The New York herald., 1866-05-27

Frcnch theatre must b. sscribcd Foremost OF these
comes Mr. Alexander sssitzor, ti'e architect whose
abors the public tho opening night will it 10 u DO
| hoped, bssiow some plsadits u recognition Tho
| scenery. BY NJ l. Dunocq, young but experienced
artist worthy the theatre aud win be a setting for
tho literary jewcs OF which the rhoare Francas Ia to
DO the casksS Mr. A. Randall, whose works q. the nov
Theire Comique In Boston, and the Walnut Street Play
house. In PhadeiphiA, give evidence Of tho ability of
the author has the machinery and future spec
tscular plays will show that he has fulfilled all hts
| promises The decorstor Mr.. Esgol hos tAs,efuliy
adorned the auditorium, and Mr. Ysrson has attended
| u the masonry with Tho AabtfSss. a. we'll a.
Acssns Juignet Drivot. when they consSraie their
bonbonnfsre to tho worship OF No muse will rsmembes
their names their orisons
Night.
BY the opening Of the French theatre last night
new era for the American stage nsnguratod We
anticipating success but tho result decidedly sur
passed expectations. Ths performance WAS con
Quoted throughout with that admirable tact and dis
crimnAte knowledge OF the requirements o nrst class
audience which Characteristic Of al theatrical
entertainments In the capitals of Europe. In spite Of
the partially unfinished Of the stage machinery
everything went satisfactorily.
In tho past tho public Of New York generally ab-
sorbcd in the contemplation Of that which believed
to be realization Of perfection, have constantly lost
sight Of that indispensable harmony OF details which
Of the foremost attributes perfection tho stage
This deficiency will doubtless be remedsd upon
the American stage by the very exigencIes OF apubic
that smulstes refinement in all ih forms These ex-
gences will sweep OF the New York theatres all the
selfish speculate which, while they dHgrsccd tho
stage, nipping in tho cradle the hopes ambition
and emulation OF talents which but waiting for
a sgn Of encouragement to step out Of sphere OF
modest retirement and add tho American stage
Of that fame Of which IL standsin noed.
The educated classes have begun feel the extent of
the gross imposions prscsed upon tho public at large
and last nights brilliant manifestation will do much
In favor Of energetic movement In the right direction
for tho coming season Tho house filled with
the bert society. The fine auditorium anording In its
intelligent distribution every comfort that the combinA
ton Of good taste and science could devise, presented
sight which will not soon be forgotten
On Friday afternoon tickets had become and
yesterday numerous applications could not be complied
with. Mcssrs- Jugnct and Drivet, however deserve
much praise for their untrng cxeriions and their
RenteuanIy efforts TO accommodate everybody. Many
OF the fortunate ticket holders arrived early hour
In order 10 obtain thorough survey or the house In all
s details and inspect IL neat and tasteful decoration
before the rising OF the curtsp We need hardly add
universal satisfaction which could bc read every
countenance gave the auditorium gitterng with fash.
ion most exhlarsng aspect, when the entertainment
opened with Nos Au,ses
This charming comedy vas represented for tho arst
time in Pars. May 70 1861 and had long
OF representations at the French capital Madame Lar
met with whose splendid qualifications nrst class
se the public have long been familiar played the part of
the captivating widow Doicy with tia, winning express
which much distinguishes her performance Mr.
Charmonn supported admirably the part Of Philippe
de Maury Mr.. Chamonin s excellent actor and dc
| serves every encouragement Much praise 10 due 10
Mines soange and Bsrgson, we'll ss 10 Messr Launet
Chol and Rousseau for tho in which they per-
formed .hor respective parts thus somewhat trying
OCCASION and in spite of tho almost unavoidable
vcnienccs Of an entirely new stage.
Les R,ndss-p Bouvgeos concluded the performance
Ono OF the most successful opera boues put upon
the stage Les Rsndes Bou~geot represented for
the first time at the Comic opera, Paris, May -, 1907
and has bean given a thousand times the
| French capital with unsbAtng success being
brought out again at the theatre Of the
fes-Psrisens April 20. 1895 IT, reception by
American audience last night speaks much In iayor
or ia merA As an orsrate !, s most lively remins.
OF thoss charm ng arfates which made the de-
light Of the early stage Of the French empire Il was
iVrana and composer thoroughly Understood their
public whtsh the public Of all times
for In beaaeatbng to po.tsriiy their extrsvs
CANT drolleries OF wit and harmony Of tho
amusing sketches Of middle class Of
the time they laid the foundation Of a stock Of
commensurate for several generations In our
opinion their Immortality Is Of the Kind for which
nephews and grandchildren ought feel CRATE.
fui
In saying that tho impersoaston Of the characters
tb opsrc6 by the troupe Of Me.sn Jugnet and Drive,
IA perfect shall hardly have paid Just tribute of
gratitude for the Of merment which derived
| from tho performsnce
Nine Potel is an excellent comic singer, aud thor
| oughy understands how TO handle the arist< Mines
Larmet and Hinry had their full share Of applause and
never did a Paris public listen TO finer Jasmln
than tho one which Mr. Henry Fonenay skfully I'm
| personaied las, night Mcssn chol, rsnet Delgns
and Harndorn already well known among us will csr-
taniy gather operate aursls before another
| season has closed upon
Tomorrow Mr. Diapers troupe will give us the Doctor
Of Aicaniars English operct,a translated from and
| arranged after BoE)ow kopaep Panfaion This 10
| another Inauguration the stage which viii
doubtless register by tha side of thai which
| We have but briefly recorded.
The orchestra under the leadership of Mr. A Predi.
gam Ia second In the metropolis This was fully
demonstrated last evening by the ssoesni execution of
| the overture Of the Adoiphs Adams rorreador On
| Tuesday nert Tarane Mohsre's masterpiece ~hrh
he,sr-. Julgnst and Dnvst have prepared wth the
| creates, care.
| billiards.
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