New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-16

The orchestra. He win also play. with Mr. 8. r. Mn,
his piano duet on subjects taken from the fsvcrts
opera Of Crbpino IL Comare. Mis- Braioerd W
sing new and brilliant soEg. written expressly for hsr
by Mr.. Peasc. The concert will present many oths,
interesting features and hope to see q lares A.
dience In attendance
ITALIAN OPERA.
The closing performance of the season, with
the exception Of the Matinee took place last evening
The Academy was literally packed in every part 90
that there was not standing for late conner
The opera went of most brilliantly the artists SEEMING
to be inspired by the the crowded and enthusiastic A.
sembage "L'Africaine" had never better Justice
awarded to It. Judging by the appearance Of the few
last houses, this masterpiece of Meyerbeer could 10
continued on for several weeks without losing its at
traction.
During the evening a pleasant incident occurred
which very fattering, but very just tribute to
the manager Mr.. Max Maretzek. for the faithful and
brilliant in which he has fulfilled all bis promises
during the past number Of the wealthy and
influential patrons of the opera subscribed for baud
some service of plate to be presented to Mr. Marezek
at the close Of the Last night being the clos.
ing performance the presentation took place after the
third act. Mr. Maretzek was called before the cur.
tain and from proscenum box, the salver and plate
were handed to Mazzoni who presented it to Mr..
Maretzek with the following letter. =
Egw.YORK Bee. 10. 1855
MAX MARErsEx. eco. Aeademy Of Mrs'c Her' York;
DEAR SIR We the undersigned beg offer you the accom-
panying tribute to your zeal in promoting ,hronghou. IN
community taste for that most refined and intellectual for
Of popular smusement-Italian Opera
For nearly twenty years, your energy in constantly CON
batting the difficulties naturally nding this class oil en-
terpre. has been apparent 10 the public the peevr
ipxd In the
been overlooked by those who are aware OF the
ties and connected with the conduct OF Lyric
We cordially recognize that degree Of excellence has beea
attained by in thu Operate representation Of the nsy
York Academy of Music which justly entities this establish
with the more favored Opera Houses Of the
world.
suits which accrued your unsded exern 10 this field
of and with the hope that the status Of Opera In the
United Sses may long Commune 10 be- etemined by yonr
liberal aud enterprise and that the value o! your ssrv-
c-s Director Of the Italian Opera ia New York may always
be well appreciated by an enlightened public We re"''"
III H. Grnneil August Belmont, Samuel I. n Barrow w.
H. Pane VIM. Henry Hurbut Nathsnie sads u SpyJr-y
Ganther. simon Deyisser Leonard w. Jerome Richard
Warren. Geo Jones. j. H. Puie.,on. Msn,on Marble Eds~
Reed NJ t''r T. Us.' h1nss Vail JOHN Tosy S. Candy
| udolpho Wolfo Geo. A. Freeman, VIM sensn'a WA
Ward and many others
AM. Msrctzsk was about to retire be was called
upon to speak. He vas embarrassed al first but hs
soon recovered himself and made few pertinent rs.
marks He OF course expressed las BIaltuoe Tor the
compliment thanked the public for the brilliant success
OF his season sttrbuting to their sympathy with the
independent action of himself and his brother mana
gers He then paid touching tribute to the memory
Of Signor Revere and aterwsrd stated that he W.
going away that the public would hear very bad things
Of him-by telegraph perhaps-bu he trusted that TIE
public would bear in mind that this estabishmsss
does not advertise in The N,p York Herald" Thk
speech was received with shouts Of laughter and trs
msndous applause, proving how thoroughly the public
sympa,hised with the manager. LAfricsns will b
performed to-day. at the Matinee for the last time.