The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-01-24
A M U S & M e N T S.

THE VASDENHory READ,SGs.-Mr. George vandenhoT
inaugurated his series OF up town representa-
tons" at Lyric Hall last evening" Owing 10 the
ing rain Of the afternoon and the earlier part Of
evening, Mr. VandenhoG not greeted with as large
house might have been expected Judging from his
reputation master Of Evolutionary eec-albeit the
audience was by means small one, the programme
being far too attractive TO permit anybody in the
vicinity 70 stay at home BY way OF opening
to use term which has been akterly little abused
and misappledthe reader had selected several
from Henry w." illustrative OF the two opposites
former was especially we'll effected, though, per-
haps, with trhe OF a.fectation and over. doing
has been rather strictly elocu,ionary than broadly
and naturally dramatic seem to be peculiarly
liable Scarcely less happy was the rendition Of Fal
saf in which Ia several passages the exact hum0r OF
nature was hit with almost electrical effect In FACT
this masterpiece OF Shakspearian humor (Falstaf Of
which Hacket has hitherto been reckoned master par
excellence, Mr.. vandenhoT disputed for the palm with
skill and discrimination which leave little room for
the programme and has neversbad happier render
ing Az q reader OF Dickens, however, Mr. Vandenbof
Is more fclicitous than in Shakespeare and Scott-the
salient mas ~ or bold, natural hnmOr displayed by
Dickens in MS creations seeming to be better fitted
Mr. Vandsnhos style than the artificial creations
OF Scott the sub,er and more dramatic fantasies Of
the ''myrad minded" The selection of tho evening
was from the "Pckwick Papers" and included Mr..
Wrinkles midnight adventure, which put with
natural dramatic force, seldom oqualled and certainly
mover exceled At passage afe~ passage applause
ELECTED, and never perhaps did audience, having
entertained, dsperse 10 their homes in better humor
with the entertainer
PIKEs OrERA HorsR-The BARBER OF Seville which
was the attraction this now and superb temple OF
music, gave Miss Adelaide Philips a fresh opportunity
TO justify the title which she deservealy the
"American prma donna" We do not hesitate to say
that the role OF Rosna bettor supported
in this country. "una voce POGO "a" the opening
cayana was rendered with perfection Of aorid exc
cuton ana OF acting worthy OF tho highest euogy.
Tie duet between Rosna and Figaro lSignor
0randinD was also admirably rendered. The
coquettishness and archness of Rosina have
DIM was excellent, both in voice and I action.
Signor Susn Bartoo rovives rocoectons OF La.
blache. sgnor Tamaro as Count Almaviva and Signor
Coetti AZ Basio hlod their roles acceptably. This
evening Verds grand opera OF "Rigolelo" will be re-
peated, with Madame DE Ia Grange In her unequalled
will appear as Vloetta in la Trayiata." On Monday
evening the favonto tenor, Brgno, having recovered
from his late accident, will make his hrs appearance
since mis- return from Europe as Lionel in "Mar,ns.'
In this part he made II win be remembered. decided
sensation at the Iaens at Paris. Our American aro
will DO heartily welcomed on his temperance.
srEIswAy HALL--"rBs CRssToS. lit is hardly neces-
sary to say what kind Of weather assaed the good
folks Of Gotham last night Yet 10 spite OF mud slush
ram and snow = goodIy audience crowded Stein way
Han at tho oratoro OF "Ihs Creation" The three angels
and our fret parents were represented by MISC Maria
Braincrd and Messrs simpson and Tbomas This
beautiful work OF Haydn given before in the
metropolis with more spirit Sdn and truo appreciation
OF the ideas OF the composer and tho
numerous and we'll deserved. The choruses ably
conducted by Ritter and the orchestra wag all that
might b desired The next oratoro will he Brisiow,s
Daniel.