The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-18

chism In the hands of a mature scholar; the
action OF the character was superb repeti-
ton OF the original In brief, Miss Thomas
last night was Germaine. To be this, appar-
entity demanded but little Of the reserve
powers depicted in her beautiful, intelligent
face and bursting forth from the lustrous
brown eyes. Her brst entrance was made
with a confidence and composure few
find possible, and the charming presence
never for moment deserted her. AS II
divining what was In store, the audience
extended q cordial welcome when the lady
emerged from her hiding and tripped with
light-hearted grace to the shore Of the i'm
aginary sea shown in the first act. The
strong dramatic talented in her being spar
killed. In the brief dialogue with Grenicheux,
and the pure notes in her lyric vocabulary
flowed out like those of the hooking bird IN
the vocal number that followed a mo-
ment later. The display OF heavens
git last night was, in large meas
ure, but the foundation. Miss Thomas Is
yet in her teens. Whatever Of cultivation
there has been Of her treasures was for the
mott part acquired for the role she assumed
and carried with consummac skill and grace
in the Chimes" Her previous studies were
mainly Of q rudimentary character, In
the primary department, so to speak.
Verify, II fate deals benefcently with the
lady henceforth, sho is destened to become
q brilliant light i'm the musical world,
whether she adopts the operate stage or
not Her voice partakes largely OF the
mezzo quality and range, with the softness Of
velvet, smooth, round elastic, and musical
in its every fiber. In the light OF all these
facts what wonder was II, then, when she
had finished the duo with Henri, "Whcn
I'm BY Thy Side" four magnificent
floral tributes found their way to
tho stage, amid the rapturous plaud-
its OF the multitude. IL was a
triumph her innate modesty was hardly
prepared for, yet In its realization she found
hearty disposition 10 respond TO the en-
core. Again, in the third and last act In
the duo "Tis she A Happy Fate" num-
Der few Germaines gain recognition In, be-
cause of tho difficulty in disassociating II
from the other part, Miss Thomas was &c
corded round after round OF applause, and
graciously repeated IL. As the grand climax
of the plot is rounded up in the third act, so
II proved with the lovely acquisition from
Clinton, Mo-; she was excellent In the first
two acts, grapd In the closing one.
OF the other ladies and gentlemen carry
ing the character roles Tue ArPEAL was
pleased TO speak yesterday. There was no
change In the personnel last night, but O
noticeable improvement In their work by
each aud every one OF them. Mr.. Gwin had
entirely mastered his timidity and incident
nervousness, which marred the sympathy
and sweetness Of his voice, and appeared "a
iar greater advantage. lie was an ex
ccllent Grcnichcux, investing the char
actcr with flow OF melody posi-
BILE only with those blessed with a
pure, rich, resonant tenor voice-a rare gift
indeed. In these days and in this locality
Mr. Knowlion gave no trace whateyero OF I
fault that made him liable TO criticism OF
the opening night, viz; inaccuracy Of tone
His voice was true TO the instruments, and
he looked and acted the manly Marquis
Mr. Alahan threw his strong individuality
into the character, Le Bailli, and gained I
HINDOIAlOnhNt VI NNANAhAARhs aA
Hutton, the Gaspard, for whom bis friend
feared aud trembled, brought to light
power no ono dreamed he possessed
| Always iavorito In burlcsquc. ligh
opera and concert, he departed from nj
these lines, assumed role the masterfu
basso, George Conlcy. set the pegs for here
and sustained II with superb force and effect
The same tumultuous applause that grccte,
| his performance on the opening night, wa
awarded him. Miss Carye Block, the petit,
vivacious, conscientious Serpolctte earnc
aud received the admiration OF the ontir
audience BY the charm thrown aroun
tho character. Miss Block has n desid
cdly pleasant voice, accurate In II
every tone, and behind II In opera ther
Il a natural talent OF high order for dramnti
action. Misses Alice Mallory, Celia Bins
ham. Mamie White aud Emily Ebelcr, an
Mcsrs Howkins, Tallcy aud Strong dospli
the minor roles assigned them, imptessc
themselves most favorably upon the aud
cncc, and rounded up the performance yer
handsomely. But what Of the chorusg ThcI
wasn't an Individual In the audience. eth,
last night or the night before, who under
stands tho rudmicnts OF opera, or the Or
principles Of music, who didn't feel like 81
claiming ''Dravol" after each piece Of wor
by those who had % do only with the COT
ccried numbers and enliyening the stag
More than one person who h familiar wit
the material composing II has wondered ho
Prof Levy ever worked them uD TO sue
proficiency. There aye few professional con
panics visiting NJ emphis that can boast
better chorus
The audience last night was In a markc
sense representative OF Memphis music lo
ing society. II was fashionable apprcclati'
and naiicrlngly large. Every seat was o
cuplcd, and many patiently stood In u
asles until the falling curtain warned tibet
that the close was at hand.
This afternoon will be given the third an
last presentation Of the opera by the preset
array Of amatounN Misses Courtney Thorn
aud Emma Jones will appear, alternating
I Gormainc. tbs ArrgAL Is not 10th TO ~
J wise H. readers 10 attend. by staying ava
p an opportunity 10 behold aud marvel ov
a revelation Is rccklcssly thrown asid
There are good seats yet unsold, 10 be had
} tho Main street box office.
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I ARKANSAS SUPREME COURT.