The Portland daily press., 1890-04-23


tion Of the familiar 'Last Rose Of Summer"
which she gave with more sweetness than
usually pertains to her voice. and great
deal Of execution. Miss Annandale's con-
tralto was heard to its best advantage in
"He Loved But Me-" with flute accompani-
ment. Mr.. Pruette gave robust rendering
to Plunkett,and Mr.. Ebert was fair Lionel
The final chorus, "Thus She Payeth," was
the best thing done by that body, showing
we'll harmonized body of sound, and well In
une. The orchestra was good, but the same
rouble was noticeable, as on the previous
evening, due to their not being sufficiently
raised above the audience. Miss Abbott's
dresses, furnished by Felix of Paris. were
very handsome.
Faust last evening drew the largest-if
such comparison can be made when house
has been filed before-of the two evening
performances of the brief season. and the
performance was the most satisfactory. The
orchestra platform had been restored. con-
sequently the orchestra appeared to much
better advantage, while the vocal perform
ance was equally beautiful.
Miss Abbott was at her best. Her render
ing of the famous Jewel Song evoked great
enthusiasm by her brilliant execution Of its
1orid music, and her admirable acting, and
she had to repeat 1t. All through the opera
she was In sympathy with the character.
The king Of Thule" was given a simple,
effe ctive Interpretation. She was exceed
ingly impassioned in the love duet with
Faust In the third act, scene which in
duced a call Of the curtain.
The remaining principals performed their
work fairly well. Mr.. Pruette as Valentine
gave his aria in the second act with much
dignity and expression. Mr., Michelena act
ed Faust with conscientiousness, and sang
he didn't get off the key and use the trendo,
was effective as Mephistopheles,b but he lack
ed the smoothness that characteriZes the
demon. Miss Annandale's Siebel was well
acted. The Flower song lacked, as most all
The chorus was very good, especially In the
waltz in the second act, and the grand
ensemble and chorus where Mephistopheles
is defed.
EGILMoRE's CONCERTS.
There are going to be crowded houses at
the four concerts to be given by Gilmore's
Band Friday and Saturday next. The de-
mand for tickets at Stockbiidge's is very ac-
tive. This will be the programme for Friday
afternoon:
observation-disclosures" ............ .Rossini
Gilmore's Band.
Piccolo solo-"Fantaise LucreZia". DoniZetti
Signor DeCarlO.
| Song for basso-The Mighty DEEP. ...Jude
Mr.. Edw. j. Mahony.
Grand Scena-"The HuguenotSo ..... .MeyeTbeer
The Benediction OF the Poignards.
Gllmore's Band.
| Aria-Murmuring Zephyrs; ..Jenser
| Miss Ida Klein.
Saxaphone solo-Angels' Serenade. ROssini
| Mr. Il. A. Lefebon.
/ Valse Lente-From ballet "Naila". Delibes
Gilmore's Band.
Tenor song-By the Danube. .Pressel
Mr.. Henri Kocke.
L EuDhOnium SOlO-FantaiSio la EayOrite
| Mr.. Harry Whittier.
Tarantelle Fantatique. Glider
Trio-From "Athla'-"Ti Sol Quest Aminna'
verd
NJ ilitary Episode-Charge of the Light Brigade,
Puernel
| Glblore's Band.
MAY DAY ENTERTAINMENT.
Bosworth Relief Corps will entertain the
people May Day, afternoon and evening
with fine programme. Frank A. Bowdoin
Will be musical director, and Chandler VIII
furnish the orchestra.
Twenty young misses, with 100 sleigh Deiis'
will introduce the famous sleigh bell song
and chorus, and the elegant taoleau, 10
tho Rescue" vocal selection by MISS MAUI
White. and readings by Mr.. j. ii. Plke ana
| Miss Carrie Jennings. 49,,
The tambonrine dance in costume and tam
| bonrines will be executed by twelve young
and beautiful ladies'; tableau, "Ihe itaiiaLS
at Home. THE entertaiEment WIN enu Win Mn.
cantata entitled "Strange Visitors at Meet
| ING Of Nations" In the evening entertain
ment the Portland Cadets have kindly con-
santed to give a silent drill upon the stage
No pains will be spared to give the public a
| first class entertainment.