The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-26

4 The operetta, Triumph of Love,
will be presented at the Margaret the
alter Wednesday evening, April 5, under
the auspices of the Ladies' guild of St
Marks Episcopal church with a cast
numbering $50 bright and talented am
ateurs of Anaconda. Great interest is
manifested in this affair, which prom
Uses to be the most successful and brill
liant entertainment ever given by home
talent in this city. The cast has been
carefully drilled by Mrs. Elizabeth
Vance Neumayer of San Francisco, who
owns the copyright, and always man.
ages the production of this operetta.
Mrs. Neumayer has long been known IN
California as a successful teacher of
dramatic art. For many years she has
devoted her time exclusively to the
training of amateurs for her operetta.
Triumph of Love" When the size of
the stage will permit 200 performers
have been utilized in the production.
About $50 will be the limit here.
The music is said to be bright and
catchy and the dialogue sparkling with
fun and merriment. THE Triumph of
Love" has proved a great success whar,
ever presented, and as the cast here is
representative of the youth, beauty and
talent of Anaconda the standard will
certainly be maintained. Mrs. T. F.
Kelly (nee Margaret FINN will sustain
the leading role of Amorita, goddess of
love- Mrs. Kelly's voice is a pure So
prano of sweet and sympathetic quail
1ty, well adapted to the part of Amor
tia. Mrs. ]. V. Collins will appear in
the royal part of Regina, queen of the
universe; Miss Helena Gleeson as Hon
ora; Mrs. G. A. Shoemaker as Fortuna
Miss Ida O'Bannon as Virginia and
Mrs. Roger Williams as Evelina, a pert
and saucy peanut girl.
Amongst the gentlemen are c. l. EN-
erson as Robert, Duke of Burgundy: f
J. Boxer as Leperello, the humorous
valet; E. A. Davis as Mephisto, c. c.
Hoff as Ascenus. a wicked magician
and H. H. Durston as the bogie man
have leading parts.
A grand chorus of 100 voices will rem
der the merry music. The fairy band
of nearly 100 children in songs and
dances and pretty drills will be one of
the most attractive features.
All of the accessories of handsome
costuming, gorgeous scenic effects and
fine orchestral accompaniment are
promised by the committee of ladies in
charge. The operetta will undoubtedly
be the event of the season.
Hi Henry's Minstrels.
Another large audience greeted HI
Henry MINISTRIES at the concluding per.
formance at the Margaret last
evening. The performance was, If such
a thing We're possible, better than on
the previous evening. The specialties
were repeated and each was applauded
to the echo. The first part of Henry's
MINISTRIES is original. In contrast with
the usual tiers of black faced perform
ers, Mr.. Henry has produced a nove
scene. The stage represents the deck
of the Brooklyn while off Santiago. and
the effect is strikingly beautiful This
performers are all dressed in sailor
fashion and the interlocutor is here the
captain. The finale of the first part is
Enthusiastically original The band
carried by the company is undoubtedly
the best minstrel hand in existence
Henrys MINISTRIES are assured of a
warm welcome when next they come to
Anaconda.
Sousa's band will not come to Ana
conda. The famous musical organizl-
ton will give two grand concerts in
Butte to-day, one in the afternoon and
the other In the evening. Doubtless a
number Of Anaconda people will at
tend the concerts.
The knights and Ladies of the Mac
cabees will give a grand ball on April
3 at Hiberna hall. Everybody and his
best girl will be there. Come and have
a good time. Music by the Margaret
theater orchestra.
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