The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-11

BRooKLYN CHARITABLE socIrBs-THINGs AT THE
CITY THEATRES, ETC.
The sudden suspension OF the season the Academy
Music Is very much 70 De regretted II is wise the
fault of the manager who has abored necessarily night
and day 10 fulnl his engagements both with tho public
and the artists. He IL compelled to temporarily
suspend by the stupidity Of few chorus singers whose
places will DO quickly supplied The next performance
will Dc given Friday Of this week TO os hoped
that 10 shall have another opportunity Of hearing Ame
D'AnEri in "LNasna" IL ia Of the most charming
performances OF comic opera that has ever been given
anywhere.
tho performance Of the Ness,ah by the New York
Harmonic Society would expected hsye attracted
large audience to the Brooklyn Athe1aum Saturday
everng, but the pons anies Of the City u Churcbes'
dt nc. come up to the mark this occasion. One would
have supposed that an event like hs interesting to pro-
Tossing SAINTS. and attractive even 10 suners, woald
have resisted the influences Of bad weather snd Saturday
nights arrangements but the fact performers
ranke-cd the audience must stand recoriedto the CONT
sion OF those who insist upon the preeminen gc3lress Of
tho Brooxiyutes. Notwithstanding .no dscouragonon:
arising from such array Of empty oerchcs the NOM
bers Of the Society excred themselves 10 the u:ormos
The performances admirable for heir perfection Of
ensemble and the rccitatves ard airs surg by Madame
DAngri Madame Caradori Herr Formes and Mr. Perrrg,
given with all the spirit and prechon which usually
characterize the performances Of tnose artists. The
principal feature Of the evening was The air
"Why do the Nations" by Berr Formes. Gas
given with force vocalizaton and OF
expression that produced quite rsptwe OF applause
amongst the audience Next to this splendid enor Ma
dame DAngri's execution Of "He was DespIsei," wSs
most 10 be admired Written for corral.o, seemed
TO have found its most perfect medium Of expression
through this ladys voice. We never heard anything
exqusely rendered, and its effect on the audience
electrical. The quartette "smco by Maa came
Death" also splcnddly gwen by Mcsdames Caraicri
and DAngri, Herr Formes and Mr. Perring. The magn-
hcent chorus of the 'IIaoujah received ts fd effect
from the combined strength of the Society In two
passages slight lack of unity observabc but ccns
derng the large number Of voices engaged in it, and the
extremely dcut character Of the music this not to
be wondered at Altogether the peEformances-of the
evening may be cassed amongst the most brilliant and
| successful ever given by the Society.
We desire call the particular attention OF Brook
yn readers to the promenade concert which Is announced
TO be given the Athenaum on Thursday Of this week
in aid Of the following charitable ensutionsFcmale En-
poymen Society, Industrial School Association, Graham
Old ladies' Home Protestant Orphan Asylum, Church
Charity Foundation, Chidren's Aid Society. The entire
proceeds OF the will be donated above the
pensos being betrayed by individual contribution. The
music which admirably selected, will be performed by
public will be generously inclined as the subscribers
who have gotten up the affair.
After the opera, the concert OF Nine. de Benville,
Thursday, the most interesting musical event Of tho
week This ptaniste most charming, agreeable aud
ar,ie and every lady amateur should hear her
play
For this week Mr.. Robert Goldbcck announces
Nblos Saloon, Saturday. the proceeds Of which
viii be given to the Childrens Aid Society Tae German
Iiclerkranz, admirable chorus; Miss L. Williams;
Moenhauer, violin Kletzer and Bergn@, voloncelos;
and Guilmeite, the popular baritone, will assist. On
Tuesday week Nine. Graevcr-Jonrson gives hcr frst
| =.s.i A. :: Dadsassrs Looms.
People who desire TO hear the best Interpretation Of
shakspere's plays that be had now days, will
take notice that Mrs. Frances Anne Kemble
commences day Of her popular readings at
Dodworhs Saloon Apropcs 10 the Rembes, the LONDON
Aenaum dec. lsJ has the follow ng notice Of Aedbwo Of
Misc Kemble (niecc, believe, OF the lady here).
Mis- Kemble sang the soprano part in I" The Messiah"
The critic says
Tho new Miss Kebe apparently not the least gifted
of her Her soprano voice already, as an organ,
sufficient both In quality and quantity. Her articulation
scear and her delivery pcctca. Though she suffered,
obviously from the nervousness OF first ordeal in tho
pastoral recitatve she began 10 rally in the following
tgarura, Rejoice Greatly" like oee who will exhio
pentcous when she calm enough to thcm
with every bar showing ease, orlancy and conf
dence. In the third part Hiss kcmbe delivered "l know
that Redecmcr Aveth' IN style dovOtonal AMI
majestic mus, have satisfied every present that
hers was the first appearance OF one who with time
and labor, may become artist Of the highest cass
With the exception Of the production Of Tayors come
dy, "An Unequal Match, which moderately
full at laura Keenes the theatrical Of last wechas
10 interest Tho basines pretty fair for all the
houses. Mrs. Hoey had her benefit at Wallacks and
played Annio Blake 10 q very good house. Mrs. Hoey
played the heroine very we but the piece psrtcu
far bxi ant tnn nichf 1.cc ntor
esting, II not especially novel
The RAve Family winding up very long and sue
oessfa at Nblos Garden. They for this
week series Of grand gala performances which will
doubtless command the attention Of the public. This
evening Is set apart for the benefit Of Jerome Rave.
Al Burtons theatre columbus" s,ii continues s ri
umphant run, the pubic fully jusiaying all the good
things that have been said about by the best critics
There amusing incident connected with Of Ia
recent performances Columbus makes ausion 10 the
high salary OF the President Of the Erie Railroad Some
Boetsp h,sed when the audience commenced 10 applaud
The play stopped for the moment, when Mr. Brougham
stepped down 10 the lights and said
Perhaps there's stockbolder here
With his private interests won't interfere
The happy hit pacifed the "stccxhoder' and the
performance proceeded. columbus W night with NV
piece, The Bachelors Wife," in which Mr.. Charlie. Ma
tbews, Mr.. Broughsm and Mrs I. davenport play the
principal parts.
Al walack's theatre The roor OF New York" will be
performed this evening for the thrteth time The repre-
sents,ion this evening fos the benefit Of Mr. A. H. Da
venport artist who deserves we'll Of the public.
At The Broadway theatre the Van Amburrh troupe
mence this evening the h,h week Of their successful
career Various novelties appear in the programme,
among which Is the 6rst appearance here Of Mr. Ser
seAnt one Of the hes, eluestsiAns in the country.
AT t1aura Keene's theatre Mr.. Tsyor's comedy, "An
Unequal Maicb,' enters upon NJ second week this
ing and the pspommc st keeps is place in inc bills.
II worth more than the price Of admission 10 Miss
Keenes admirable performance Of Hester Grasebrook.
Al the Museum "vaepsne and Orson N announced for
every night this week. is last, Tho spectacle has been
great success.
AT the Bowery theatre the capital equestrian drama,
'fMazeppa," s announced for This evening, with The
Wreck Ashore