Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-10-15
ga TRIP TO AFRICA"
Performed For the First Time in
This City TO a Packed House.

1t is long time since the Salt Lake
Theatre has been so literally packed a.
1t was last evening on the occasion of the
first performance here of "a Trip to
Africa which is presented with such
grandeur by the Duff Opera Company.
Since this troupe made its first appear.
ance here on Tuesday evening, the thea
tre-going public have learned TO look for
surprises, but last evening found them a
little off their guard as was we'll attested
by the EXPLANATIONS OF admiration heard
as the curtain went up on each success
sive scene. The fact is, that the audi,
ence expected something unexpected.
but this was revelation. The scenery
is simply grand, and is far ahead of any,
thing yet seen here. There is a neatness
OF finish and general appearance which
is unusual, and, therefore, highly pleas
ing. The Cairo Square scene, in the first
act; the residence scene, in the second
act, and the oasis in the last We're equally
grand, beautiful and original The
groupings of the choruses, with their
picturesque costumes, all 60 to make ND
q mise eil scene charming in the extreme.
and enchanting beyond expression. The
members OF the choruses sang and acted.
once more, with telling zest.
Lillian Russell, in the leading lady
role, was, III appearance, dream. Her
beautiful hair, face and figure showed to
the best OF advantage, and rendered her
more charming than ever. Her singing
once more surpassed itself, and bv the
easy use OF her soft, flexible voice. she
held the audience charmed through the
whole performance.
Next to Miss Russell came the spirited
Jarbeau, who was again in her sphere.
She had chance to act and that she took
advantage of it need not be said. All
her taking chic, for which she is so we'll
remembered since the days of Rice's
"EvangeGne," came to the front and
would have served to win her popularity
had everything else failed But Jarbean
still has voice, and it was never heard
to better advantage than in the music as
signed to Tena. Her rendition of the |
catching little French song, in the second
act, was especially taking.
Ryley was again on deck with a full |
hand. Returned up smiling in the first
act and let the audience do the smiling |
after that time. He was all new last |
night and was even happier than on the
proceeding evenings. His funny business
never fails to take and a shot for Rylev
miss the mark.
Hillard's clear, sweet voice was per-
lection itself. He sang with more ease
than ever before and rendered every note
with precision and force.
Zelda Seguin and John E. Nash. an
Deared in union parts and were, therefore.
rather in the shade.
DUNCAN, as Miradillo, was fresh and
bright and of course sang his part well.
On the whole, this little deviation from
hilbert and Sullivan was a treat which
Will long be remembered by those who
we're fortunate enough to be present last
'vening. Everything was so rich and
and the richness and beauty
we're OF kind that will make them long
The company presents "Iolanthe" to-
night for the second time. Its merits
lave heretofore been discussed and il
leeds no further mention. The great
uccess of the engagement has induced
he company to stay over one more night. !
nd they will reproduce ''The Mikado''
Or a Saturday matinee and "a Trip to
Africa" for the closing night.