The age-herald., 1899-06-08
ROMANTIC OPERA
 HAS SECOND SUCCESS
A Brilliant Performance Last
 Night,
MATINEE THIS AFTERNOON
The Beautiful Music and Lively Dances of Terra Sortis" Will Attract An other Great Audience Names
 of the Mirror Dancers.

Miss Rowley's opera "Terra Sortis,' had its second performance last night, and as fine as the first presentation was, the sec ond was even finer. It was notable per- formance The opera wears well and it could be seen night after night with in- creasing interest
 The audience last night was almost as large as that on Tuesday evening and it was just as discriminating and demon- strative
 The first presentation of the opera was remarkable for it's smoothness. No com- pany of amateurs ever did well. As for that matter few professional troupes could have come out better in an initial perform ance. This is high praise indeed for Bir- mingham talent, but it is certainly not strained or overdrawn.
 What little stiffness might have been ob- served the first night had entirely disap- peared the second night There was no hitch whatever and the whole performance was given with an artistic finish that was delightful.
 Each one of the principals achieved a triumph and there many encores Miss Fal- lon, with her graceful acting and her ex- uuiste voice, made an ideal "Edythe," and Miss Scholar, with her rich and pure tones and her charming self-possession, flied her difficult role to perfection. Miss Fallon had been known to our amusement goers as a young lady of musical talent and ex- perience But Miss Scholar made her debut before the footlights in this opera and her success has been like a revelation She has come well to the front and hence cba axUil1 ba xuith tha stars.
 MT. Thacher was In perfect voice. and in two songs at least he surpassed himself
 MT. Gregory, as the burgomaster, was at his best. In creating their role he has proved himself first class artist. He is a refined comedian. He acts but does not overact his part.
 MT. Drennen, as king, was in good voice. and his acting was good.
 One of the greatest hits was the "Good Night" song by the quartette-Miss Fallon Miss Schooler, Mr. Thatcher and Mr. Gregory. t was sung with such smooth ness and feeling as to captivate the entire audience.
 The several dances elicited much ap- plause. Miss Marcella Rothschild, in her waltz song with the German professor CnafleS l. 0mlln-anu III ner QIucult fancy dances, won high praise.
 The following young ladies took part in the Mirror dance,' one of the most attrac- tive features of tine opera: Miss May Fow- Ter, Miss Sada Hawkins, Miss Winner Saun- ders Miss Ethel Morrow, Miss Theresa Hausman, and Miss Ewing.
 Hugh Martin filled the role of Cannibal and his acting was admirable.
 The audience last night, as on the first night, was impressed with the professional quality of the chorus. It would be difficult to imagine how it could do better work It is evenly balanced, its tone quality is good and it sings with wonderful snap.
 There will be O matinee this afternoon at o'clock at popular prices. When Father .O'Reily made this announcement from the stage last night he took occasion to praise Miss Rowley and to express the hope that the music of "Terra Sortis" would not only be heard throughout the country but in loud applause.
 There is every reason to believe that the opera house will be packed this afternoon It is understood that both Miss Mittie Sherrod and Miss Rotschld will appear in fancy dances. Miss Sherrod is a natural artist, the personification of grace, and her song and waltz took the house by storm Tuesday night There is very general demand that she repeat this number today