Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-06-15
YOUTHFUL STARS
APPEAR IN A PRETTY OPERErTA AT MOUNT
DE GHANTALA
Many Fine Singers and Actresses in the Cast
Chossa From Among the Gifted Pupils at the
Mount-A Fine Presentation Throughout

place in the hearts OF Wheeling theatre
goerS, but it is doubtful ii any produc-
ton of late years has created deeper
and more favorable impression than the
production OF "Culprit Fay" presented
by the pupils at Mount de Chantal last
night. A special train left the B. & o.
station at 7:3O last night containing sew
eral cars filled with people booked Tor
the scene Of action. The spacious music
hall at the Monat was completely filed
with large and fashionable audience
that applauded to the echo the many
particularly meritoriouS features of the
production.
"Culprit Fay" is most charming OPP
eretta. yThe verse is adapted from the
| poem byv Rodman Drake, aud the
music way arranged for the young ladies
by Sister Mary Clare, directress OF the
Mount, from the works of MaSseuet,
Lassen, Jansens, Whitney Combs, Rein
ecke, Wallace, Won Weber, Abt, Suppe,
GODDARD, saint Saens, List and others.
Sister Clare largely conducted the affair
both as to the musical details aud every
thing pertaining to stage presentation,
aud so perfectly did she master every
detail that the operetta passed Oh most
smoothly aud satisfactorily.
The argument OF the operetta is that
Culprit Fay has violated the laws OF
fairyland by giving his heart to NOR
tai maiden. The fairy court assemblies
for the trial Of the culprit, and the Queen,
! in consideration Of the virtue OF the
maiden, mitigates the punishment in
Cured and condemns her favorite Fay
to the following mild expiation: He
must catch a drop from the falling rain
bow made by surgeons leap from the
water, and must mount TO the skies to
light his extinguished lamp. He car
ries out this mandate in the second and
third scenes, and in the fourth he re-
turns triumphant to the fairy court.
CAN ready for the first scene"
These words which even ia the case
Of seasoned veterans OF the stage never
| fail to send an electric shock down the
spinal column, had hardly left the lips
of the ladies in charge OF the stage,
when party of children all dressed up
for the occasion instantly made ready
for the fray. Twelve little fairies, most
beautifully attired, appeared upon the
stage and executed pretty dance "a a
prelude TO the Operetta, after which
there marched upon the boards the
Fairy SoloiSt, we'll impersonated by
| Miss Mamie Grub, who rendered song
that fairly captivated the large audi
ence. Miss Grub has clear, sweet
voice, and one Of considerable volume,
and this combined with her attractive
presence and winning ways evoked loud
applause.
The Accomplishments were played by
Prof. Shockey aud Miss Anna Lang, the
Professor at intervals playing on the
violin. During one of the intermissions
Miss Lang played selection on the
harp, of which instrument she is miss
tress, and it called forth hearty en-
| core.
The leading role was assumed by Miss
Eugenia Schmidt, of Pittsburg, a pupil
at the Mount, and the first pupil to
graduate in vocal music. She well saw
the requirements Of 'Culprit Fay" and
cleverly enacted the various scenes into
which she was thrown. Her voice,
perhaps, was the most striking tea-
ture of the entertainment. 1t was
clear, rich in tone, and we'll sustained
throughout the production. She rem
dered several quite protracted pieceS,in
all o. which she acquitted herself hand
somely, and received loud and long
continued applause. Many favorable
comments were heard concerning her
splendid renditions.
Miss Emily Houston, as Titania, took
a prominent part In the piece, and
formed one Of the most attractive and
imposing persouages. Her stage pres
ence, no less than her NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ed solos, struck response chord in the
hearts Of the auditors. Miss Houston
Is from Richmond, Va.
The Queen Of the Sylphs was assumed
by Miss Marie Hammel, who
did it most gracefully and
arti stically. She had rather trying
part to fill, but through 1t all she main
tanned a certain composure and control
OF voice that was fully appreciated by
the onlookers. Other roles were as
Sumed by Miss Ella Waterhouse as Her
aid, Miss Blanche Moran as A;cuser,
Miss Rosa Hoffman as Fairy Soloist and
Miss Ida Rice as Sylph Soloist, Miss
Rice at the opening OF the third scene
prettily rendered selection that pro-
duced unmiStakable recognition from
the large audience. Miss Rice we'll en-
acted the role aud received many warm
praises.
Miss Hoffman also found much favor
with the audience in the admirable man
ner In which she acquitted herself There
was large chorus composed OF nearly
all the pupils in the school, at times
almost filling the stage. There were
four scenes, all of which were hand
somely staged, appropriate scenery and
appointments being used in every in
/ stance.
And the buSinesS-like way in which
they did it, And the airs the SOLO sing
ers-the primms donna and the prime
! signore-were giving themselves when
compared with the rather demure and
humble manner the chorus girls were
assuming, Just like their elders, every
bit OF IL!
Alb, me-'twas ever thus, since child
hoods hour, They did their parts TO
perfection, aud as to their costumes,
they were fully as particular about them
as their seniors are when clothed in the
toggery Of the stage.
Yet there was adherence, and very
perceptible one, too, between these
! youthful actors and the average
! run Of adult ones. For one
| thing, thew were more animated,
more intensely Interested in ar that
was going on, and they were hap pier
| and merrier as well.
How much prettier this bright-hued
stage fnery, with its silks and satinS,