The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-13
LOCAL OPERATE STARS.
Lat Nights Performance of Amateurs IA
the Academy.

the Academy.
al. III. s. Pinafore. or, the LASS That Loved a
Sailor" n comic opera In two acts,
by Gilbert and Sullivan.
DRAhATIs PERSONA.
Right lion. Sir Jos. Porter, X. C. B.. u. D. Lazcll
Capt. Corcoran, com. I'll. NJ. $. Pinsforc"
Ralph Rackstraw, able seaman "a. i. Coulter
Dick Deadcyc:.. .....:......R II. p. e; Sandcrson
RDn HTT asssf Ga
Josephine, the captains daughter o.n ,,,o.on
lIcbc. Sir Joscph's first cousin
Mrs. r. G. Johnston
Little Buttcrcup. .......Mrs: J. L. James
Chorus of twcnty-sevcn sailors and twenty-five
sisters and cousins and aunts.
1t would not be doing Justice 20
Roanoke audience, to Roanoke's must
cal talent, to the performers themselves,
to say that last nights presentation of
n. M. S Pinafore" was an "unquali-
fed success" or that in every respect it
was the most creditable work that could
have been accomplished 1t Is we'll
known that those who took part in last
nights presentation are capable of
carrying Oft their parts to perfection. II
is only to be regretted that owing to
unfortunate circumstances which have
been following in the wake of this tried
old ship, the work was not up to the
standard previously gained by these
people.
But, in spite of the difficulties beset-
ting them. the opera was we'll received,
and some features were productive of
the utmost enjoyment. Unfortunately
the time spent in rehearsal has been
far 100 short for tho attainment of
either perfect work from the chorus or
from the soloists, though the work of
these was the most commendable and
enjoyable feature of the performance,
the several leading parts being taken in
very acceptable manner. 1t was
essential. however, that, on account of
the proposed removal from the city OF
the director, A. e. Coulter, who, by the
way, deserves great credit for his untir-
ing exertions given to this work, that
the opera be put on at as early date as
possible.
Among the soloists, the work OF Miss
lmboden surprised and delighted the
audience. as THE TIMES had predicted
Possessed OF a rich soprano voice of
great range she sang the difficult strains
OF her part in manner creditable TO u
professional operate queen. She made
an ideal Josephine, and in her mod
est, graceful way, so full OF expression
at every turn, she showed thorough
conception of the part. In the frat act
she was Hastily attired in white yacht.
down over her shoulders she presented
very pretty picture. she was the re-
cipient OF two handsome bouquets, but
only once when in tee trio with Sir
Joseph and Captain Corcoran would she
respond to an encore. 1t is to be hoped
that Miss Imboden will be heard again
in operate music in this city.
Mrs j. f. James, as Little Butter
cup" was fancifully attired, but not
sufficiently grotesque to hide her pretty
face. Her singing was, as it always is,
of great excellence and sufficient to
raise storm of applause with de.
mands for more, which, however, she
re!rained from responding to. Mrs.
and last night carried her part through
intelligently and without break. Her
solos were finely rendered She also
received bouquet of cut flowers.
Mrs. Z. q. Johnston, as "Hebe," was
equal to the requirements of her part
She mas been one of Roanoke's success
full singers for some time. and in the
duet parts, and especially in the
chorus, her voice rings out in delight.
fully melodious strains, clear and high
above the voices of her associates.
j. ID. Lazell, as Sir Joseph" dis
played a good conception of his part,
dignified figure as Captain Corcoran ="
A. E. Coulter, as Ralph Rackstraw,"
sang and acted his part sell. The work
Of r p. c. Sa1derson as "Dick Deadeye"
was very creditable, his dancing cap
tivating the audience
The chorus of young ladies, sisters,
cousins and aunts OF the admiral, was
pretty picture ali bt ,ng charmingly at.
tired in yachting cos .umos and evening
dresses. The chorus of men looked
very nautical.
Only a fair sized audience was in at
tendance, but it is thought that good
sum will be Melted, which goes towards
defraying the expens 20 of tho Roanoke
baseball nine.
Coxey's Army Half w ~ to Washington.
ADDISON, Pa, April i2.-Coxey's army,
now 227 strong, reached this place to-
night, exactly half w.y from Massilon
to Washington. The march was hard
one. the roads mountainous and the
weather stormy, with snow six inches
deep They are well sheltered here,
however. CoXey returned to Pittsburg
from Addison but will rejoin his com.
mand at Cum berland Saturday
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