The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-05-24

The at this pleasant theatre wa. in.
augurated ast night by the performance the English
vsraon Of Donzets OPERA The Daughssr the Rsgi.
ment" There was excellent house, every seat in the
parquette, first and aecond tiers being filed rne pr-
cpal parts were thus distributed -Maris Msa Louisa
Pyus Marchioness de BerkeDfeld Miss Pyne; Sergeant
Sulpce MIR. -rrani Harensius, Mr. Horncastle Tonic
Mr. Harrison. The opera has teen often done ktrs and
the public has been made qrite familiar with the plot
and the music by the charming Aboni and the fasci-
ratrg hlon. 1t hiss been up to us in all sorts
Of shapss-in italian, English Anglo French-as an
opera, q musical DRAMA and as drama without any
Of the music 1t /, only necessary, now, to say a
few words in relation to the rendering Of It By Pyne
and Harrison company The performances OF Marie, by
Misc Louisa Pyne, was successful both Ia dramatic
and musical point Of view. Her first scsus with
sulpice somewhat quiet and refined for the
dashipg rirandiere, but in the with the Mar
chioness, where Merie Ia drill for fss lady and is
carried away by the souvenirs OF her camp life Miss
Pynes acting was capital In spite Of many dsultes,
and pcsve neglect the part Of artist she carried
the opera through triumphan.ly twice ored aud
called before the curtain after the conclusion Of the
performance. She sapg the whole OF the music In
tie most finished and artistic STYLE If .he not
quite cashipe, audacious aud fascinating as
Mime ThiloD, she much superior to that
tist in tie execution Of the music Her a. the end
pressicn and she rled out the regmentai song with
charming spirit and effect At the end Of tbs singing
Lesson Miss Pynes brilliant execution brought do the
house with storm of applause. "5sut Ia France"
very well given, and encored Mr.. Harrison made
respectable Tonic and sang his air In the second act
correctly and effectively. His second drsss very
much out Of the way. lieutenant dressed in black
frock coat and tight yellow pantalsons would have
been o curiosity in les rand Army Eergoant Sulpee
found very indifers mt representative Mr.. Bor-
rant He was imperfect in the text and careless
in tho business of TIE stage. With bad Sulpics
'Ths Daughter Of the Regiment would 60 30 the dogs
Mr. Borrani seriously marred the performance o. last
night and much of the spirit Of the opera lost by
his negligence Supice is the best part in the piece
after Marie and there Is for Mr.. Borranfs
conduct The audience seemed to think with us, and
there were sibatory demonstrations after his last
speech. Mr. Borrani is usually correct sni rsliable
artist but sush neglect he guilty OF last night
win not be borne by American audience. Mr. Horn
castle, Hortepaus clever in points but not
quite ceremonious and respectful for entndan
to Marchioness Of the ancen regime. Misc Pyne, an
excellent artist very good in the Warehouses; but
did NOT look quite old enough to be Mar!e's mother.
The chorus good and the orchestra conducted BY
Mr. G. F. Bristow was faI well balanced and effective.
During the performance the audience frequently tes
fed their appreciation by hearty applause. As Miss L.
Pyne played Marie last night for the first time may
congratulate her upon her really excellent performance
Of the part.