The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-22
AMITsEMENTs


70 the FIRST night Of a show-piece, The scenery
and appointments were very good, the dresses
handsome, and theEnumber Of persons engaged
= u! ...-.- -.-..i-.. II .s'shiei hut the
extreme length Of many of the scenes made the
performance drag considerably. The opera
Gould be curtailed with great advantage: and.
jOr the matter OF that. the "ballep' might be
omitted altogether, and the public not lose any
Thing by the omission. This department last
evening was anything but artistic" and instead
Of adding the successful rendition of the piece
tnrned many of the scenes into positive bur
lesQue. The music Of the Ehchdntress, though
light and generally agreeable, is so much of the
"Td be q Butterfly school, as to create but
little interest in the listener. The best music
in St is that composed by DR.. w. p
CunDingtoh, of this city, under whose
direction it was first produced, some
years ago, at the Walnut Street Theatre. The
whole of the prologue. containing very fine
chorus and other grand music; the "BOlero,"
sung by Miss Richings, at the end of the first
act, and afterwards repeated by her at the
close Of the :opera, the fine chorus, Down in
Ihe Mantling Glass - which, by-the-way,
was strangely omitted last evening 3 and
other fine bits, are sli the Doctors
brain work; and TO tell the truth, aud with all
due Difference to Bale, we prefer the work of G.
TO that Of d. decidedly, Much of the music Of
the latter is insiptd and tiresome, although
some Of the solos are conceived in his best vein,
and save the opera from positive failure. In
this category may be classed Mr.. Seguin's fine
solo in the first act, "She is seen where the
Vapors of Morn Arise; 'lthat for Mr.. Camppen
IN the second act, anoble composition, grandly
executed by Mr.. c., and the grand arias for the
tenor and soprano in the second and third acts.
Among Baafe's choruses, 1.-The Pirates Sere-
made" is about the only one that will survive
him. The others are generally lacking
in spirit, and some of them are abun-
dainty endowed with the somnolent
qualities necessary to put an audience to sleep
in the shortest space OF time. 1t is a pity that
the large amount OF money which has ungues-
tionably been expended in the production ofthe
EachanreSs, had not been devoted to the getting
up Of something more likely to take with the
public. AS it is, the piece we think, is destined
to have a very short run-when IL would pro-
badly take several weeks successful perform
ance of it to remunerate the management for
its outlay.
THE role of Stella, the ''Enchantress" was
beautifully sung and acted by Miss Richings,
who indeed; throughout the whole opera dis
played her great abilities a histrion and vo-
calisi TO perfection. She also looked the char
acter as we'll as acted it, and seemed enchant-
ing enough to have turned the heads of others
than the fortunate "Don Sylvos."
Mr. Castle performed the latter character
admirably, and sang the music of his part with
the utmost grace and fervor Mr.. Campbell as
the "Regent," had but little to do, but that little
made the audience regret that Balfe had not
taken more care of his baritone His only solo
was superbly sung and deservedly encored. The
acting of Mr. Seguin, as the pirate Chief" was
excellent, as was also that of Mr.. Peter Rich
jngs as doctor Mathanasius." Mr.. Richings
was very warmly received-in fact, something
akin TO an OUGtion was accorded him on his
nlsJ Appearing on the stage. The characters of
"FoTte Bracchio?' by Mr.. Pealxes: ''Nuguez." by
Mr. Wylie; and ''Galeas,' by Mr. Arnold, were
all well rendered. The chorus, for first night,
was very acceptable, and the orchestra unoo-
iectiouable, Mr.. Dietrich, the talented leader,
performing his arduous duties capitally.
The EnchdntreSS will be repeated this evening
for the benefit of Miss Richings, when, doubt
less, it's rendition will be much more success
fully accomplished than last evening. The
energy, talent and industry of the accom-
Tlished benefciare are deserving of substantial
recognition at our hands, and if we do not find
a full and fashionable audience at the Academy
of Music this evening. we shall be wofully dis
appointed.
BENEFITS To-NIGHT.-At the Chestnut for the
benefit benefit Ss In he 1 ag %
as paul" in the Pet QJ the I'etttcodtS;
the Walnut Mrs. Sow Bowers PPd Plays for her
de Beaupre' in the new drama called the Duel
IN the Mist, supported by Messrs. j. c. McCollom,
J. b. Roberts, Maurice Neville, and the whole
Al the Arch, for Mr.. G. L. Fox's farewell
benefit, ZilIdh, Jack and Gil, and the burlesque
Colleen BAUM will be played. Miss Fanny Her
ring will appear. in conjunction with the two
Foxes, for this occasion only.
THE GERMANIA.-The following is the pro-
gralnme for the Concert tomorrow afternoon,
at Musical Fund Hall
j, Overture-"The Flight into the Noun
tains' Gade
g. Nightshade Waltz. ....,.....,.C 9. Huenn
4. Andante from Third Sinfonie........;.. Mozart
g. Quartette from RigoLetO. .........., G. Verdi
2. First Finale, from Dom izett
E. /. DAyENPoRT-NIr. Davenport began his
professional career in what is termed 1.-THE
palmy days ofthe drama" when it was centred
mostly in the Eastern cities, and not so widely
distributed over the Union as at present. He
made his debut at an early age, in Boston, as
"Wellborn." in 4 NelC Way to Pay Old Debts,
Junius Brutus Booth. His success was decided,
and he soon became prominent actor in Bos-
ton, New York, and Philadelphia. About 1919
he visited Europe, and made his nrst appear
character of HSir Thomas Clifford in The
HUachbdck He subsequently acted the stand
ard Shakesperian characters with success in
England for six years, Wnen he returned to
America, and made his TeuIltee in New York
in the character of "Othello," the acknowledged
.Ibest American actor who had visited Great
Britain" His successful achievements since in
ms nallVe country are well known. He has
always been an especial faVorite in Phadel-
phla, and Will be gladly welcomed Monday
next, when he will appear in his favorite role of
Times says-"AIr. Davenport is beyond doubt,
Lhe pest Hamlep on the American stage. His
acIing OF the part displays true artistic finish
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