The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-14
Theatrical and Musical.


PARx Observation-Disclosures Anna Bishop
At at the Park last evening, and Wa 1900 q, ,,,..
such manner as her most ard -. n.'..s.-.r,,. =.
- a.. -snt friends would oe-
s"e' mere was .endance; the dress circle
presented array of .h,on ra hs.utv and our fair
favorite made dir Of her vocal which fully
1--WE m'gn' say more) compensated her patrons fcr
tneI lance. Her singing in the admirable
run third act Of Donizetti's opera of Anna
.ena,n was, think. without exception her great
She was in excellent voice. aud brought out the tones
which required great physical exertion, in manner
which quite astonished the audience But the taking
part Of the evenings was the new bur-
etque piece etitled La Sfogato," in which Madame
appearedland sang In five different languages, viz
in English, 1.-THE Last Rose Of Summer and " Re-
cole ctions of Linda, from " Linda Of Chsmounx"
in Italian, A Grand Recitativo;n in German, Wer
horte woh jenals mich Klsgen from the opera of the
lody termed Solovoin and In French, Je suis Ia
BsyadeIe added to which, she also sang In Italian,
grand rondC from /" La Fidsn.ats Corss'p p piece
So rich treat has not, for long time been enjoyed
by good citizens as this string Of musical gems
The audience seemed satisfied with applsuding
and bouquets the order Of the evening" the
occasion of her final effort being made profuson Of
flowers were thrown upon the stage s%Uns n
her popularity in the mind Of the charming benef
cisry, complete could not be needed
is firmly established in the favor of the public The
piece, ola Sfogato,' contains some excelle mt
points and home thrustS at the afectatt0n OF the
quasi admirers Of every thing foreign to own Ian
guage in vocal music. The evenings nts,
aside from those in which Mad B. appeared, were Of
an excellent character. The farce Of =" Somebody
Else, y in which Mr. Dawson, Mas Rose Telbin Miss
Walcot and Mr. Clarke appeared well got up and
well played Miss Tebin, in the character of Minnie
acquitted herself to excite feelings Of adm
ration in her friends while the rest Of the cast
credtable to all concerned The concluding piece Of
a piece always well received when performed by the
present cast-Mr. Gilbert ~ Mr.. Lilywhite, Mrs
Gilbert as Mrs Lillywhite with Mr. Dawson as Alta.
mont, and Mrs. Walcot Clementine. " La Siogato"
is to be repeated tonight.
BowERY THEArRE.-The patronage extended to.
wards this house is of that stesdy continuous kind
that 1t is uniformly well attended; fine weather
FOUL busy times dull Ones it IL always the at
this house and, moreover the attractions set forth
always of the most sterling kind During the past
week lockwood" has been performed every evening
with the greatest eclat and the ballet dancing Of Sig
kora Ciocca, Sgnor Neri and MIR. G. w. Smith, has
likewise been quite prominent feature In the atrac-
tons MIR Brown and his steed Gszelle, are the sd-
this elegant piece has been got is much to the
dit Of the stage manager, MIR. Stevens As for the
ballet, we can only say that it is presented in truly
magnificent style the chief performers most emil
nent in their line and the corps de ballet, dresses
scenery SC all in perfect keeping At few thea.
tres probably, SO much delightful anus ment be
bad for such trifing admission fee and house
least Of more respectable and gentee audiences The
accommodations for visitors are all excellen and the
civty and politeness Of the box keepers and other
officers of the house make it very pleasant to those
who take ladies' well to every who enters the
house Thus, with an enterprising manager,
cellent company beautiful theatre, first rate per-
formaDces and fine accommodations for visitors 1t Is
H. o
the comedy Of Charles the Twelfth will form the
bill
BROADWAY THEArRE.-THIRp NIoHr OF THE OPERA.
The untripg interest which has distinguished the
reception and performance Of the beautiful and spright
an
more than usual enthusiasm at the Broadway. We
found an audience not only numerous but evidently
comprising the taste and talent of the citya conclu
sive illustration of the fact that opera Astounding
with the finest gems of music al genius, will be
welcome to the public in the hands Of talented artists
matter how often repeated The established repu.
taton Of the Seguins puts it beyond reach to add
further embellishments to the professional ustre that
seems to admit OF no eclipse and therefore, in bearing
testimony to their merits have only to their
first, and earliest, and most successful steps in
the ladder Of their present prominent and lofty
position; but another duty devolves upon
We have to scrutinize the merits of those VINO have
suppanted the talent that fret assisted the Seguins
first developed the fascinating charms of the English
opera. They are succeeded by no less competent and
eminently successful artists MIR. Reeves, who had
much devoved on him, during the evening was sell
dom heard to greater advantage his distinct ntona
ion and splendid organ constituted of the ma.
terrell which contributed to the great Of the
occasion. MIR. Leach gifted with a very fne voice,
sung with purity and truth Of tone, and refined
delcacy that enables him to do justice to his subject
II.
The chorusses, by means inferior feature in
opera were finely sung, and ably accompanied; and
Mr.. Chubb, with his excellent judgment and skill left
nothing unaccompshed far srelates 20 the trying
Offices of leader and conductor. This evening the
favorite opera Of La Sonnambua" will be performed
NATIONAL THEATRE.-The burlesque draws well
and bids fair to have long run indeed everything
that is produced at the National does well, as the
greatest is taken to do full justice to it by the
company, who, take them all in all, are as talented
set Of performers to be met with days
sembed in company Chanfrau is host in him.
self We hope that he will act often during this
round characters and though his Nose the most
perfect personation we have SEEN and shows his
great talent for acting we would not have him rest
his fame on 1t alone but show the public that that Is
only Of the good characters he play His act
ing in the burlesque is something extraordinary and
Others as be does is capable Of much in the dramatic
liue, especially when gifted with the intellect and
Judgment which Chanfrau possesses. The house
crowded last evening as usual. Such q continuous
ofcrowded houses has probably before beer
at any theatre in New York and all this success far
his activity to please his patrons The bill this
ing will consist eff the burlerque of Mr. McCreedyu
the Mysteries and Miseries flor the last tme and
the drama Of the Lost Son" MIR. Csrtlitch will play
the part Of Luke in the last piece His performance Of
this part last evening was most successful, and
we assure those who have not it, that It is
we'll worth q visit.
Burrows THEArRE.-The excellence and superior
ity Of Mr. Buttons acting is eminently displayed in
such pieces as Poor Picoddy," which was performed
last evening We do not think there is an actor on
any stage who could surpass Mr.. Burton as Poor PILL
coddy Captain Cutie. This rich and lively farce
was succeeded by "New York in Slices,"a drama upon
which we have already passed fattering encomium
and which, (having seen it again last mighty we cor
daily repeat and redoube. This local piece is really
avery clever and amusing thing Some the charac.
ters- especially the bhoys and ghalsare quite strk.
ing, and draw down great applause, The scenery is
n ifa -
most faithful and impressive There is a moral and a
lesson IN It, 1t was quite solemn and strikng to see
the suddtn change in the audience from laughter and
Terriment, TO sy mpathy and pity, when tho terri.
hc representation CT dissipation, death, and ruin
came forward on the scene. Mr. Lynne here perform.
ed the part Of the ruined drunkard with heart rend-
ing fidelity. Mrs. knight was less true in her de-
lineation Of the unhappy wife and mother It was a
most affecting scene. re fancy ball is admirably
nj not Eh~-o L. iAoa