The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-09
THE JUCH ENGAGEMESr.
\ Series of Disappointments for the Public
All Through.

/
All Through.
Another Misrepresentation TO the public by
Miss Juch's management was the principal
feature of yesterdays matinee performance.
One act Of Romeo and juliet" and the en-
tire now famous "Cayaller.a Rusticana' had
| been advertised and promised but without
| any warning in the morning papers
! although TIE TmFs had sought of
the proper parties the true announce
| ments for Yesterdays perfOrmancesl tie
time-worn. hackneyed and moss-coyered ''Bo-
hemian Girl' was merclessly thrown upon
| the public. and ike Faust OF the evening
before. although fairly given. fell fiat on a
disappointed audience. Miss Klein and
Messrs. Broderick and Mertens labored con
sclentously against big odds and saved the
performance from frigid reception. Brode-
rick Is an artist Of the first rank and can
always lie sure OF q warm welcome from Rich
mOnders.
II Is TO be hoped that such an artist and
prime fayorte as Miss Juch will come to us
in future seasons under more honest and
liberal management. OF course there are
two sides to every question. and it NAV 10
that the company has met with regerses and
the loss of some of its leading singers. but.
even in the face OF such misfortunes, no
management is justifabe in holding back in
formation from the public and taking patrOns'
following prefaced the matinee programme
CARD FROM THE MANAGEMENT.
Owing 30 the indisposition Of Mr.. Guile
il is impossible 10 present the "C8yalleria
Rusticanan this afternoon. Instead the ever
popular Bohemian Girl" will bo sung, with
the following admirable cast. etc.
May Mr.. Guile soon recuperate and save
his employers from further disgrace.
A most mediocre production last evening Of
..f1|ur .r.a aHsss
Of Miss Juch and Mr Mertens. closed the en-
eagement Of company which will long be
remembered by its failure 10 treat an over
iudulgent and cordial public fairly.
LIFT THE COMPANY.
The following was published in the New
York Herald yesterday.
Signor Beyignani. tho well-known con-
ductor, who has been employed in that ca
pacitv for a number Ol years at COyent
Garden Theatre, London and who came To
this country ten weeks ago 10 conduct the
performances Of the kmma Juch Opera COM
pany. resigned his post on sunday IN Wash
ingt0n and came 10 New ork.
NJ Guile. the French tenor. who was also
in the Juch Company. followed Sign0r joyig-
nani's example and resigned at the same time.
The Juch Company left Washington for Rich
mond. Va. Sunday night Mr.. Naudenberg
takes Signor Beyignanls place as conductor.
| found SignOr Bayignani and M. Guile ut
the Hotel Martin Yesterday. The SignOr had
but little to say except that MIR. Locke. tho
manager OF the Juch Company. had not lived
up 10 his agreements aud be preferred not to
90 on. He should return 10 London at once.
Mr. Locke owed him bnt little money
NJ Guile had more OF grievance. Ac-
cording % his story. Miss Juch had resented
the applause bestowed upon him by admiring
audiences. and had caused his name
To be omitted from the bills.
lie had sung in "Cayalieria Rus
ticana," in Faust and in "kigoletto."
aud in every instance efforts were made TO
mar his work or deprive him OF proper credit.
He had crown tired of this opposition and
had resigned losing the SS6o which MIR.
Locke owed him
NJ. Guile is engaged 10 sing with Nine.
Patti during her coming concert tour, aud
viii stay in this city until the tour begins.