The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-12
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Last evening Was one That will long
be remembered by music loving peo-l
pie in ciarksburg. The Grand opera
house was filled to It's utmost eapae-
~, with large ana appreciatiye am
dienee to hear the beautiful and
catchy little musical play. THE GEL
sha." which was well and exquIstely
rendered under the management OF
Mr.. Donald Mcdonald. Of New York,
and under the auspices of the Mart
cato Club. All the society girls anal
men were represented IN this delis-
ipus little opera and when the curtain
rose promptly at the appointed hour
one seemed to gaze on Aladdin-likeE,
fairy land-the stage was embower-
ed In pink and yellow. through which
shown soft pink. yellow and crime
son glow; garlands OF chrysanthe-l
NUNS with vines OF greenery cam
Opted the ceiling and forming SUI
perb center was az large Japanese
umbrella hung with clusters Of
chrysanthemums and Japanese Ian
terms To the left of the stage was
the picturesque tea house OF tenl
thousand joys, Surrounded by traillng
vines of wIstaria and flowers oil
cherry blossoms forming an attract
I've hedge. Never has the clarksburg
stage had such superb and brilliant
setting. Crows orchestra rendered.
the orchestral score to perfectI9at
and the opera was we'll supported
and led by its prompt and correct
rendition. The opening chorus oil
Happy Japan" was sung Impressive
~ by the talented chorus Of thirty
voices, which was followed by the
entrance Of wun Hi .CWirt Lewis)
keeper of the tea house Mr.. lewis
took his part admirably and judgingE
from the showering applause Of the
audience. made one of the greatest
hits of the evening by his cleverI
dancing ana catchy songs. The
four English officers. Messrs. Conlen.
Holden, Farland and Williams anal
the midshipman Tommy Stanley
tMichael Cohen) each in his individ.
ual part as "a representative OF the
British navy, We're all that could DC
desired in voice and acting. ThcI
charming Lady Constance wynne,
tAliss Hetnzl and her four attract
i've English girl friends, Mollie Sea-
more. tMlss Traver5. Marie Worth
tngton tMIss Achcson1. Mable Grams.
tMiss Hazel Achesonl, and Ethel
Hurst tAIiss Byrd), were decidedly
anslalse in their carriage and
rendition of their parts and although
the score Of the opera contained MOI
vocal solos for them. their acting was
most credttable. Tho French girl.
Juliette. tmpersonated so .charmingly
by Miss Frost in her attractive little
costume was very fascinating and her
solo. Cost Mot" greatly pleased
the audience. The Character Of 20
Mlmosa San" taken so charmfngly by
Miss Duncan. captivated the audi
ence by her grace ana manner and
exquisite voice and from the en4hu.
siasm OF the audience. was compelled
70 respond to innumerable encores
The Marquis 1mari." chr $ y
Bentley the high Japenes. no+en.
tate chief of police. etc. made !
great hit and convulsed the audienc,
W ms clever acting in, his high or
ticiai position. The dance ana vocal
dnet between Mani (Miss ri noy. 4
sess) and Lieutenant Cunninrban,,, Il
tMr. Williams) was most nerfect1v
executed and they gracefully r.. IN
sponded to the appreciative applause!
OF the audience. In fact. the entire
cast. each in his and her part couidI
not be improved upon and too much
cannot be said in praise of the duc+ :
ana dance which was so gracefuliv
taken by Captain Fairfax'' and "o
Mimosa SAN" known as the kissing {
duet; also the amusing song. .The ,
Toy duet which was so ,Intoueiv
rendered by Captain Fairfax" and
"Mollie seamore." /,
II has been requested that the p.r. j
formance be repeated Friday night 5
and the Marcato Club has been most !
fortunate In again securing Mr.. Mae I
Donald to manage the event in his {
superior and efficient way, and the
club feels In securing his services in l
the repetition of the opera 1t will he
all that is necessary to make it quite
the musical and artistic event OF the
season. Tickets will be on sale Fri c
day morning. January Is. at the box +
Office Of the Grand opera house and i
those who were not fortunate enough t
to be present last evening viii have t
the opportunity of seeing this popular c
and attractive musical drama on Fritz q
day evening. The price of tickets I
will be s1.OO. 70 cents and so cents. $
Miss KobIcsard Entcrta,ns. l
Miss Jean Koblegard YESTERDAY az
ternoon entertained a number Of bar