Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-04

suARps AND FLATs.-It is interest
I'M 10 note that the present generation
- Alexandria theaUre-goers are wor.
SINNERS at the shrine of opera, which
va. evidenced by the large number of
,,arsous who witnessed the production
rbe comic opera PIRATES of Pen.
Ssnce' by Snarps and Flats for the
baneti. Of the Alexandria Library. The
mar. was staged ID mastery manner
AID reflected credit on those having it
N charge. while the different choruses
we're we'll balanced aud harmonious,
especially the policemen's chorus.
rbe plot il we may 50 term it, is just
shout suililent for one. or, at the most,
rso acts. the action is limited, yet,
hy dex.eriiy of handling, all its posi-
bliries are brought out. How much is
due 10 those who took part should DO
evident to every one who witnessed
Inc performance.
Ms Nal r. Greenwell, who has
bseu rightly chosen prima donna of
saarps aud Flats. appeared as
Mabel" The conception Of her part
va, perfect in the slightest detail, and
iae manner and ease in: which she takes
her highest note-B h4t-convinced
sue audience OF her high range. Her
singing reflects the qualities of her
lsachers-purs iutonatlon, correct atti-
Jude aud graceful phrasing. Her earl
estuess and graceful, modest manner
IRE her owe. Judging from the pres
eat. Mss Greenwel has bright IN .uie
before her. and it is the wish of all AL
eya4dria lovers of music that she may
Gtau the ,nith of her aspirations.
Miss E.eauor Simonds' sang the role
OF "Rutn,' and was the recipient of
much applause. Her rich coutralto
voice was heard to good effect in her
sapphcatlon of ''Frederick's" love. and
w0o the admiration of the entire
audiecce. Miss Simonds's acting Was
also highly appreciated, showing 10 a
marked degree her Evolutionary pow
er5
The characters of Kate, Filth and
Isabel were impsrsonated by Misses
Sara D. Rlthbone, l.. Caroliue Evans
aui Aunie Unier, respectively. They
acquitted themselves ada. irably, es-
Pee ally 10 their dauce, which was ar
raa-e for the occsslo2 by Mrs Viz
gua Evans 0'Briea. Miss Evans has
= soprano voice OF rare qua!i'y, aad
n - Il .tahoae's voice was we'll suiie |
to the part she took, while ter sctiug
was exceptionally good.
Mr.. Melville Hensey, as Fred rick, P"
was exctp ionaliy good in hls part.
.Nr. Hensey has voice OF remarkable
sweetness and range. He sang with d
V IN that inspired the entire caste,
whila his clear tenor was heard dis :
timely in all the choruses. His acting
was very good.
To Mr.. George II. Evans was assign
ed the difficult role OF Msior General
Those who have had the
pleasure of hearing Mr.. Evans sing
have been profuse in their compli-
ments, he being the possessor OF a
strong and rich bass voice. That he
Kept the audience laughing at his afec-
tations and awkward situations
the two acts and won their
in the last is high praise for
his art as an actor, as we'll as singer.
Very little overacting would make The
part simply clownish.
Mr.. Chas. w. Moore was seen as
Sergeant of Police and was greeted
with much applause, his deep bass
voice being heard to good effect.
OF Mr.. VIM. Bryant. as Richard, a
pirate chief" much could be said, but
space will not permit it. Mr.. BryantF,
voce is not only strong, but sweet, ADD
mas slight tioge of pathos. He has 3
good stage presence and his acting is
very fine. His pronunciation was
audible throughout the house, char
acterstic which is rare among anna
teurs.
Mr.. Edward Campbell took the part
OF Samuel" Judging from his debut,
Mr.. Campbell is valuable acquisition
to the club.
To Mrs Virginia Evans-O'Brien be-
longs the credit for the successful pro-
ducton of tho opera, as she has labored
earnestly aud assiduously in preparing
She principals and chorus. She has
made possible seeming impossibility
--au amateur club that is second to
none in the production of light opera.
The scenery used was painted for the
occasion by Mr.. ]. l.. Dutfey, scenic ar
list of the Lafayette Square Opera
House, Washington.
A CHILD BURNED TO DEATH.-Ber-