Arizona republican., 1908-03-12
IHE SECOND NIGHT
 OF OPERA, PINAFORf
The Company and Mr. Harry Well Were Showered With Coneratula tons or it's Success.

The Elks annual theatrical produc-
 ton has long ceased to be a merely memorable event of the dramatic sea
 son. Other occasional delights may
 come and go. may drift before the foot
 lights and fade in the public memory
 with their passing beyond the wings
 but the Ell<s go on forever. The an
 nual presentation has become a fixed
 institution, the foundation of which
 was laid many seasons ago. Each sue
 ceeding dramaturgic event has contrib
 uted to the establishment of this edi-
 flee but it remained for the success of
 Pinafore to place the keystone in the
 grand arch upholding the whole. With
 last nights offering it became history
 or rather a bright page in Elkdom his
 tory of the stage.
 With that anticipation of pleasure
 which the habitual and discriminating
 attendant on Elk shows always feels,
 an assemblage a little larger even than
 on the opening night. filled the Doris
 for the closing rendition of Pinafore
 in this city. In the presence of this audience including many first
 nighters. the company indi-
 vidually and in it's totality acquitted itself magnificently in the
 task assayed. And the audience was
 very responsive and awarded the de-
 served share of recognition due each performer for work well done. The chorus did admirably as on the former occasion and seemed to have lost none
 of it's zest and spirit, in fact was if anything a little more confident. hav- ing once sounded favorablyathe depths of the public appreciation.
 Anything of complimentary nature
 said of the performance of the first night would be as amply fitting for last nights efforts. the melodies of this opera falling graciously on the listen ing ear, blended with the tuneful har monies of the orchestra. Pinafore has many effective duets, trios. quartettes and all through the first act runs a plaintive, saddening strain. the cry in the sea-world of a longing unful
 filled. This element of heart interest permeates and is infused into the brighter symphonies. and forms the es- sential thread binding the whole. In terwOven with this however is the whimsical philosophies or Deadeye who furnishes the melOdramatic touch in certain moments and certain ab- surdities in others, the pOmpous atti- tude of superiority of the Lord Ad miral and the considerate and courte- ous demeanor of the worthy captain. . Central in a point of interest were the embOdiments of Josephine the daughter and her lover Ralph Rachstraw, presumably the common born sailor. Mrs. Tiffany in the for mer disclosed a refined artistic sense, her embodiment was youthful appeal ing and sincere. She is eXcelled by none of the prima donnas of the best class of travelling companies and Pima fore gave her the vehicle to measure her voice. modulated beautifully in the pathetic themes and reaching the eli max according Co the most approved modern technic. How very effective was her rendition was attested in the number Sorry Her Lot" which en- joined silence and succeeding ovatiOns.
 As the lover Paul Renau Ingles sang never better. lifting his part to one of first importance. He achieved the emo tional heights required both in 'he eX- pression of voice and gesture. reveal ing his appreciation of the fact that there is in artistic delineation some thing more than mere vocal achieve ment. His notes in the high register was clear and inspiring of admira- tion.
 A generous share of plaudits was showered on Miss Ramona Rollins who as Little Buttercup created character pleasing. She is possessed of a winning personality and a voice of fine timbre. presenting great possibil- ities were she ever to assay the stage as a professional career. Her voice has a rich liquid quality through wide range. Her costuming was very well conceived.
 Frank Connelley typified the gallant captain, his demeanor was most fitting to the part and his delineatiOn com both respectful attention and generous applause. He spoke his lines and the musical numbers in which he took a leading part were well received. Vim. Scholfield created merriment as the pom pous admiral. wearing his brilliant raiment and multidunious honors with the apparent self consciousness that Gignified the role assayed. Mrs. A. G. McCrea as Hebe was excellent and is ghted with a strong soprano.
 Harry Well who has trained the and staged the opera was re- called for an encore when he sang the Pirate song. It is a bit of descriptive realism, suggestive of the oceans to which Mir. Weil's, magnifi- ] cent deep baritone was admirably In a number of other in Mir. Wiel gave evidence of fine training and dramatic talent. As a director of a operatic | he has proven himself most