The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-28

P''y "s sno cooper lnSttue on Friday evening. TO
pretty and graceful person Shs unes good organ
nigh intelligence and mvch paetical feeling Her read
mss from "Ihs Hanchback' wes singulary impressive
and the vvacity OF her Rosand presented evidences Of
considerable comic power. Miss HYDE was assisted In
her recations by Professor sddons (whce pupil she s
ana Miss Fanny Sddons who, though yet child, mani-
fesed remarkable talent in her reading OF Prince Arthur
Celia, and Helen.
Tho New Bowery will remain closed until the I'd Of
next month"; to enable the proprieors make some ex-
tensve alterations in the internal arrangements Of tho
house. The pit to be converted into handsome par
que and the upper tier into commodous amphitheatrs
capable Of seating fifteen hundred persons.
The Old Bowery rcopens this evening with an equestrian
combination composed Of stckneys National Circus and
number Of European performers. large portion Of
tonghs performances will consist Of cavalry evciuons
grand scale.
At Barnums the now piece, "The Angel or Midnight"
will be given every afternoon and evening during the
wee The hippopotamus still continues the chief atrac
ton In the Museum.
We notice no feature In tho programmes OF the
concert halls. They are all doing WE'LL
Hoolcy's Mnstrels Oate Of Nblos Saloon) open To-
night at the Stuyvesant Institute, Griffin Fox Reed and
Chdsthose old established Notwithstanding usual.
in the bills.
At Bryants the performances continue about tho same
The houses excellent.
Tho Aleghanans and Swiss Boil Ringers continue
nightly to discourse most eloquent music at the Hope
Chapel.
The Partisan Cabinet Of Anatomy, In Broadway is At
tracing good many visitors. 1t is tho plan of Dr.
Kahn's celebrated Anatomical Museum, which has had
such success in the European cities.
GERMAN THEATRIcAIs.--The Stadt theatre has made
another artistic acquisition. young actress Ham
burg announced to make her debut in Friedrich Won
scher's Kabale und Iobe, and is expected Ali long
felt void in the personnel Of that establishment Another
piece, sThe Peter Kronau; or tho Robbcl and his
Portrait" is in preparation and viii be brought
the benefit of Herr Fortner Wednesday. "1hc PoslL
Ion Lonjumeau" is nearly ready and will positively
be presented on Thursday, which occasion all the
principal German singers in this city will assist A
representation Of operate play by Kalish and
Emers Mozart Geige secured large receipt for the
Stadt theatre last week. The latter drew unusually
crowded house the occasion of Miss Scheler's reap
pearance.
PInIADEImA.--The "Ballo In Maschera" was gives
Thursday, and "Bety and the Noces dc Jeannetts'
on Friday, at the Academy Of Music. The house wa
crowded on both occasions
FOREIGN.
Gag,dni in it's notice of the Paris Italian Opera mem
tions tho rumored engagement OF young arts who
her way to Italy has been arrested by the offers Of
fault. this young lady, who Is American by BIRTH but
Italian by education, promises to support the claims
her country against the most gifted daughters Of the land
Of song, Italy ITSELF Tho engagement not being quite
completed the direction has not yet published the nauM
Of their candidate for musical fame.
version Of the old French vaudeville "Pourquo had
been produced at the strand theatre London under The
title Of "Short and Sweet" II Is from the pen of Mr.
Troughton and has been well received.
new American burlesqus WINS TO DO brought out thA
month at tho Princess theatre.
Rossni is about to give the public his latest compost
ton, "Titan." It Is said TO DO magnificent vocal
ccau, written for bass voice.
The Pyne and Harrison troupe to open their sea
Of English opera at Covcnt Garden tho 2lst this
month. Among tho additions to tho complny are
Madame Guerrabela, Miss Topham and Miss jenny Nc
Lean. The production of new opera by Mr.. Howard
Glover "Ruy Bias" TO celebrate the opening night
and opereta by Mr. George Lnloy TO be given OF
tho ED. In tho Of tho all the Usual "a
vorites arc promised, and in addition, Macfarreni
Robn Hood opera by Bale, to DO entitled "rhs
Purans Daughter )" romantic opera, the joint prcduo
ton Of Mr. John Oxcnford Mr. Dion Bourccault and Mr.
Benedict, with several other novelties.
Arrival to Hermann has sprung up in England. He CALI
himself Signor Poletti.
The Florenccs playing at Manchester.
George Jordans acting in John Brongham's comedy
Payng with Fire." gets severe rub from the Londos
Sunday Times 'tHe would greatly improve" IL says
"by coming down to the level Of familiar conversation
and easy action instead Of maintaining tho tones and alta
tudes Of tragedy in piece which, whatever its merits
makes no pretensions to classical majesty"
now drama, by Mr. Merchant, entitled "Carlo Fora
RI" has drawn considerable audiences to tho Britannia
Tho story derived from incidents in tho fc Of Italian
boy who was cruelty murdered some years ago, in tn
IF t{,a mia
ing situations, and was highly successful.
OF Edwin Booths performance Of the character Of 81
Giles Overreach Of the leading London critics says
GAS in his Shylock there very creditable absence
rant and fury but thero striking signs Of suprem
TALENT and still. less of irresistible genius. The imper
sonaon was In many respects, very good In respec
could it be pronounced bad but it not marked By
any qualities which give it imposing individuality
renown'
CIV. Brooke Is playing in Dublin
Mr.. Ira Adrdge, the African Roscins, is making
successful tour through Russia He has given nine rep
reservations Kie been received with distinguished
attention by some of the highest families Of the country
He has appointments at Moscow and ST. Petersburg TO
twelve nights in each place.
English translation minus the songs OF the French
operetta "Les Noces dc Jeanette" has been brough
out at tho Princess theatre, London. 1t is levs
dc rdedu, not occupying than half hour in th
representation.
grand festival to be given at the French Palai
do ndustrie tho 18th, goth and Odd OF this month
in which 5000 Orpheonsts to sing, and at which
prizes to be given to the successful competitors.
The celebrated BouYe is said to DO entirely recovered
and is about to make his appearance at tho Gymnase.
new drama, by Mr.. Courtney is in rehearsal at tn
City Of London. II bears the Of "The Battle with
tho worid.o n.
The stage to be making progress in Australia 10
addition to tho legitimate drama In that far distan
province Of Great Britain number OF members Of tn.
House of legislation answering to the English Houss
Commons, have given amateur performance Of 9Th
Merchant Of Venice" The parts Of Portia Jcssca
Nerissa filed by professional ladies. In addition
the play prologue delivered by the late Attorney
General Of the colony, and very amusing eplogue
spoken by Mr. Pykc, member Of the Legislative Assem-
bly, The doanng OF the sock and buskn by those lively
NJ Ps drew Of the most crowded houses which havs
been witnessed within the walls Of tho Theatre Royal a
though the prices raised fifty per cent. Thu
object Of this performance to aid q Subscription
which had boon In Melbourne for the purpose
Of raising monument to the memory Of SHAKESPEARE II
that city.