New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-28
"A DAUGHTER OF THE REVOLUTION"


Camille DArville and her company seen and
heard in the Broadway Theatre last evening in "A
Daughter Of the Revolution" music by Ludwig Eng.
lander book by j. Cheeyer Goodwin The bills call
this the historical comic opera" but II cer-
tanly Is in the least historical. although in one
scene Washington crosses the Delaware once again
Nor is ii genuine comic opera, although the MUSIC
often rises the standard of true musical comedy.
But all in all II possesses far more OF the traits
and characteristics OF opera boufe. or OF the nom
descript combinations OF farce and spectacle with
which De Wolf Hopper and Francis Wilson have
found much popularity. comic opera book
from j. Cheever Goodwin with the sincere note Of
comic opera sustained throughout would indeed be a
novelty. But It may be said at the start that this
daughter OF the Rebellion sang her way ino the
liking OF all VINO were In the Broadway Theatre
last evening and the whole hearted. unaffected ap-
pause at the close of the first and second acts was
pleasant hear.
This success with The house however. was
gained over many obstacles \ great deal OF the
first act was an arid waste OF dull talk and little
melody. Mr. Engander did not seem TO have
mastered his own resources and have given MS
faculties free play until few minutes before tho
curtain fell the first time His music was not
especially envenIng. graceful charming for
many minutes after the opening numbers were
heard Moreover Miss D'Arve was so nervous
until the performance was well advanced that shs
could hardly sing "A note And she forgot her
lines here and there. and was awkward anu EN-
barras In her acting while her extreme ner-
vousnesS lasted. But the composer and the singer
alike made amends before the act was over, III
way thar gratlned the audience keen,y.
The whole piecc-music and dialogue both-neeas
thorough revision. and not "A few th.nss can 10
isiless and bored "A, times in every OF the three
acts. but particularly In the first but II was eNi,
dent that they were enthusiastic over the last
parts both OF the first and second acts. and found
the third ac, IN the main mildly enter'a s;
Many recalls We're insisted upon when me seconi
act ended. and Mr.. Goodwin said a few words OK
acknowledgment Mr. Engander hh hs, accom-, accom-
ton. and several o. his numbers are delghtiun.y
mcodicns and crsdtaey ngeno" him Vo n eras
passages OF his music viii undoubtedly prove
np aftractiye or interesting in any way the
best writing which }. Cheeyer Goodwin has set
rhis Community Is familiar with the qualities OF
Miss pArvilles voice and knows how she us. uses Il
Miss DArvilie acts 1t Is only Just TO say that shs
has never sung or acted better IN ths cy than sac
her nervousness. In the course of the operetta she
styie. and She was a comey and entlcing figure IN
the garb OF Continental officer In the first act
ana later IN Una, Of 81 cosme smd her. appearance
was captivating In the attire OF her own sex, as
was highly successful evening for her. and rea-
sonaby successful for the composer But me
not lovely to look upon and sang poorly. Hallen
Mostyn as General Gottiieb Grumm was not re.
fauit|hnding Harry MacDonough as Sergeant
crcamer initiated as closely as he could franV's
Wilson's ways OF talking singing and acting, ana
often called out laughter. The remaining members
of the company doubtless meant well. but failed 70
act or sing with much talent or effectiveness. a
Daughter of the Rebellion was handsomely put on
the stage. Scenery, costumes and effects were sat.
lsfactory. The operetta Is not likely 10 have
very noteworthy triumph nor a success OF great
duration. IL does not seem 10 possess the endow-
mens which conquer time: But II may PLEASE, the
public for a moderate period some local poit,Mcs
hits In the topical songs were neatly put but MI
Goodwin can make this book much more entertain
Ing, much lighter. brighter and more nimble II No
will put a few months OF hard work on II.
Here Is the cast
Sergeant Carl Creamcr Harry MacDonous"
General DE Hester Harry cus n.
..eorse Washington Edward n.sa
second SOLDIER - -
Lady Margaret Grumm. Miss Sidney Wors..
Miss ANNE
s. ~"y MAI,
.seuy
Marion Dunbar. Camille ID Arvins
THEATRICAL INCIDENTS.
Mr.. Mansfelds mpersona tons now to be seen a.
the Garrick Theatre. are the most important dra'