Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-27

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NsAThhins niae weather is likely to con-
ettioa i il Tsbt showe,s tonight and Thurs
: :H' aSorihessieFIy Winds
- ; PIyAFoRE."-A large and
4, . i, audience assembled at the
sPp =. ooera House last night to witness
s;S ,,o3pction of the comic opera n.
!as poalore, by the "Shsrps and
y : :, t,r he benefit ofthe Hydraulion
fI' Company. This was the third
ST. m. = tt tbis club has produced "PiDa,
TIM. 'J !" hi. city, having played it
t'fe .r, - TWO nights last fall.
'sfy s- ~ tbe .icsnes, of several of the
V'll s.rs ofthe club, a slight change in
nsH .s.r was necessary. OF the pro-
tue 80: a' by these young people too
dav'.O c.onot he said, for words are in
I-'- rs,e 10 express the manner and
sum pls IN which the opera was sung, each
;H. ';cinant p.aying the assigned role
pr. .s,iir 4ase and grace OF veteran,
VII. W.. vi me goans worn by the ladies
VIM brautllu and of artistic design,
S' WI ,bs costumes of the gentlemen
SUI ~ nea,.h.ling aud bright. The
s's W.. very fine and added much
S' ,Ss nroiuct on. The raising of the
10 . .ai in the urst act elected much ap-
S1 a".s for the scene presented was
Phi ,anly enhancing, Tor youth and beauty
s.-a.b4r with manliness and vivacity
W. Charm to the surroundings.
fr1eryhody was well pleased with the
a.ria,nsTce. which was evidenced by
tbs applause elven. =,
Mis- Miss Mai Greenweli, as Josephine"
80. exceptionally good and justly
m NJ" the applause she received, as
Tsr roaceoiion OF the part was above
~ average amateur. Miss Greenwell
has voice OF wonderful power and
a.rh.iry with g range that was made
~rs.r BIZ elective information when her
;oron. Lrils made known to Ralph"
me secr-, OF her heart. Miss Green
Will sings WITH a grace in which sia-
r.rjty and emotion are never wanting.
Miss C4roline Evans, rs cousin
Hs0e, was exceedingly good in her
role Her different parts were all ex,
urs,,y, and polished portiayals, and
TIA, Of the actress being on a plane
with that Of the songstress, the outcome
was wholly satisfactory.
Mrs. Hollifeld, as Little Butter
CUP, was in evidence. and her inter
p-elatiou OF the character was very fine.
Mrs. Hollfeli in the beginning of the
opera produced the most vivid impress
sion aud in each of the scenes in which
she was concerned this impression WAC
deepened. She lent brilliancy and
COnhdence which counterbalanced the
few discrepancies which are generally
prevalent in amateur theatricaIs.
Mr.. George II. Evans was seen as
"Sir Joseph Porter" In this role MIR.
Evans IS unrivalled, and proved him
sell an artist of ripe experience. His
has bass voice of rich quality. aid
WA the recipient of mucn applause.
Both Mr.. Evans singing and acting is
worthy OF the highest commentator.
Mr.. l.. l.. f. Randolph, director of
St. Peters Church choir, Washington,
took the part of Ralph R,ckstraw."
Mr. Randolph is the possessor ola pure.
Iweet and true voice and. manages h 8
). yau with the skill and surety thai
)nug confidence and delight to the lis
encr, together with the comforting
bought that neglect will not in a few
years ruin the quality of tone or rem
Ter the vocalist quite aphonous, for it is
10 be hoped that Mr. Randolph will be
seen in every opera produced by
'Sharps and Flats" rs he is q valuable
adding spirit and vim TO
tie opera that was highly appreciated.
Mr. Charles Moore's conception OF
"D.ck Deadeye" was very fine. He
has incorporated gestures that would
not discredit professionals. possibly
whom he has studied until he has as
simulated so much of their actions as 10
uncOnsciously present them as his own,
and such is the way that many an ANA
Iear has reached the zenith of his as
plration. Mr.. Moore possesses voice
Of rlch quality and wide compass.
MIR. William Bryant impersonated
Inc character of capt. Corcorau," and
acquitted himself admirably, this role
being one of the most difficult in
the cast. Mr.. Bryant possesses a
brilliant technique, his remarkable
expression demanding a division OF
honors bestowed upon tho leading sing
erS ofthe east. Mr.. Bryant's elocution
va noteworthy feature, he not in the
FEAST overriding his part, thus avoiding
siault which is more or less common
among amateurs.
Among those who are worthy o.
much praise is Mr.. Frank L. Stay
Maker N who depicted the role of "Bot
OeCSei' in g mastery manner.
AT, Urban s. Lambert as "Bill Bob
STAY was very good.
The "Midshipmites," Masters Helm.
ne Iicl and Robert w. Herwig, looked
NE little heroes in their sailor suits.
= Much credit is due Mrs. Virginia
Evans Evans . Brlen, the directress, who has
y, vSsn untlring in her zeal to produce
'ue opera IN q manner which would
f.Sase the most fastidious, and that hel
iaD We're not in vain was evidenced
in: nlent by the successful rendition o.
r. aSuofe' every voice blending har'
nm.O Oniy while the instrumental
'-T Ts waSin perfect unison.
-ue opera will be repeated tonight
OPERA BorsE.-Mr. J. F. Arnold
ere p';sSelting the Arnold Welles Play
mans ~ tae city completing arrange
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