The herald., 1894-10-23


Johann Strauss Merry Wsr is rightly
termed tuneful waltz opera; he never
wrote more tuneful nor captivating,
and there are few light operas that can
claim SO many deliciously melodious
numbers. The libretto is not especially
brilliant as compared to some of W. B..
Gilbert's clever lines, but the score ia all
that can be desired.
AS presented last night the work lost
none of its beauties, and ii the company
had not been somewhat handicapped by
the ragged work of the orchestra
it would have gone with more
vim and snap. The choruses are
still little weak, but the costumes
were new and effective, the principals
were all in good voice and brought out
the value of their various parts.
1t was great isappointment to see
Miss Liddiard shod in sabots, the wood
enest kind of ssbots, striped hose. and
the rest of the parsphsrnalia OF Dutch
pessant.-not that she wasn't naive and
charming "a ever, but she was in a way
overdressed. The prettiest music did
not fall to her ehare either, and it was
not until her duet with Bslthazsr, her
recovered husband, in the last act, that
she had chance to be herself.
Miss Thorne as Violetta seng her part
with spirit, and her clear, penetrating
voice was especially effective in the
beautiful quintette in the first act that
is one OF the gems of the opera.
Miss Fitch made very dapper little
marquis. and sang the well-known and
ever popular waltz song in the second
act very cleverly, while the statueaque
Miss Dean gave the part of Artemesia,
the princess of Malaspina, much dignity
and made drum major for the Amazon
march that was awe.inspiring.
Mr. de la Matta's voice seems to be
clearing; he sang well last night, espe-
cially the,Love's Sorrow, by II. R. Shell.
ley, that he interpolated in the second
act, and his numbers in the score were
given full justice.
Mr.. Maurice Stewart. az Balthazar
Groot. Dutch tulip planter, had q
hard struggle with his brogue and hia
sabots. but his songs were Ineligible
and his impersonation OF the duke alter
he got to the court was very funny.
The solos and concerted numbers were
all sung with good effect.
The orchestra will be in its normal
condition probably by tonight, and the
Merrw War will 90 merrily on for the
rest OF the week, including r'atinse on
Saturday. E. ID. G..
THE IMPERIAL.-A large audience
greeted the new performances at this
popular resort last evening. The equil-
inrist Ssdi Alfarsbi captured the house
at once by his dexterity and grace nnd
his marvellous strength. He ia unique
in his line OF performances, and prod uces
reaults never seen before.
The Sankey brothers remain prime
favorites OF the lovers of finished aero
batic work. Their feats are perfor med
with go much grace and ease that the
audience almost loses sight of the fact
that strength, skill and long years OF
constant practice alone enable them to
please the eye.
The remaining performances are ex-
cellent, the audience receiving each
with approval.
J. Special praise ehould be given the
management for the excellent manner
in which the stage is conducted There
will be a special matinee Saturday for
ladies and children, as we'll as matt
nee Sunday and q performance Sunday
evening. Next week an entire change
OF programme will be presented with
the following artists: Viola lie Page,
! Dooley and Carroll, Miss Villa Soyne,
Coyne Brothers, Carmen. Prof. Williams
and SRdi Alfarabi for the last time.
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TIE BURBANK.--Th Silver King and
the clever company OF specialiets that
Manager Cooper has gathered were given
a fine reception last evening.
Mr.. Charles Kent essayed the role
made famous by Wilson Barrett, and
succeeded in great meaaure in pro-
ducing an artistic result.
The scenic ehectn deserve commenda
ton.
The Silver King will be given during
the week with Saturday matinee.
Postmaster Foster of Lubee. Me-, writes
that afterthe Grip. Hoods Sarsa parilla broughl
him out OF feeble, nervous condition, into
| complete strength and health.
Hoods Pills have won high praise fol