The New York herald., 1867-01-31
A M U S e M & NJ Y s !.

Musical.
Mariana given again last night at the Olympic
theatre by the Rchings Opera troupe. The ambitious.
beautiful gipsey being impersonated BY Miss kichingr
the scbeming prime minister by Campbell, the dssolute,
reckless Don Cesar by Castle and the little LazarIo by
Mrs segun. FL c. Peakes cast for the part Of the
King but being ndisposed his place amply filled by
SeGuin II Is pity that the composer did not re-
peat the beautiful Harp In the Air" place It In
telling part Of the opera than the beginning Of the
first act Ills rare gem and does not generally
ceve the notice Ii deserves The opera very credit
ably performed, and confirmed our already Expressed
crowded. chairs being placed in the ases 70 sccommo
date of those not fortunate enough TO procure tho
fors the season oIoses the troupe have fulhl
engagement Il the Phadslphia Academy Of Music next
week
large and disssxs audience assembled last night At
Ste,nway Hall TO enjoy the twelfth Wednesday popular
coacert. Tho programme comprised orchestral and
vocal selections from Of the best composers aud
rendered in manner that entranced tho attention
Of those fortunately Who expressed their sats
~ encorss The overture rom William Tell and the Ballads
81 cannot sing the old songs and THE bird that came
), Tn.
"Ah PerfdAn most diflcuH efecs pece was charm
ingly sung viii operasc music.
N Park Theatre. Bresklys.
Last evening the bill at shs theatre the musical
drama OF the Child Of the Regiment and the sftepecs
the Model Husband In the former Miss Laura Queen
appeared in the leading character and we'll sup
ported BY tho sstock" Of tho establishment Msssrs
Lamb aod MestAyer we'll up In their lines and per-
formed their parts to the satisfaction OF the audience
which was comfortably large. The chorus Of the first
piece was, however by NO means up to the require
mens Of the occasion.
Tony's Pastors Opera House.
The performances at this popular place Of amusement
last evening greeted with full house. for whose
entertainments pleasing and highly diversified pro-
Urnmuno 0ffarad c0nsisfAd 0f n
well selected programme OF songs, Dances acrobatic
feats and Ethiopian burlesques Tho evenings enter
tanment concluded with local drama entitled Tour
prominent national characteristics Of Great Britain,
France, Germany and America, In which the pleasing
ballads " The Dear Little Shamrock and "Comin'
through the Rye neatly rendered "a character by
Miss Jennie Englc The yeritable Tony, usual de-
lighted the audience with his ssPortfoio OF Fun and
other specalties
Valentine VOusden.
1t does not appear 70 be generally known that this
very clever mimic still holds forth at Clinton Hall. Las
evening the audience was by no means encouraging, OF
At all In keeping with the merits Of Mr. vousden who
is very entertaining and able TO hold the attention an
audience for hours with very pleasing songs
and dances characteristic Of six separate nationates
in all Of which Mr.. Vousden Is "at home" especially
the part Of Paddy Brannigan, which Ii perfect a
representation az tho comic side Of Irish character has
ever been presented on the New York boards. Mr.
Vousden ID well deserving of better treatment and
that he has made arrangements securing the hall fol
. Is only TO be hoped that tho public will avail
themselves Of opportunity OF Witnessing the oerfor
mances Of one Of the best Of nimics on the American