The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-02
SHALL noANoKE NAVE OPERA
If So More Subscribers Must Como to the
Front.


If So Moro Subscribers Must Como to the
Front.
The announcement that the citizens
OF Roanoke have chance TO be favored
with short season Of opera has been
very favorably received. and number
Of gentlemen have notified Manager
Hooper of their intention to subscribe
for season tickets.
While Mr. Hooper believes there is
no risk in assuming this obligation
still 1t is proposed to make assurance
doubly sure" by having q preliminary
investigation made in the way OF SUBJ
scription sale Of communication books.
Communication books have an advantage
csn be used as desired by purchaser
A communication book consists OF four
tickets. which are good detached, and
exchangeeble at the box office for a
choice Of reserved seats. The entire
four tickets may be reserved for sim
gle performance II desired. Two or
more persons may club together and
buy book and thus secure the whole-
sale rate.
Mr.. Hooper wishes to bring the price
OF the engagement within the reach Of
all, az d will, in case q contract Is made,
announce the entire lower floor ut 81.
IA obAiA BHCbtCI I0QuCblOu Chu Do OD-
tanned for communication books. book
OF four tickets will be sold to subscri-
bers for only So. On this plan the cost
Of the season will be merely nominal.
Mr.. Hooper has extended the time OF
receiving subscriptions until Tuesday
night. The names of those desiring to
subscribe can be given to Mr.. Hooper
or left at Johnson &c Johnson's drug
store, where the sale OF tickets takes
place.
The company which 1t ia contem-
plated bringing here Ia the Andrews
Opera Company, and although new to
Roanoke, it is one of the Oldest and
strongest repertoire opera organizations
in the country. L has been steadily
before the public and constantly gain
1t numbers thirty five people and car
ries first class and complete orchestra
OF its own. It's costumes are elegant
and repertoire extensive, including
many of the favorite grand and comic
operas.
The Macon, Ca, Telegraph, in speak
ing of their performance says:
The Andrews Opera Company pre-.
scented Lecoq's three-act comic opera,
THE Pretty Persian" to good audi
ence at the academy last night, and the
performance but served to intensity the
excellent reputation the company made
with the Macon people after their pre-
sentation Of FRA Diavalo," on Thursday
night. The story of the opera is clever
one and gives excellent opportunity for
first class work by the comedians, who
ouiclass any who hsve been seen on the
Macon stage for many years. All the
principals were in good voice last even
Ing and their work was excellent. Mo.
rella possesses soprano voice of rare
sweetness and evident culture, and is
an actress Of the first order OF merit.
George Andrews played the part of
the Prince most acceptsbly, and his
+ voice is one which pleases every one-s
rich, full baritone. Jack Allison as the
Cadi was exceedingly clever, as was Ed {.
Andrews as Hool-s-boom. Silvia Tay-
lor made one OF those pretty girl-boys
that only pretty women can, while Jes-
sic Andrews as the betrothed of Hool-
a.boom gave q most satisfactory rendi-
ton. Fred Clayton as Salimelekem
sang with much strength and acted
cleverlY. He has q tenor voice of con-
siderable range.
Altogether, the company Is very &C
ceptable. 1t sings with dash and go
that shows thorough training. The cos
tunes are as elegant as are ever used
by travelling combinations, ami the
orchestra is decidedly feature Of the
company.