Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-07-05
time, and Higgins goes out gloating over
his sweet revenge,

ella and Alden. Alden pleads Standish's
cause and is coyly asked by Priscilla Why
he does not speak for himself. In mo-
ment of ecstasy, forgetting all his prom
ises to Standish, he offers his own hand
and heart, snd is accepted. He has Just
plighted his troth with kiss, when
Standish, followed by all the other char
acters, enters, and discovers how matters
stand. In a furious rage, he orders the
arrest OF Alden for breach OF contract;
and it is only when the whole female por-
tion of the community kneels, and, weep
ing, entreats him to relent, that he con-
sents to overlook Alden's treachery, and
turns his thoughts towards Bari ara
THE PRESENTATION.
The presentation OF the opera, which
required not only singing, but consider
able acting, was a credit to all in any way
connected with 1t.
Miss Mabel Monaghan, in the leading
role a. Priscilla, was charming. 1t was In
this role that four years ago Miss Mona
CHAN scored her first great triumph in
Ellsworth, and opened for herself the
door to a career In the world OF song Her
appearance in the same role now after
four years of training afforded unusual
opportu unity to note the improvement in
her voice resulting from the cultivation
it has received, The same voice was there
in all its natural sweetness and purity
but with an added power and fiexibiiity.
and under the perfect control OF the
singer.
The part OF Priscilla was perfectly fitted
to Miss Monaghan, and by her natural
grace on the stage. coupled with her
voice, 1.-The pretty Pilgrim" was fairly
captivating.
Z. 81. Warehouse, OF Boston, wi no took
the part OF John Alden, was the only out
ot-town artist in the cast. Mr.. Water
house is Maine boy, having been born
In Portland in 1874. His musical career
began in that city when he was very
young. and his field has rapidly hroadened
He was one OF the soloists at the Maine
| festival in Bangor last fall. and scored
success.
As John Alden, Mr.. Wsterhouse was
decided success. His marveiously sweet
tenor voice possesses the sympathetic
quality so well adapted to the part, and
his acting was natural and easy.
Miss Giles, As Resignation. cid some
very good acting. A. K. Cashman, a.
Hstehad Higgins, was one OF the hits OF
the evening. The part calls for more
acting than any other in the opera, ard
Mr. Cashmsn did remarkable work for
the short time he has had for preparation.
The love-scene between Hatebad and
Resignation WIS one OF the best bits OF
acting during the evening.
Mrs. Cunningham. Miss Bopsey end
Miss Lora, the three May flower buds,
on whom deyoived much OF the work OF
carrying along the plot Of the opera, per-
formed their parts well. Miss Lord de-
serves special mention for her work in the
solo, Happy the Maid" II a. her fret
appearance in public a. -oleist, and she
4 4 we'll. She has clear, ri~h though not
powerful, alto voice, snd he- performance
suggests large possibilities il she gives her
Voice the attention It well deserves.
Mr. Cunning ham, SIS Gov Bradford,
was he typical, bluff but honest ruler q
The Puritan village. II. L. Davis, IS
Squauto, the Indian, was another Of the
his OF the evening, aud though his lines
were confined to few blood curdling
war-whoops, his appearance on the scene
was always the signal for applause from
the audience. Mr.. Rollins, a. Miles
Stsndisa, the captain valorous in war but
not in love, was we'll suited to the part.
The singing hy the chorus was excel
lent, and showed unmistakabiy the result
Of tAe training in tue festival chorus.
The chorus aiaeys presented F. pretty stage
picture; IN fact, the Whole staging Of TIE
pay "es effective and pleasing, and for ii
att, credit must be ivep t. Mr. Ma
cornher.
The thanks OF all are due NJ F. +.
Coake, y hose assistance bebiud he SCENES
was invaluable. And the thanks OF the
management are due to all who SO kindly
contributed to he success Il the opera
TO the Messrs. Morang, who have charge
OF the nal; to Mcasrs. Morang and Hoop.
err for flags; to Mrs. Whitney for the
spinning wheel; to Mr.. Redmau. who has
preserved the original stump" tor 50
many years, and finally the public who
SO generously came to The assistance Of
the Ellsworth festival chorus.
The second presentation Of Priscilla
will long be remembered by the music
loving people Of Ellsworth as one OF the
most thoroughly delightful entertain
ments ever given here.
Beware OF Ointments for Catarrh that