The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-19
A M u S { M { NJ r S.
Theatre Francai.- o pera Coniaue.

Theatre FrancuSs-Opera COmsque.
Boieidieus cAefd'Gupre La Dame Blanche, was
brought out last evening being the first OF twelve sub
scription nights under the now management We arc
happy be able to that the exerons and talents
OF the artists OF the opera comqse fully appreciated
by the public, for their beautiful liule theatre
crowded last night the audience fashionable in the
true OF the word, and witha enthusiastic Mile.
Naddie OF the leading attraction, and tho
White Lady OF Avenel she added new laurels to the
wreath Of which the public has bestowed her
since the season commenced. NJ. Antheime,
the young officer and lost heir Of Ayensl,
next in for q share In the applause 50
literally bestowed upon the performance He the
trying music OF his part very creditably, although suf
fering from cold Dickson and mis- wife ably
presented by NJ scribot and Mile Laurentis. The
her charming vivacity and winning coquetsh acting
at once gain on the audience. NM. Vert and Walter
supported the basso roles very WELL The chorus and
orchestra good terms and rendered the deli
cious concerted music with The success
full and brilliant part Of the opera the well known
auction scene in the second act There are little gems
OF melody interviewer In the choruses which,
with tho spirited bidding OF the unfaithfu steward
and the young officer, mako q highly dramatic and
interesting scene. On Saturday evening sardous latest
work, Nos Bons Vuageoi which has just achieved the
greatest success In Paris will be produced by the drama
tic company. During the twelve subscription nights
Ophec aar Eycs Les Dragons de piElavs LEcloir and
other gems o. the oPers oomae wiz be given Tbs fol
lowing card from Messrs Jugnet Drvet addressed to
the subscribers Of the Theatre Franeas explains ITSELF
With all due appreciation OF tho Efforts made by those
think that they take . more dsspondsnt Of the
result OF their enterprise than the artists themselves
The latter are still sangune Of success and after ak
years OF unexnmped prosperity the management ought
not DO daunted u the first obstacles that arise In their
path.
The Of the past dramatic seasons and the un-
mistakabe and substantial recognition Of the excellence
of opera CONTINUE by the public during the present
son should nerve the management TO still greater
deavors to meet and those obstacles The fol-
lowing Ii literal translation OF the epste above al
luded to- -
NEW York, Dec. IA, 1865
To THE SUBSCRIBERS THE FRENCH THeATRE:-
We had placed too much dependence upon the good
will Of the public when sought 70 inauguate In New
York opera comiQue performances Conhding In
We sought to give these entertainments with all
pleteness, but at great expense. Two months spent
In making frutess efforts and energetic aud
desperate attempts must have convinced the most
incrcdulous as well as those who may have
previously shared ideas upon the subject
that the time Is not yet at hand when opera onsq,s
left to Its own resources, thrive in New York S
best endeavors directed towards producing
works represented with such care as to render them
as effective as possible The failure which has been the
result OF raSh venture would be loss pain
ful though be II not for the fact that you
sufferers by our defeat The funds advanced In pay
ment OF the subscription for the have been vastly
exceeded In magnitude by the losses sustained and
with deep sorrow constrained can
now offer you no compensation hercisr Spite OF the
loss which unavoidable circumstances compel VS. 10
entail upon you, We trust, gentlemen, that
may be allowed to solicit from you a last
.. whose os nas ys @ nsssS an the
qured for the prosecution OF tho season. proofs OF kind
ness such as have hitherto been avished upon
selves With your assistance the severity of tho blow
may be essened Our position less anxiety
than that Of ail the members OF the company BY nc
cording them encouragement and patronage by aiding
hcm In their endeavors to succeed you will Increase II
II be possible TO do 80. the debt Of gratitude which
during the past six you have enabled combat
We remain, gentleman, with the assurance Of Deep
JUIGNET 4 DRIvET.