Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-11-02

as follows: Elvlra, Nine. AnglOllna
Ghioni @Ernani," Sig. Maccaferri; "Charles
"" Sig. Mancusi "Ruy Gomez" Sig. Susi-
nj; "Riceardo," Sig. Ximesres; "Iago," Sig.
Locatelli: @Giovanns," Nine. Parrozzi.
The performance, as a whole, was de-
cidedly agreeable. The choruses were very
fine, and the orchestra a feature of especial
mention since It attracted especial attention.
Nine. Ghioni Jhas q sweet voice, of great
compass and remarkable power, and is
withal an actress of pleasing manner. Of
Susini, as the "Duke of Silvia" it is only
necessary to say that it was in that artists
best vein. He is not a stranger in Detroit,
and never fails to meet with a hearty re-
ception. Sig. Maccaferi, as "Erhani,"
shared, as he deserved, in the generous
applause of the evening. The roles of
"Chsrles "" and " IagO" were well sus-
tanned The audience were highly pleased
with the opera, as was manifested by their
applause and enthusiastic encores. To-
night we have Flotow's delightful comic
opera of Martha" which has been select
ed for the debut of Mile. Pauline C~anissa,
thec charming prima donna, who combines
youth, beauty and genius. Mile. Canissa,
has a fresh voice, full Of sweetness and
sympathy. SheEacts exceedingly well, and
has been very successful in New York and
the Eastern cities. Nine. Patti ~strakosch,
the favorite centralto, will sustain the diff
cult rok Of Nancy"
Seats now to be had both for opera and
concert at Brainard's.
DkPor ORNAMENTs.-We have already
made mention of the ornamentation, ac-
complished and prospective, of the Union
depot now in process of erection here. The
head of an Indian has been chiselled upon
the keystone at the southwest corner of the
structure. Four other busts, if such they
may be called, will be wrought out of the
rough keystone blocks at the west end, that
Of. Gen. Grant facing the stone over the
central arch. The remaining busts will be
representatives. of Agriculture and Fire.
The character of the fifth has not yet been
decided upon. They will not be wrought
this season, as it is now too late to work in
so exposed a position.
The artist, Mr.. James Anderson, Of New
York, formerly of Scotland, is hard at work
every day in his-little rough studio, execut-
ing models for the five busts which are to
ornament the east end Of the building. He
has just completed o remarkably fine bust
of Lincoln, which will be placed as the key
stone of the central arch, opposite that of
Grant. The head is wrought in small
sized colossal" with a wreath of laurel en-
twining the brows in token of victory. The
likeness is admirable, and the head and
face wear so exalted an expression that the
work might well be set as an ornament in a
Greek temple. On either side of this bust
will appear those of War, Peace, Water (Nep-
tune asleep) and an ideal or symbolic piece.
That of war is a work full of vigor and
character. On the head is a crown of pixies /;
the features are frightfully distorted with
passion above the head and about the face
hideous serpents wreathe, giving the brows
withal the effect of demonie horns, while
about the piece are distributed various war
like accessories, which aid in making it a
bold and powerful symbol.
The representations of Neptune and
Peace are pleasing in conception and no.
bic in execution. These designs will add
much to the appearance of the structure.
The original designs were furnished by a
Mr.. Thomas, of Montreal, but Mr.. Ander-
son found that in many respects it was i'm
possible to follow them and produce striking
effects. He has, accordingly, so modified
them, in essential features and in their ad-
iuncts and accessories, as to make them in
reality his own.
A number of these latter designs will be
got into position on the east end of the depot
this week. When these ornamental key
stones are set, the sight of the same Will re-
pay our citizens making a visit to the spot.
The GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT.-Mr. D. Lin
coin, proprietor of the Metropolitan Gift
Book Store, No. 14O Superior street, this city,
announces that he will make Zach of his
patrons a Christmas Gift this season. For
every dollars worth of books purchased, he
will give every purchaser a Christmas Box
containing a valuable present Among
these extra prizes are five splendid pianos
two reed organs, two of Singers Sewing Ma
shines, -two-ef Wheeler L Wilson's ditto,
and one pair of bronze parlor ornaments,
valued at 5000.
To each purchaser at the time of sale a
certificate is issued, stating the amount pur-
chased, and when it is presented at said
store on the 25th of December, or at any
time thereafter within one month, the gift
will be forthcoming,
We can assure our readers that there is
no humbug or lottery in this concern. Mr..
sells his books at the prevailing
prices, and every book draws a prize rang
ing in value from fifty cents to one hundred
The Christmas feature mentioned
above is something extra, and does not in
terfere with the regular sale of books on the
Did plan.
Mr.. Lincoln has always delt fairly with
Ihe public, as they themselves know, and
We can heartily commend him and his lib
sral enterprise TO our readers.
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-The weather in the
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