The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-11

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the best voices in the city, and sings tastefuly and
smoothly-a rare thing basso. Nine Casters Linda
was Gne performance. For this day and evening
are 10 have grand gala performance for the bena1t
Of Max Maretzek whose claims upon tho public
acknowledged by rival managers, well by tho
public The programme which will be found full else
where promises great treat for the patrons Of the Opera
at very low price. For dollar there to be given
two complete operas Scenes from other works. q rua
ballet and two Spanish altogether in this city
No who has enjoyed the Opera, the most refined,
agreeable and artistic of public amusemens viii fan
Maretzeks benefit Indeed the public and
the press TO be unanimous In saying that ought
DO the greatest event of the year, and SO will be.
During tho current week the Maretzck troupe will sting
in Washington and then in the Southern cities for
Havana where the opera will be commenced about
the middle Of November. The Academy reverts -
the lessee Mr. Uman, who will proceed at once TO make
arrangements for the debut Of Pccolomn whose arrived
may be expected to day or to morrow
Mr. Boadoisque, the director of the Opera at New Or
cans has left town for that city He has made
with Mr.. Ulnan for the Musard who will con
duct series Of masquerade balls TO be given at ths
Theatre d'Orleans during the winter.
The lady organist Mile wois to whose arrival W
referred tho other day purposes TO give first concert
at Nblos Saloon on next Thursday. According tho
Courier she is "a pupil of Adolpho Adam and Moan and
public perfectly familiar with the powerful and charming
effects Of the Alexandra organ and Of extending the
New World the universal favor which that beautiful in
srument has conquered in Europe" In Paris Mile.
Wells has been commended by the best critics. including
Berloz and here she has astonished the connoSseurs
with her admirable execution. She belongs 10 that school
of artists who give the sentiment OF the melody welt
display the mechanical of the nstru mont
During the week have noted the arrival Of moro
Inv IN
Mile Corder-s for the New Orleans OPERA and lress
from the CONSERVATORY Tho other is American pr
ma donna-Madame dc Wilhorst-who has been studying
assduously and who has added several operas to
the repertoire which she sung upon her debat at tho
Academy Her temperance will be operate event
seems that the srakosch company has been making
aurels and dollars in large quantities. Boston Colsoa
is much praised in La Travista," likewise Parodi
Junca in " Lucrezia." The Athenians likewise have
found out that Brigno Is good tenor Amodio they say
hoarsed up (whatever that is) Iabocea is "a stout
| man with small voice." which brooms up" And
finally the singers and manager told to be grateful
to Boston" Good gracious Gratitude lively sense
Of avors to come and Boston will be used up in fort
nights opera.
The English Opera Burtons essayed the "Trovs
tore and the Bohemian Girl" Neither met with
great soccess appears be the opinion of those vt>
are best qualified to judge that Mrs. Escot good arti
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opera. There is really no special demand for English
opera in the metropolis. Mariana" is announced =
Burtons for this evening.
The theatres have all brisk business during The
week. Mr. walack opened with flying colors Tues
day. His pieces, "Nothing Venture Nothing VIM
and the 'Sezure OF the Seasnone Of Broughams has
pies hithave kept the bills through the week. they
announced for this evening Mr.. wallack has nov
comedy Of American manufacture which will he
brought forward.
At Laura Keenes theatre the bills have presented
standard comedies, which have been well acted and the
EZRA Davolo buresque," which had what the French
estmablc For tonight the Rivals "Fra-
Davaon announced. Blake, Miss Keeno and Jebrson
play in the first piece.
AT Nblos Garden Mr. Bourccauts "Pauvrette Ia draw.
ing full houses and its "run promises be si further
extended than that Of his other successful pieces II
nounced for this evening. In numerous app
cations, the manager that night cAoa
week will be assigned for the performance Of " jessie
Brown"
AT the Bowery theatre "Thc Phantom" .Rsoulo aaA
"Thc Prvaeer Of TO-" announced for this evening
Al Brnum's museum, the Aquaria, Theatre Of ana
other entertainments will be given this afternoon and
evening.
The African opera oompsnies-wood's, Bryants' and
Campbells-announce capital programmes for this aser
noon and evening
Brooklyn bids fair TO distinguish itself a. patron II
music According 70 the printed statement OF the
mtiee Of the Philharmonic Society that young axsocia
on established only in the spring Of last year only
paid ts expenses during its nrst season. had hand
some surplus q, It's close. AT the end OF year hs
number OF members nearly Ave hundred by the tor
mins,ion Of this they viii amount close upon thou
sand These results have Of course only been attained
by judicous management and the employment Of nrss
rate arss The gentlemen OF the committee deserve ths
thanks Of thor fellow citizens for the activity Discern
meut which thoy have displayed the administrator a
the Affairs Of the society The for the conssruo
tioa OF rst class hall and Opera house In Rrss.
Ign received last week M nrst practical impulse. A
meeting Of property holders and others interested In ths
project was held Wednesday evening tho Poytcch-
MIC TO consider the steps necessary TO give oct to The
public wishes in this respect The meeting was ccnnned
10 about thirty gentlemen, and strictly preliminary
one, being intended merely TO facilitate and not 70
forests expression Of public opinion the subject
Emaaatng "a II did from the committee of the PhIhar.
mcnic which enjoys the confidence Of the citizens
call was responded 10 by the right pcrsons-msa
who have large stake in The prosperity Of Brooklyn and
who are no, only willing but able carry out the enter
prise pleasing feature Of the evenings proceedings
the warm concurrence expressed by clergymcn-As
Rev Drs s,orrs and Fareyin the obJcc, Of tho meeting
AMER short discussion, In which the project received the
unanimous approval Of all present, committee Of nvs
was appointed 10 make arrangements for converting .
general meeting 10 gather the views Of The citizens large
upon the subject Two sites for the proposed building
have been suggested close 70 the City Hall Az all The
railroads Il The city converge TO this point, cen
trail coovcnen, location be selected. The nr~
bearsa Of the Brooklyn Philharmonic for the present
son took place Wednesday last the A,hcnrum. Mr.
Noll acted conductor In place Of Mr.. Eisfeld,
q the passengers rescued from the Austria and who u
at FsyaL
Mr. Burton has gone 10 Boston. One Of the journals
Gays o. him:-Ths distinguished comedian will on Mon
day next, commence engagement at the theatre
Singuarly enough, during a brilliant career Of many