Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-05-23
AMUSEMENTS.

THE. KROUsE TFsTialoSIAL-Pro.
foEsor II. s. llrousr, one Of our most
ardent musical workers and capable
atlials, arose this morning n richer
man than he went TO bed. He was
Weather In purse from the receipts Of
his concert, but doubly wealthy In the
knowledge OF the appreciation with
which his musical labors are regarded
Ia this commu nifty, That appreciation
took the form u most handsome
testimonial nj the Thcater last even-
ing, and TO man Of Mfr. KTouse'a
temperament WAS thrice more valuable
than the box office returns. The affair
was admirably managed from the start
by n committee Of young ladies who
nearly sold out the house, before the
doors opened and several Of whom,
almost lost behind bouquets OF flowers,
resolved tho guest8 ut the doors Of tho
rheater. Fred Simon WINS gcneralissi.
mo over all, which meant that success
was guaranteed from the beginning.
The program vas very charming
one, anu presented a rare novelty, for
which tho NEWS returns its ;ervid
thanks TO whomever deserves the
credit for u; It was trimmed down 20
eleven numbers anu II was pushed
through with vim and rapidly that
LETT no chance Tor the ennui which
seems the invariable accompaniment
OF theAter concerto. IL was opened by
n duet on two pianos, charming
arrangement Of the familiar airs from
Trayiata, admirably rendered by MT.
krouse aud Mrs. Florence Clawscn.
AIr. Robinson sang this Stowaway, and
being recalled gave "a little ballad. The
Improvement IN this gentleman's voice
almost seems noticeable from concert
10 concert, but he sadly needs instruc'
ton In the art OF using it. He wants
n rigid master to teach him style In
singing, and with this tutelage he
would stand ut the head OF our local
baritones. Miss Morris made u second
hit for her solos, particularly her rem
dition OF Krouso's mazurku. she was
Justly recalled, and Bensibly bowed her
acknowledgements. Thequartettes from
Robin Hood, rendered by Mesdamest5il'
Wa and Woodrow and Messre. Havons
and Kent, was one of the gems OF the
night, ana II was heartily redemand-
o.. Mr.. Kent has good baritone
voice that told 10 fine advantage IN
the little effective hit made 30 telling
by Cowles In the limo 'My dear boy,
come away" but his renditlon would
have been improved by slackoning the
time trlis at that point. Mis-
Winston deepenod the Impression she
previously made for her execution OF
Two charming selections; the lady is a
distinct addition to our soprano force
Mrs. Jennie Hawley WoodLaw In u
Creole song wns greatly nppiauueui
though she did not seem AT 80 much
ease ns In the quartette. The duet Ny
Miss Winston and MIR. Havens wa
rendered In manner thoroughly ar
tistic. Mrs. Norris's recitation mel
with desetvedly hearty applause. Mrs
Silva sang brilliant littlo air with hei
well known style and nnish' Ih'
, Orpheus club failed h appsar through
n Misunderstanding OF the TINT
, thew would be called, ana they re
NAMED tribe tco long ~ th'
rehearsal OF the Creation. Mr.. Kr0usI
OF course accompanied all the singer
and gave two numbers as n solo. Need
| 1855 10 say ho huluANsSu hHeSH Ny y
his own standard.
Miss BABcoClS's entertainment goo
r tonight at the rheaier, aud as all Ia
schools In the city are ON tho qui WV
regarding the new science, physlca
|. culture, anu as the prices are put dow
10 the half dollar plane, there ought L
bn n great turnout. Photograph
representing the young ladies who WI
b. appear, In their charming zouRv
q costumes, were admirlngly Regarded
. about the street today.
> THE CRnATIoN, with a chorus {
: $50 and nm orchestra OF 70, All unde
, Tho baton OF Mr.. stephens, Will be th
a attraction at tho rhoater Saturda
a evening, ami viii easily be the bigge'
4 musical event OF the spring seasoi
= There ought to be thousand dolls
v audience.
Got There all the Same.