The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-10-16
Entertainments.


 The first performance of Leonardo" the new opera by T. Pearsan Thone and Gilbert was given last night, It is only the third performance of the present company who are preparing for New York engagement at the Gar rick. For nearly all the principal mem- bers of the caste this is their first year in opera, although several are well known In concert work. Tor thls req. son there was an amatemsh atmos- phere about last nights performance that will probably disappear with time. MT. Burgess has written some bright lyrics in the much-copied Gilbertian manner, but his plot is weak and lack ing in humor. The story is pretty and picturesque, and if it is judiciously cut In some scenes and frightened in others it will give more variety to the action and bring 1t within proper limits as to time, MT. Thorne's music is bright and pretty, but lacking in depth, Some mum bers, notably the loVe-duet and finale in the second act and Beatrice's solo in the third, show a decided advance on
 iiG Ahdlh VI ISlllNbNlls Alls Il HUI llN' has distinct gift of graceful and pleas ing melody, but his musical knowledge of orchestration and handling of themes is not adequate. The best singer of the cast was Mar guerite Lemore. She has a good sopra- no voice and sings and acts with spirit. George Devoll, who is quite popular in this city. made a pleasing appearance as the hero and sang with nice discretion. | Grant Odell is well known here, too, but he has much to learn about the stage. Virginia Earl did very clever comedy work and earned well-merited applause. Lucille Saunders has a par we'll suited to her and she acted and sang it in a very creditably artistic manner Hobart Shock and J. H. Ky, ley were good in small parts. The chorus was pretty poor. The costumes were elaborate and costly, but rather too gaudy for good ensemble effect The musical conductor was Signor Mar, reale. There will probably be a large audience tonight, for MT Thorne has so many friends in town and so many of the cast are well known here. Among those present last evening were Mrs Charlie Mitchell, MT. and Mrs. Ned Mitchell, Professor Bristol of New York, Ericsson Bushnell, Professor Sam Sanford, MT. and Mrs. H. Grant Thompson and Miss Ingersoll.
 | Sowing the Wind' will be presented on Friday and Saturday evenings and Saturday matinee. The dresses wffict | the ladies will wear are guaranteed tc | be historically correct The lesson they convey is that in the feminine dress ot the present day we are gradually goine back to the style of our great grand, mothers. However, there are certain antiquities of trimmings, and an old fashioned, indescribable something about the dainty dresses in MT Grun dy's famous play that have not ye been copied by the modish autocrats Sowing the Wind' will be presentet by the same capable cast we saw las season, including MT. J. H. Gilmou and Miss Mary Hampton. Sale of seat now open. Prices $1, 75 cents.
 MT. Richard Mansfield has the homo to present MT. F. M. and Joseph Hol land, supported by members of his stocl company from the Garrick theater, Ney York, at the Hyperion next Monda. evening. The play to be presented vii merit the very best patronage the cit. can afford. Sale of seats opens Friday Prices, $1, 75 cents.