The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-17


formAnoes given last week two Of "Ia Figa dol
Reggimento" Of StradelA" and ono OF "Robert le
Dabe" Tho receipts fell far below the expenses, and
the artists have been compelled to retire from
the field. The only hopo for Opera this winter de-
Ponds upon the Italian company headed by Muzio They
closed their Philadelphia season last Saturday night with
performance Of 'hosss in Egyps, for tho benefit OF
Brgnoli This0pera produced Friday with Coson,
Susni Ferri and Miss Phillips in the principal roles The
Press states that the audience by far the fullest
and the most fashionable Of the season." and gives
high praise TO Sguor Muzio for the in which the
Opera has been produced. The Company ia announced
to appear in Baltimore this week.
One Of the most successful concerts ever given in
New York took place at the Academy Of Music last
Thursday evening II was for tho benefit Of Mr.. Fl.
Major, late Of Dodworth's band. The Academy was
crowded to excess and the instrumental music by the
combined city bands thoroughly appreciated. Dod-
worhs battle piece "a Soldiers Glory" the gem Of
the evening.
The National Guard band at the solicitation Of many Of
influential citizens have been prevailed upon TO give
another similar that given at the Academy OF
Music year ago. The concert will take place at the
Academy on the 18th proximo. The arrangements will
be under the direction Of committee consisting Of the
entire Seventh regiment The programme will be Of
diversified and interesting character consisting Of vocal
and instrumental music.
Mr.. Edward seguin OF the famous basso whom
New York delighted honor has returned from Europe,
where he has been perfectng himself to follow in the
footsteps Of his father Mr. Seguin eIe Of the Paris
Conservative do Musquc and report speaks very highly
Of his abilities. He Intends possible to form Eng
sh Opera company appear here next spring, and to
present three operas, tho Rose Of Castillo Lur
line and t" Satanelh."
Two new music halls are to be opened to the public
That Irriuu Hall in TryinU
place. opposite the Academy Of Music. 1t intended
that this building, which is dedicated the Of
mnsic and dancing jointly, should be opened with con-
and BALL but owing to the absence of the Muzio
Opera troupe the concert has been postponed and ball
will be given on Wednesday evening
new Music Hail. In Thirtythird street, will be open
ed Thursday evening Of this week with q concert
which Mr. c. j. Hopkins and other popular artists will
assist
Madame Iorini, Whiting, has been making senss
ton at Berlin. The National Zeitung speaks Of
| Yankee prima donna in the following terms
This prma donna appeared last night as the Queen in
Semiramide." This Is the yole in which the amented
Henrietta sontg took leave of the stage and public Of
Berlin and Signora Lorin must think light praise
when aver that in her singing and acting she nearly
and in portions Of the Opera quite equaled that
idol Of the Berlin public. Signora Lorni possesses
Of wonderful compass and rare fexbility In the
air Bel raggo lnsinghero Zone of the most beautiful
ever written by RossinD also in the duet and throne
scene she completely electrified the audience She was
several times called before the curtain amidst showers
bouquets. In short her the most complete
and perfect OF any singer since tho days OF the divine
Sontag.
The theatres have been doing their average business
this Of the year We do that the political
troubles have yet affected the prosperity Of places Of
| public amusement In such the Bowery theatres
would be the first to suffer- but the business both the
Bowcry where equestrian dramas the order Of
| the day. and at the old place, where Spading Ro-
gers circus stil holds out, has been exceedingly
good Mr. Booth has drawn well at the Winter Garden
and the Forrest nights Nblos been attractive
s'1ho SISTERS" still remains the bills at
Laura Kecnesthe best proof Of its The pub
| lie not particularly pleased with "A Model Hypo-
crite and Waacks audiences have consequently fallen
| or For this week sundry changes will be made
| in the blf Mr.. Forrest plays Richard III. this
evening L. Booth commences to night the last week
Of his engagement, playing in " Hamlet" On wednes.
| day, Romeo, with debutante Juliet. Mr.. Wal
lack announces FOR this evening Mrs InchbAds comedy
To Marry 70 Marry" Tho play has been COM
pressed into three acts and the principal roles allotted
Mr. Lester walack, Mr. Blake, Mr.. walcott, Mrs. Hoey
Miss y. Morant and Miss Mary Cannon.
AT Laura Kecnes theatre "The Seven Sisters will be
played every night this week
| At the New Bowery theatre sHcrne, the Hunter
very popular equestrian spoctaelewi be produced hi.
evening, with full stud Of horses scenery &C. &C
Messrs W. H. Dcrr and J. J. Nathans, well known riders
have been especially engaged for this play.
AT the Bowory theatre spaldng Rogers equestrian
troupe appear and varied selection Of entertain
| ments
Al Barnums ssIhe Sea 81 lea capital meloirama
the modern French schools be the dramatic attrac
ton for tho week.
Bsyants' Ninstrol for to night coored
sion Of Orchard H." and at Hooley Campbells the
entertainments will wind up with the famous Ethiopian
chant, "Dxies Land"
ARTISTIC MoyrxlSr.-Mss Josephine Gougenheim will
commence an engagement the Howard Atheneum thi;
evening in tho ''Irish Heircssn Miss Gougenheim in
tends TO prvipes Tayiors comedy "Thc Babes
In the woJdr now running at the Hsymarxrt
London and said be Of the authors hsppicst hits
Nxon'u circus, after successful campaign In New
Orleans has turned up in Havana Maretzek was IL
Havana preparing Cor his Mexican campaign Delave thu
rival Bondin, giving exhibitions the tight rcp
In tho Plaza Del Toro3 The Havsnese refused to ALLOW
the professor" 70 Try hs more dangerous feats, Mis-
Kate Ea,eman who is now at the st. Charles theatre
10 have fascinated the oreanos Tho critic OF tn
T,rs Duta winds UP a review Of "Geraldne" with Tia
statement that unless he In GLADLY mistaken natur
put ia sign manual of a great tragcdienne upor
this youthful star" The latest san Francisco
papers Nov. 49, inform VS. that LISTERS English Opers
troupe were gs.ns farewell season at Magures pre-
paratory 10 sn Australian campaign. Mrs. Julia Dean
Haync ard Mr Perry playing a, the American.
Concert saloons multiplying in san Francsco
Nine Bcaoc anti eanced the great star a, the
Bela Union, AM Mr.. John Wood =, the Lycsum Ne
Iodeon. Mr.. Tntonb~g, artist OF this city
| has fitted out the United siascs frxate Cumberland
with complete get q scenes, proscenium, &c The
drop represents the burning of the Guerrero by
the Constitution after the battle Thanks 70 Commander
Ward u the United states receiving ship North Caoins
theatrcals shipSoard have become ali the rage
among the man-ccwsrs men. Tho tendency ~ such
i creation cannot but Be healthful 20 VIC morale
/ OF the
i Mr. Co'lhs, the Irish comedian, has Just con.
cuded n very successful engagement al tho Arch
street theatre. Philadelphia Mr J. y. Iancrsan,
with ful dramatic company, sailed from this port f~t
week IN the bark Princeton for Dcmarara. Adeln.
Patti has been engaged at the new Opera House, New
Orleans Mr.. Bsoughsms comedy, Playing with Fire.
announced 10 be produced At the Varieties the
sh Mr. jefferson, after series Of very succeful pro
vinciai engagements. returns the metropolis and