular during the sum-
mer season. "The Queens Lace Handkerchief" Is
the opera underlined for Monday, May is.
The Standard Opera Company drew crowded
houses last week at Fords at the popular prices.
The policy at this house is TO change the companies,
80 this week We are to have the Dora Wiley Opera
Company, which will open in the " Mascot" This
combination have been seen here before. OF their
performance In Montreal last month the Herald Of
that city said: "The piece was well mounted, the
costumes rich and appropriate, the chorus strong
and In good trim, and the orchestra powerful and
vivacty and harmony. Her makeup In the first act
was realistic TO degree. Mr.. Richard Golden In
vested the part of Rocco with much Of his own pecu-
liar humor, introducing funny gags, limitations, and
recitations apart from his lines, keeping the audi
his comic efforts by Mr.. James A. Gilbert as Lo-
reno, who also possesses much better voice than
+. Lang made an acceptable Pippo, singing his part
with sweetness and effect. Contrary 10 usage the
part Of Prince Prederic. was assumed by lady
Mise Martha Porieous, who, although slightly nerv
GUS and suffering from slight cold, al once found
favor with the audience. Miss Jeunesse, Montreal
favorite, impersonated Pid7neita in satisfactory
manner. The remainder OF the cast was equally
good"
The lovers Of classical music had treat last week
in the three concerts given by the Thomas orchestra
at Albaugh's. The concert OF Wednesday evening
made notable by the presence of the great artist
Materna. BY the way, why ID she announced as
lodi Nyh nm tVaa Fra Ma-
terna last year? Has she ceased to be q German
that the title OF every dressmaker and fortuneteer
should be tackled 10 her name? II she is TO be dena
tonalized at all she might as well he called Mrs.
Materna. The name, fortunately, makes no diner-
ence with the sweetness and power Of her singing.
There are q great many admirable things about the
Thomas aside from tine quality OF the musi
cal performance. For one thing each singer does
not interpret hearty burst OF applause as signal
TO render an immediate encore While one nav
sometimes very earnestly desire 10 have singer
spond TO recall the fact Is that one Is bored ten
times by too spontaneous compliance where
10 disappointed once by plance with the sup
posed wishes OF the audience, as expressed by
humping Of canes, feet, and umbrellas. The encore
business Is run into the ground by The insatlate
thumpers in the audience, and concert where the
programme Is scrupulously rendered in the most
artistic manner, but without addition, is an enjoy
able novelty
Miss Thursby IL still easily queen of the concert
stage. Her ord-like voice, With It's unriyaled deli
cacy and purity OF tone and faultess execution, was
never heard 10 better advantage than at Albaugh's
pieces suited 10 her powers ard her audiences, and
TO hear her Is always delightful. Her principal num-
bers were the "shadow Song" from ''Dnorah," and
the "Indlan Bel Song from Lakme," but she cap
tlvated her hearers by responding 10 several en-
cores Mrs. Powel's pleasant contralio pleased the
audience, especially III her rendering of"1be Lost
Chord" which elected an encore. The noble tenor
voice OF Mr.. A. j. King grows upon his hear
ers. He sings in pure aud easy style, and gives
the impression OF always having plenty OF power M
reserve He rendered the famous "salye Dlnora :"
in nne style, and for the encore gave Non yer,"
singing both In u broad and noble manner which
left nothing 10 be desired. The gem OF the evening
WAS the Chansoh from Uounod's Mirea," by Miss
Thursby and Mr.. King, which was sung throughout
IN mastery way, with perfect phrasing and the
utmost delicacy OF Information. So charming q duet
30 exqulsitely sung IL rarely heard.
BY special request, the FAMOUS Leonzo brothers
and their wonderfully trained dogs, Tiger and
lion, together with Schneider and Prince, both
promising acting CANNES, Will appear tomorrow
and two succeeding days, afternoon and night,
at Barton a Logans Dime Museum, In the great
play depictlye Of wild Western life, entitled "The
Dogs OF the Slerras. From the home OF Curtis, In
Kentucky, the scene Is moved 10 the heart OF the
Sierfas. and In both are many exciting aud startling
incidents, IN which the dogs starile aud delight the
auditors. For tue remainder OF the week the great
London success OF !" Br9!her Against Brother, a
play Mr.. Victor i. Leonzo Will Introduce his cels-
brated speclliies, consisting OF original songs,
dances, ana English and Tyrole2n warblipg sopgs.
New attractions IN the museum.
This week az Herzog's Museum the prominent
emotional sctress, Misc Florence Noble, and the
celebrated dlaiecllclan and funny comedian,
mr Harry Jackson. will again make their bow
in fhls city, appearing In tue powerful and ex-
clung drama, In four acts, written by Henry
reitii, ssg, author 81 "Ine W s,d, Black %l
Harry Jackson, who holds the rights TO "Quoen's
Evidence IS ihe original Of the prominent charac
tor isadcs, as Y also Miss Florence Noble Of tue pa