The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-09-28
ADJUSTMENTS.

AmubEMENTS.
FNGLIsH CPERA.-A large and brilliantly fashionable
audience was present last at the Academy OF
music, At the first representation by the Bichings
TToupe of the delightful opera Of Fra DdUoio Its rem
dIton afforded the highest qualification and the ap-
plause bestowed the efforts OF the performers was
hearty and enthusiastic throughout. Miss Rchngs-
who could not sing badly even II she would-maoe
charming Zerina, and sang and acted the char
cter IN a manner rarely witnessed now-a-days' her
splendid voice was the best possible condition. albeit
abe las been sustaining arduous Tole nightly Tor
week past and her finished effort throughout was all
that ven the most exacting could have desired.
Mr. Castles Era Diavolo" was also very commen-
lable His singing of the role was especially praise
worthy, and his "YouDg Agnes, Beauteous Flower,'
was among the best have heard. His singing
az uProudIy and Wild" and "On Yonder Rock Re
clinng were also excellent performances, and were
loudly appauded by the audience With little more
spirit infused into the acting, his Fra Diavolo" would
be one OF the of bis roles Mr.. Segun and Miss
Zelda harrison were very amusing as My LORD and
i' Tie Iie6, deep contrato of Miss Harrison was. Of
course not brought into reduisitOn in her rOel
but al hsS s a 'o Spa e Ut egd S The air
in the at act Mas Mas Ms Sh
was good performance and his singing was he best best
The orchestra was, as usual ex xceent little accee
ration ofhe time of some Of the concerted pieces only
was put upon the stage in manner we nave rareiy
Era DGpofo viii be repeated this evening for the
benet OF Miss Richings and as the public seems , 70
fair benefciares claims upon the pub c or suDSIanba
large and brilliant assembage will be present
ITALIAN OPERA.-we pleased to announce that
MI Bergman has determined to produce the beautiful
new opera by the Rlcci Freres, entitled CrSpno IA
1aare at the Academy of Music on the 18th OF Octo-
her Our tiends long desired to have an oppor,
tnnity sing this great opera or the C00 ana
mtIoduce to a Philadelphia audience the celebrated
primo bunO vocalist and accomplished comedian Giorslo
kOneoni.
CuEsKuT STREET THEATRE-Mr. Owens repents his
great role OF Caleb Plummer' TO night, with Miss
Josie Orton as pot" and Mr.. j. W. jennings pro-
mising young actor, John Peerybnge," Mr.. Owens
ADDS this evening, his avorte character of"Patenos-
te. Z" in the concal farce OF John D16bS Tomorrow
saturday. afternoon the first owens orton Matinee will
dren to the great comedian ana character actor
AT THE AMERICAN tonight, the greatest bill OF the
season is offered. The comical burlesque of King Lear
The Cuss will be followed by the Iunny farce John
Wopps this will be succeeded by the burlesque OF
RckGrd ~ In addition 10 TINS spenSi1 i carnival OF
morrow Saturday afternoon, grand matinee VIII be
given.
AT TIE ARCH, the Forences OfTer a splendid pro =
puamme Mr.. Florence appears as Captain Murphy
NAuire, "OIeary," and "Bran O'Lynn," and Mrs.
Florence enacts eight diAerent characters protean
cOmeaetta Let e W. anG ms w wis Yes some me SUP M
by people, this evening.
MR. JOHN BRouGHAM takes his benefit at the Walnut
Street heare this evening He will appear in his great
impersonation of wilkins Mcawber, in the Brougham-
Dickens play OF Douid CPDeifetd Mr.: BroUgham also
Callaghan, III lne lauSnhDle farce O US LISG
Legs.
The BOARD OF BLoCKHEADs.-our readers must not
forget the grand complimentary benett to be rendered
TO the wood Mnstrels' tomorrow Saturday alter
noon at the Assembly Buildings. Here is the card of
the ''Blockheads This benefit is given to them by
the leading families incentive to further exertions
and in app recitation OF their gentemanly Qualities in
A number OF volunteers viii appear among them ''The
Mysterious Orange Tree" Robert Heher,, the Ma
Rician and Musician tine Aerial BE |, the Cabastlc
Clock, board ng school Miss. md Steinway's Grand
Piano Iorte No Cards-eXcept at Box Office
The LINCOLN MEMORIAL TABLEAUX.-Mr. George
wunderlich's renowned paintings illustrating the lire
and death OF Abraham Lincoln viii be eXhlbl ed at
National Hall for the ct time, next Monday even
ing Mr. s X Murdoch, the wei l. known eIocutlonist
will de iver an appropriate exp a.ory address each
evening. and uad'l Elvra De 1va VIII sing number
favoTite arias and ba lads at each performanc
CARNCROss DTXEY's MINsTRELs take a general
benefit the hands Of their friends this evening" and
offer attractive bill. Their headquarters will be
found in Eleventh street, just above Chestnut
VALER's WINTER GARDEN, in Vine street, below Eighth
y open for the season, and is dsbursng mental
physical refreshment OF the best every day