Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-06-03

- tic ITS lItu0 ~ tic IlnN atl4n ODEto
House on Thursday evening. which q
brilliant and enthusiastic audience at
tended.
Few Of the audience were prepared
for the delightful evening awaiting
them. The program was introduced
by a series OF reproductions Of paint
ings by old masters. these taking the
form Of living portraiture posed for by
local maids and matrons OF society,
and by two visitors, Mrs c. T. Croker
and Mrs. Frederick Kohl Of San Fran
cisco.
MADAME Recamier.+ after David,
posed by Mrs. Harold Castle, bore Q
striking resemblance to the original
canvas with ifs atmosphere, its dig
nifty Of poiBe, resting on Frenchi
lounge OF old rose color. the regal fig
ufe with its classical features offering
a gaze, level and direct. II was a
difficult pose, well sustained, and pre-
sented enc OF the most striking IN
the long and varied group OF reprodue-
lions.
Mrs Harold Giffard, as Empress
Josephine after Bouget, was q beau
" OF the old French regime, her dia.
dem browning q brow whence eyes Of
haunting sadness and sweetness
looked out upon fate unknown.
A profile Of Mrs. Sarah Siddons Of
fered by Mrs. Edward Carpenter re-
ceived its worthy share Of generous
recognition. Her regal poise. yet per-
feet composure; her thoughtful, brood
ing eyes, deep orbs of darkness; her
shadoWy. flowing tresses pencilled
with silver; the rosy glow Of her
tapering fingers, all creating beau
tiful portrait.
A full-length pose of Miss Ferran
LADY Derby) BY Mrs. Frederick Kohl
OF San Francisco presented rather
gay contrast 10 the more snbdued por-
traits. The shining gold Of her hair.
the Old rose OF her velvet gown, the
chapeau Of fiImY white. the muff OF
apple green. the rose-pink lips COM
binlne In en- enchanting medley Of
color, made most dainty, biQqanl pic
tire. sCarmencita. after John sar-
gent, posed ~ Mrs. Alexander G.
HAYES. was Reproduced with the vital.
lily and originality of treatment and
expressi0f tII1tac tefistic Of that IA
nous pai1ter b oils The charm Of
coIorinR. her pallor and her blue<black
hair contftstcd Xividly with the bril-
liant gold Of her outstanding gown,
its mantle Of black lace. its single scar
let rose, the defiance of her pose, al
most suggesting a challenge to i'm
prove her perfect Interpretation.
Miss Ramona Morgan as Queen
Louise after Gustav Richter, and
Miss Edith Williams as Jean dare,
after Boutet de Monvel, presented por-
traits OF two of the most famous Of
historical characters, both admirably
portrayed yet vitality contrasted; the
former clothed in white satin and
cloak Of crimson velvet and ermine,
80 gently appealing IN her effeminate
grace: the latter So bravely courage.
Gus In the intensity OF her inspiration.
Mrs. e. White Sutton as Mrs. Drum
mond Smith, after George Romney,
was perfect picture. dainty, winsome
apd sweetly ct.nging, But the Piece
de resistance OF portraiture was Mrs.
Charles TempIeton Croker in her or
iginal pose which she has called The
Lotus Queen, an ensemble whose col
orings OF gold rose aud green were
SO artistically blended and arranged
as to elude description. The costume
was July yet richly Respondent
Egyptian IN character and design; the
long-handled fan OF lotus blossoms, the
great dull green overgown, with rose
tinted roppies; with her delicacy of
features and the slim, fine lines of
her body-all made Mrs. Crockers
creation worthy OF q masters brush.
A group Of songs by Mrs. Frederick
Kohl, with Mr.. Harry Macfariane at
the piano, was warmly appreciated.
Mrs. Kohl's rich voice and her per-
sonal charm added not a little to the
enthusiasm OF her reception.
Signor Joaquin Wanrell, who has
appeared in public but twice since
coming here with the De Folco Opera
Company and deciding to remain, rem
dered two splendid basso selections
by Gounod. Honolulu music lovers
were given a fine impression of the
range OF his excellent voice and its
power of expression.
Mr.. Thomas J. X. Evans. with his
steel guitar, assisted by Mr.. Kanian
Evans and Mt, Eaton Magoon. formed
a clever trio Of Honolulu boys who
succeeded in affording a real musical
treat to the audience.
The June Fantasy was concluded by
the Zastura Ballet, a brilliant spec
tacle Of ancient Egypt. written and
arranged by Mrs. Rosemarie Bolton.
who is worthy the highest praise and
to whom laurels are due for the pre-
sentation of the ballet A story in
pantomime was classically performed
and made one of the most charming
acts seen in Honolulu
Mrs. Bolton In her every movement
revealed both the grace and the con-
trasting pain, sorrow and hatred, the
frivolties and Intensity of the Oriental
East Her Interpretation of the char
acter Zarastura was a poem, her story
of love. Of hate and revenge being
brilliantly enacted. Her bevy Of Turk
ish slave girls and favorites, beauti-
full maidens bending in rythm to ey-
cry musical cadence taken with the
whole spectacle revealing shifting
maze of gorgeous color and movement.
For Mr.. Ernest Parker too much
praise cannot be given for the imper-
sonation Of the character of the high