New-Yorker Stadt-Theater

The theater was full, and both pieces were well received. The operetta was especially enjoyable with its comical plot and fresh, melodious music. We believe it will stay in the repertoire for quite a while. L’Arronge played in both pieces and frequently moved the audience to loud cheers. The military exercises of the ten girls and the music played on the wooden - and straw instruments caused a sensation in the audience; the latter was repeated on request. The stage design and costumes of the operetta are pretty, and it has to be mentioned that the ensemble was well rehearsed.

The operetta was thoroughly and well prepared. It is a comical work with original and clever motifs and entertaining and humorous music, little plot yet full of funny scenes. [Plot summary follows] The performance was excellent. Everybody gave their best to contribute to the whole of the show, although individual performances were not always flawless. L’Arronge as the ‘father’ was amusing throughout the entire show. Hübsch, Steglich, Irschick, Schmitz, Hoym, and the rest of the ten [girls] supported him perfectly. The audience was large and enthusiastic during the show. The farce before the operetta was very well performed by L’Arronge and also Klein as ‘the English man;’ the latter has improved much in his acting.