The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-03
ANU MENTS.

Naw YORK THEATRR-Despte the lame support
and defective arrangements which last evening char
actertzed the representation OF "Romeo and juliet"
Mrs. ScOtt-Sddons achieved another triumph as the
Aeroine OF the tragedy. The acknowledgment OF
her talents was even more cordial than IN her first
appearance, and while some OF the sadly
marsed by the want Of ecient aid, she nevertheless
fascinated the audience by her charming yet vigorous
rendering OF the part In the earliest she de-
lighted all by representing youthful and connding
lover, infusing into the poetic strains effective
tenderness in the latter portion she surprised her
hearers by q sudden display OF tragic force for
which many were unprepared. The balcony scene
was superb. How well and engagingly she deliv-
s o S Ts
again and again burst forth. In the second and
thlrd acts she was even more powerful but
In the scenes OF the terrible interview with Capulet
the receiving OF the phal from the friar and that
preparatory TO the trance she rose to perfection The
chief point which strikes the spectator Is the heart
felt earnestness which she displays and the feeling
which she infuses into her impersonat0ns. In Mrs.
scottSddons we md the true attributes OF traged
enthusiastic fire. the power TO give the real meaning
OF the text and the true form OF the many
place before the audience the mixture Of Joy and
sorrow. The spirit which pervaded her impersona
the sanitation OF the audience was manifested with
unmistakable sincerity. The classic grace OF
her action was particularly noticeable, while her
sweetness Altogether her Interpretation OF Juliet
was characterized by success, the result OF refined
e ocT better % esoe
ton Of Mercutlo INT. d. H. Harkins). they were not
remarkable for either retenttve memory or ability
SrKISwAY HALL-MR. KENNEpr's SONGS OF
SoorLAND.-There was Q goodly gathering OF the
sous and daughters OF Scotia at Steinway Hall last
evening. convened for the purpose Of spending with
Mr. Kennedy 'twa hours at hamer Mr.. Kennedy,
or t.au
sntire company IN himself and OF being ever fresh.
whether entertaining the audience with songs. In
which h0mey sentiment touches the tender chords OF
the stenersi hearts, or with Stories IN which the wit
and hum0r OF his countrymen strongly illustrated,
Mr. Kennedy s equally nn happy: Last evening he
humorous, sentimental and patriotic, and inter.
spersed the programme with humorous tales wen
dsservedly appeuded. Miss Kennedy presided ct
the piano, and, besides proving TO be an excellent
sccompanst she performed . fantasia on popular
scotch aTrs In remarkably clever style. The per
rormance was brought to close by the entire audi
ence singing "Aud Lang syne."
Theatrical and Musical Notes.
Madame Anna Bishop again announces her inten.
tion 10 retire from the stage.
SNOW. Theatrical steam pipes are In active play,
and tue increase OF colds and doctors bills is remark
able.
Penny readings are becoming popular in Toronto.
What about ten cent entertainments in New York;
1OO1.
Dandies must not crowd the aisles OF the theatres
and glare at every lady coming out Where are the
p0lce2
Ticket sharping Is extending. n is the duty OF
managers 20 have the vile mob Of spectators brushed
from the sidewalks.
Matinees at the Bowery theatre will doubtless be-
come popular since the manager has been restrained
from playing After Dark
The sum OF 81, 800 was not the return for Thanks
giving Day at Nlbo's but for the night alone. Palmer
has much 10 be thankful for.
Mrs Scott.Siddons was educated In Germany,
where while very young she excited great admra-
ton by her faithful dramatic conceptions.
Miss susan Cation, the niece OF Louisa Pync, the
pr-npa donna In English opera, made favorable I'm
presslon at the Academy OF Music the other evening
by her rendering OF an aria FROM II PuritanL"
Rivalry Is the life OF trade
Ole Bulls son-In-law, Mr.. Homap one OF the nrst
lawyers In Norway, committed suicidesccently. lie
rAa married TO Lucy, the youngest daughter Oh Ole
fnll on the 10th OF August last. Insanity Was sup
posed 70 be the cause Of the act.
Miss Q. N. Huntley (signora Maria Calistol young
nneriuan artist and pupil OF sign0r Beneficiary OF
snis CITY, has achieved an immense success IN Italian
opera ~ Copenhagen, Gothenberg, Christau'a aud
,una"nnrk she succeeds LUCIA aud Arsot ia Berlin