East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-17
AnuScmCntS
What the press agents say
about Pendleton's pres
ent and coming
attractions.

robin Hood. which will he pro
duced at the Oregon theater next
Monday night. is acknowledged to be
I the greatest masterpiece of comic
/ opera ever written by Americans
/ The charm of Reginald de Koven's
music is as fresh today as when il
was first enjoyed 2S years ago, anu
( the dialogue of Harry b. smith is as
sparkling now us it was then Like
a fine old wine, robin Hood" seems
/ to improve with age. It has stood
the acid test of time because it is a
real work Of art and the genius
which inspired it should crafty the
pride OF every American
Nothing could be more fascinating
than the story upon which the opera
was founded The old English tale
of Robin Hood and his band of out
laws is a famous one, and their mer-
ry pranks in Sherwood Forest have
supplied Sir Walter Scott and other
writers with stories which will live
as long as our language. Around this
celebrated theme was built the de-
ughtful opera by de Eoven and
Smith and in its musical form they
have given us new pleasure that
adds zeSt TO the story Of the greatest
of English popular heroes.
robin Hood" was By no means an
imaginary character He really ex-
listed and his romantic adventures
happened during the reign Of Rich
ard Coeur de Lion. the very mention
of whose name arouses thrill Rob
in Hood was originally a nobleman.
who became an outlaw in revenge for
an injustice done him by the author
tiles. He was extremely popular with
the common people and little Won
der, for ne only robbed the rich and
shared his spoils with the poor, He
easily evaded the officers of the law.
whose unsuccessful efforts to catch
him furnish much of the humor Of
the opera The love scenes between
him and Maid Marian are without
doubt the most romantic in all comic
opera For this we snould be devout-
" grateful for all the world loves
lover, except, perhaps his rival.
An opera of such merit as "Rob-
in Hood" demands a singing cast Of
the highest order. and the coming
production fully meets this require
ment. as the principals are all OF
grand opera caliber.
Heading the cast is dainty Ivy
Scott, who made her rehut at the
grand opera in Australia where she
made an instantaneous success. In
America she has won fame as Mad
anne Butterfly and as the Girl in The
Golden West
Other popular members Of last
seasons company are Cora Tracy. who
sings Alan-a-D Dale and Ralph Brain
ard, who continues in the title role.
James Stevens Of the Chicago Opera,
sings Little John. Carolyn Andrews
sings Ansbe and the part Of VIII
Scarlet goes to Herbert Waterous. the
noted basso of the Metropolitan Op-
era Company
The comedy roles are admirably
cared for by Phil Branson as the Lord
High Sheriff. Tillie Saiinger as the
buxom Dame burden and Sol Solo
mon as the willy Sir Guy of Gisbourns
The thirty girls in the chorus are
not only pretty but can sing ana
they are accompanied by handsome,
manly men also with voices
The de Koyen Opera company is
superior organization, with its per-
sonnel carefully picked by the COM
poser. himself and Fred walker. who
can always be depanded upon 20 send
us something first class