The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-31
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lTREgcH THEArRH.-Thanks 10 . change OF programme
in regard to tho Havana trip Madame Riston and hel
dramatic company reappeared here last night in the
tragedy .Mare Antonstten We have hitherto spoken
At length Of this exception ally admirable performance
and there Ia bus little fresh to be said In regard
unless note the fact that has lost OF It's interest
with pablo through familiarity, and that by
10 followed with the same intense interest
that marked the earlier presentations. Parts
like that OF Marie Antoinstts are always vital
in tho hands Of genius The Queen last night
walked in the brilliant saloons OF Versailles and
aorrowed In the temple and the conciergere with such
force and reality in every accent and gesture made
Il all new Signor Bozza, whose fine persona
ton Of the part Of Louis was commented upon
AZ his previous appearance here. last night
a. u with the inspiration OF tho OCCASION and
acted his part in spirit and with conception Of
artistic herself The house full--and they who filled
IL full dress and the view Of boxes parquet and stage
the play was daszngiy brilliant Rston appears again
on Thursday night
ACADEMY or Music-ESGIwH OpHRL-The Rchngs
troupe commenced their third New York season the
Academy last night before fairly nlsd house The
initial opera the delicious work Of Auber. the
'Crown Diamonds opera that abounds in sparkling
music in every scene We have fully described it be-
FORE and need only here speak Of IL rendering last
on account OF 10 size, Cosent Garden has proved IL
sell 10 be for Oenbachs works. and the really excel
heard at disadvantage Again, the orchestra and the
chorus uneveny balanced, the former numbering
thirty -four Tan and the latter only fourteen The r.
the instruments and some OF the most stirring and
brilliant choruses rendered Ineffective The tabeau at
the end Of the first act amo account OF the
appearance Of the soldiers The cast comprised Miss
Richings. Mrs. E. Seguin and Messrs. Castle, Campbell
although ovsrpowsred BY t The orchssss which s Mr.
Dietrich failed TO keep within proper bounds. Mrs
nsy he part Of Diana nna Miss Rcnnss
actress lent charm 10 the role OF Catarina Tho
cast at the Theatre Francais in this opera last
consisted OF Naddie, Iaurentis Anthelme, De Surmont
and Walter and the opera was considered the most
cessful brought out By that company "harha'' will
will be given tonight with Miss Richings and Mrs. So
gum in their very best characters.
BROADWAY THEArRx-Mr. John Oxenford has not in
correctly described the Nov York theatres going public
appreciative to high degree We were. therefore.
not surprised TO see how heartily Mrs. D. p. Bowers
admirable impersonation OF Mary Stuart applauded
last evening at the Broadway theatre. Mrs Bowers
thoroughly versed In all the business the stage;
her s so full clear, strong and sympahetic her
enuncation distinct and her ability call up
srkngiy manifest thai the spectator forsets her sghs
figure when she sswaks Queen and revves all the
Citations with romance has invested the most
fascinating characters in history. II obvious that
in applauding this accomplished actress the spectators
under the spoil Of the magnetic influence winch
beth still holds and will always hold the heart
Notwithstanding the insinuations and alleged proofs OF
sceptIca historians. Faconer's drama, In which
Mrs Bowers appeared last evening draws largely on
both Sir Walter Scott and Schiller. Schiller predomi.
mates IN the later acts and IN these where the most
successful. As We have ntimated we were not sur
prised at the plaudits che received, but shall DO
disappointed II New York do not insist upon opportrn-
ties Of admiring her, supported In the best possible
style In the highest roles, which have given her IN
London, in Boston and in PhiladeiphiA an enviabe
reputation.
BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUsfc.-Mr. and Mrs Barney
Williams opened OF two nights at the Brooklyn
Academy last night The audience comprised probably
the best portion OF the population To whom these artstes
arc always welcome. The performance included three
and conmedietC, --latest from New York. The audi
enjoyed the varied talents Of Mr.. and Mrs. Williams
very heartily II one may Judge from the continuous peas
OF laughter and irequent applause that broke the
tenor Of the artses way barney was nmitable as an
Irish nobeman In Naples although his splendid
did conceal his honest heart his luscious brogue
Mrs Williams assumed part in the "Rough Diamond
not quite in tue Yankee girl line, In which everybody
knows that she frequently exccla out an English
GIRL and the portra,tnrc complete. Tho last
piece was one which provoked uproarious laughter
from beginning end that wholly irrepressibe.
The concludes with this evenings performance,
'All Hallow Eve, "Customs OF the Country" and the
s1risn Tiger"
DICKENS READINGS rule OF full houses al Stein
way Hall experienced exception last night Every
occupied by audience representative OF the
wealth OF the metropolis. Mr.. Dickens never read to
better advantage since his appearance In New York.
For tho first limo he seemed 70 establish perfect
derstanding with his hearers from the OF his
corning upon the STAGE Whether this rapport the
fau OF speaker audience Is maiter FOR considers
ton. II might not DO difficult however, 10 say where
Il lies when remember that an audience ~, in such
matters, like tho constant quantity OF algebra The
real secret OF the change Ia In the fact
that the fertile aud studous novelist has been
gradually learning the character OF American audiences
succeeded in discovering the key TO their SYM
patty. The selections last night Nicholas
Nicklebym and "Boots at the Holly Tree Inn.n The
reader happy than usual In his deIineaon OF
the humorous in the character OF John Brodle, the
Yorkshucman. squeers held up to life in all his
horrible features, while in poor little Smike Mr.
Dickens verified his emnenty peculiar powers OF por.
traying real pathos He vas In full voice and very
earnest In his efforts TO fun tho task which he had
signed himself for the evening No audi ret sepa-
rated better pleased with Mr. Dickens eniertainmenL