The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-05

Master Willie Barnesmore Pape boy only twelve years
Of ago. whose panoforte performances private
cal circles havo been exciting good deal Of attention
The drs piece played by him. the "straniera" OF Thai
borg, is as evcry knows. Of the most brilliant
fantasies Of that composer It embraces all the diicu
ties Of the instrument. Astounding especially In
cantabi!e passages and He them all with
the greatest apparent facility sustaining the singing
notes with both power and ovonuess, his scales being
entirely free from those blsmishss common
young artists. He warmly encored, and on return
ing TO the instrument, played Strakosch's well known
version of"Yankcc Doodle introducing in the last part
avariaou Of his own, comprising the two airs 'Hsil
Columbia and "Yankes DOODLE both performed at the
Same time. This Gottschak does with single notes
whilst young Paps brings 10 full chords. The
second piece set down for him in the pro.
gramme was wolsnhaupt's beautiful mazurka, with
variations, The Whispering wina."- This piece was
one calculated to exhibit TO advantage the close playing
which constitutssths technique Of the Thabsrg school
OF which this boy is an exponent 1t clevery psr-
formed the melody being clearly and sparkiagy brought
OUT and tho descriptive character Of the music at the
same time closely maintained. Like the FIRST piece |,
was followed by perfect tempest Of applause which
persovered in until the boy compelled
10 the piano. He this tina played for tho Colts
chsk's composition initiative Of the banjo, in which
although his hand is 80 small he displayed the same
facility In the octaves he did in the other passages
Altogether. nothing could be complete than the
Of the young debatan, whose chdks simplicity
and modesty contributed in small degree
the audience in his favor
Miss Matilda Heron gave three nights representations
Of camille at tho Newark theatre week with profit
able results.
Barney Williams and wife have received offer from
Messrs. Torrance and Mcguire, OF tho Metropolitan thea
tire, San Francisco, OF $50 000 all expenses paid for
seventy five consecutive nights performances In that
city, Sacramento, Marysvs Stockton Grass Valley and
Nevada, the engagement to take effect from the 1st Of
June. IL has been declined for the present partly
account u the health OF Mrs. Williams, who We regret
to say has been dangerously lily and partly from do
sire TO postpone It TO the winter season.
Miss Teresa Esmonde, on the invitation OF number Of
the citizens Of Brooklyp will give one OF her popular
"Readngs from the Irish and American Poets' At the
Brooklyn Athcnnum, on the evening Of the 18th inst
Mrs. Anne s. stephens has. understand, written
poom for this occasion, which Miss Esmonde-whoss
complishmsnts are popularity known-wi doubt
read with good effect.
The nrst OF tho Presentation Soircss postponed from
Thursday last accent OF the rain will take place this
evening at Dodworth's Hail.
Hermann closed at Baltimore Saturday after pros
porous week. He returns TO New York to-day
Professor Rarey announces q course OF lectures on
horse tanning, at tho Music Hail. Boston, this evening
"Dsr Fresohutz' the great attraction at the
New Bowcry last week. II will be repeated this evening
and viii be followed by the "The Gamsccck OF the vii
derness' and "Ths Prince and the watchman."
Al Barnum's, Bucksones grand legendary and domss.
tie drama "Ths Flowers Of the Forest; or, Gypsy
Story =, will BE- produced this evening New scenery
costumes and stage appointments have been prepared
for IL. Another novelty Is announced At this establish
mcnt in the person Of Master Dudley Walter, infant
orator years old who spous like Dsmosthenes and
reasons like Cicero.
Bryan,s are doing splendid business No mnstres
in the country better deserve tho popularity which they
have won
Az Nixon's Circus the grand spectacle Of "Jack the
Giant Killer will be givon this afternoon and evening
GERMAN TnSArmcAIs.-Ths dramatic season has closed
at both tho Stsdt and the Vaudeville theatres This
evening series Of operate performances, by troupe
| OF German vocalsts, will commence At the former ss
tabllshmont. sAessandro stradslla has been selected
for the opening representation and new candidate fol
public favor is announced in the person OK Madame 10
hanna Rosse formerly OF the Duca theatre, Darmstad
The repertoire embraces "1hs Daughter Of the Regi
| ment, "Maurer und Schlosser" Johnson aud Lock
| smith'i), and "The Merry Wives Of windsor"
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Beautiful Com lcxion.-Lairti Bloom Of
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