Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1893-11-21

female loveliness. Grouped about the
stage, in aesthetic attire, listlsasly re-
clining and dolefuTly whispering their
notes Of consuming love, 70 classic in
struments, were ten OF q handsome
ladies', both in form and features az
ever graoed the foot lights Ct Morrill,
Hall. The opera, although OF a high
order, was most beautifully rendered
No pains nor money were spared in its
preparation and for It's successful pro
duction much credit is due Mr.. Brado
and DR.. Woodville. Although Mr.. Brado
conceived the Idea Of giving Patience,
and wrote the scores for the orchestra,
DIR. Woodville directed the stage work,
moulded and fashioned tie dumb in
struments and with an artists hand ma.
tured the many pretty effects which 90
happily blended the surroundings with
music and song. In casting h play,
rare judgment was shown, rs each indl-
vidual character was most admirably
sustained. The orchestra, composed Of
eight pieces, was perhaps the finest ever
listened to inSilver City. The hall was
filled to it's utmost capacity, the audience
being made up OF our best society people
and distinguished visitors from neighbor-
ing towns, who showed their appreciation
by rounds Of genteel applause.
Mrs. A. G. Hood, in the title roll Of
Patience" had a bright conception Of
her character, and her acting aud sing
ing showed both tact and accomplishment
In her iaunty milkmaid attire and pretty
manner she looked a maiden Of "sweet
sixteen. In her solo II cannot tell what
this love may be-" her voice showed to
best advantage. Her voice was clear and
her notes full and pleasing.
Lady Angela, impersonated BY Mira A.
F. Nichol, was fully up to the authors
standard. Mrs. Nichol has q sweet, cul-
tivated voice and her movements upon
the stage were entirely void Of amatuer
stiffness. In her duet witbP Patience,
her rich alto notes rang l~Cutisweetly.
Her enunciation was perfect, nova word
escaping the ears Of the audience.
Mrs. ii. Sheridan, as Lady Saphir,
one of the rapturous maidens, had q
very pretty and important part to per-
form and we'll would sh9 have acquitted
herself had it not been for the very severe
cold which seized her a few days ago.
She has q sweet voice and a graceful
manner, but unfortunately was prevented
from displaying her accomplishments.
Mrs. r. l. Steele, as Lady Ella, greatly
pleased and surprised her friends with
her strong, melodious voice and elegant
address. Mrs. Steele has a pretty face
and fine figure and was attired in q cos
tune becoming her character.
Lady Jane, one Of the leading charac-
ters, was the most difficult to personate
in the entire cast. She lie OF that pecul-
lar type to which nothing can be added
in the way Of grace and beauty without
marring the effect and yet at NE hands
Of Miss Elnora Alexander, Lady Jane
was brought forward in remarkably
good taste and effect. Mss Alexander,
considering her age and ~inexperience, is
deserving Of a great deal Of credit for
the manner In which she carried her
part. In the r~ecitative and solo, "Sad is
that woman's lot" her deep, rich contral-
to voice was shown in it's best form and
won for its pOssessor much merited
applause.
Frank Nichol, as Reginald Bunthorne,
an aestE etc fraud, was a whole show in
himself. Those who casually know Mr.
Nichol would never credit him with 30
much ability a a comedian. His
conception OF the character was perfect
and his make up and acting complete.
There are few professionals on the stage
today who can more successfully enter
tain an audience than Frank NiehoL
George Hauser, as an Idyllc POot, was
fully up 10 his former standard Of excel
lenoe. George lie an old local favorite
and always pleases. He represented a
character In perfect harmony with his
style of acting, and it IL but just TO say
that his was the best male voice In the
opera.
Herbert Martyr, as Colonel Calverly,
labored under great disadvantages in the
impersonation OF his character. He had
been confined to his room with an at
tack Of pneumonia for several days, and
although weak and IN bad Voica, kept
his engagement and did his part In a
very pleasing manner. Herb. has a fine
deep voice and his acting wa most cred.
liable.
Dave. Lewis, " the Duke, was also
suffering from the effects OF g severe cold
but did credit to his character. The
Duke had a very pretty part, and espeoi.
ally bright was the solo, "your maiden
hearts," in which Mr.. Lewis scored 3
chit"
Major Murgatroyd wa ably represent.
cd by John M. Wallace. Mr.. Wallace
possesses a very sweet, pleasing voice
and he handled it 10 good advantage.
His aesthetic attitudes we're very COM
ical, and his general appearance highly
favorable.
Bunthorns's Solicitor, a silent oharao-
ter, who was a man OF dignity and
prepossesing appearance, was neatly rep
resented by Mr.. Rodney O. Clarke.
Among the chorus Of rapturous maid.
ems were some OF Is handsome ladies'
as ever appeared on 10 Operatio
stage, and the singing WIS delight.
fully enjoyable. The chorus was
composed Of the following LADIES' Misses
Derbyshire, Raymond, Mcintosh, Turn