The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-09-25
ADJUSTMENTS.

ACADEMY OF MUsIC.-The Black Crook is des-
tined to have great run, notwithstanding the
unpleasant fdaI pas at its initial representation
here. Mad'le Pepita is ackno wledged to be an
artistic of unusual ability. She is exceedingly
graceful even in her most arduous postHrng
and Terpsichorean flights. Her agility is Won
derful. Miss Betty Regal is perfect Hebe in
form and feature, and kindles the enthusiasm,
admiration, and wonder of the audience when,
in the IL rst st, act she glides through her trans
surprised to see lady of unusual weight and
muscular development waltz upon zone tiptoe,"
and execute a graceful Gcte d'equipOise at the
same time, Misses Betty and Pepita are ably
supported by Miss Emily Regal, Mad'lles Anto-
memo, Frank, and the corps de oorgphees IN at
tendance.
The scenery of the spectacle is very fine, and
the dramatic portions are rendered in an ac-
ceptable manner. "Oceanan the lady who
enacted the part of "Queen staacta," has been
replaced by Mrs. Ryner. Mrs. Ryner is very
deserving actress, but lacks much OF the
lustrous Womanly beauty of "Oceana.n
ga MIDSUMMER NIGHT's DREAM" Shake
speare's greatest fairy play, produced in manner
worthy of the fame of the author, will be pre-
sented at the Walnut Street Theatre this and
every evening this week, and on Saturday after
noon. No such spectacle has ever been pro-
duced in this city, and every person who can
admire the great tr1umphs OF scenic art should
not fail to see this piece.
On Monday night the management will pro-
duce Mr.. T. W. Robertson's copyright of Caste,
for which the author has been paid handsomely
and who writes to say that it is the only autho
rized version of his play produced south of New
York. The distribution of characters is excel
lent, and embraces all of the leading arttstes Of
the new company.
We are pleased to announce that Mr.. and Mrs.
Gomersal are retained. They have made hosts
of friends in Philadelphia. Mr.. Simon Hasser
has arranged some beautiful music for the
entr'Gotes next week, including several fresh
nlorceduJ de salon from Paris, London, and
Berlin. Shortly we hope to hear Sweetest
Seusan, don't say No." which has been sung in
London for seven hundred nights, at the hands
of Mr.. Hassler.
CHEsNUT STREET THEATRE.--Mr. and Mrs. W.
j. Florence will conclude their engagement at
the Chestnut next Saturday n ght They have
been very successful, and have made many
friends and admirers here. Perhaps they would
have done even better ii our people were more
intimately acquainted with their versatile
talents.
On Monday night Mr.. James g. Murdoch, the
distinguished histrion, patriot, and scholar will
begin an engagement, which the citizens will
see to II is long and successful At the request
OF many friends in Philadelphia, Mr.. Murdoch
has arranged the following programme for his
opening week:-Monday, Vine Works Wonders:
Tuesday, Money: Wednesday, We'd Oats; Thurs
day, Money! Friday, Much ado about Nothing;
Saturday, Vine Works Wonders. In all of these
Mr, murdoch Is excellent, and in no four roles
better advantage.
BLIND ToM.-The success nightly attending
ON lne performances OF this wonderful boy Is
astonishing. Tom has but to touch the plano,
anu ne secures the attention and interest of all.
Tom may be considered a wizard, and the
piano lies his charm. II would seem that Or
pheus ana Euterpe had forged chain which
links Tom TO the plano. Apart from this in
sIumenI he appears almost iuiotic; seated at
il, he represents IN his own Individual self ali
the combined elements OF music; he is entirely
governed by sound, and enraptured by melody
lie continues TO give a concert every night and
matinees on Wednesday and Saturday after.
moons, The orphan children of the Iincoln
institute will attend Toms matinee this after.
noon.
The HORTICULTURAL Society opened their
annual exhibition, at their new hall on Broad
fables, rare plants, and flowers exceeds any
former exhibit ion and is really magnificent
Hundreds of ladies and gentlemen attended In,
exhibition, and all were delighted. Genera
Sheridan will visit the Hall on Thursday, AM
be the guest OF a committee ofladles