Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-01
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Last evening at the Creighton theater the
Della Fox Opera company gave as its sec
/ ond performance the "Fleur de Lis" a
work adapted from the French-but not
very far from-and full OF funny situations,
such as are indigenous to the land of wine
and frogs legs. The music is far above
the average in light operas and while full
! of merit Is decidedly pleasing. There is
concerted piece in the first act and a
| Good Night" part-song in the last act
| that would do credit to almost any modern
opera The work of the chorus deserves
mention for its accuracy, enthusiasm and
| lack of Objectionable obtrusiveness. In the
two selections mentioned 1t was entirely
| satisfactory.
| Harry Macdonough as a noble count of
! France. Strengthened out his legs made up
! his face to resemble DR.. Parkhurst of po-
lice and other fame, and gave the audi
| ence more real fun than they have had in
| a long time
Frank Blair has changed his face. He
has assumed the delicate and mystic Inca
| ments of Henry Irving, and as marquis
| of France in sad circumstances seemed
quite q different parsonage from the fool
soldier of the previous evening.
Hugh Chilvers sang well and acted as
usual He is a better singer than actor
but Is interesting
Pretty Nellie Braggns made most ia
NOraDle. impression as lIe girl WIN Mdne
| to get married but cant.
TTiXie Friganza had better part than in
| the Little Trooper" and made the most of
it. wild dance. lots of spotlesS lace, a
pedal crescendo beyond criticism and fairly
good voice made her decidedly attractive.
Last and most Della Fox added to the
good impression OF former years and per-
formances by a Characterization that was
consistent, artistic and full or spontaneity.
The furor that she created in New York a
Dttfn1n nf 10
The scenery was especially good and the
costumes fresh and appropriate. Mr.. Will
liam T. Francis, the conductor, is deserv-
ing of a good share Of the credit for the
smooth, finished performance which evil
IDENTIFY pleased the large audience assembled
to hear Ii. "Fleur lie Lis will be repeated
this evening. and Little Trooper" at the
performance this afternoon.
The concert to be given at the Creighton
Monday night by the University of Chicago
Glee and Mandolin club promises to be an
important musical and social event. As this
is the first trip west for the club our people
are arranging to give the members a rOyaf
welcome. Nest of the men on the club are
eastern men, notable exception is the
manager, who is the son of Chaplain Lozier
of Iowa. Mr.. Lozier is not only manager
of the club, but he Is also a composer OF
marked ability. Several of his selections
will appear on the program Perhaps his
most ambitious effort is an arrangement of
SChuberts Serenade for the club. Mr.. Glenn
Hall will sing the tenor solo, Mr.. Ralph Nor
ton will play the violin obligato. the soft
toned mandolnS will furnish the accompanl-
ment, while at intervals the faraway voices
of the glee club will echo from the wings
of the stage. Schuberts Serenade is beyond
the average glee club, and only Mr. Lozier's
exceptional ability, combined with long,
arduous club practice have made possible
the results obtained by this organization.
"The Little Trooper" will be the matinee
bill at the Creighton today when Della Fox
and her supporting company will wish their
auditors Happy New Year" The en-
gagement will close tonight with a repetl-
tion of "Fleur-de-Lis."
A beautiful cantata entitled 1.-THE Happy
Family of Father Time" was exceedingly
well rendered at the Walnut Hill Methodist
Episcopal church at Forty-frst and Charles
streets last night Over forty well trained
voices Joined in the production, and a good
audience was greatly edited and entertained.
Assnssinnted in His Office.
CHETOPA, Kan, Dec. 31.-Last evening T.
w. Glass, a grain buyer, son of Captain
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