Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-10

the new role he will assume; but one
thing can be said in his favor; that is
that he does the best he can, which is
more than can always be said of real
actors.
The Mr.. Potter of Texas company
closed its engagement at the opera house
last evening. The temperance of
Jeffreys Lewis was a great pleasure to
the many who admire her. She is
| handsomer than ever, and shows all her
old time fire and forcible languor. In
her particular line, she is undoubtedly
the best actress on the stage today.
Mr.. G.. A. Dobinson, for many years
dramatic critic on the Times, is about
to give up that position. Mr.. Dobin-
sons WORK, while rarely characterized
by amiability, has been conscientiously
performed; his onslaughts have always
been directed against the Objectionable
and inartistic. and have often been pro-
ductive Of beneficial results.
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Over twelve hundred.people last even
ing attended the organ recital and con-
cert at Emmanuel Presbyterian church,
corner of Tenth and Pearl streets, given
Tor the benefit of the ladies' furnishing
fund. The occasion was at the same
time in the nature of dedication of the
new organ, which was presented to the
church by MIR. A. S. Robbins, OF this
city.
This fire organ is from the establish
ment of Messrs. Jardine & Son, who for
over half century have been manu-
featuring many Of the grandest instru-
ments in the country. Among others
built by them may be mentioned those
of st. Georges church, the Cathedral,
New York, and the Brooklyn Tabernacle.
The design of the front is in the Italian
Renaissance style, displaying the pipes
symmetrically grouped and richly deco
rated.
The action throughout is made on
'Jardine's simplifcation SYSTEM"
which reduces the friction to mini
mum and secures an easy and noiseless
touch. The tone of the organ, by ju-
dicous selection of the various registers
and by artistic voicing, secures remark
able sweetness and individuality of tone
| in the 'solo." majesty and depth in the
s'diapason," and a rich interblending
tone in the "chorus" stops. The excel
lence, durability and finish of the work,
even in it's insignificant details, have
been carried to the highest attainable
standard, and this instrument shows the
perfection of the art of organ building.
The artists who took part in the con-
cert were Mrs. ModiniW Wood, Mrs. A. 3.
Stocker, Mrs. Colonel Corbin, William
Foran and HI. G. Portway, vocalists;
Lndomir Tomaszewicz, violinist. and
Charles Scott Jardine, Preston Ware
Orem, f. NJ. Mason and Fl. @. Fletcher,
organists. This array of musical talent
of course insured the success of the affair
musically, while the programme was
worthy of the Interpretation of such
singers and players. This programme
was:
Organ-Displaying solo effects and power
of the instrument, Mr.. Charles Scott Jardine
Soprano solo-Hear My Prayer (Mendelssohn-
Holden). Mrs Colonel Corbin.
Organ-Dedication March (Mason) Mr.. NJ. f.
Mason
Tenor solo-Ave Maria (Gounod); violin
obigato by Mr. Ludomir Tomaszewicz, Mr.. VIM.
Foran.
9Th Dubois, Mr.. Preston Ware Oreln.
Solo-Sancta Maria (Faurel; violin obligato
by Mr.. Ludomir Tomaszewicz, Mrs Modini-
Organ-G Caprice tGuilmant); Intermezzo
tMascagni), Mr.. Charles Scott Jardine
organ fantaisie-Duet (Hesse), Mr.. Jardine.
Contralto solo-Come Unto Me (Coenen), Mrs.
A. b. Stocker
organ-Toccata and Fugue, D minor (Bach),
Baritone solo-Arm, Arm, Ye Brave (HandeD,
Mr.. III. G. Portway.
Tenor solo-Reginella (Draga), Mr.. william
Foran,
organ-Nuptial march (Guilmant), Mr. Charles
Scott Jardine
The organists OF the evening drew
from the king OF instruments all its
power. beauty and sympathy, in man.
ner which testified to their eminently
artistic capacities. The vocal numbers
of the programme were throughout rem
dered in highly satisfactory manner,
as was evinced by the ready and en-
thusiastic applause which followed each
rendition. Mrs. Colonel Corbins voice,
though very sweet and pleasing, was
hardly sufficiently powerful to fill
the large auditorium, packed as it was
to the doors, but she articulates go dis
tinctly that eveay word was understood.
She was accompanied by Mr.. Mason.
The dedication march composed and
played by Mr. Mason was appreciated,
although it was somewhat lengthy.
Mr.. William Foran, late of the Metro
politan opera house in New York, shows
to greater advantage on the concert
platform than on the operate stage.
His Interpretation OF Gounod's Ave
Maria was superb and de-
served the tumultuous encore which it
received. The violin obligato was played
by Mr.. Tomaszewicz in an admirable
manner. Messrs. Mason and Jardine
accompanied on the piano and organ re.
spectively.
Mrs. Modini-W who has not been
heard from for some time, was greeted
cordially upon her appearance. Her
voice, as heard in Faure's Sancta Maria,
shows decided improvement by reason
OF its rest. She was rendered an encore,
but did not respond. Mrs. A. B. Stocker
has voice of great melody and sang to
the delight of the audience.
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The young people who are to give the
pantomimic tableaux of The Mistletoe
Bough on Friday and Saturday evenings
at the opera house, for the benefit of ST. |
Paups hospital, will have final dress
rehearsal at the opera house this even
ing. Manager Seymour Locke has
drilled to state bordering on perfec-
tion. The performance will likely be
both social and artistic success.