Life — November 1, 1888 — page 10: what you’re looking at

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LIFE THE DIFFERENCE. piece does not appeal to the multitude, but appreciation of its beauties will by no means be confined to the few. N the spring the Leaves come out Bits of melody, not pronounced enough to be very catch- And the little Poetlets sprout ; ing, are scattered through the opera. It is the orchestration, Everywhere they may be seen, however, and the perfection of the concerted music, which Each as Fresh as each is Green. will make “ The Yeomen” rank among the first of Sullivan's Both hang on through scorch and scoff operas in the estimation of musicians. syn inraineresizr Be it ea aad A greater popular success might be scored by “ The rharcthe! | ease We Yeomen” if Mr. Gilbert's libretto were more in the vein of at the leaves at least are Red. his former work: As it is, there is scarcely a laugh in the piece. The humor is more philosophic than striking. There is little in it to provoke laughter, and more to demand thought. The subject and setting are too sombre to inspire much in the way of rollicking fun, and the epoch of the piece does not allow any of the humorous satire found in some of Gilbert's work. The Casino management has not given the opera either the stage-setting or the cast so important a production de- serves. The costuming, however, is excellently done, and the cast will doubtless be strengthened as soon as the draw- ing powers of the piece are tested. The first impression of “The Yeomen"™ may be disap- pointing, but it is a production which will grow in favor as the public becomes better acquainted with its beauties. One hearing is not enough—it should be listened to twice THE YEOMEN. at least before final judgment is passed. HOW SHALL WE JUDGE “THE YEOMEN?” Py Ps . Metcalfe. RS, MOLONEY (fo postal clerk): How much will it cost to send that newspaper ? PosTAL CLERK: One cent, madam, second class. Mrs. MOLONEY: Well, then give me a two-cent stamp, and I'll send it first class. AKING “Pinafore,” “The Pirates,” “Patience,” and HEN Mr. Van der Stiicken and his able orchestra “The Mikado” as standards, the new opera of Gilbert give a concert, Lire settles back in his seat and pre- and Sullivan is certainly a failure, pares to enjoy himself. Haydn's beautiful symphony in D and for obvious reasons, major, particularly in these days of motifs, mystery and In the first place, it defies the metaphysics, is very refreshing. Melody and “ Papa Haydn” whistler, have taken a back seat of late, and we feel grateful to Mr. In the second place, it is not hand- Van der Stiicken for bringing to the front these delightful organable. symphonies. They are full of a cheerful, healthy sentiment. HE organ-grinder Mr. Van der Stiicken has opened his season well, and we who should select his — wish him every success. repertoire from“ The — Yeomen” would ERHAPS medicine taken internally is more effica- starve, and the light- cious than that applied outwardly, because it has the hearted monkey who — incide track. revels in the ‘ Skid- . =a more Guards" and He TRUMP CARD OF Democracy=—The Wool Card. the “Boulanger el March” would be driven to suicide. No servant-lady would cheer the artist with smiles apprecia- tive of his melodious efforts, and no cop- pers would jingle in Husband (on the way to the depot for a brief trip); REMEMBER, h ee MY DEAR, THAT ABSENCE MAKES THE HEART GROW FONDER. the monkey's cup. Wife: Aw, Yes, JOHN; AND IF YOU KNEW HOW FONDLY I Sir Arthur Sulli- gyi of you WHEN YOU ARE ABSENT FROM Home, I'M SURE van's music in this you'p Go AWAY MUCH OPTENER. comicbooks.com