The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-31
Olympic Theatre.


There can be no doubt that Manager
many lovers OF the standard comic
operas for his engagement OF the Stoes-
sell Opera company. The company is a
good one: IL has fine soloists and the
chorus does conscientious work. Yes
terday and on Monday evening large
audiences witnessed fine performances
or the everybody. pretty and popular
Mikado, but the company is bound 10
grow In popular favor here, as it's good
work and careful attention TO all the
requirements OF refreshing and
charming summer entertainment be-
comes known. There have been opera
companies seen in this city who have
made many more pretentions than this
one that were TN no way it's equal and
In city where so many love sweet
and merry music. there should be n
large and profitable patronage extended
TO the members OF a company whose
minor members as well as whose priu-
cipals. give charming evidence of the
their faithfulness and earnest endeavor
TO satisfy audiences.
Ever important In n presentation OF
the Mtkado must be the scenery and
the costumes. The opera is meant 10
be no less a pleasing picture to the eye,
than IL is to be merry and tunful 10
the ear. The presentation by the Stoes-
sell company Is without objection, in
Tact IL is worthy OF much praise in this
regard for the scenery IL suitable the
ladies' OF the company are very pretty
and the costumes new and charming.
During the run OF opera at the Olym-
pic there VIII be no smoking allowed
and the neat little theatre will be made
Just as nice a place az possible for not
only young people, but for those who
enjoy the tuneful operas that these
good singers have upon their list The
performance this week of the Mikado |
and next week of the ever popular
Chimes of Normandy" should prove |
welcome oasis TO public which has |
been very much wearied with the So j
called "rag-time" stuff the past couple +
of years.
AS To the cast. IL is worthy one. |
has some very strong points and there |
Is evenness and finish i'm it's work |
Charles Holmes, the tenor has a good |
voice and he sang well the choice solos
mat Nanki Pooh has been assigned by |
The maker OF the opera. Mr.. Centor as |
ko-ko. the lord high executioner, Is i'm
excellent comedian and makes all that
s possible out OF his very amusing and |
absurd part. His voice was Monday
evening somewhat affected by a cold.
but II has since improved. Very good |
IS the singing OF Adolphe Mayer
N the part of Pooh Bah and he looks
md otherwise exhibits the dignity OF
his exalted position. Henry Vogel left
lothing at all TO be desired out OF the
presentation of the Emperor of Japan.
lie has rich and tuneful voice and
lis action Is splendid.
The part of Yum-Yum. one OF the
most charming parts i'm all of Gilbert &
'ullivan's operas is most worthily taxi i
N by Leontine Harge she is beaut' full.
las a most vivacious manner and a |
oprano voice OF richness and power |
hat is heard with delightful effect i'm
he solos and duets that the score as
igns TO her Miss Margaret Ashton is
very charming Pith-Sing: she sings
cry sweetly and Miss Gammage makes
he faithful other member OF worthy |
rio. The ever-amusing part OF Kat
sha could ask for no better treatment
han IL receives from Miss Lee Hobbs
lartin.