St. Paul daily globe., 1886-11-23

leading role. If the character
of Fanchette had been moulded
for the purpose of fitting De Lussan the
scores assigned to the part in the opera
could not have harmOnised more suitably
with her voice. nor could she have given a
more charming Interpretation of the char
acter than was presented last evening.
| There is a decided Improvement in De
Lussan's voealizatiOn since she last sang in
ST. Paul. There is more volume in her
voice as well as more warmth in her tones.
She uses her head less and her throat more
in her singing than formerly. The improve
ment may be partially due to the devel-
opment which comes with the approach to
maturity, but it is also evident that
there has been fsome attention to artistic
cultivation. At all events De Lussan never
sang sweeter or looked prettier than she
did last night, and the numerous encores
and floral tributes, gave evidence that the
audience appreciated the fact. Miss Hunt
lngtOn'S part in this opera is too limited to
give full expression to the magnificent
vocal powers of this lady, who is
truly the artistic of the Boston
Ideals. Still she has opportunity in
the character of Celestine to make an adj
mirabe exhibition Of her stage presence
and to display some magnificent costuming.
Her part in the trio in the first act and
solo in the second, show the same improve
ment in Miss Huntington's voice which was
observable in De Lussan's. Miss Hunting
ton maintains all the stateliness and grace
and beauty for which she is celebrated.
Mile Louise Lablache, the new star of the
Ideals, fulfills all the expectations which
had been raised among our people concern
ing her. Her vocalzation
POSSESSES A CHARM
which betrays her descent from family Of
famous singers. There is an ease and nat
uralness in her singing which has delight
full effect. Her voice also betokens evil
dence of good cultivation. Her song in
the second act brought forth burst of en-
thusiastic applause from the audience.
Miss Lablache possesses all the
chic and vivacity characteristic of
bright French woman. Miss
Mena Cieary's ''Friquet" was lovely in
depreciation of a pleasing character. Miss
Cleary has recently come up from the
chorus, and she is going up good deal
higher before her professional course is
finished. Sarnabee and Mcdonald still hold
their grip on the st. Paul people. No two
singers ever held a warmer place in the af-
fections of people than these two we'll
known artists do in the estimation of the
Miron. Owisey and Nichols all sustained
their parts admirably. The chorus is up to
the usual standard. Tonight Martina
with the following cast will be given:
Lady Harriet. Miss Marie Stone
Nancy. Miss Louise Lablache
Liohei ....................... -. w ii. Lawton
Flunkett.. w. III. CIark
Tristan. Clement Bainbridg6
Snefln. ......J. T.. M1rOn
Victor. the Bluestocking" will be re-
peated Saturday night.
A BENEFIT CONCERT.
The members of the Ideal company yes
terday rendered a benefit concert to the ST.
Paul Press club, to be given Sunday even
ing at the Grand opera house. By the
courtesy of Manager Scott and Com
modore Davidson the house was
offered the club for the occa-
sion, and the concert will take place
under circumstances that are most favor
able to the club. About all the arrange
ments have been made this early and the
programme will be completed to-day.
All the principals of the COM
pany volunteered to take parts,
and, as a result. concert may
be expected such as has never been heard in
this city. The sale of seats will open at the
box Office of the Grand on Saturday morn
lng and the Office will be kept open all day
Saturday and SUNDAY