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London, England, 1852-04-02 00:00:00

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over black satin slip, most elegant& trimmedtwlth
jet fringe, and agraffes of diamonds. Coiffure of white ostrich
feathers, lace lappets, and diamonds.
HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS MARY OF
CAMBRIDGE.

Costume de cour, composed of a train of rich white moire
antique, lined with white glace silk, superbly trimmed with
white bugles, bugle guipure, and bouciets of white roses du
Japon; corsage to correspond, with bugle trimmings; skirts
of white tulle, over white glace, most elegantly embroi-
dered with white bugles, and trimmed with bouquets of white
roses dry Japon. Coiffure of ostrich feathers, lappets, and
diamonds.
DUCHESS OF NORTHUMBERLAND.—Train of blue velvet,

lined with white glace, and trimmed with point lace; petti-
coat of blue crape, over glace, with tunic of point lace, fes-
tooned with satin ribbon. Head-dress, feathers and lace
lappets; ornaments, diamonds.
DomFss or kruoLL.—Train of iron-grey velvet, lined
with glace, and trimmed with Brussels lace; petticoat of
maize crape, over glace, in festoons with bows of ribbon,
and a front trimming of Brussels lace. Head-dress, feathers
and lace lappets; ornaments, emeralds and diamonds.
. Ducsixss of BEDFORD.—Costume de tour, composed of a
train of the richest ruby velvet, lined with ruby satin,
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dyke lace and agraffes of ribbon with diamonds on each.
of diamonds.

DUCHESS OF SOMERSET.—Costume de cour, composed of a
train c.f white brocaded silk lined with white silk, very taste-
fully trimmed with pearls, fleurs de Guimaurier, and corsage
to correspond, with blonde and pearls; stomacher of dia onds,
emeralds, &c., representing the rose, shamrock, and thistle;
skirt of pink glace, elegantly trimmed with fringe, pearls,
&c. Tiara of diamonds, feathers, and lappets.

MARCHIONESS OF WATERFORD.—Wore a white dress of
glace, trimmed with bouillon, and embroidered with pearls ;
the corsage with the same elegant trimming, finished with a
fringe of fine pearls • train of glace, lined, trimmed, and
edged with a fringed brocade of cerise silk, and a magnificent
border of pearls surrounding the whole. Head-dress of dia-
monds, &c.
COUNTESS OF DERRY.—Train of black brocaded silk,
lined with glace, and trimmed with black lace. Petticoat
of black tulle over glace, flounced with black lace, and fes-
tooned with bouquets of white magnolias. Head-dress,
feathers and lace lappets; ornaments, diamonds.
LADY JOHN RUSSELL. —Costume de cour, composed of a
train of rich miss brocaded silk; tastefully trimmed with
pearls and ribbon ; body and sleeves trimmed with superb
guipure lace, ti la Louis XV. ; skirts of white tulle, em-
broidered in straw over rich white satin. Coiffure of
ostrich feathers, lappets of guipure lace and parure of
diamonds.
' LADY CARDEN.—Train and bodice of rich satin Pompa-
dour, blue glace de blanc ; bodice A la Louis XV., trimmed
with Honiton lace and ribbon, which materials also consti-
tute the ornaments of the train; petticoat of tulle, over white
satin, tastefully trimmed with passementerie of a blue shade,
to match the train ; bouquets of blue and white convolvulas
attach the train and petticoat on either side. Head-dress,
feathers, lappets, and a tiara of diamonds; diamond necklace,
earrings, bracelets, and brooch, forming stomacher en suite.
MRS. DISRAELL—Manteau and corsage of rich crimson
velvet, lined with white satin; azure satin jupe, covered with
fine guipure lace; train and body trimmed en suite; sto-
macher covered with superb diamonds and turquoise. Head-
dress, crimson velvet pensdes, lappets, and feathers, with a
magnificent tiara of diamonds; necklace and earrings to cor.
respond.
Mits. D. C. MARJORIBANKS.—Train of green silk, em-
broidered in colours, and lined with cerise glace; petticoat of
green glace, festooned with tulle, and tunic of black lace,
wreath and bouquet of variegated crocuses. Head-dress,
feathers and black lace lappets; ornaments, diamonds.
Mks. WYLD.—A rich satin petticoat, with double tunics
of tulle illusion, trimmed with silver and ribbon. and looped
with blush flowers • train and corsage of rich blue damask
moire antique, lined with white gros do Naples, and hand-
somely trimmed with Honiton lace and silver. Head-dress,
feathers, Honiton lace lappets, and blush flowers; ornaments,
diamonds.
Has. Miss BYNG.—Train white glace, trimmed with
bouillonnes de tulle and hawthorn blossom; petticoat white
glace, covered with three skirts of tulle, trimmed with
bouillonnes and bouquet of pink and white hawthorn
blossom.
Miss Buanzrr COUTTS.—Costume de cour, composed of a
train of rich green satin, tastefully trimmed with flowers;
body and sleeves trimmed with rich point lace a la Louis
XV. ; skirts of superb Brussels lace, trimmed with flounces
of Brussels lace and jardiniere over rich white satin slip.
Coiffure of ostrich feathers, and lappets of lace; parure of
diamonds.
MISS CA.EDEN.—Petticoat of white blonde with flounces of
the same, worn over a rich glace; train and bodice of white
and blue chine, elegantly trimmed with tulle and ribbon ;
the bodice in the Louis XV. style, ornamented with alterna.
nate rows of blonde and blue ribbon ; bouquets, composed of
a species of the water-lily, called nymphia, intermingled
with long parses from the accessoires. Head-dress, a wreath
of the same description, with the usual court plume and
lappets.
MISS GRAHAM.—Train of white glace, lined with pink,
and trimmed with pink and white tulle and bows of ribbon;
petticoat of pink and white tulle over pink glace, festooned
with bouquets of white roses. Head-dress, feathers and
blonde lappets.
MISS HELEN GRAHAM.—Train of white glace trimmed
with tulle: tulle dress over glace; Greeian body, with a
IrVeathrolnowdrops, and petticoats festooned with bouquets
srictfly yak, ,Head-dress feathers and blonde lappets...;

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the season at this estahliatiment, as well as. -14,_Mj laie
horse of boyent-garden;.`, ;.,, thus,, last evening i‘r.J;.c,, of
111/411!it :iiiollh -aAn hjasEbtTslelec'St'ed as the opening ?per.vsk
musical world an opportunity 'of comparing. tlis rrtire lyric
the elder with the younger metropolitan
celiincel:sie °I
that
Ccroparisons,
drama. We shall not enter into an invi
„ca could un-
but content ourselves
musicalet manage-
questionably " both are best." A more brilliant
._tber
have been easily selected by
fat. front the first of
ment than Maria di Bohan, which Lrtheiess it has proved
Donizetti's numerous productions, eminent vocalists_,
an excellent medium of introduction t to
1 celebrity, the English
with whom, despite their continen tinted— Ronconi, at Co-
with comprehensively
public had been altogether
aunau Majesty's Theatre; each
vent-garden, and Ferlotti,
Cher
coo, with eminent success.
sustaining the role of the rare tragic excellence
to
If Ferlotti fails to attainartio, in this part, his acting is
displayed by his brotherand his singing of the first order.
nevertheless, admirabisiude, and treading the stae Si nor
In features, figure, e!tvi ery high degree, theexternal g •
requi-
Ferletti displays,
'lle be developes la consummate mastery
sites of an actor, it:-tensity, energy, and pathos. His voice
over the phases of, lu
~,.. and sweet--,a noble ba • • h
fiexz'''-' baritone of rich
is powerful, ,e) 05, unequivocally and triumphantly, este-
111a8S1Venelie. ...
utation among us as a first-rate dramatic
blished his reP
vocalist. Fierentini personated the heroine of the piece.
edt,t voice, this delightfulandaccomplished •
singer
In "cell- er accustomed
played correctness and brilliancy. These
"ualifications were especially prominent in the air " Cupa
Y'atal," and the cabaletta to the preghiera which occurs to-
wards the conclusion. The part of Gendi was allotted to
observing
3udne. Ida Bertrand, and was sustained with a spirit and
propriety that elicited the marked approbation of the audience.
calzolari obtained an encore in the " Quando it cor," and was
faultless throughout in his vocalisation. Signor Fortini exe-
cuted what little he had, to do most meritoriously. The
orchestra and chorus were in excellent strength and har-
mony- The honours of a recall were accorded to the prin-
cipal performers, and a cerdial greeting was most fitly given
to Mr. Balfe on his entering the orchestra. In the way of
ballet there were two dinertissements, in which Madlle. Guy
Stephan made her re-appearance after a considerable ab-
sence, and danced and looked as charmingly and freshly as
of old. The season may be pronounced, altogether, as hav-
ing been very brilliantly inaugurated.

(From the Chronicle.)
Signor Ferlotti personated the character of Chevreuse, and
Signor Fortini the humbler part of De Fiesque. The latter
gentleman is possessed of a strong and vigorous bass
voice, which he uses like a thorough musician. The cha-
racter presents no feature for dramatic display, but
Signor Fortini is evidently at home upon the stage,
and did what little he had to do straightforwardly and
well. As a steady and conscientious artist, he will be
an acquisition. Signor Ferlotti, however, the new baritone,
is a personage of very different metal. He took the difficult
and trying part of Chevreuse, and represented it with treat
and genuine effect. We have seldom seen a more legitimate
or well-deserved success. Signor Ferlotti, with a good and
compact stage figure, possesses very strongly-marked fea-
tures, capable of great expression. He walks the stage well
and boldly ; his attitudes are capital—the beauty of his poses
calling down repeated plaudits upon that account alone. As
an actor Signor Ferlotti possesses much of the true dramatic
power. He is forcible and impressive, and. can fling either
passion, tenderness, or rage into his voice, with very strik-
ing effect. The organ itself is full, round, and soneoroug.
At first it was slightly muffled, but as the actor warmd
his task, all the veiling wore away, and he gave his greatc actt
—the last—with a power and impulsive energy ni
once proved his high claims, both as a singer
r to which
The work was represented ast night in
Treie overture
;era°
we have hardly a single objection to
offer.
of of the composi-
was capitally Played—the lights and shad
sap..
d wa
n actor.
iu movement
tfon brought. delfghtfally.out, and Omits:
„ choral scene was
most victoriously attacked. Theff,e__,...„ls aria. This
ex...
equally efficient, and then Clime VA'avu'