The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-11

dramatic circles was the dsbs Of an Italian opera
pany 1t the Metropolitan, the 14th. The .Ernani''
Of Verdi done-Signor Soda Ernani, Signora Ba
ril Thorne Evira, Sgnor Lamont Don Carlos, Sig
Leonard Ruy Gomez de Silva, Mr. Lagiase Rc
cardo, Mr. Templni Iago, and Madame Becherin as
Giovanna The chorus was largely augmented and the
opera conducted by Mr. George Loder. The prices
So, 81 and 81. The San Francisco Herald critic
thinks that Bari Thorse about twenty-five twenty
four years of age has pretty graceful person. sweet
face beaming with aquiet modest intelligence large lus
trous melancholy eyes, fun gentleness and
grace and expression and air that once command
the sympathy and regard Of the audience and that
has soprano voice OF much purity and sweetness ~
Also that she evidently artist of correct taste and
great neatness Of execution, although, apparently
from the effects Of cold the latter was not SO bril-
liant last evening she is capable of exhibiting' but
finally gives this yerdicOf the prma donnas artistic
merits scarcely hazard opinion until we shall
have become better acquainted with her vocal and dra
matte powers" The other members of the troupe
thus noticed" Signor Leonardo sung his part like an
excellent artist he is His voice has all the depth
and volume of trombone and when he chooses give
it play IL will drown both orchestra and chorus. He
ceived number Of encores, and enthusiastically
applauded. Sgnor Lamont the baritone, has voice Of
great richness. His Don Carlos q very excellent
performance. He sings well, and with improve
provement Of his stage walk, will act well or Sgnor
Soda and the others have space speak at pre-
sent."-The officers of the Allied squadrons recently
visited the Metropolitan. The French occupied one side
of the house and the English the other large rep
Tesentation Of each present The orchestra
menced by playing French national air-Admiral
Despon$es being the senior officer in communicates
which they played g God save the Queen in honor
of the British nation. Some persons hissel at the
last named air and were elected by the police.
proceeding very proper, according to courtesy,
but very wrong according in law it has been
lines decided that any person has clear a right to
iss In theatre as to applaud.-On the 18th there
performance at the Metropolitan for the benefit
the Mercantile Library Association. It was not very
uccessfu affair. The first piece Tobin's comedy Of
the Honeymoon" with Mr. Stark the Duke Aranza,
Mrs. Sinclair Juliana, Mr.. Phelps as Rolando Mr..
Chapman as Jaques and Mrs. Hunt as Zamora. Madame
Bishop sang the Nightingale song After the song.
Madame Thierry and Mr.. Espnosa appear ed in comic
pas de deur. Mr. Leach sang the sFlsg Of Cuion
and the performance closed with the comedy Of tho
'Happiest Day Of my Life in which Messrs Chapman,
Smith, Potter, Mrs Judah, Mrs. Thomsn and Mrs Hunt
took the principal parts.-The Monplaisrs and
others would open the Peoples theatre for ona
night for the benefit Of NJ. Monplaisr, the 18th.
The American theatre announced to be opened
about the 25th, with "Mdsummer Nights, Dream"
The new theatre at Marysville has been opened
by Messrs. King l. Ryer. 1t Is constructed on
the site of the old theatre the side of D. between
Second and Third streets It has rs feet front and 70
feet depth In the lower story four storerooms
saloon, and lobby 10 feet wide, communicating with
the box Office wide and elegantly constructed stair
leads to that portion of the building approprasl
to the stage and the audience The stage 81 feet wds
and 50 Deep and in the part between the
internal parts Of the proscenium "a feet The
scenic decorations and machinery have got up
aufs fv 1o hv NJ TSro NJ AcLa
and display much skill and good taste The machinery
by Mr. La Pierre possesses lightness, elegance and
strength. The front portion Of the building divided
into parquette, dress circle and gallery, besides
neat and commodous orchestra. The seats softly
cushioned, painted, and draped with much elegance.
Mr.. Neafe has been playing in stockton-Aadams
Bishop is about to produce Fra Diavolo' and other
English operas at the etropotan-Thierry and Ber.
nadetu appear occasionally at the Metropolitan theatre.
Mr. Barney Williams has been quite III with Panama
fever, but has now recovered.-Chrsty's Minstreis
have been performing Musical Hall to crowded houses
--Backus' Anstrels have also drawn full houses.
AusrRAIIA.-Mss Catherine Hayes first concert in
Australia was announced to take place 1T the Royal
Victoria theatre, Sydney, the 26th Sept. Tickets
from q guinea each down to 1--WE shllings. Mr. c. K
Mason has been playing at Sydney and there circus
and any quantity of casinos" at Melbourne There ara
two theatres nSydney.
rohAoNs-Ane iast neW farces are produced 1t the
Adelphi for Kelley, and called The Slow Man, ana
1.-The Railway Belle" The "Battle OF the Alma Is beiux
ought over again every night at Asteys.-CruvelM haM
returned to Paris appear on the 2s
in The Hugnenots," when Mile Delly pupil of Dupres
would make her debut Marguerite. M. Crosner the
new director OF the OPERA inauguraed the 14th
Is In preparation at the Gate, in which tie
q Patonia regna will be more than adequately repre-
sented-ssfar at least can be judged from its title
Les Cling Cents Diables PA curious theatrical suit
% going 1t has frequently been decided BY the
French courts that married woman cannot contract
theatrical without the express or tact au-
thoxon Of her husband On the 10th the question was
raised before the President Of the Civil Tribunal sitting
IN chambers, whether or not married woman can be-
come dramatic author without such consent-Madarue
Roger de Beauvoir formerly Mae Doze of the Theatre
Francais is separated from her husband Some time
ago she wrote piece in act, called " Entire Deux
Airs which was accepted by the Theatre des Varieties
Recently It was put in rehearsal Thereupon NJ Roger
de Beauvor gave formal notice that he would not Al
low the rehearsals to continue. Madame Roger Beau
yoir accordingly on Saturday applied to Judge in cham
of her husbands opposition NJ Roger de Beauvoir on
the contrary demanded that they should positively
forbidden until full court could decide whether or not
he had the power to prevent his wife from becoming
dramatic author The president decided that as reheAr
sails are not the thing performance, they may
be continued until the opinion of the can be OBJ
tanned ON the main question.
sgnor Beini, nephew Of Bellini the composer, has
pegun 70 iolOw Inc career OF bis namesake at Milan.
Lord John Russelps Don Carlosn has been revived at
Bath-a momentary resusctaton, to be followed by g.
quiet death" Ia Conscence,a play in six acts by
from trilogy by Iffand-has been produced at tile
Odcon Theatre in Paris with NJ Laferriere its hero
- Ia Niaise," new comedy, has just succeeded at
the Theatre Francois.
Mdle. Poiully has been found at Srasbourg and her
engagement bought up" at premium, in order that
she may be added to the Paris company in readiness
against the next time that Mdlle Cruveln runs awav
without notice. The ministry Of NJ. Foud, as regards
II
instance, that according to rigorous classification NJ
N. Eouhe was not permitted to take engagement
(Which means to play yaudcville) in any but the four
vaudeville theatres Of Paris Now in conseonence or
his bad health NJ Bouife to prefer fixing himself
nowhere, and few weeks ago accepted short engage
ment to play through his repArtory at the Theatre
ortc st. Martin which, all the world knows is de-
oted to drama and melodrama. On this the four van
eville managers appear to have mcmoralized NJ Foud
ant Inc N rrohi