Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1905-03-08
ECHOES FROM THE
BISTRITz TWINS

No theatrical entertainment ever
given IN Prescott has met with such
universal commentator as the pro-
duction of 1.-The Twins of BistritZ. Z"
Of course Mrs. Nellie Won G. Smith,
author of the.opera, is the central fig
ure in the praise bestowed upon it. 1t
is considered remarkably clever and
we'll written production both as to the
libretto and the music, and reflects
much credit upon its author. The
mannersof its production, by amateurs.
is also very creditable compliment
to the musics! ability of the tom.
Not only was the music we'll render
ed, but there was some very clever
acting done 5y Miss Eta Dewitt.
Messrs. ]. E. Morrison, TregallIs and
Dunlap.
As leading lady, and with a very
difficult part Mrs. a. W. McCash dem
ontsrated great musical ability. She
has few equals in the quality of voice
while her Interpretation of the solos
rendered were superb.
j. E. Morrison also won new laurels
for the perfect acting done by him
while he maintained his reputation as
vocalist having also a very difficult
part to sing.
As Lynetti, the nurse, Mrs. J. E.
Morrison also did cute little part
very nicely, while in the scene after
the discovery of the loss of the child
she did the pathetic turn true to
nature.
Miss Eta De Witt both in her make
I'D as we'll as in the singing and acting
of her part made a very decided hit.
1t might be of interest in this con-
ncetion to remark that the lace used
liz her gypsy costume came from Wen
ma in 1889.
Both as Prince Janowitz and as the
Prince of the Gypsies, Mr.. Reymiller
played his role we'll.
Mr.. Porter, as George, and later as
Lord Sarmarto, did not have very
much to do but did the little we'll,
showing the quality that might be ex-
pected of him in larger role. !
Others who had parts of more or less
prominence and who acquitted them
selves with much credit we're Messrs. |
W. r. Poole, Ed Lift, 7. H. Bate,
Earl Smith, Mesdames Earl Smith, !
Archie Loci hart, Miss Isabelle Lor-
ing, Mrs. T. H. Bate, Miss Percy
Murphy and the twins, Violet Fitzge1-
aid and Donald Scott, and last but by
no means the least in Importance, lit
tie Grace Andrews in her tambourine
dance, dressed as a beautiful little
gypsy girl.
Another character which was admir-
ably acted was that of the gypsy for
tune teller by Miss Carpenter. Her
costume would have caused envy from
the genuine gypsy fortune teller, while
the ambling gait could not be more
perfect to one of the tribe. In the
list of members of the chorus hereto
fore published the name of Miss Min.
ME Davis was in some manner omit
ted.
The gowns of number of those
taking part we're quite handsome not
ably that of the leading lady, Mrs.
McCash, and Miss Dewitt.
The opening scene of the second act
was beautiful one, portraying gypsy
camp, but for that matter all the
stage settings we're very pretty and ap-
propriate.
While not in view of the audience
at any time during the performance,
the good work done by Reese NJ. Ling
in the arranging of the players and as
stage manager was in evidence.
Little Miss Grace Andrews was the
recipient of beautiful bouquet after
her dance and encased among the
flowers was handsome gold bracelet,
the donor being Mrs. Nellie Smith.
Mrs. Smith has already commenced
on another opera and if the sentiment
of the people here favor it she will re-
peat SCI he Twins of Bistritz'' in about
a month and after giving it some
more practice. The proceeds would
be donated to those taking part in it
in case it is reproduced. 1t is also
her intention to call general rehear-
sal of the piece again during the COM
ing week, if the weather is favorable,
and will serve refreshments to those '
participating in it also will give a So
eial dance in connection with it. I