The morning call., 1892-02-25

himself more effective by his acting than his
singing, although his principal solo WAS re-
demanded.
What singing Mr. Joseph D. Redding had
to do as Bluff King Hal was effective. This
gentleman was perfectly at home on the
stage, and commanded great applause. In
fact, chiefly for personal considerations, Of
course. applause was the order OF the night.
Nj +. II. Depue's DickOn was a worthy
effort in its wav: but what a lot he could
have made ont Of the monotone song, odd
Reuben Lived Near Windsor Wood. had he
been trained to a quick appreciation OF its
possibilities.
Mr.. Amadee JOu'in as Ralph was full of
m1vement-had more action than voice, In
fact-aud Mr. Charles T. Dickman. as Bar
dolph, distinguished himself IN his opening
music Of the inst act.
The absence of Mrs. II. J. Stewart from
the cast was regretted. This lady had con-
scented to assume the part Of Dorothy, and
would have done so had she been we'll
enough, but a stubborn III of illness defeated
her good Intentions. Miss Alyina NJ. Huer,
Mrs. Stewar's undersludy, met the respon-
slDidties Of the Coquetush Dorothy neatly,
and greatly satisfied the audience
Mrs DcSman sang and acted the unthank-
fui part OF Elizabeth, wife Of Bard0lph, very
carefully, aud pleased the auditory
There were some who doubted Mr., II. J.
Stewards aptitude t. compose this style of
music, which Is Of the Sullivan and CelieT
SchOOl-hueDt, original, simple, and sWeely
melodIOuS, with vigorous number occa-
siouauy that relieves and balances the
whole work.
MI Stewart, it must be remembered,
studied music at BaliOl College, oxford, and
Is n Bachelor OF Music Of that university.
He was a feliOw-student with Sir Arthur
Sullivan, who now Tej0iceS in the degree of
DOctuT OF NMuSic, and Stewart Ike the
author Of "Pinafore," " has such a thorough
knowledge Of cOunterpoint that he can give
you GTeg0Tlau chant, q sonata or drink
ing song as may be demanded by tie OcCa-
sion.
ARGUMENT OF BLUFF KING HAL"
Leonard, q forester, is in love with Phyllis, the
daughter Ot BardUiph, host Of the star and
Cater" l0u al windsor. 4 guest az the inn Is
wealthy. Robert, The constable at Windsor.
wOOes Dorothy for her money, but suspicious OF
Bardolph makes his wife Elizabeth Jealous OF
her, the better 10 prosecute his own sUlt. Bluff
King Hal' Is expected at Windsor, and the town
IS in gala attire 10 welcome It's beloved monarch.
LeOuaTd's attentions 10 Phyllis rejected by her
parents, aud he Wanders of IN sullen moOG.
The King arrives at windsor, disguised As a NeO-
man Of the Guard. He dismjsses his attendants,
meets Phyllis and presses his attentions upon
her. She calls for assistance. Leonard TusueS
upon the scene, strikes lhe hlng, who then re-
Yedls bis rank ana orders Leonard Into custody,
also commanding bis execution next morning
Le1nard escapes aud lakes refuge with the
outlaws In Windsor forest They receive him
kindly and enlist him as one OF their band. Rob
ert, The constable OF windsor 10 win the Kings
favor, has tracked Leonard 10 the outlaws
camp. lie IS discovered aud himself captured.
Leonard recognizes him, but uObly refuses 10
betray him. Phyllis, who has heard the Y-Omen
ot the Guard discuss their plans for LeOnatd's
capture. appears 10 warn her lover. lie refuses
TO abandon lis comrades the YeOmcn Of tie