, 1864-02-03

LUCE u LaneEmoor was presented last evening
with the following cast: Lucia, Castri: Alice,
Mad. Fischer; Ashton, Morelll; Edgar, Steaani;
Raymond, Coletti; Arthur, Eimenes. There was
one element which perradcd the opera Rom first
to last, and that VAS hoarseness. Castr1 was not
In her fest voice; StedanI was wretchedly hoa1se;
the chorus was hoarse md tho orchestra hoarser.
But In spite OF this drawback, tho opcra was car-
rted through well and received hearty applause.
Castri ls very light soprano, but has a voice Of
remarkable clearness and sweetness, and her exc
cutton ia unusually distinct and accurate, II not
brilliant. In the quIntette at the close Of the
second sci, her singing WAS yesy fine, and the Ia
sacTs }des inferno, with the flute accompaniment,
her voice blended beautifully with the instrument
producing at times harmony almost reaching
perfection. In action she hardly fulfilled the re-
quirements OF the character. It lacked spirit and
energy, and was marked With 1angufd sam2aess,
Which was en]y relieved through the finale OF tho
second act, In which she seemed to seize upon the
strong points Of the character and develop them.
Stefani was 20 wretehedly hoarae as to do HIM
eelfn Justice. although in the grand finale, by
strong exe1tfon, he overcame 1t somewhat. and
sang supeEb}y. The tomb scene was well done,
and the beautiful fra POGO was rendered with
much feeling and exprts lion. The last scene,
which is very dramatic and requires great artistic
power, was well given. Stensni's action through
out was graceful, and the character which In most
hands develops into 1aughable maudlin sentl-
mentality. wrs rendered By Stetfauf with a uanli-
nees which stripped of all such effect, and made
the character strong throughout.
MoEellt improved upon the first night and sang
with moro energy and spirit than before. The
part IVES very acceptably rendered and often
times greeted with applause.
As whole, the representation WAS not az efac-
tive az 1t would have been had tho artists been In
their best voices steffani was badly ont Of tune
sometimes, and hls sustained high tones showed
too palpably the effect Of hoarseness. The
choruses aleo were wandering at t1mes, and the
orchestra needs some OF that friendly advice which
Muzto knows how to give.
Tonight Trovatore In announced.
ANTHoBus' PORTRAIT OF GEN. GnANT.-By &C.
tunl count over st1teen hundred persons visited
Reeds Temple Of Music " yesterday to see An
trobus lifelke portrait Of Gen Grant, in antici-
patton Of Its being the last day Of Its exhibition.
In response to request from large number OF
citizens, 1t will remain exhibition for this day.
We expect to see great rush to see 1t to-day, rs
offering tho last opportunity. At the entrance to
the curtained space before the picture stands box
prominently placarded, "Thts exhibition is in
behalf OF the soldie1s' Home. Drop your contri-
button in this boz. Every little he1ps." In this
box were collected yesterday over twenty-five dol.
The .ufab IN see tbe nie,nro cannot Int he evar
larrer to-day Jet the rIa,tor, remcmhe- he
sosaIer
SOLDIERS HoME.-The following are the
arrivals at the Soldiers Home during the "a hours
ending last evening;
Tuioots-1- A. nnrfes RI r, roth J.. n ~ scott
CO. L, sath; G. CatI co. L 89th: T. A. Flow, co. f.
18TH; T. se11il Co. +, s6th D. Teyel, co. 4, 99th;
-. q - "a" E1a.ess eo'c i l.. oHa
Stone ca. ii. 12th Z. Bnchanan. co. a. 1ath =
McWsin. CO. q. Jath: L. BeIE. co. G, iath: ".