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...were much pleased by the performance of the Pierian Sodality a week ago Tuesday. It was much better than last year. The orchestra played well in time and, as a rule, well in tune. The "Overture to Fra Diavolo" was perhaps quite as well executed as any thing which followed. The "Funeral March of a Marionette" would have been improved by a little more attention to accentuation; it lacked its full delicacy and grace. The same criticism might be made on the "Toujours ou Jamais," which did not need such a heavy accompaniment. So good, however, was the performance...
GLOBE THEATRE. - 7.45 P.M.; Matinee, Saturday, at 2. The Strakosch-Hess English Opera Company opened on Monday with great success. To-night will be given "Fra Diavolo," in which Miss Carrington makes her debut as Zerlina, supported by Mr. H. Peakes as Beppo, and Mr. Conly as Giacomo; both are excellent actors. Tomorrow's matinee, "Carmen," with Marie Roze in the title role, in which she sings and acts delightfully, and is well supported by Mr. Byron as Don Jose, and Mr. Carleton as Escamillo. To-morrow night, "The Bohemian Girl." Next week, the first production in this country...
...part of a retired preacher and lecturer, Dullstone Flat, who wishes to see something of the world, and does so under the efficient guidance of Cutler Sharp (Mr. Robson). Nov. 8, the Strakosch and Hess Opera Company will open with "Aida," - Marie Roze in the title-role. "Faust," "Fra Diavolo," "Carmen," "The Bohemian Girl," and "Mefistofele" will also be given; all in English...
...Theatricals.On Tuesday evening of last week, the Brookline Town Hall was filled with a large and appreciative audience to witness the performance of the "Cup of Tea," and "Fra Diavolo, by members of the II H Society. The whole entertainment passed off smoothly, and without the embarrassing hitches which often occur in amateur theatricals. The comedietta was played with spirit throughout, Mr. French as Sir Charles, Mr. Simmons as the British footman, and Mr. Mackintosh as Lady Clara, all making the most of their parts, without overacting, while Mr. Nason's Scroggins was the best piece of farce-acting...
...Fra Diavolo" is fully entitled to the rank which has been assigned to so many, "Byron's best burlesque." The lines are excellent, some of the puns capital, and the music, as arranged for this performance, delightful. Indeed, we have never heard a burlesque given with such painstaking care as regards this last feature. Some of the choruses attempted were very difficult and exacting, but all were rendered in the most precise and satisfactory manner. The college songs at the beginning of the third act were a prominent feature of the entertainment, and the audience grew very enthusiastic over them...