The Washington times., 1901-10-01

Krenn and Lindau. the book by the peren-
NAL Harry B. Smith, and the music by
Ludwig Englander. The story differs lit
tie from that of other comic operas-a
little more coherent. possibly and better
told as a rule. The dialogue is bright and
the little interjected Wilson witticisms
and epigrams are spice to the tasteful
menu The music is always tuneful.
though little of IT is whistIeable Mr.. Will
son gets some good lyrics and others of
the company are well suited also. so the
combination goes to make up an evening
of real profit to one with ears. eyes. or
ideas of humor.
Considering the work of Mr. wilson a
critic might turn to his scrapbook of last
year, or that of two seasons ago, and
Justly reproduce what was then printed
regarding the star. Originally original
and artistic Mr.. Wilson remains so He
is the same today. tomorrow and forever.
He dances exceptionally well this season,
or maybe the music appeals more to his
heels than to his larynx. OF course. he
has all the comedy lines and the centre
of the stage where the calcium shines" "
but, to one knowing their power there
are at least two of the support who could
lose MIR. Wilson in his own opera If he
gave them half a chance.
The first of these individuals is Eddie
Foy who has one Isong and gets seven
encores without half trying His make
l..
Then there is d. H. Don. late comedian
of the ill-fated Belle of Bohemia" whose
character study of Prince Bomsky is ex-
ceptionaIly good and whose ability shows
ali through the small part The little
squeak in his Voice. Inc s-.a.e- :. III and
the windmill movement of the arms-sail
are so unique and humorous that one
keeps wishing MFR. Don had more TO do.
Then a new man. Joseph Ratliff, has bit
of merit. or makes merit out of Il bit, anC
! has the atmosphere of the part. Harry
/ Fairleigh a good looking young chap with
! a tenor voice. sings well and acts fairly
/ no pun intended-and Wilmer Bentley and
/ Harry Stuart are good in small roles.
| There is a great deal of local pride in
rc-ording the success of Irene Bentley.
/ her hit was instantaneous and pro-
| nounced Gentiiity surrounds her and
/ even the hoydenish attire and vocabulary
| of the first act fail to hide the ladyship
of the young woman. Her second act is
| one of the prettiest bits of work seen
! here in many day, and her Irritation
/ song" with the male horus and the May.
| queen ribbons was 50 popular last nlgh'
/ that a dozen recalls were received. She
! reads her lines well and her voice has i'm
1 proved perceptibly since her last appear
/ ance locally. Marie George does som.
J good work. her solo in the second act ano
her aid to MIR. Wilson ana MI. Don IN m
tuneful trio being especially notable
1 There are but two women parts worthy
/ of record, though Luttl Watson and Stef
! la Borland are also programmed
George Lederers taste and elaborate
ness are displayed in the costuming OF Iht
! chorus and in the scenic equlpmeht. lIt
| setting of the last act Is paruculari!
| agreeable 4 word in passing IS due INT
National orchestra for its rendition o.
! Mr. Englander's score. which mas prop
| ably never been better played the only
! matinee will be on Saturday