The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-12

his seldom that Savannah is visited by
and opera organization, and French
I'd orera mad probably never been sung
T.. before yesterday. The Paris and
~ orleans Grand Opera Company sang
~, oneras in the afternoon and at night
W. rro,arore" was the bill at the matinee
a .Faust' was sung at night. The mat
-. audience was not large, but there was
ere audience at night.
~ssre is no doubt that the night opera
-,s better sung and put on than was I'll
r.or,tore." Whether ii was that the prin-
.,las we're in better voice or that they
us-a encouraged by the brilliant audience
. !. question. but Faust" was percepdbly
81 snnerior bin to that sung at the matt
49, There was more expression in the
..-ioe Of The principals in Faust than
:. al Trovatore," which Is really where
tba difference lay.
While both operas were well received and
81 ,sare was no doubt that they We're enjoy
N Al especially by those music lovers who
rsval in Italian and French grand opera,
n .andor would compel an acknowledgement
If some disappointment. In justice to
81 ,merican opera of the higher class 1t may
h said that the home article does not suf-
s. fer by a comparison.
The operas could not be given here with
that wealth of scenery and space of stage
hat are enjoyed at the Tacon Theater in
"a havana the Grand Opera House in the
Ciy of Mexico, and the one in New Or
leans and this is a matter for considera-
AZ ton.
Nine Jaffon, contralto, who sang Azu-
a cena at the matinee and Martha in
.Faust" has a voice of much richness,
depth and purity, and she was better liked
#tha, Nine. Berger, soprano, who sang Leo
pors poorlv, but was better in the more
Ndiicult role of Marguerite Her voice is
moi big nor notable for qualitis eof sweet
Ines. but in the great mass of work set
down for Marguerite she was not lacking
"a in taste or graciousneSs.
Javid. basso, has a deep, splendid voice,
3 and sang Mephisto faultlessly, while Ber-
8 riel baritone, has a voice of singular tone,
e and to the role of Valentine added grace
and charm by his acting.
Salvador, tenor, sang Faust in a pleas
8 ing manner He has a good voice and a
fine presence, which helped him wonder
fully in the role, but he is wanting in ex-
preston and emotion, a quality seldom
lacking in Frenchmen.
The work of the chorus was of a high
class and the ensembles were given in a
way that showed excellent training, com
a bned with good voices. The excellent
work of the orchestra aided much in the
Presentation of the operas.
The Klimt-Hearn Company will occupy
the board for all of this week, except Sat
urday matinee and night, when the young
romantic actor James K, Hackett will be
# seen in Rupert of Hentzau." Hackett is
one of the most popular of the younger
s stars in New York and Chicago, and he
n has made a number of successes in plays
N like Rupert" He is supported by an ex-
A cellent company, and the production is said
to be the same that was put on in New
York.
The Klimt- Hearn Company is one of the
strongest repertoire organizations on the
road, while the repertoire of plays which
the company presents is probably stronger
than any similar organization has pro-
duced. Nearly all the plays are successes
Of the best dramatists and authors, and
they are all plays on which royalties have
10 be paid. Among the plays that are
better known which will be presented are
Held by the Enemy" the great war
drama by Gillette; A. M. Palmer's 1.-The
Great Diamond Robbery" August Thomas
beautiful play Alabama" THE Commo-
dore' and others.
The Klimt-Hearn Company will open
n i've nights engagement tomorrow night,
With matinees Tuesday, Wednesday,
4 Thursday and Friday. The opening night
Il iillette's war play Held by the Enemy
will be the bill. The piece will be pre-
Anted with the original scenery and me-
.hanical effects. An exchange has the
( olowing to say of the company:
The Klimt-Hearn company will tonight
10 s,vIy. 6
ENGAGEMENTS in the history of the Capital
'Theater. All records are not known, but
4 u is evident that the company has done
the banner weeks business of the house,
|prices considered. At 10, 20 and 80 cents
the theater has been crowded to overflow
ling each night this week. This phenome-
|nal patronage is traceable to the high class
pays and meritorious work presented by
the company The verdict of all is that
the Klimt-Hearn performances are not
surpassed by the average dollar attrac-
tons in the same line This goes to prove
that the magnet of cheap prices is not all
that draws the crowd When that de-
sideratum is backed by merit it is no Won
DER The box Office corps and the ushers
nave work and lots of it to perform. Man
aser Hamilton struck keynote when he
secured this company for a week, and he
VIII still further ingratiate himself into
t'S goa SraceS OF local IAedleISOSIS II
ne can secure a return engagement.
Last night it was the same old story.
me house was packed. Alabama" was
tne play and it was given with the com
p.eeness of detail and aggregate perfec-
ton seldom seen even in the high-priced
companies. The scenic auxilaries were
superb. Nearly every habitue of par
queue and balcony is familiar with the
Story of this delightful Southern play.
When essayed by a competent cast, as II
was last night. the production becomes en-
.euaining and edifying and leaves pleas
ing Impressions upon the mind. Each of
me parts was we'll sustained from 'eend
oeend " and the presentation was another
Triumph for the popular players now
VITA u.s.
The dramatization of Rupert Of Hent-
Eau Anthony Hopes sequel to '"The
tlsoner of Zenda,' will be presented next
saturday, matinee and night, by Mr..
James X. Hackett and a Frohman COM
pdny. The New Orleans Picayune has
sne following comment on the perform
aaCe OF the play in that city: The "Ru-
pel OF Hentzau' play is not so fine nor
~ sJIong as the one preceding 1t, but IL
tu4 Of interest, and as seen last night
tne Tulane Theater, where it was pre-
-"eep by James x Hackett and an excel