New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-10-25
THE DRAMA.
MoRLACCHI AT BANvARD's.

AGAIN we have seen "The Devils Auction
If Buvards OperaT and Museum. The Play dwin-
dies the Ballet is more and MORE Words cannot 90
Justice 10 the puerhy Of the language Of this piece MI
Arthur Cuyas ArnencO the belt, az bad writer
The author " The Black Crook may descend from HIS
emncuce and Weld the throne of bathos 10 this resonant
spaniard But not dwell upon the piece lts Ousi-
ness after all is but to play on the organ WHO lAe mn
ster is coming As tho dancers come We ioi
Get all about the great Mr. Armengol and they come
very soon after the curtain rises. The miscellaneous
ballet did not impress us, last night, as particularly
good Those villagers and observation-disclosures OF gap
fqtD Crosstrtc-wbO caper through the first act arc
nos remarkable for either grace or beauty Iah'c
il cratifCd therefore, when the common people ol lhe
skies, depart and she arise ana shine blaslhaLu
30 sollke Iapolntc Dian and Aurela Rlcci-they are
AZ brilliant umuaries Of Che ballet and they all justify
tie praises that greeted them at the outset To see these
delicate creatures TO enjoy the exquisite pleasure
OF bcholdng lovely in all sorts OF lovely attitudes
now erect upon the great toe; now horizontal III MD
air. like q swallow skmnng held OF clover now WmIl
ing like a comet and sparkling Ike some living OPAL
and now in moments Of sudden repose like mpd ireSh
water, frozen in the act OF falling. how reoie-
ing this IL 10 the Senses how elevating 10
the mind how beneficial 70 the whole nature OF
man We need not strive 70 Indicate Painting Thought
tolls in vain after the agile beauties OF tho Ballet Ihey
arc too much for humble intelligence We retire IN
confusion before all this uster OF spange and multi
the circumstances to attempt 10 describe IT, Attention
last night was centered-if may tic word amid
80 much bewildCment-upOn Mile. GuirC ppina Nor
lacohi the new dancer. Mile NoIacch made her first
appearance She lad long been heralded and she had
been eagerly expected. Her entrance. last evening IN
the Of Ghe Devils Auction war the signal for
spontaneous Outburst Of that noble enthusiasm which
naturally swells the manly bosom at sight OF beautiful
creature flashing in upon her lovely legs. Mile Nor
laechi is o beautiful creature, and she came upon
the age like sudden ray Of light Embodied poetry Is
Mile Moracch There certain sweet gravity IN her
face, which betokens feeling certain precision OF
method in her Style that betokens thought These ind
cations Of character commended her strongyto critical
appreciation We did observe any especial originality
In her steps; but every woman original who acts nat
urany Nature has provided FOR Infinite variety In that
form Of creation There millions OF pairs OF blue
eyes; but every pair has charm OF its own. When we
say theu that Nile Eorlacchis dancing "a Characteristic
Of herself say enough She IL Of the spiritual order OF
woman small delicate fiery. with hne lttie head and
luminous face and she dances with all her soul as well
as all her body We have better dancer upon the
stage Her reception, have noted was most cnihu
sastic Those mysterious baskets Of HOwcrs-spontaue
Gus offerings Of admiration. which spring UP suddenly
under the feet OF the cOnqueDg heroine She advances
on her path OF rosy conquest-were numerous In tho
presence Of Mile. MoracchiI Simultaneous noricul-
tural IMPULSE appeared 20 possess the bosoms OF all orr
noble and imuressble oouDtrymennot 10 mention the
representatives Of sad Judea-Who were 20 fortu-
nate as 10 occupy seats IN the boxes. In the
third act of the drama Mile. Moriacch had her chief
triumph 1t was herein that she performed "1Ae Bee
Dance which suug TIC OF her behoidcrs with ia
Ttching beauty, and which again and fgnin re-
warded with tomuluOus reclamation allie. Moilacem
is a great addition the Ballet Troupe Of Banvard's
Opera- House Little by little the ORGANIZATION Of this
new troupe appro1imatcs high ideal Of excellence II
Mr. Poi bat fortunate in his piece hs players
and his scenery a. 10 Is In his principal dsncers there
could be no cause for the least dissatisfaction Oh the part
OF any lover Of either Spectacle Ballet The Devils
Auction draws the multitude however even as Il now
stands From the first the HOUSES have been good Last
night the theaer crowded In every part IL Is not
dfeult 20 account for the immediate prosperity OF THIS
enterprise. Female beauty Is the magnet that compc!s
the world. Everybody knows what bcfen Pygmaion,
and how even the salwar Sampson dospOled OF his
gre 70 honor We have got 10 have the Ballet Nor
aIize a. we may the public VIII pursue this villo-the
visp What matter whittier 1t leadi The feast sspread
The music sounds Lovely That's sits beside the King.
Who this that points 70 the handwriting upon the wall
DRAMATIC NOTES.
Julia Dean takes Benefit tonight at the
Constance la ''The Love Chase" There win be u Matinee
at this theacr on Saturday.
There will be numerous Matn6es tomorrow.
The list Is really sr.kng-as showing what an active
aud prosperous season the Amusement world Just now
enjoying At the Academy there will be Faust"
Matinee; At Niblos "A Black Crook" Matinee; at Bar
NUNS a Pale Janet Matinee At the French Ibelcf
Grand Duchess " Matinee; 1T the Circus o Horse
Matinee at Newly DIRK 1heatera Naomi Matinee; at
the Olympic Theater RIP Van Niukle Matlncc NJ
Bunvab Hau "Plgritn" Matinee; ana NJ Banvards
opera House "Deylis Auction" Matinee. Nine day
performances in addition 70 tho usual evening represents
tons.
MENTAL PHENOMENA.