The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-16

ACADEMY or MUsio.-Haydn's cautata, or
rather musical Idyl, was Riyon by the Handel and
Haydn Society, to a moderately full house. This
composition one Of the latest OF Haydn's If not his
most grand and imDosn gis, perhaps, his most har-
Ihonious Iao composiuon Inc character oil the entire
idea is carried out al through, whilst each
has sinc i've characteristic that is lmi-
tahVe music Of the very highest syle. The
nnest portion OF the composition is the orchestral,
descriptive and well sustained all through a sym
phony in itselt. We must say that we never heard
Ihe Germania play with more care, more smooth.
ness, or Vreaer effect II is the music to which It's
musicians have been educated. which they under
stand which they feel. Conducted bv Mr.. Charles
Schmltz, and lied TO perfection bv Carl Sentz, the
orchestral performance was rare treat TO music an.
Miss Richings, of the finest musicians possess,
probab y amongst yocalists the very finest sang all
the soprano musicwith care and her most admirable
style ihe score, however seemed to us little high
sang was the rocitative "Ohl Welcome,S into which
she infused much expression The duett eye
Jewel ed Far" was beautifully oivenlby Mr.: Simp-
son and Miss Richtngs. Mr. simpson, too, has the
speciality of this music. and sings 1t with the
smoothness and charm it requires Nj Thomas,
from New YORK, has an excellent style though
he manages with skill. His great effect was
in the arr, I'm this, oh vain, misguided man."
pious Old musician, nearing the end OF q goo and
grand life, has SO subimely given in that great
chOruses OF this Society, too mechanical This is
the last of the series this season. The "StaOa and
"Ebjah" OF this year will trust be repeated next.
They were admirably done, taken as whole.
ARCH STREET THEATRE-Mr. Mackay takes his
benefit this evening" here is great interest felt in
the occasion, Mr. Mackay will play two parts in
which his great talents as character-actOr-that IS,
an actor who first conceves, then deeplyItudies each
thought, v ord and emotion Of a art-will be dis
played. Mr. Mnckay has had little opportunity this
season OF PLAYING such parts and the pu Oc who
admire fine artists should not faii to see him. Wild
Duck, political pc ite comedy, will conclude the
performance The whole bill is most interes ing.
AMERICAN THEATRE The season at this popular
place OF amusement closes ON Saturday night.
During The vacation 1t will be thorou ghv renovated
and rehtte1. The summer season will be opened
under an entirely new management. The attIac-
tons will be the StRnlove Brothers, Zanfreta,
Master SeRr1st, and Ar. Blanchard and mis- admit
rably trained dogs. Such attractions should draw
crowded houses
WALNUT STREET THEATRE. - Hamlet will be
played this evening and tomorrow On Friday Mr..
Booth will give us Richetiea Timely notice is re-
quired to those who desire seat on this occasion.
greenfield will give an entertainment at Concert
Hall, assisted by number OF our best musicians
The programme cont tans selections from the most
celebrated operas Miss Greenfield s an accom-
pisb1d musician, and, no doubt, the house will be
well filled on the occasion The entire affair is under
The immediate charge of Professor King Tickets
Gao be obtained at Mr. Pugh's, at Sixth and Ches-
nut stI Gets.
ASSEMBLY BUILDINGS The carolina Twins must
not be forgotten. They make first appearance IN
this city TO morrow. They are wonders but pleasing
not revo'ting as wonders usually are.
PERELLI.-On Saturday Fauorita, with Perelli
himself The last of the series.