The herald., 1895-07-27
AT THE THEATERS
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The Los Angeles Theater. CITY
has not been treated to a more meritori-
Gus or more thoroughly enjoyable event
for some time tnan the presentation of
Gilbert and. Sullivan's famous opera II,
M. s. Pinafore given by local talent last
evening. The curtain rose upon the
quarter deck in all of its original splen-
dor, and the unveiling of the fanCiful plot
proceeded with tho smoothness and grace
OF professional performance. The move
ment of the players, the choruses and
the setting all combined to afford the
spectator particularly happy opportu.
nifty of Witnessing an amateur perform
ance that borders very closely upon the
accepted standards OF professional opera.
The rendition of Josephine by MIS-.
Jessie Padghain Conant was most admir-.
able. In voice and action she evinced a
power and knowledge OF the requirements
of the part hardly ever excelled. Her
voice is Of surprising sweetness and
power, and she controls it in the heights
and depths Jf Its remarkable register
with perfect ease. The charm of her per-
sondlity and the sweet sympathy of her
acting elected unmeasured admiration.
Not less conspicuous than Josephine
was Ralph Rackstraw, impersonated by
Mr.. +. ". Huntley, formerly OF the CAL
houn Opera company. The latter brought
TO the presentation of his part knowl-
edge of stage technique and power of
action that IS born only of long cxper-
ience. With this advantage he has
voice of exceeding power, well trained
and capable of the most sympathetic and
gentle intonation. With Josephine he
was much greeted with applause.
Little ButtercuH, by Miss Bernice
Holmes was in all essential particulars
the sweet sad singer that has delighted
audiences wherever the famous opera has
been sung. She app ared to especial ad-
vantage when she unraveled the mystery
Of the plot and makes it possible for
Ralph Rackstraw to claim his own.
W. X. Mathews, with his lengthy title
md lordly trappings, presented his diff
cult role with all the easy grace and ele.
gance of courtiy manner of true lord OF
the admiralty, while last, but by no
means least, Ludwig Senior, as Captain
jorcoran, captured all hearts by MS su
ieorge Dalton. was also a bowling sue
ess, and this is true of each in his part. |
me general ensemble was full of grace |
nd activity and afforded most pleasing |
icture.
Orpheum-Millar Brothers, whose great |
tiorama is one of the chet attractions al
the Orpheum this week, will present a
special series of views at the matinee this
afternoon that will be of particular in
crest to the children and will interest as
we'll as amuse the little folks present.
The diorama is most beautiful exihi-
btion OF magnifcently colored views and |
clever mechanical effects. The De For
rests will appear in their great knick-
knock and character dances and the en-
tire company will be seen in their speci-
alties. There are only few opportuIl-
ties remaining of seeing the great bill of
this week as it is to be Withdrawn after
Sunday night. Another big list OF attrac-
tions is underlined for next week incud-
ing the Savans. acrobats from the Win
tergarten. Berlin. the Whitney Brothers,
musical artists and Bartlett and May,
grotesques.
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The Burbank-At the matinee today
adults Will be admitted for 25 cents and
children for 10 cents, provided the
amount is accompanied by the Burbank
theater coupon. cut from another column
of today's Herald. The occasion will be
the last presentation but Zone of The
Strangers OF Paris. Tomorrow night The
Black Flag will be given for the first time
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