The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-10-14

THE RrcHINGs OPERA TRoUPE.-Rich-
mond never welcomed more cordially the
return of dramatic company than it did
that of the Richings Opera Troupe, which,
after long interval, appeared again
at the Theatre on Monday night. When
they first appeared here the fine voices, e1-
pressiVe execution, and good acting of the
principal performers of the company were
promptly recognized and duly applauded
by the Richmond audience, who never
fail to discern and honor true talent
and genius. Especially to the prima
donna of the corps did they become at
tached. Though not of the first order of
vocalists, there was sincerity and warmth
of expression and frank confidence in her
auditors plainly visible in all she did that
inspired them with respect and kindness
akin to affection, and Caroline Richings, as
soon as she appeared, ensconsed herself In
the very hearts Of o discriminating yet
generous public. While in the respect of
her merit Just cited she thus won her way
to the hearts of the people, by her accom-
plishments, her great facility and versa
tility in her art and her force of express
sion, she stood before them always as an
artist of very high order. srTIko !
Miss Richings returns as Mrs. Bernard,
and if the feeling entertained towards her
is q little less sentimental, it has lost none
of it's interest in her welfare if not SO ten
derly gallant; it is equally valiant, equally
ready to stand by, to admire, and defend
her.
So she comes again with the favorite
Campbell, with his fine voice and admlra-
BILE action, and Castle, that game-cock OF a
tenor, to entertain her devoted friends.
Mrs. Seguin, too, still helps with her full,
round, fute-like notes, and Mr.. Seguin with
his good stage discipline and proper acting,
all somewhat improved. Peake, too, has
moved upwards in standing and popularity.
His voice is good. -rT ~ .rT ..:E
Monday night, Martha was presented,
bringing back the recollection of the last
visit of the company. The house was
crowded and brilliant, and the actors were
received with enthusiastic applause-espe-
cially Mrs. Bernard. The music was fine,
and the popular ballad of g The Last Rose
of Summer" was rendered with exquisite
taste by Mrs. Bernard 1--WE can hardly keep
from writing Miss Richings-oh, Mr.. Eer-
n lrd Mr.. Be ,nard y rr~rr.72. ---.s.,.
Mrs. Bernard's personation OF Martha
was faultless, and Mrs. Seguin was the
same arch and sweet Nancy that is SO well
remembered here. Campbell and Castle
delighted their old friends, and the whole
performance gave the greatest satisfaction
to the brilliant audience. The orchestra,
we add, acquitted itself excellently well.
Lust night, Balte's charming opera of the
Bohemian Girl was produced. This play,
being considered hardly second-rate among
the. great operas, has singular charm Tor
the public ear. There is a wildness and
plaintire sweetness running like the web
through it chat holds long in the memory,
and rings its quaint strains upon the tym-
panum months after it is heard. This is
the proof of genius and whate yer critics
may say Of it, the Bohemian Girl will
always attract the applause of lovers OF
the opera. .ss,,
Tonight we shall have Mrs. Bernard's
version of the famous "Crispino and the
Fairy" only twice before played on the
American stage. ...s.