The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-11-14
MADE TWO HITS
Boston Lyric Co. in the
Pirates and Olivette.
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Two tremendous houses greeted the
matinee and night performances of the
justly famous Boston Lyric Opera
Company on atuIday At the matinee
performance Gilbert and Sullivan's de-
lightful opera, THE Pirates of Pen
zance' was given, Miss Nellie Andrews
appearing as Mabel" She sustained
the good impression che made in Mar
tina Mr.. A. l.. Parmley appeared as
Frederick and again made distinct
success. Lovette Rockwell was the
PIRATE Chief," John Henderson the
Major General, and George Kunkle
the sergeant OF Police" Miss Leices-
ter made q decided impression with her
superb voice. The chorus was, as 1t
always is, simply perfect.
At night "Olivette" was presented
with Miss Josephine Stanton appearing
In the title role and Miss Nellie An
drews as the Countess These ladies'
were at their best and both made great
individual successes. Henry Hallam
was excellent, as was also Lovette
Rockwell as the Duke" Miss Daisy
Howard was full OF life and chic as
'VelOtine," and looked as pretty as
her given name. Miss Grace Bell was
also charming as "Moustique." The
comedy work was in the hands of those
two princes Of funmakers, henderson
and kunkle, and they kept the au-
dience In constant roar of laughter.
Henderson being particularly happy
and getting on many local hits which
brought down the house. The chorus
showed great work again. The cos
tuning was beautiful in both operas
The Department of Public Instruc-
ton has begun to recognize the en-
gagement OF the famous Boston Lyric
opera company as most important
factor for educational purposes. 1t Is "A
chance to study and learn the art of
singing correctly that has never before
been offered to The students of this
city. 1t Is becoming accepted that
knowledge of the technique of singing
is Just as necessary as the study of the
English language. In this age of en-
nghtenment music goes hand In hand
with progressive civilization. Superbiy
rendered music, whether vocal or in
strumental, Is sOlace, a boon, a 10y,
that cannot be too highly esteemed.
The Installing then OF the principles of
harmony and melody in the younger
mind will naturally lead to q richer
and grander development as the stu-
dent grows older. The coming age will
be one of music. "
Miss Rose c. Davidson, School Agent
for Honolulu, and l.. H. Gibson. normal
instructor, representing Il. A. Mott
smith, Minister Of Instruction, called
upon Colonel w. A. Thompson Satur-
day afternoon and stated that a move
ment was on foot in the Institutional
department to give the school chill
dren" an opportunity to witness the
performance Of the Lyrics. The news
papers OF the city had been suggesting
the appropriateness of such q course.
and 1t was to be taken advantage Of.
Colonel Thompson, IN view of the edu-
cational Importance Of the affair, Of
Iered arrangements that were most
satisfactory and the deal was consum-
mated. The performance for the
school children viii be given as "spe-
cial Friday matinee." that being the
afternoon on wnicn the performance
will be given.
This Is practice that Is being fol-
owed very extensively In the States
turing opera seasons Students of all
classes attend special matinee perform
lnces given for their especial musical
education and the professors and in
'tructors Of all the different conserva-
cries are In perfect accord with this
orm Of study and encourage it most
heartily.
The first school matinee" will take
'lace Friday. November II, and the
will 10 that tuneful and
1ery funny comic opera. said Pasha."
t will be sight well worth Witness
ng to see the throng of little people
'njoying their frst appearance at
pera. 1t IL hoped hat the good results
which will be obtained will be an ipcen-
i've for the continuance Of the special
natinees" during the future opera sea-
on.
President F. A. KIosmer, Of Oahu COL
ege, has decided that the Punah0u
tudents should see. as body, at least
ne OF the grand operas, and has chOs-
n Faust" which the Lyrics are al
eady rehearsing.