The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-02
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Last evening at the Miller piano par
lors on fremont street, Boston, repre-
sentative number OF the cadet corps
gathered to hear an opera written for
their approval by N. Is. Sprague OF this
city aud w: Q. Langdon OF Brown Uni
versiiy, entitled the Merry Mount; IL
is seldom that "A reading OF this kind Is at
all satisfactory, as few musicians are
capable or doing more that outlining
their work, more or less vaguely, instru-
mentally; while Mr.. Sprague uses his
voice In addition which enables him to
give better Interpretation OF his ideas.
Mr. Langdon read the libretto clearly
and understandingly, bringing out effec-
lively the peculiarities of each character
The scene OF the opera Is laid In Ply
mouth and vicinity about eight years
after the landing of the Mayfiower The
plot deals with the reign of the outlaw
Morton at Merry Mount" standish's :
expedition against il, its consequent
capture and obstruction. Incidentally
a pretty love story runs through
1t aud the puritanical notions and
customs are touched upon In "a
very amusing way. The opera was
listened TO last night with rapt attention.
The work was far beyond the expecta-
ton OF those present and the music awak-
ened much enthusiasm, Farewell" the
finale OF the last act, giving especial
pleasure. The opera, ending as IL does,
quietly, with the falling OF night, the
lights in the houses of Gov. Bradford,
Standish aud the Others, going out one
by one until the stage is in darkness. and
from the barracks at Plymouth Is heard
family the TAPS" when the last note OF
the chorus has died away, is not only
effective but 1t is original, and 1T is not
putting II too strongly TO say, when III Is
given, that the audience VIII remain
seated until after "taps."
Walter j. Ladd has just returned from
two-weeks trip through the South and
Havana, CuDa.
Ye Friday Nights are in full swing
at the art club, although no papers have
as yet been read.
The members sketch class at the art
club has resumed its Friday and Satur
day afternoon meetings. The class feels
the loss of Miss Raymond and Miss
Boardman who are continuing their
studies at the Art Students League in
New York, Mrs. Raymond having taken
apartments in that city.
Those who have graduated from the
girls department of the Providence High
school during Miss Saran E. Doyle's
principalship will tender their former
Instructor reception at the High school
building on "Wednesday evening next.
Mrs. Edward S. Clark will give tea
next Wednesday afternoon for her sister,
Miss TAFT, of Whitinsville. Mass, at her
residence on Simpson avenue.
Yesterday afternoon, at the residence
of Hon. John c. Wyman at Valley Fails,
Miss Minnie Alice Holmes was united in
marriage to John T.. Judson of Paw
tucket. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. Il. Is. Foster, pastor OF ST.
paul's Episcopal Church Mr. and Mrs
Judson Will reside Oh Kossuth street.
Pawtucket.
A party of ladies from this city and
Pawtucket went TO Bristol on the leo
train this afternoon To attend dinner
party at Mrs. Joshua ID. WiiDour's.
The engagement of George w. Gardner,
Jr., of wexford aud Miss Mabel 4.
Smith Of Benefit street is announced.