The record-union., 1894-06-12
ADJUSTMENTS

The best first night performance given
yet by the Comic Opera Company at the
Clunle Opera-house, was that of last even
ing. "The Pirates Of Penzancen was
sung without hitch, or break, or any
hesitation that was material In fact, it
was given quite as well and as spiritedly
as II the company had been singing il for
several consecutive nights. The scenic ef-
iects were new IN both acts and very
handsome, notably the settings of the
stage in the second act and the moon
light effects, which won a round Of ap-
plause the moment the curtain went up.
ne chorus was Increased In NUN Der on
the male side four, three from a local
| quartette and one as a figure. MIR.
| Nalerga, the well-known tenor, made
his first appearance with the company.
he sang we'll and acted the part of
the apprentice excellently. His tenor is
a sweet and clear one, not remarkable for
! volume OF tone, but fitting into place in
this troupe admirably. He had IL yerv
happy reception. The addition of q tenor
lead makes a great difference in the work
OF the company; 1t restores a balance long
wanting, and lets the contralto lead drop
back into her natural sphere, and Miss
Huff last night, as Ruth, proved anew
how well she liked it, how reliable she is
and how good an actress, also. Miss
| Crews was very successful as Mabel, and
has at no time here sung with greater
spirit or nicer judgment. Mr.. Cornell,
the basso, was cast in a part that gave
his voice the best opportunity that it has
had during the season, and he improved
| 1t In way that gave strength and round
ness To the whole performance. Mr.. w hit
ney sang the Major Generals part pleas
antly, but without any special strength.
a bit more OF vlgor will probably
characterize his work tonight. Mr.. Leech
as Samuel the Lieutenant was capital,
and proved to be possessed of more
musical quality than he has been credited
with thus far; but when be doubled as
Sergeant of Police he was inimitable, and
| his comedy strength was made fully
manifest; be had q capital foil also in Mr..
Perron. The two introduced business
in the second act that set the audience
into roars OF laughter. The gems of the
evening were III the first act, Miss Huff S
story OF Frederick; Mr.. CornelFs II am
Pirate King" which was encored; the
duo between Mr.. Valerga and Miss Huff,
and the formers charming solo, How
ever Plain"; Miss Crews Poor Wan
dering One," which the audience required
her to repeat; the hymn by the chorus
and leads, which won hearty encore.
In the second act Mr.. Leech and his DO
lice chorus had recall, as also the PA
radox" trio by Mr.. Yalerga Miss Huff and
Mr.. Cornell, and Leech's grotesque song,
supported by his squad, "a Policeman's
Lot is Not Happy One" which the au-
dience required to be repeated, though
the encore was at first declined. In the
same act the duo OF Miss Crews and
Mr.. Valerga won an enthusiastic recall.
The scenic effects were considerably en-
hanced in beauty by the use of new
oxy-calcium light lately purchased for
the opera-house by Manager Todd. "rhe
Pirates of Penzance' viii run all the
week.
On Thursday evening next the chill
dren OF st. PauPs Church will give an
entertainment in the basement of the
church at O'Clock, when a choice pro-
gramme of exercises will be rendered.