The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-09

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Theatrical and Musical.
PARK-A crowded and fashionable audience graccd the
benefit Of Mrs Mowatt last evening The play of "The
Hunchback" produced on the OCCASION Mrs Mowatt
sustaining the part of Julia, and Mr.. vandenho that of
Master Walter The part Of Julia is Of great diff
Guilty and requiring great deal of care study before
perfection be attained in it. That Mrs Mowatt was
perfect in It would be saying too much But we can
safely say that she fully equal to the pathst is
whatever faults were apparent were such arose from
want OF practice and such she easily correct Her
acting in the I'd Of the 4th act natural and
truthfu-it was, indeed, indispensable. But her do
it, in the I'd scene OF the 5h act not effective
could have wished and for this rcason--that her
voice not well regulated in delivering the pre-
cedng sentence If we might be allowed to make the sug.
geson would advise that she take pains regulate
the infections other voice by the rise and fall of the
tence. We know that it easy in the closet but
young artist finds extremely difficult on the stage
Mrs Mowas voice is sweet and beautifully modulated;
and il she give natural play, will be more effective
fashion of the phonoogists OF Mr. vandenhofs Master
Walter, we scarcely know how to speak There were
some excellent points in it, and yet did not the
whole, please us. The fact is Mr.. Vandenhof has a
stercoyped passion which he in all characters and
congruous He does not Seem to have facility IN ul,
bending himself suit his characters His elocution is
that pliancy which. is particularly necessary in
such parts as that Of Master Walter. But we would
nOtWitStand-
ing its many defects it such representation very
few could have given He should throw that lachry
nose intonaton which is to be very proper in its
place but altogether out of place in such passages
that in which he calls Julias attention the assy
pillars" of the banquetng Mr. BANDS Sir Thomas
Clifford was very creditable performance as far as
specchmakng went but too icy and passoness for
so ardent wooer. Why not Dyott for this
partl We would not be understood as dsparaging Mr.
BANDS acting but really Mr.. Dyott is fit to sup
port the character Barretts Modus excellent
Abbotts Helen unexceponabe; and Fishers Fathom the
Mowatt and Mr. vandenhof were called out to re.
ceive the applause Of the audiences and at the close
of the afterpcce, in which Mrs Mowatt appeared
as Charles II, in Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady"
she was called before the curtain second time and hay.
ing been led on by Mr. Barry, greeted with umul
tuous applause, and shower Of bouquets After she
had retired, Mr.: Barry came out and in Mrs Mowats
name thanked the audience for the very fatterng cccp
ton she had met with and announced for this evening
the repetition of last evenings bill.
BowERY THEATRE.-The entertainments last evening
at this establishment, for the benefit of Mr. Daven-
port of the most popular and deserving actors upon
the boards of the Bowery. The evening with
Bulwcrs celebrated play of 'Thc Lady of Lyons" with
Mr.. Davenport Claude and Mrs. G. Jones as Pauline
Mr.. Davenport, Claude, superior any thing
had before seen him in His elocuon was good as well
his gcsticulaon II he could little super
fous stiffness, it would much improve him. But Mr. Da
vcnpo lisa young actor and bids fair to become eminent
in his profession Mrs Jones' Pauline acquitted her
self in her usual chaste and energetic The other
pieces were the Adopted Child" and the celebrated
nautical drama Of The Star Spangcd Banner" in which
Mr. Davenport performed the character of Goahead Tom
There was a crowded house. This evening wallace,
THE Brigand Monk and THE Star Spangled Banner.
will be played
GREESwIcH THEArRE.-Mr. Plumer took quite sub.
santal benefit at this theatre last night there being
good house. notwithstanding the threatening aspect
of the weather. The Alpine Maid" admirably per.
formed and highly applauded. Mr.. Chapman and Miss
Drake decidedly excellent in their respective parts
and well sustained their high reputation The engage
ment Of Yankee Hill closes tonight, when he will appear
in two Of his most popular characters Jonathan Doub
kns and Nathan Tucker. The Savage and the Maiden
is also to be performed forming, altogether glorious
entertainment Great preparations have becu made by
the management for the production Of the drama Of
Richmond HILL" in style of great splendor, Monday
evening The complimentary benefit to Mr.. Myers has
been got by some OF the first men in the city and will
houses that has occupied theatre in New York
CHRIsrY's Observation-Disclosures crowded house was at.
traced to Palmo last evening" by the Ethiopian min
strels This fine company have been in New York
before and have drawn crowded houses notwithstanding
the bad weather with which they have had contend
pany and Mr. christy the author Of many Of the
popular Ethiopian melodies. This is their last evening
here and set apart for the benefit Of G. NJ Chris the
the bones the extra touches He has become prodgous
favorite with the New Workers, who will give him a
bumper tonight
Ma. PHILIP ERSsr-This gentleman, who was the first
to introduce the B9hm flute into this country, and
who has long enjoyed the esteem and patronage Of
Of most respectable citizens, by Of his high
musical atainments about to give concern on Thurs
day evening next at the Apollo Saloon He will be
sisted the occasion by MIR. Hermann Wolenhaupt, Of
the Musical Academy Of Leipsic, whose execution on
the piano very highly spoken Of See advertisement in
another column
PniLHARMoSrc.-The whole musical world seems to be
in state of excitement and expectation, about the forth
coming Monster Concert" in aid Of the funds for the
erection of Philharmonic Hail. This concert is to take
place on the 10th nsant and this occasion mus
cal talent will be collected together in this metropolis
than has probably ever appeared together in this country
Madame Pico will volunteer her services so will De
Mcyc bo rptur bv- hat time vvl Hur te
and will all the musical talent in this city We hear
that number of artists from the ncighboring
cities purpose coming here to lend their assistance
this great There will hs altogether from four
five hundred vocal and nsrun. ntal performers An
act of incorporation of the Philharmonic Society has
been before the Legislature at Albany for time but
has passed only two readings We do not what
more harmless act brought before that august body and
nothing but good the Of possibly be the
result Of its passage Then why this unnecessary delay
above great concert may immediately be applied the
purchase of suitable site for the building Without in
corporation the society cannot Of course proceed in the
matter.
Mr. Burke is to give a concert in Syracuse on Monday
the 18th inst.
Mr. Brougham is giving very successful entertainments
at Worcester, Mass.
Macders grand concert is announced in Boston for the
18th inst Sixteen play ers to perform eight piano
fortcs the effect OF which must be astonishing. Added
appear.
Mr. Dempster to give his last concert in St Louis
on the 30h ult.
Mr.. Murdoch was 10 take his benefit in Philadelphia
last night The performances TO be " Romeo aud
Juliet and selections from the School for Scandal
TrMpIrroS on rHr OHro.-This eminent vocalist
TO be quite successful in the West Prentice of the
Louisville Journal good judge, gives the following
account of his progress Mr.. Tcmpeton very complete
~ indicated his title last night the reputation being
Of the first fenors, yocalists in series Of musical
gems showing the peculisrtes Of English Irish and
Scotch melodies He seemed to be native each pccu
liar melody, and master Of every movement OF
SIC passing from the sdagio, through the andane to
presto time with natural grace and that bespoke
before His brsvura style in the song Of" Old fowler
was masterpiece Of execution The cxpressycness Of
Mr. Tempeton we have heard surpassed, and the
various anecdotes with which he envened the ddactc
portion Of his entertainment told with power Of
nmicry richness OF brogue, nsturalness and spirit
mat would have been fine entertainment of themselves
We cordially thank Mr. Templcton for Of the most
syh'ertaimng evenings spent in the Apollo
Rooms. Mr.. Tcmpctop was greeted with large and
nlknIy IcSpcctahle audience