Evening star., 1895-03-28
PICTURES FROM TRlLBY
The Successful Series of Tableaux Presented
Last Nig,t
Du Maurier's Famous Characters Ar
tisticaIly Represented - Those
Who Took Part.

Washington public that excited as much
curiosity and interest before it's representa-
tion or that elected more approval and
satisfaction after its production than the
entertainment that was given at Meter
otis Music Hall last night, under the au-
spices of the Art Students League and the
Society of Washington Artists. 1t was en-
titled Scenes and Songs from Trilby." and
consisted Of a series of tableaux repre-
senting the principal incidents in Du Maui
rier's famous novel, each picture accom-
panied by appropriate music. The man
ayers of the affair had been most judicious
in selecting those whom they wished to
pose and they were particularly fortunate
In securing for Trilby young lady who in
her face and figure and in her makeup in
the different scenes in which she appeared
seemed to be the embodiment Of the
authors creation. This was especially OBJ
servable in the second picture, called
''Wistful and Sweet" where Trilby was
seen standing in the attire in which she is
first described in the book-the old military
coat with sagging epaulettes, short striped
skirt, and the large loose slippers. Her
head was thrown back and her bronze lux
uriant hair hung down over her shoulders.
Those Who Posed.
There were no names upon the program.
and 1t was only those who were in the
secret that knew that the girl who stood
ccrld hardly recognize her, for she sunk
her own identity in the character she as
sumed and in every scene she was remark
ably effective. Trilby was seen listlessly
listening to Svengali's playing of Schu-
berts "Rosamonde;" posing for the three
artists; listening to Little BilleeS story of
his love; trying her voice in a serenade,
accompanied by Svengali and Gecko on
the concert stage, and. after; her tragic
death.
Fully equal to Trilby was the represen-
tation of Svengali, who, in makeup and
facial expression, in comprehension of the
effect of position and pose, was remark
able In the death scene, his face. as he
heheld his enemy, was Mephistophilian in
Its intense hate, and made the picture
enc of dramatic interest, although it was
repulsive. In fact, there were some in the
audience who would have been better
pleased had the death scenes heen omitted,
but they We're considered to be necessary
to the complete presentation Of the story.
Mr.. R. S. Fowler was the Svengali. and
his work was warmly praised on every
hard. Mr.. Chas. T. Crosby was Little Bill
lee, and was very good. He bears strik-
ing likeness to the pictures of Little Bill
lee; Gs;,.oM Walter ter Rogers was Taffy; William
Gecko; Mr.. Gideon and Miss Newcomb,
Mr.. and Mrs. Bagot; Messrs Tassen and
Souder, two French soldiers: Mr. Westcott,
fencer. and little May Blossom. Pier
rot" a pretty interpolated picture
There had been good deal Ct mystery
surrounding the preparation of this series
of pictures, and curiosity was excited as to
ters. so that the interest was increased in
the effort to recognize the ladies and gen.
tlemen as they were brought to view under
the glare of the electric light. In most
cases this recognition was easy, but as to
Trilby and Svengali the task was next to
impossible.
Pleasing Music.
The music that accompanied the pic
lures was well rendered, and each number
received much applause. The singers stood
behind the wings. in front of which were
tall palms. SO THAT they were completely
ccrcealed, and the voice could not be heard
to perfect advantage, but it would have
spoiled the harmony Of the pictures had
they been placed in full view. The greater
number !n Of the incidental songs, including
Ben Bolt" Nevins' La Vie," Schumann's
Der Nussbaum." 'Au Claire de la Lune"
and Gounod's "Au Printemps," were sung
by Mrs. Florence Homess; Miss Mary
Chas. E.. Rice gave Delibe's Bon Jour,
Suzon," Mr.. Chas. F. Crosby, the ballad
Loch Lomond," and male quartet, COM
posed of Messrs. w. D. Mcfarland, c. F.
Hoover, sang Dudley Bucks arrangements
of annie Laurie and "In Absence"
The instrumental musicians were Miss c.
A. Bell, Mr.. Walter Paris. and a mandolin
Iudi .e. Sonsisuus VI AHreuO Jana, II. f.
Hinman, Chas. L. Parker and Walter D.
Maclean. The musical director was Prof.
Harry Wheaton Howard, and the stage
was managed by Mr.. Percy Winter. The
committee in charge to whom the praise is
due for the artistic stage settings was
Messrs. Viele, Mann. Chiffon and Miss Solo
mons. The patronesses We're Mesdames
Lamont, Ffoulke. Mann, Kaufman, Men,
dopca, Gallaudet, Glover, Riggs, Viele
Waggaman and Emmons. The perform
ance was not only successful from a
musical and artistic standpoint, which was
the manifest Judgment of the large and
critical audience that was present, but the
financial returns must have been such as to
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