The Hawaiian gazette., 1890-04-15

tally an opera in which the male portion
of the company has to carry the main
interest, the piece, unlike most OF Gilbert
and Sullivan's operas. Thus we have
been obliged toput the gentlemen ahead.
But when after seven numbers the bevv
of Japanese beauty tripped on to the
stage, and the opening notes of "Comes
a train OF little ladies'" was heard, the
audience began to think that lighter
and more delicate tint was being given
to the picture presented. Then those
charming little maids from school, Miss
F. j. Nolte, Mrs. J. Bowler and Miss Nj.
Lishman, almost nestled forward and
gave very arch rending OF the trio
"Three little maids" which has been
whistled all over the world.
We may say at once that Yum Yum
Miss Nolte) was most charming and her
voealization excellent. The duet "Were
you not to Ko-Ko plighted?" the song
1.-THE sun whose rays" and the many
pieces OF concerted music, in which she
had to engage, marked Miss Nolte as
singer OF very high merit. She has a
young fresh voice, well trained and IN
good control. She was a most sympa-
thetic soprano to Mr.. Hogs tenor.
Next to Yum-Yum was Pitti-Sing
Mrs. Bowler, and a very admirable
Pitti-Sing she made. She was the life OF
the three little maids and gave them
dash they would not otherwise have had.
Her voice showed cultivation and con-
siderable power Much of Mrs. Bowlers'
bye-play added to the ego" of the piece.
Miss NJ. Lishman represented Peep-Bo
in very pleasant manner, showing that
she had the true appreciation OF the artis-
tic features OF the piece.
In the finale to the first Act, comes
forward Katisha, Mrs. W w. Dimond)
and here we have most excellent rem
dition OF very difficult character. Mrs.
Dimond through the finale and the
second Act was the life and soul of the
piece. Her voice is deep alto and she
uses it to the best advantage. Her act
ing and bye play are excellent, and there
is a "chic" about her style OF presenting
her character that is quite irresistible.
Through the second act Katisha becomes
one of the most prominent characters,
and she bears herself with briskness
which is marvellous for an amateur
The last Duet between Katisha and Ko-
Ko was more than good and had to be re-
peated. Their dancing was excellent.
The Mikado of Japan (Mr. r. Mon
teagle) bears his part well, and his fine
deep voice produces a good effect. His
"get up" is gorgeous and the funny
business incident to the part becomes
the more ridiculous from the dignity of
the representation. 1t was simply i'm
possible to keep straight face when the
Mikado entered, attended by Hi-Kichi
CIV. I. Monsarrat) carrying monster
Japanese umbrella.
We certainly must praise the excellent
stage management of Mr.. ]. F. Brown. A
piece cannot be produced without head,
and that head is the stage manager.
However great the talent of the anna
teur actors may be, their efforts will be
in vain or crippled without that very i'm
portant factor. Mr.. Brown has put much
work on the piece, and he deserves great
credit for his patience and perseverance.
And what shall We say OF Professor q.
Sauvlet the musical conductor. We have
nothing but praise for him. He is an
excellent musician, an able conductor,
and must have labored hard to bring the
musical portion of the opera to such per-
lection. During the evening he accom-
panied the solos on the piano, and in the
choruses conducted and played at the
same time.
The orchestra played well during the
evening, being led by Prof Berger,
violin, who can always be relied on for
good work. The stage settings were
superb. In the last act an exceedingly
arge Japanese umbrella was suspended
from the center of the stage, around
which were hung a number of small
colored lanterns. A more satisfied audi.
ence never left the Hawaiian Opera
House.
The Second Performance.