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pression whatever on the audience, and in the first line the singer was decidedly Aat.
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fall.
Amusement.
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Where was the comprimarin, Signora Parélli? Signor Corti was & fairly amusing Alessio, but the chorus was simply wretched, in fact, worse than the three scarecrows who composed the chorus on the occasion of the Company's last visit. In the opening chorus "last night, tha singers were at least two bars behind the orchestra, and this style of thing was continued throughout the opera.
Both in Trovatore and Lucia the choruses were such an improvemert ez last season's form, diat "we" as à matter- of justice considered it but fair to praise. them highly, but it now appears that the choruses on these two occasions were composed of leading artistes, including. Signors Gocolini, Bocelli, Corti, &c, In the Sonnambula the chorus was com- posed solely of Signor Bocelli, assisted by two gentlemen who never opened. and their mouths throughout the perform-
Soda Water, Lomonale, Tonic Water, Glogerade, Potass Water, Sarsaparills
Water, and other Aerated Waters. The Manufostory is under direct continuus European Supervision.
Jong, June 1, 1878 Houx-
PASSENGERS arriving in Hongkong, or any
other persone who may decire to con- ault the files of local, China, Japan, American, English, Indian or Austra- lian nuaspipers, are invited to call at the “Chia Mail" Office, where over sixty newspaporn, dailies and weeklies, from these countries, are now led for
referenco,
ance. If Signor Cagli intends organis- ing a second series of subscription per- termances, we would in his own interests strongly recommend him to take steps to prevent the repetition of such a fiasco as the representation of the Sonnambaln undoubtedly proved, owing to on in. efficient cast, and a thoroughly useless chorus.
The scenery and stage effects were passibly good, and the brunt of the battle was as usual most creditably borne by the very efficient orchestra, led by Signor M. Vela,
Verdi's celebrated and justly popular эрега, "Ernani," is announced for The publication of this issuer commenced Wednesday, when, with Signora Geno- at 8.05 m.
The China Mail.
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, NOV. 30, 1880.
THE ITALIAN OPERA.
LÀ 5GNHAM HỌC Signor Cagli's Italian Company gave their third subscription performance at the City Hall last night, when was pro- duced Bellini's charming Opera La Sannambula. A large and influential hudience again attendent, including His Excellency the Governor, and Larly Hennessy, General and Mrs Donovan, the Hon. W. and Mrs Keswick, the Hon. P. Ryrie, and the majority of our leading residents.
lini, and Signers Borgamaschi and Bogolini, in the cast, a great triumph may be anticipated.
LOCAL AND GENERAL,
The next AMERICAN MAIL may be looked for hero on or about the 6th Dec., by the 0.0. steamer Gaelic, which brings San Francisco dates to the 4th inst."
WE are informed by the Agents (Mesars Butterfield and Swire), that the 0.8. 8. Co.'s steamer Glaucus from Liverpool left Singapore p., of the 28th instant, and the Sarpedon left Liverpool on the 28th idem, both for this port..
HONGKONG HORTICULTURAL BOCIETY.
Mc
The principal business before the meeting of the Hongkong Horticultural Society-on Saturday was to appo'at i now Committee, in consequenga of Mr Haytlar vesting the The performance of Bellini's attractive office of President and Mr Taylor resigning chef d'euere was only remarkable for the duties of Honorary Secretary. the find performance of Signora Milani Vela in the character of Amine, and the Romano, Mr Dickie, and Mr Hughes also
intimated their intention, under these cir comparative failure of the new tenor, Signor Gozolini, who made his debut cumstancer, ef resigning, but at Mr Arm- as the lover Elvino. The lady's artistic strong, Mr Vaucher and Mr Woodin's rer impersonation of the heroine--whether
quest, a general meeting was nonvened as the gay peasant, full of joy, life, and that toss matters might be discussed. happiness on the eve of her nuptials; or
As
as the broken-hearted gif deserted by usual, it was but poorly attended, tho her betrothed and all her friends, and public seeming quite willing to Iave the resting under the stigma of undeserved care of an Annual Exhibition to such gen. disgrace-deserves the highest common an wil form a Committee and person mendation, and the splendid receptionally interest themselves in the undertaking. she received must have been exceedingly.
gratifying to the young and accomplish-he meeting was unanimous in deciding ed artiste. Her acting in the loop- at Mr Ford should be requested to maquine walking acenos in the second and third the duties of Honorary Secretary, and we was extremely realistic, andre glad to learn this gentlemen has agreed. thoroughly in keeping with the tradi- Cyclops (a.)
to do so. Until this vacancy was filled, tions of the part. Unfortunately Signora those present could do little more than Velo was but indifferently supported,
Quotations. HONGROSO, November 80, >PIÙM,-New Patna, saab.... 695
acts
and consequently esen her fine acting, nominate & committes, which was done, and almost perfect vocalisation, failed to and we trust to see many of the old names make the opera a genuine success. It 6guring on the Schedule of the next Acnual is satisfactory to be able to confirm our Flower Show. There was no unanimity in previous verdict of Signora Vela's ability the choice of a president, and it was at
ola New Bemates, cab, 620
as a prima of approved excellence, Her caah, 897; a 600
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great success with the music of Doni- longth decided that the Society might exist zetti's Lucia di Lammermoor was quite without one, Mr Azmatrong, who continues. equalled, if out surpassed, by her the duties of Honorary Troms trer, secopting, thoroughly artistic handling of Bellini's also the Chairmanship of the Committee, best efforts in La Sounamuna. For The following names ware mentioned for richness of tone this lady's voice is in our
opinion hardly equal to that of Signora the Committee:Mesure C. P. Chater, H. Genolibi at its best, albeit it is a splendid Dlakle, W. K. Hughes, A. G. Romano, A. organ, perfectly trained and well under E. Vaucher, J. I. Con, F. L. Woodiny C. the singer's control; but for expression, S. Taylor, I. J. Bolmen, and W. AL B. and facility of execution Signora Valu is
Arthar... incomparably the most finished vocalist we have met in the Far East. The manner in which she sang last night in flourishing, although there was a loss of "Oh Love for me thy power," in the $261.71 on the Exhibitions of 1878 Bud duet with Elvino No more doubting, 1879. The balance in hands of the Hor. no more fears," and in the final aria Treasure" is $408.60.
"Oh, do not mingle oue human feeling,
was inexpressibly fine, the audience who
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Rarus of Visitors to the City Hall thoroughly appreciated the fair artists's Museum for the week ending 28- efforts applauding heartily.
Mob With the exception of Signor Bags Mou Nov. 22d, Tues.,, 28rd, giulo, who as the Count Rodolpho sangue
Wed.
* 24tb% and, acted with his customary ability, Thur 25th 23 34 the aria “ As I view these scenes charm- Fr ing" especially being fairly rendered, Sat, the rest of the characters were but in- Sun. differently sustained. Signor Gozolini's first appearance was not a success, although Elvino is a part which afforded the aspirant to leading honors every THE Aferay, writing on the population of
27th,
204 273 23 b, Sunday, Sunday.
Totala 184
2,080 Grand total, 2,244
opportunity of scoring heavily. How- China, says
ever, judging from his last night's Our readers will recollect that in our performance Signor Gozolini has few leading article of the 11th instant, we claims to be considered a leading quoted from De Happer's contribation on operatio tenor. In the first place, the this subject to the Chines Reorder-- Br Signor's voice has lost all the freshness apper referred to the wide extent of
tilled of youth, his style generally is Jerky the Empire as a proof of exaggeration. We land in some of the riebsit provinces of and uneven, and his frequent use of the notice memorial in the Peking, Guette of tremolo is as objectionable as it is the 18th October
from the inartistic. As an actor the gentlemen of the Liang Kiang respecting uncultivated in has oven fewer claims to publio approval, land in this, the best pupainted province A clamsier lover we have solidom seen China, In Kiang ning Eu, the prefecture on the lyrio stage, and his conception of Nanking, recent surveys show, that there and rendering of the character of Elvino are 408,080 sure not under cultivation, the majority of the unqultivated land, howevery was conventional to a degree. The being hilly or low-lying country. In that Signor worked hard to achieve imprefecture there is seven per cent of taxable possibilities, and that is the highest land" pot nader gultivation; but in the five praise we can honestly award him. The Prefectures and Departments of Boochow
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