The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-13

heavily; and yet even the German as rendered by
Janauschek rapidly grows upon till IL becomes
as musical as the language OF Ristori. Us. for in
stance. in this sublime passage where the unhappy
Queen OF Scots speaks of the injustice OF her
imprisonment
MARIA. Und wenn ich's
Gethans Ich hab' es NIGHT gc.han .Iedoch
SSesetzt ich that's i, Mayiord, man halt mich her
Ncht init dem schwertc kan ich dies Land,
ie +. KAN h.i1a herein 1el ais sine Bntende
Der butsS crwandten K5nig inn mich werfond-
und so ergria mich die Gewa bcrete
Mir ketten, wo ich Schulz gehont. sagt ant
Getanden aaS S eS rash ssn sosen England,
Elm heiig zwangsrecht uD' ich aus, da ch
Aus dicsen Bandeu strobe, Macht init Macht, &c.
A splendid piece OF queenly dignity and indigra-
tion. But when VIC reach the meeting In the third
act between Mary and Elizabeth, and the insulting
haughtlness and heartessnoss Of the bloody Henry's
yenlorseless daughter becomes intolerable then II Is
that the rage Of The royal Stuart carries the house by
storm, as II finally drives her vanquished torturer
from the stage -
MARIA (ron Form gflhend, och init elmer eteln Whrds.
sn hshs msnsehes 5ngen ;S hs
vsrLe I'm and ynerbo.gcl islsehsn sehsin
sas1 T ies IN bss sis 'S ais Ra
Web euch wenn ale Won euren Thaten enst
Die wilde Giath yerstoSlner Laste acski
Nicht Ehrbarkeit habit hr enrer Mu!tcr
a.. s% Telip Sesssen
We say that the Mary Stuart Of Janauschek was
q splendid performance aud we can say, too, that
she was well supported by company OF accom-
plished artists. Had we the space we should like to
speak them In DETAIL but II must Suce that In their
general excellent acting there were no defects which
morrow evening (1rst time In America) In her admi
rabe role OF Catharina the Second Empress OF Russia,
when she viii doubtless have house even larger In
numbers than that OF last evening" from the newness
Of the subject In these attitudes.
WALLAcKs TnEArRE.-The week was naugur-
ated ut this house last night by the production Of
Tom Taylor and Charles Reades play OF "Masks and
Facesn 1t belongs to that class Of plays which
quires good cast in order tC render II even accept.
able to discriminating audience, and indeed the
cast last evening was equal to these requirements.
Mr.. Fisher In the character OF Triplet, a part in
which he has already won an enviabe distinction,
Invested it with all those little touches OF art that
have distinguished his playing Of this his great
est representation. In the third act he partcu
larry good. Miss Eytinge's Peg Wellington was
acceptably rendered. George Holland made his
ns he Invariably does, genial welcome. lie
essayed the part Of Thomas Quinn, the manager, and
although there Is very little TO do in the role what
there Is was done la his own characteristic style
The remainder OF the cast was up to the mark, and
the manner In which 1t was put on the stage was
worthy OF tue theatre In which 1t was produced.
THE OLYMPIC TuEATRE.-I.ast evening Mr. George
L. Fox's comic and spectacular pantomime "Humpty
Dumptys entered upon Its tllrty-second week re-
constructed enlivened by fresh illusions to current
events, and for the first time adding to its original
attractions grand Partisan ballet, In which Mile.
Rita SaDgan was supported by Miles. Sett, Kurtz,
Pagani, Reimsberg Madeline Negri, Roslna Negri.
and the accomplished maitye de ballet Mr.. David
Costa Nibo's Terpsichorean delights have thus
been revived at the Olympic. Neville's new song
and chorus, 'Hurrall for the National Came" won
loud applause from all the base ball players who
happened to be present. Clown and Harlequin
PantaloOn and Columbine rej0iced in new and gay
costumes. No reconstruction was requisite or pos
sible for the inimltable and mirth provoking face
which belongs to Fox alone. This great comedian
and pant0mimisto has certainly never been sur
passed in his impcrsonation OF Clown. The trans
formation scene with which the pantomime con-
cludes Is extraordinarily brilliant II is almost
superhuous to say that the theatre was crowded
with spectators all OF whom ceased to wonder
at the prolonged success OF "Huinpty Dumpty."
Long may IL wavel
PIKE's OPERA HOUsE-THE New DROP CURTArN-
private view Of the new drop curtain painted by
Mr. Francesca Angero, OF this CITY, for Fixes opera
House was given last evening at the above establish
ment before large and select company. The new
curtain represents the landing OF Columbus in Amer.
lea, and Is forty-nve feet wide by forty-two In
length. 10 is painted In water colors and Is unques
tonably OF the handsomest drop curtains In this
or any other city. The figures are nicely
grouped and are somewhat larger than life sze that
OF Columbus, the central figure. being seven feet
high, while some Indians In the foreground, on the
left OF the PICTURE reach the gigantic height OF nine
feet. The painting ID from an original design by the
artist, Mr.. Francesca Angero, and represents Column
OF the expedition, some OF whom have FRUSTRATED
themselves upon the eartn while another Is In the
act OF kissing the hem OF the garment OF the great
discoverer. several Indians occupy the foreground
and their attitudes and the expression Of their faces
betokcn amazement aud fright. Columbus Is dressed
In his right hand sword and In his Left the banner
OF the expedition, which latter he holds aloft, as,
with upiurned face and thankful expression OF
cullnteuaple. takeS DOgypayiOn of the I'm
the name VI spain. The painting with the single ex-
cepon OF the heavy sea In the background, which
altogether too solid, IL pleasing 70 the eye. The
treatment In general is excellent and the credit
the artist Ia proportionare.
GERMAN STADr THEArRg.-Mr. Hermann Hen
dchs continues 10 draw crowded house at the Stadt
theatre. Last night he appeared IN one Of his most
popular characters that OF Goetz Berlichingen.
lie Is robust actor, something after the manner Of
Forrest, and attracts much the same sort OF audi
ences win the difference that his are the German
l.oWery boys and Forests the American. Though
he has not the classical or artistic finish OF many
other celebrated actors he has great force aud is
really excellent and effective performer. No better
evidence OF this Is wanted than the large and enthu-
siastic audience at the Stadt theatre last night.
With the exception OF one or two other other per
formers at tins theatre he was not very well cup
ported by the company. However, he IL a STAR win
which the German Bowery people are well pleased
and overlook everything else.
PARK THEATRE, BRooRLYN.--'The Red Scarf
another sensational contribution from the pen of
Augustin paly was presented for the first time ut
this establishment last evening, before numerous
audience. Indeed, when the curtain rose but few
seats remained unoccupied, and some curiosity APP
peared to be manifested TO what new method Of
stage murder would be presented. The piece was
illustrative OF the Aroostook and New England mill
life. Opening with q conversation between Gail
Barstow wv. Harris), new settler In the Aroostook
region and Phil Barrett tF Chppendalc), shrewd
and thrifty Maine farmer, relative TO matrimonial
subjects generally, May Harrington miss s. Par
tugtonj the village coquette, appears upon the scene
flirting with Harvey Thatcher 81. Litlc), timber
cutter and owner OF the ozark Fallsr Mills together
with being hardened rulan. Gall Is, OF course, In
love with May, who has also adniirer In the black
Thatcher. Being remarkably acute May overhears
the rivals In an angry debate and at once thinks Gail
tho better OF the two whereupon Thatcher becomes
ferocious and swears Vengeance. The wedding day
upon which Call and May are TO he united arrives and
attended by crowSof happy villagers they arc gaiy
tripping to church. when poor Gail receives an