The record-union., 1895-04-11
ADJUSTMENTS

a large audience in the Metropolitan
Theater last night witnessed the pro-
duction of De Koven and Smiths comic
opera, The Fencing Master" Expecta-
ton had been raised too high concerning
the opera. 1t had, therefore, not an en-
thusiastic reception. Nor was the audi
ence cold; it was generous with applause
and quickly recognized the gems of the
composition. 1t lacks the character,
dramatic vigor and historical interest OF
robin Hood" But it is very tuneful,
and there is evenness, vivacity aud sus-
tanned interest about the music that is
very enjoyable. The two Serenades, the
quintet i'll the second act, the rose song
10y Miss Morton and the solos by Mr..
Stephens ana by Miss Bayliss and solo
by Miss Langoon won the most hearty
encores. The choruSes are all spirited
and charming, without being of char
acter to impress themselves firmly upon
the memory. The several humorous
songs are good, strong, indeed, and the
comedians nave just enough OF promi-
nence. They do not, as III some comic
operas, absorb the spirit of the piece. On
the whole, 1t IS pretty and very enjoy
able opera; one that addresses a very large
musical clleutage, but not the most
eXactlng taste. With its fine costunery,
the romantic situations, the tender love
passages, the glitter of blades and the
soft and luxurious atmosphere OF the land
OF song and romance enyeloping it, it is
not difficult to understand why it has
been successful and so long maintained
itself upon the boards. The company is
a good one. Miss Morton, by her modest
demeanor, her sweet voice, we'll man
aged, her songs executed with nIcety of
taste and with feeling, won the audi
ence to admiration. She is handsome
woman, petite. graceful and of very win
ming manner. Mr.. Terrence won favor
also; his robust singing, full stage pres
ence and dramatic spirit put him at once
into the good graces of his hearers. Mr..
Holbrook Is a capital low comedian. He
had an excellent foil III Charles Phillips
as Pasquino. Mr.. Phillips Will be re-
mem bered as Sacramento singer whose
fine baritone soma four years ago gave
him a prominent position in musical
circles here. AS an underStudy he took
the place OF Oscar Girard last night, who
was sick. He was entirely successful,
sang with spirit anu proved to be an
actor of strong comedy qualities. the
company, under the direction of Fred &.
Whitney, scored success certainly, and
has ample warrant for return at an early
dale. If second night is settled upon,
the troupe Will sing the new opera, The
Bathing Girl" he orchestra last even
ing, not large, but very good tor so linn
tied a number OF instruments, was under
the capable direction of Signor Tomasso.
At the Clunie Opera-house 1.-TWO of a
Kind" is drawing well. 1t is q musical
farce, full of fun and song and dance and
eccentric comedy. 1t will be played
three nights more, and then give way to
the farce comedy operetta, "A Strange
Family"
"Trilby," the story Du Maurier has
made famous, and the philosophy and
moral of which have created so much de-
bate, and that is so full of original and
strong characters, is to be the subject of
an entertainment at the Art Gallery next
Monday evening by the Kingsley Art
Club aud the Saturday Club, to raise
means TO enlarge scholarship privileges
in the School of Design and aid it to
broaden its work and enhance its
usefulness. A stage has been
erected and on this we are 10 have
Irilby tableau, Trilby characterizstions
and Trilby music and classic living pict-
ures. All the Irilby music will be
given. The ladies are working very
hard upon this entertainnient, and be-
lieve that its novelty and merit will war
rant unusually liberal patronage. Be-
sides the proceeds are for a most worthy
purpose double purpOse-to aid in
maintaining the School OF Design and to
euaDle worthy youth with native and
undevelOped AIT talent, but who cannot
secure instruction in the school without
financial assistance in the way OF schol-
arship, guaranteed or paid up. The good
women who are getting up the enter
taiument have several pupils in the school
now kept there by their generous
bounty. They wish to give easels to
others equally worthy, and thus keep the
A., a
more to enlarged facilities and broader
work. After the programme of the en-
tertainment Monday night is concluded,
there will he dancing, Tickets are for
sale by members OF the two clubs at
Purnell's book store, J street, ana Peters
drug store, Ninth and X streets.
The Montana silver statue is still on
free exhibition at Weinstock, Lubin Il
Co.'s. establishment. 1t is well worth a
long and critical examination as work
OF art.