The record-union., 1894-05-23
ADJUSTMENTS

There was a large audience at tie
opera-house last evening to hear the
second singing of the "Mikado." Such
an audience pleases the management,
which with emphatic suavity declares
that only by continued large houses can
the new company be retained. 1t is an
expensive venture and has for the last
few nights met with a cordial support.
Let us hope That it will be continued.
That the auditors were thoroughly salts
fed last night was manifest by the APP
plause and the very numerous demands
for repetition OF the chief airs and
choruses. Miss Loolnis' success as
Nanki Poo is now assured. With an
amiable and honest eonelineSS. indicat-
ing womanly gentleness and modesty,
the lady combines charming mezZo-so-
prano voice that takes UP a tenor role
bravely and successfully, and graceful
stage presence that gives character to the
role. Miss Huif's dramatic and lyric
success is continued in her assumption of
the character katIsha. " ere she not
sensible woman her vanity might be IN
fiated by the manifestations OF approval
showered upon her. The entire COM
pany is steadily improving as IL leels its
footing more surely, and the critical pub
lie friendly ana not fault-lindng. There
is in the second act of the M lnado'' little
throne" 1t creates laughter, it is true,
but at the expense of the three solos by
ko 10, Pitt Sing and Poo Bah. 1t can
he toned down profitably without ut all
detracting from the mlrthtulneSs OF the
scene. 1t is unnecessary and offensive
to make the scene clownish. MIR. STAN
ley, the general director of the troupe,
has not been seen by the public, but it is
entirely conscious of his good work III
the discipline Of the company and the
nearly faultleSs stage management he
gives promise of a favorite If he shall
add his name at any time 10 the role OF
comedians in some one OF the comic OPP
eras listed for presentation. The Mi
kado" again tonight.
Miss Aimee Nurrels' testimonial enter-
tainment at the Congregational Church
last night did not draw the large audi
ence it's merits and the claims OF the bene-
ficiary warranted. There were present
probably 800 people; the occasion was
worthy a crowded house. The rostrum
and choir was one mass of beautiful
flowers and elegant floral designs that
must have cost friends OF the beneficiary
hours of patient toll. The programme
was carried out as given III the RECORD
UNION yesterday, with the addition OF
baritone solos by George Shannon, which
were OF mitch eXcellence. Mr.. Shannon
is heard very little III concert. Ii g has a
strong, sweet, sym pathetic voice, and
sings with feeling, which is the true
definition of expression. Mrs. Elkus'
piano solo, LisZts Hungarian khapsodie
No. 2, was the musical gem of the even
ing, and was played with an intelligence
and an artistic discrimination that are
by no means frequent. The trio by
Nh Becker and Messrs. Hart and
Southwork on piano, alt. horn and flute.
was a novelty and a charming one. Mrs.
Howard and Mr. Cohn sang solos;
both are leading local vocalists OF too
well established musical reputation TO
call for comment now. Mrs. Neale, tue
accomplished accompanist, served IN that
capacity Miss Murrels gave six read
ings as announced, and frequently APP
peared in response TO encores and 10 re-
ceive floral gifts. She is steadily inprov-
ing as d dramatic elOculionist, and at no
time has read better than last night. 1t
cannot be claimed for her that she is yet
at her best. There is latent power still to
develop, minor defects to be obliterated,
and "a style that is capable of expansion
and bettermenr. 1t is To achieve better
things that we understand she IS laboring.
Miss MurrelS is given now TO too much
reserve, and to something OF indistnct-
ness at times, and to disposition TO in
dulge in the tragic and somber rather
than in the vivacious and spirited. a
public reader in this day must learn that
general audiences desire tie latter to pre-
ponderate in programmes. Miss Muir
res has native ability OF such fine metal,
and qualities SO akin to those of genius
that it viii be a source Of regret II she is
not developed fully and broadly along
all the lines of dramatic reading for
which her talents qualify her.
Foresters' Band viii give a concert and
dance tomorrow night at Oak Park for
the benefit Of George Fleming, when it is
to be hoped a good sum will be realized.
Wenonah Council, Daughters of Poca-
hontas, will give social party Saturday
night at Red Mems Hall. on Tenth street.
All are invited TO attend.