The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-08

III.
the Philharmonic Society in london
Mr.; John Parry has composed new song Ii
IS replete with comic effects, carried in dialogue
between loving couple, something after the scenes
III three Weeks after Marriage, between the Colo
mel and his teasing spouse II has been highly sue
cessful.
Prince Albert has composed new anthem, en-
titled "Out of the deep have called thee" II was
rehearsed tor the time on the 2h ut at St Georges
chapel Her Majesty was present, and expressed
her delight at the composition and of course every
one present praised II as chef den ore.
Mr.. Malone Raymond has succeeded Mr. Leon
ara al Theatre Royal, Dublin, representative OF
Irish peculiarities there. He has been successful.
The Distln Family are now in Liverpool giving
concerts. They have frequently had the honor OF
performing before royalty, her Majesty Queen VIC
torla having taken the greatest delight In their harmo
NOUS strains, and frequently commanded their attend
ance at Windsor and Louis PHILIPPE, the King OF the
French, having shown them especial favor
Mr.. c. Kemble is very successful with his Shak-
spearlan readings in London.
| New ballet advertisement, entitled 'Kaya," was
brought out at her Majesty's Theatre the 18th u
for the purpose of introducing the two Spanish dam
GERS Dona Manuela Perea, better known Sc La
Nena," and Don Felix Garcia. The papers thus
speak of them-
This extraordinary couple gave two sets of Spanish
dances doubt Of ndisputable authenticity historical
the lit OF toe The castanets used throughout
and the movements apparently of the bolero family
CURED at intervals after the artists had looked ste adas
SYMPHONY.
perea displayed vehementsort Of activity performing
some smart evolutons with her limbs which required an
immense deal OF rapid force and precision Like all the
Spanish DANCES, the body and had much do
the legs and the two exhibitors who thus undertook
unfold few samples Of their national art evidently pos
sessed many alert qualifications for the task they writh
ed themselves into variety of picturesque forms and
they cracked their castancts merry ifhey
Madrid bufeast Something of the Cachuca and also
Of the Gitana appeared the basis of each illustration
and now and then the ear caught phrase or two of
the airs themselves The audience seemed to relish tho
nd freodo nd
animated impulse will in all probability give them
popularity Their genuineness is strongly vouched for
FANNY ELssLER AT MILAN.-A letter, dated March
10th, IN the Musical World, says, in reference to
this celebrated danseusc-" The people here are
quite mad about her. never could have imagined
suoh scene as the Scala presented, after the ballet
was over, last night. Elsler was called for twenty.
ak times, and each time the flowers were showered
upon here from all parts of the house in such pro-
fusion, that, at last the stage covered with them
ANGLE deep Some of the ,noscgays were as large in
circumference as breakfast table, carried on by
men, and placed at her feet; at the same time, from
the upper boxes, were thrown thousands of sonnets
addressed to her. They were above three quarters
Of an hour collecting the flowers, which were placed
then a serenade with two Of the military bands,
which did not conclude till past three o'clock in the
morning"
The French journals are in ecs.acies about the
splendor of fairy piece at the Porte st. Martin
called La Biche dur Bots. In the course of this
unique drama, 1t appears that the dranatis persona
At the Opera La Farorite has been acted, with Ma
dame Stoltz and MN. Latour and Gardoni as the
principal characters. Mademosee Plunkett well
known in this country, has danced in principal r5les
with success.
1t would appear that the present is the most proh
ic musical season known in Paris "Among the
most interesting concerts given this year. figures"
says private letter, that of Madame Katinka de
Dietz, lately appointed pianist to Her Majesty the
Queen OF Bavaria, and who proposes visiting Lon
don IN the course OF this month"
Theatrical affairs, the opera particularly are on
the decline In France. The Government contribute
tSO,oOO to the susianment of the Grand Opera,
Notwithstanding which 1t IL IN state of decadence.
NJ Duprez, the great tenor singer, is now PLAYING
at Drury-lane, with much success.
AT the Lyceuni, new drama, in two acts, entitled
On Duty" was brought out, and received with
considerable applause. It was first produced at Co
vent-(arden some years ago, and is the work of MIR.
Pococke. Kelley is the hero
AT the Olympic DRAMA translated and adapted
by Miss Davenport from the celebrated play by Du-
mas, "The Duchess of Guise,' was produced on
the 7th instant to crowded house. The piece was
followed by new farce called 'Hunbug."
Mr. Sands and his infant brother Maurice have
been playing with considerable success at the Prin-
cess's Theatre, ala Risley.
Mr.. Templeton is about to embark for America
where he intends giving series of lectures on Scot
fish music.
On dit, that Macready will open Covent Garden
next season.
At the French Plays, the elegant Mademoiselle
Plessy, who has attracted the Queen to the St James
Theatre twice this week, gives place to the lively
droll Of the Paais Royal, NJ. Ravel.
AT the Drury lane. Theatrical Fund Dinner, over
which the Duke of Cambridge presided, the SUBJ
scrlplons amounted to l23N.
Mr. HENRY RussELL.-This popular vocalist gave
one OF his amusing entertainments on the 10th in
filled on the occasion The selection included the
Newfoundland Dog" "The Maniac" ga Life on
the Ocean," ''The Gamblers Wife" "'The Slave
Ship" and several national American melodies.
Ather Majesty's theatre, on the 9Th instant, Gris
and Labache made their appearance in Norma"
apparently in the best of health and certainly in the
full possession of their powers. Gris was received
with an enthusiasm which showed the undiminished
hold she has upon the popular favor. Madame Cas-
tellan has appeared in the part of Amina (Sonnam-
bula) her second character, with increased effect
and admiration.
LoSpoS Moyrr MARKET. April ls.--The English funds
have been steady to-day, without material change.
Prices in all respects well supported but there has
not been much business done in this market. Bank
stock closed 400! to ai1 Conso, for money esi to
for the account 994 Exchcquer bills, $685. to pre-
MUM; India Stock 276 to 27s Three per Cents Re.
duced 9si to Three aud quarter per Cents lOlt to
Long Annuites III India Bonds "a to rs premium
and South Sea Old Annuitics, 97s to /.
Mexican has advanced about three quarters per
day Several considerable purchases both OF the active
and deferred stock have been made us is limited
market the obbers refused to sell except improve
favorable had great
effect prices and it is considered that the Spectators
having satisfactorily settled their late account are now
buying upon the intelligence then received. The Actves
lett on TINS afternoon firm at 3S to and the Deferred at
iS1 to Spanish was fairly supported at 81 to for the
Five per Cents and at 40 to for tho Three per Cents
The other quotations were-Begian 100 to l0l Brazil
liam 3! to 81 Bucnos Ayres a. to 49, Chan 9s to 100;
Colombian l54 to l6 Danish, 80 to 50 Dutch Two and
Half per Cents, 6ai to the Four per Cents, OH to
Portuguese, 6oi to Oh and Peruvian 81 to 49,
CANADA BoSDs.The f2o0 600 Canada bonds offered in
Treasury notice form the fifth parcel of loan of
fl3OO 600 authorized to be raised by the act of Paa
ment may be useful to the amount of the proyi.
parcels and the result of the tenders made for them
Inc amount OF the FIRST parcel which offered 1912
faOO 900, of which the small portion Of 10000 was
taken at lOt while the rest taken at lOs The same
amount was offered in lS43, and ESQ 900 taken ut
tl0g Is, while the rest taken at l09. In 1914 the
third parcel amounting likewise to f300 600 was offer
ed and was all taken at price Of Il2s The fourth
parcel which came out in the year. amounted but
to G200 600. OF this fI2n 600 and The