The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-13
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.
The Bostonians Sing Don Quixote
Splendidly to a Fine Audience
at Ming's.
Marie Stone Will Appear in the
New Opera Suzette
This Evening.
Tom Karl Will Not Sing uring the En-
gagement-Gillette's Held BY
the Enemy.

Don QuIxoTE. A comic opera in three
acts, by Harry Smith and Reginald de
Koven.
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Pedro, a Village Barber Mr.. Fred Dixon
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Lucinda, Betrothed to Cardenia. Juliette Gordon
Dorotha, Secretly Married to Fer
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Teresa Panza. ................Jo josephine bartlett
Manritones. ........... .Carlotta Maconda
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The first appearance of the Bostonians in
this city was welcomed by fine audience
at Ming's last evening. The parquet floor
was nearly filled with gathering of the
representative people of the city. The aud
fence was not only satisfactory in numer-
ical sense, but 1t was thoroughly apprecia-
tive, as was evidenced by the numerous en-
cores and bursts of applause. The splen-
did reputation OF the company, which had
preceded its coming, was quite sufficient to
assure the success of the engagement in
this city. The rendition of the opera last
evening, however, established firm popu
larity for the Bostonians with the musical
population of Helena. Until the last cur
tain the performance was in every sense
artistic. The musical parts were correctly
rendered ond the acting was exceedingly
clever. OF course, the absence Of
a disappointment to those who had known
them at other times. It is matter of re-
greet that Mr.. Karls magnificent tenor voice
will not be heard during the engagement.
A throat trouble that demands few weeks
rest prevents his appearance. His absence
last evening did not seriously detract from
the success.
Don Quixote is an opera replete with mel
odious measures, amusing situations and
bright dialogue. OF course it is amusing
for it is founded on the scenes and Incl
dents of Ceramics famous novel. 1t is
gratifying to know that the work of Ameri-
can composers is in the hands of capable
people. A wealth of Spanish melodies con-
stitutes the best musical features and they
were sung in a charming manner.
Mr.. Barnabee came in for large share
of the evenings applause. His comedy, as
usual, was delightfully."- entertaining and
doubtful if the character of Don Quixote
could be better adapted to an artist of long
experience and distinguished merit.
| Mr.. rockingham, as Sancho Panza, the
| knight-errant, gave splendid picture of
amusing burlesque. The wooden-horse
scene in the second act, was particularly
good.
The character of Don Fernando was sus-
tanned by Mr.. w. H. Mcdonald, gifted
| singer and an actor of fine presence and
easy grace. His magnificent baritone solo
in the first act was received with much en-
thusiasm.
The chorus was full and strong and was
very we'll trained, though the narrowness OF
the stage caused some embarrassment.
The costumes, which were bright and pretty,
added to the general effect of the produc-
ton. The orchestration. under the charge
of Mr.. Studley, was faultless.
| Mr.. Hoff's pure tenor voice was heard to
good advantage, and Mr.. Dixon's comedy
was clever and bright. Miss Finlayson,
who has lately appeared on the operate
stage, made an excellent impression. She
has a rich, warm contralto voice of much
power and sweetness. This she used with
| fine effect in first-act solo. Miss Maconda
was pretty and captivating Spanish CO.
quette, and Miss Corden's clear soprano
voice added much to the attractive rendi
ton.
This evening the Bostonians will be seer
in Suzette, one of the brightest light operas
of the day. Marie Stone will be in the cast
Tomorrow the engagement will conclude
with the presentation of Fatiniza. At the
matinee tomorrow Fra Diavolo will be sung
for which the sale of seats will open to-
| morrow.