The New York herald., 1868-06-26
AM q s E M ENTs.

rhENCa IHEATkk-hISTORI AS MARIE ANTOI-
NETTE.-The performance Of Madame Rlstori last
night as Marie AntOinette was the last but one be-
fore she leaves this country for Europe. the last
being at the matinee this afternoon, when she Will
appear as Queen Elizabeth. 1t was her benefit
night too. 1t might have been expected that there
would have been a crowded house on such an occa-
sion; for this great artist deserved it, but there
was only what may be called pretty good house. A
great many OF the class OF persons who patrOnize
such performances and who filed the theatre on for
mer occasions when she appeared have gone to Eu-
rope have left the city for other parts. Then 1t
must be remembered that with all her splendid act
ing she speaks to the greater part of her audience in
foreign language, and that novelty which attracts
many, wears away In time. AS to the acting last night
but little need be said for the same tragedy has been
repeated several times and has several times been
noticed In the HERALD. RistOri's representation OF
Marie AntOinette last night had all the freshness and
power OF her first performance In this character.
However often repeated 1t loses none OF ts charm.
In word, 1t was superb. The company, TOO, suS-
tanned the great actress in fine style. Ristori was
loudly applauded and called back several times to
receive the cheers OF the audience and crowns and
bouquets of flowers. She will 20 from America
not only with plenty OF well earned money, but
with the admiration and pr0udest feelings OF the
American people. While she may be well gratified
at her success IN O pecuniary way, we are greatly
the M to be e M
return some day to reap fresh hOnors and another
fortune. II she should not, 1t may be long time
before we shall see her like again.
thronged last evening from floor to ceiling The
brilliant toilets of the ladies and the enthusiasm of
the entire audience enhanced the gayey the occa
sion The hearty appreciation Of all the fine points
in the performance showed how rapidly and CON-
pletey New Workers have been educated to enjoy
the opera bo,Ge. The first grand burst OF excitement
was at the entrance OF Mlle Tostee who was greeted
with rapturOus applause from all parts OF the
house 1t was some time before she could proceed
with the gay and sparkling songs Of the first OF
''I.a Grande Duchesse" Nile Tostee was never In
more admirable voice. She appeared also to great
advantage in the 0peretta "Lschen and Fritzchen,"
which was represented for the first time In America.
The evening closed with the second act OF LA Belle
Helene" Mile TOstee was thrice encored in "Le Mari
Sageu and gracefully received the splendid floral
tributes which were lavshed upon her. The admir-
ers of the Grand Duchess will be glad to learn that
Mile. Tostee has been engaged for the next season
by Mr.. Bateman. She Will return about the lst Of
August. Duchesnc, Leduc, Legriffeul Benedick and
Hamilton are also among the favorte members Of
the old troupe who have been re-engaged The prtn-
cipal new singer who has been engaged for
the season to be inaugurated next month at
NiblOs Irma Marie the first soprano, Is very
handsome and an admirable vocalist. She
created 'sCendrillon" at the Chateet, I'm Paris,
where she played two hundred times and "Fleur de
The" at IAthenee, in Bordeaux. Onenbach has ex
pressed the opinion that she will make the fortune
OF Bateman, who certainly does not seem to have
been ruined by his efforts to popularze opera boDe
In America. AuJac will be the hr5 tenor and Miles.
Jeanne Duclos, Henrietta Rose and Mathllde LAM
belle, with three tenOrs and one new bass, Will
be among the additions to the company.