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Show TRU T H Jacqueline..... Maria matinee today, performance tonight. ' COMING ATTRACTIONS. Thkatbk . The Jolly 28 Richard Mansfield and company, May 29-8- 1. tonight The Jolly Musat the Salt keteer will be presented Today and much time, expense upon the Lake Theatre. So bestowed and care have been indicates production that everything and artistic operatic the most finished local people. presentation yet given by Such incessant and ceaseless polishing, rehearsal and drill, has been by way of we may expect all the going on that of a lyric casket of dazzling splendor The chorus has been vocal brilliants. conscientiously selected, carefully trained, and, as I was assured the other the best account of itself ever given upon the stage by local This information certainly singers. day, will give a finished production, promises well for as sc much of the color and atmosphere of an opera are reflected in the chorus. The principals are, of course, important, but they are, after all, like the on the deck of the gold laced officers the men ship, while the chorus, like behind the guns, win operatic victories directed vocal by means of effectively batteries. However, the importance between principals and chorus is only relative just what proportion each bears to the whole is more speculative than important. The Salt Lake Opera company has a formidable array of lyric admirals operatically of both sexes in the cast of The Jolly Musketeer. Every one is worthy of a top line on the program, having won, in other home I almost productions, this distinction. of use term the enforced rebel at the amateur as applied to our home opera If I could hit upon some company. word which would characterize their work as beihg professionally amateur, or amateurly . professional, the. distinction might remain and the reason for it partly disappear exact conditions, too, would be more happily expressed. I have seen a number of professional opera companies fall below During the progress of the opera the band, in which it was brought well three beautiful interpolated numbers to the front of the great organ, cerwill be given: The aria from The tainly was a feature calculated to inPearl of Brazil, by Miss Gates; Song crease the magnificent crescendo effects of the Bumble Bee, by Mr. Graham, and to intensify, in a pleasing manner, and Francis Wilsons great hit, I the more subdued tone shading. The to a of have various solo numbers were charmingly Tablet in the Hall Ought Fame by Mr. Spencer. The part as- rendered and were so varied as to be signed to Mr. Spencer was originally thoroughly enjoyed. Altogether the played by De Angelis, who convulsed concert was a grand success and Mr. New York: with tnc opportunity it af- Held is entitled to much congratulation forded him for funny business. Much for the special merit of the program, may be expected" from Mr. Spencer in the capable soloists and the excellent the same role indeed, he nas been condition of the band, which was a revlonging for just such a change ever elation of perfection to many, who for since the restrictions imposed by Mar- the first time, heard it last Tuesday at tha. Mr. Spencer, whom we know to the Tabernacle, in its enlarged size and be a magazine of high comedy explo- present effectiveness. sives, will have a good chance to jar ft ft the house with laughter. Miss Gates, Kathryn Kidder gave us a new and however, as Yvette, is the acme of expectations, as it is her initial ap- refreshing example of her versatility pearance upon the operatic stage. Her in that quaint and dryly humorous combeautifully sympathetic voice will, no edy The Country Girl. There is aldoubt, more completely captivate us in its new service than in concert work, ways a dainty touch of dramatic refinebecause of the wider opportunity to re- ment about Miss Kidder's renditions flect itself in an atmosphere of life and which always charms an audience, The opera itself is full of though not always creating the warmth animation. music, robust action, catchy light, brilliant ensembles, and affords both of sympathy. This occult power of principals and chorus lyric incentives gaining the entire and complete symfor effective individual and collective pathy of an audience Is something quite work. There are plenty of snap and above and beyond art, and is, to a large ginger in the jokes, sharpness in the extent, a matter of personality an inrepartee and brightness in the humor, definable something which escapes the while the diversive theme is so light occaand airy as to afford more than eyes, yet as evident as if it appealed sional glimpses of a plot free from op- directly to the vision. Miss Kidder, it pressive clouds and too evident for strikes me, is cultivating since her last The musical direction of visit, dramatic sympathy. To Eay that speculation. the opera is in the hands of Prof. Mc- she never possessed it is, of course, goClellan, which in itself is a guarantee ing too far. But .for some reason it that everything pertaining to that de- was, formerly, a latent quality which partment will be thoroughly effective. Miss Kidder either unconsciously The Jolly Musketeer, besides the or could not reveal. In her performance today and tonight, will be latest drama, however, the exquisitely repeated next Monday, Tuesday and awkward and altogether innocent counWednesday. try girl and the delicate touches of the ft actress form a combination sympathetHeld's Military Band festival was as ically resistless Miss Kidder really closer to the heart of her audience great a musical treat as has been given got latest drama than she ever did her in in the Tabernacle for a long time. Al- before. though the attendance was good, there ft ft was only one reason in the world why The Jonas piano recital called out a it did not assume much larger propor- most appreciative audience last Wedtions the miserable condition of the nesday night. It is unfortunate that weather. The Salt Lake public has a the gifted player could not have been timidity about rains and umbrellas, greeted by a larger audience. It may which no entertainment, however mer- have been, and, perhaps was the case, overcome. Held's can announced fully itorious, that the program was so to deter many as classical if as exclusively Military Band, however, played con-oeal- ed, epigramatically poetical, though, without a proper qualification, dangerously misleading. The town becomes effusive only when its own can evidence of substantial merit. Forgive no other reason in the world has the heart of Salt Lake throbbed with warmth for the The complete cast of company. , 'The Jolly Musketeer is as follows: Henri Count de Mr. Spencer Beaupret L)eutenant of tbe Kings Musketeers. brands, Marquis de Chantilly Mr. Pyper 01 thie Musketeers. Kings Capo Mr. Goddard orporal of the Kings Musketeers. Mr. Braby lj,aston Mr. Best Musketeers. iMiwm Graham of The Cafe Richelieu." Yvo,flr2?rltor 8 daughter Miss Gates erv. M niece Miss Ferrin ' Salt LdKe Theatre little more artistic-- in either case the comparison was most flattering to home talent. These statements are made more in deference to facts than to anything so unsubstantial as local pride or patriotism. If anybody thinks the Salt Lake Opera company could have won its past victories on anything less durable than positive Herit, his credulity needs immediate revision. Salt Lake loves its own is from going who otherwise might have attended. ft ft Next week will be a hummer at the Salt Lake Theater with a performance every night. Running the first half of tho week from Monday to Wednesday inclusive, the home opera company will continue. its latest effort The Jolly Musketeer. Following tho home company will follow a most notable engagement Bichard Mansfield and company in the three distinct plays. Thursday night Mr. Mansfields great eastern will be given. success, Beaucairo and matinee Beau Friday night, Bruramel, the exquisitive dramatic fashion plate, which Mr. Mansfield has already made familiar to us, will bo again rendered. Concluding tho engagement Saturday night, The First Violin, will be performed hero for the first time. Mr. Mansfield needs no introduction to our theatre going public to whom he is already well and favorably known as one of the most artistic and capable actors on the stage. ft ft Next week the resorts will open for the summer season. The cold weather it may be considered with reasohablo certainty is over and for the next three months the problem will be how to keep cool. At Saltair beach many improvements have bean made. The bath houses on the north side have been fixed up so that the accommodations for bathers is almost doubled. Last season on big days the bathing facilities were inadequate, and the conse quence was annoying delays. The opening of the north pier will obviate such occurrances this year. The Salt Lake Theatre orchestra has been engaged for tho season and as usual dancing in the big pavilion will be a feature. Manager Langford and his assistants are as busy as bees getting ready for the opening day and no pains will be spared to entertain and amuse the visitors. The season opens on May 30 when the regular train service will be instituted. ft ft The Salt Palace people are very busy getting ready to open on Decoration day. The bicycle races will as formerly be a drawing card and the dramatic performances will be of high class. The first play to be put on the boards will be that famous war drama Twixt Love and Duty. the standard of the Salt Lake Opera company, and I have seen also other companies whose merit was conceded give renditions but they were inspired by the presence of thousands instead of hundreds. Flower Girls. The Chorus of Musketeers, Flower Girls, Ladles of entirely new seating arrangement of the Court. amusements. SALT LAKE 26-,i Mrs. Browning Mrs. Best 3 PPH, s I CEO. 2). Manager. 8 I MUSKETEER. 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