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PIEB's OpERA-HousE.- The second repre- |
sentatioh Of the magnificent spectacular drama Of
The Pyodigu goa drew very large and brilliant au-
diencc TO the opera.h house last night, and the per-
formance passed on 10 It's entire satisfaction This
s, without doubt, the most gorgeous dramatic spec
aole ever presented 10 the habue Of any heater in
the country, and although in some parts II might
have been improved II Is worthy the Institution and
the management. Tho dialogue Of the drama Is not
we'll written, and is the case IN most plays OF this
kind, the characters do not seem to have distinct
individuality; but they, nevertheless, harmonize
with each other and the part each one Is compelled
10 take necessary 10 the progress Of the action and
the denouement. -Il
The spectacle opens with magnificent scene, by
Porter representing the tent Of "Rouben," with the
Patriarch and his domestcs at prayer. "Azael'
mrs Conway y enters with couple Of travellers to
Memphis, "Amenophis" (Mr. Chaplin,) and his sis
ter "Nefto miss Proctor,) with whom, at the close
Of the act, he leaves his home.
Tho second act opens with scene representing the
great Square Of Memphis on the banks Of the Nile.
Here there is grand procession in homer Of the God
| Apis, followed by a splendid dance by the ballet,
headed by Lila" madame Bouxary,) who is chief
dancer Of the temple Of Isis. The next is beauti.
full picture Of street and the procession Of the sa
cred Burning Altar, after which "Reuben," (Mr.
Conway the boreaved Patriarch, in company with
"Jepthele' Viola Crooker,) arrives In search OF
"Azaelr .. .-..r. HI Fl. n. 3. 7''
The curtain next rises upon representation Of the
suberranean temple ofIss, which occupies the entire
depth Of the immense stage Of the opera-house, and
is finely conceived and admirably executed. Here
"Azae" witnesses the sacred orgies Of the priests
having been conveyed thther by the syron 'Nefte,"
through secret passage, and meets his bctrothed
"Jepthele," who has been seized as an intruder and
intended victim 10 be sacrificed to the spirit OF
the Nile Through the interference Of "Azael, y
however, she escapes, and the maddened priests
drag him up the huge flight Of temple steps to hurl
him into the Nile. I..
The third and last act opens with scene in the
desert, followed by a vision Of Azael" ard the ap-
pearance Of the Spirit ofthe Desert The Prodgal is
returning to the home Of his father his limbs swollen
and weary, his mouth parched with thirst, and his
brow burning with fever. At length he reaches the
Valley of Gessen Jepthcle recognizes her betrothed
Who In the agony Of shame sinks at his fathers feet
: and the drama closes with splendid tableau.
The above hastily writtens ketch Of the scenery
this magnificent spectacle will suggest only an ide'
Of its beauty which must be seen to be fully appreci
ated. The ballet has boen admirably drilled, and th
dances are gracefully executed OF the performance
: Of the principal characters we will speak more
. length hereafter. Tho music is very hne, and IN
choruses are sung quite as well could be expecte
from any dramatic company. .. I'D h
The costumes and properties have been for the mos
part we'll CHOSEN, anu seem 70 nhNo Deeh usheh W
gether with all the properties from authentic illus
Z. trations. In speaking Of this matter, however,
. would parentheticslly suggest to the manager tha
! wo noticed a couple Of Memphians, and one or tw
priests Of Isis, who wore heavy modern boots, an
have no doubt that upon the next representation
the drama, he will that they gre provided wit
sandals Altogether The Prodigal Son is admirabl
a placed upon the stage, and should be witnessed
'' every lover of dramatic art. o..
WOODS THEATER.-This evening Mr.. Sin
mons, the usher Of Woods Theater, has a benefit
" this establishment, and offers programme OF su
of cient magnetic power to attract en- overfowing al
n dience 1t consists Of the beautiful drama Of A
i that Giaers Is not Gold; splendid dance by Ka
10 Pennoyer the graceful ddnscue the laughabe far
ID Of The Stage struck Tailor In which Miss Hann'
of Simmons will make her first appearance on al
of stage, in the character of "Saly Scraggs; fan
dance by little Katy Robinson; and the new loo
drama, by Durivage, entitled Good and Evil, in viii
8 Mr.. D. will enact the principal character.
e deserts of Mr.. Simmons, together with the vaf1t
= which he offers for the entertainment Of his rien
! should secure him substantial benefit. r.r4
e NATIONAL THEArER.-The manager OF Il
g National offers an additional attraction this evenin
m in the drama of The Rag Picker Of Paris which wi
so doubtless be put upon the stage in good style.
ls0 performance will conclude with the well-knoS
Ia dramatic spectacle Of The Last Days Of Ponpeii
go two forming programme worthy the habitues Of
ssSS sSo establishment. ..arY Hf "5r I'H III.