The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-09-04

the balance There was no lack OF oassi Protondi
WIZ suco an array as Tagliafc0, POI, olni neiSer
spitafarce at the Royal Itsan, in his favo te cha
Iacter OF Dr. Bartolo on the 9th Of May. I. nus we
nave seen the programme verified to the leste, 80
iar as tie artises are concerned the production Of
operate novelties bas not, however, been SO
satisfactorily carried out. The folio wing list
was put forth, with promise that Of the
d number three would positively be produced:-Spon-
Don Sebastian" !" Rossini's "Maiilda di Shabran,r
DoDizetti's "Don Pssquale" (" and Weber's "Oberon"
or these Matilda di Shabran' and "Don Pasquale"
have been brought OUT the latter opera with which
the subscribers were sureited at her Majestys the
atre, scarcely deserving to be called novelty. 1t
Is however due to the Engagement to add tn 1t the
"Conte Ory,' which was promised In 1852, was pro-
following were the remarkable events OF the sea-
son-Ihe production on the 18th of April OF "Ma-
thda di Shabran," one of the most trifling and un
in'ellibibe OF Rossinis carnival operas. The hrs.
appearance at this theatre of Mile. Sophie Cruyeli,
On The 9th of April, in the character Of Desdemo
La, IN the opera Of "Otello.r Tuesday, the 9th of
May, was sgnalized by the perfo -rnance of al Bar
blsr In woic, Mario made his rentree as the Couut
o. Almoviga, and Labache appeared, for the first
time en- these boards, in his popular character Of
Doctor Bartolo. Thursday, the lst Of June, was
selected for the raappearance OF Madame Grisi. in
her celebrated role Of Norma being the first of se-
ries of farewell performances which this dstiu.
gul,hed orflfe was TO give previous to her depar.
tnre for the United States and her retirement from
the lyric stage. On the 9Th Of June Msisme War
dot after an absence Of four years appea cd in her
original character Of Fides in the "Prophete;" and
finally, on last Monday, the 7th Of August, Madame
Grisi appeared for The last time before an English
auoien.e, Gas already noticed) In her favorite
characters u Norma and Valentine.
The Times says Of the last operatic novelty:
ole Compte Ory' is q a genuine "opera buffa,"
and exhibits all the buoyancy, exhilarati0n, and
animal spirits we find in the best common works OF
Rossini. The music Is extremely graceful aud ele.
gent sparkling and melodious, and bctrays thehand
Of the master in every bar. In few Of his comic
works has Rossini displayed greater fertility and in
vebton. he has lew ideas always at command, and
his Instrumentation is highly ingenious ano fanciful
lie Comte Dry" is entitled to consideration ,as
being the last opera but Of one of the greatest
masters OF dramatic music. II was written the year
previous to "Guaume Tell. and was the first work
Rossin composed wholly anu entirely for the Grand
Opera OF Paris. "Mose in Egitto" had some years
before undergone considerable alterations, aud had
received large additions to render 1t fitting for the
academy, and "Maometto secondo," By similar
process, bad been transmitted into "Le Siege de
CoriLth;" but "Le Compte Ory" was conceived, ORR
ginafed and perfected in Paris.
Notwithstanding its many great beauties, the
opera has never become popular. The story is un-
doubiedly the cause. Never vas a more ungracious
subject welded to music. The plot consists of little
more than the silly tricks of very silly count, who
en0eavors to gain access to highly unmeaning
Countess. and obtains nothing. when he succeeds.
Tie story, indeed, is downright farce, sinking the
fun; but the hbrettst bas supplied the musician
with some good situations, AZ Of these Roaini has
made the best use. We know few morceaur in ope-
drinking chorus, "Beviam, beviam, di cor" in the
second act; or more exqusitely charmiag than the
trio which takes place in the dark, in the same
scene, 'Di tserna, d sperauzs, perfectly sung by
Mesdames Bosio aud Marai, and Signor Luchesi. Ia
deed, the whole OF the second act is chef dGuvre
entirely worthy OF the renowned composer There
are grand things in the first act, too, which we
and is worked out with consummate skill. TIE un
accompanied sep.et, "Oh, ter or oh, Imania !" a
most elaborate piece Of part writing--sung in the
most fauliless manner by Mesdsmes Bosio, MarAi
and Na1tier Didise, and Signors Lqchesi aud Tag
liafco, NJ Zelger, and one Of the adies Of the cho
rus, we believe, was unanimously re demanded and
repeated.
Observation-Disclosures reached this city ofthe
death Of Mrs. Henry Lewis, which event occurred at
San Antonio, Texas, on the 10th Of August. Mrs.
Lewis was actress of than ordinary ability.
She was born in England, and came to Americain
1885, when she played star engagement at the.
Park th' atre and since that time has acted in all
parts of the United States. She leaves two daugh-
ters and son. Her daughters are both actresses
Mrs. Lewis acted in nowerful, vigorous style, and
in heavy meo-dra natic parts she had few superiors
An actress of some celebrity on the Boulevards
Mademoiselle Helen Gaussen, died lately on the
passage from Havre to San Francisco. Accord.
ing to common report che had monomauia for
Incorporating plate and jeEery. This propen-
sity, hogever, never got her into serious troubles
but she was addicted to politics of reddish hue,
AID by one Of the arbitrary decrees after the coup
d'efat was sentenced to transportation. After a
heightened Imprisonment this sentence was com.
muted into permission to emgrate to California in
one of the boats sent cut by the proceeds of the
Lingot dor lottery.
Amongst TIE celebrities Of the theatrical world
some forty years ago, and perhaps one Of the most
popular actresses at Druy Lane, under the manage.
ment Of Elliston, was Mrs. Edwin, whose death took
place On the Sd Of August, at her lodgings in Chel
sea. Tbis lady, whose maiden name was Richards.
made her first appearance at Covent Garden, No
vember 10, 1889, as Maria. in The Citizen"-from
which circumstance, though we have no record Of
her birth, che must have attained very advanced
age. she had required well merited reputation
in the higher walks of comedy and at the fashiona-
be theatres at Bath, Bristol, Cbeltenham and Dub
lin, she was an ever welcome favorite. Tate VIII.
snson says of her, thst 4" no actress Ia or out Of
London, was abe to sustain Mrs. Jordans charac-
teGs. An inch or two more in height would have
been an advantage to her. She possessed hand
some, expressive, and healthy countenance, aided
by great spirit, nature aud sensitty" Having
anasss by honorable exertionB considerable sum
Of money (f3 900, we believe she was induced
unfortunately, to place 1t in the hands OF an uDprin
ciple6 speculstor, and lost the entire. She was
therefore, compelled, in her declining years. to re
turn to tie stage, to secure q competency for her
Old age. With the assistance of some friends, an
annuity was obtained for her, aud she then quilted
her professional labors. II should not be omitted
in this brief notice Of this celebrated artists career
that with many personal attractions, her reputa-
tion was unsullied and her conduct irrecroacha-
be.
COpOner's T0questsa
Killed ny TILE CAvNG EMBANKMRxT -Yes.e .erday
Coroner Wilhelm held inquest at tho Of Forty
rst street and Third upon tie body Of Patrick
Regsp who IL appeared from the evidence adduced was
academia Il tiled by The Wing in of nm