The herald., 1894-07-17
AMUSE E NJ Is.

Los ANGELES THEATER. - When
Strauss wrote the Green's Lace Hand
kerchisf, he sprinkled the score with
some OF the daintiest melodies that
ever Initiated the esr OF lovers of opera
comique, and ended the second act with
finale equal to an ensemble in any
grand opera excepting Wagner's,
where great people believe there is no
such thing as melody. Manager @. M.
PIKE in selecting this, one of the most
difficult OF comic operas, showed great
confidence in his com psny, confidence
that was not misplaced, for last even
ings' performance, the first one in which
the singers ever appeared be II borne i
mind, was pronounced SUCCESS and in
some individual instances delightful
surprise.
For example, Mas Bernice Holmes
made king which was charming from
every point OF view she did not attempt
to divest herself too much of her fem
ininity, and the result was the picturing
of most captivating youth. Her sing-
I ing was sweet and decidedly simpateo
in its qualities, and her acting was in
thorough keeping with the tone Of the
opera, dainty and charming. She needs
q little more self reliance and perhaps
| slightly more force, but all in all the i'm
preston che made on the audience was
most satisfactory.
At last Louise Manfred has been seen
without the handicap of amateurs sur
rounding hsr and in role, that of
Donna Irene, which gives her oppor-
tunity for the display OF her sprightli-
ness and histriopic talent, as we'll as her
vocal ability. Miss Mautrsd ros in fine
voice last evening and was one OF the
most charming features OF the perform
ance. At the head of the DOCTORS in
the second act a1d as tho toreador In the
third she was the spirit of comic opera
personihed.
/ Mr., Pike as Csrvsnte5 was excellent,
and his singing evoked warm apprecia-
ton from his audience. In his duo
with the queen in the beginning OF the
famous ending OF the second act, he was
powerful, his strong, clear voice ringing
out truly and effectively. He gave an
example of expression and vigor which
| is worthy OF note by the other men In
the company.
Miss Wilson showed herself possessed
of very sweet. we'll trained voice.
She was unfortunate in not having
made more liberal use OF her makeup
box, Tor her very light colored couture
tended to deprive her face OF the ex-
pressive that it should have shown-a
fault she can easily remedy with grease,
paint. rouge and pencils.
She was also somewhat lacking in
vigor, but in her duo with the king in
the third act, when she poses as the
waitress at the inn. she aroused herself
and showed clearly that che was pos
se5sed of the requirements needed, if
che chose to exert hereef.
! Mrs. Washington Berry in the part OF
the Marchionesa had little to do, but did
it well.
Mr.. Blake made complete success as
the premier; he had perfect makeup
and acted the part to dot, while his
singing was excellent. Messrs. Wilson,
Parker, Sullivan and Stone az the min
: listers mace great amount of fun, some
of which, however, it would not be amlse
to tone down bit. Their best work
was with Mrs. Berry OF the close OF the
, second act. In fact. that splendid but
0 difficult number was as we'll carried on,
' as one could wish. 1t aroused great en-
thueiasm and was encored over and ovsl
. and given rousing curtain call.
The costumes were rich aud as rule
| C0rrSCC, Gu0 etnSo WAS Woil uhuhRtu
g and in fact the performance was better
than many which have been given here
by pretentious companies who claimed
everything and gave little and charged
. four prices.
q The opera will be given through the
: week with last nights cast, which wai
= az follows:
v The King .....................,.B ernice Holme
:. The queen ............... Alvina Heuer Wilson
= Donna Irene. Louise Mdnfeed Pyk
- The Marchioness. ......M Mrs. Washington Berr
Don Cervantes. ......--...-.....:...C. NJ Pyk
Q Premier ...........,...........,.Wln deld Blak
n m3nis sancn n? War Foley p Sl9si
II Minister OF Police ...............F r. sullivan
N Minister OF Justice. ...............W. L. ston'
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BURBANK THEATER.-The benefit ten
o dered Manager Fred II. Cooper las
i night was en- ovation, the spacious audi
torium being crowded to the doors, an,
i az the prices were advanced for the oc
h casion he must have realized pleasan
. tribute to mis- managerial energy ant
. zeal The performance was successful
% throughout, with pretty Camille Clsve
% land az She, who must be obeyed
Ir Georgia Woodthorpe, as Ustane, wa
r. good, CO abe always 10. and Georg
\ Webster, Carl Berch and Norval Nc
= Gregor were all we'll treated by the aud
ence. The scenic and mechanics
effscts were very novel and effet
Of tive. The vaudeville entertainment wa
10 o feature OF the evening. Hun and b
ri hee, the new performers. were particu
larry good, and Captain Beach'a act be
- meath the water WAS interesting in tn
10 extreme. Hastings and Marion, tn
to English comiques, in their new act
70 the wreck, were original and funny
ia The double bill will run the entire weei
"a with matinee on Saturday.
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