The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-22
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ACADEMY OF Observation-Disclosures the partlc.
ulary disagreeable weather which prevailed, an I'M
usually large and brilliant audience assembled at the
Academy last evening to witness the second appear
ance OF Miss Kellogg, and the enthusiasm with
which the charming prma donna was greeted ex-
coeded that manifested on the previous evening. In
response to the frantic applause with which the
cavarna "Luce di quest anima' was received.
MISS kellogg sang 81 Know haiden' in her most
bswitching manner, ACCOMPANYING herself on the
was fairly sustained by SignOr Petre and the man
ner in which she was supported In the third act Of
.'assistance' rendered on the previous evening. As
Marguerite Miss Kellogg s superb; her acting Is per-
msnag ement deserves great credit for the improve.
ments already effected and win doubtless make
every effort to secure artists fully worthy Of sup
porting 50 enchanting prilna donna.
N1BLo's GARDEN.-Edwln Forrest as Othello, the
majestic, strongly loving hercely hating, impaca-
bic Moor. with sucn support was given last even.
ing at this establishment, il performance well
worthy Of being seen. Mr.. Forrest, despite the
persistent cavs OF cozening cliques, has hewed his
way to the very foremost rank OF histrionic excel
enoe and has SO steadily maintained that position
that he must now be acknowledged the leader Of
the dramatic world. True he has mannersms OF
speech and bearing which are At times Objectona-
BILE; but they can be readily overlooked in the ad-
His bodily portraiture OF the mental pertur-
baton OF the swarthy soldier last evening received
audience f. cars On i the
programme G. H. Gilbert, In the part OF Iago. far
exceeded the expectations OF his most sanguine
friends. In correctness Of reading, In ease and
naturaness OF action and delivery he proved himself
. genuine artist He was, indeed, most consuin-
mate villain, with fair face and foul heart the
former naturally possessed and the latter most skill
fully portrayed Miss Lille. IS Desdemona, showed
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tivaeng grace and beautiful deneation. Madame
Ponisi 1t IL almost needless to say, was excellent.
pany sustained their parts 10 most commendable
style. Mr.. Mordaunt, as Michael Cassie, was
rally (no destinations on the gentleman) that well
known character In the audience, who was laboring
under "the influence" insisted that Mr.. Mordaunt
was hooking him. Now word to the stage director
When starlight scene 10 to be given, hang your
star curtain beyond the balcony rails as II Is too
great stress on the Imagination to fancy stars shin
Ing through solid marble.
Musical and Theatrical Notes.
Tho Theatre Francois, after an interregnum OF
four nights, opens this evening with tile gushing,
bushing Genevieve de Brabant," the last sensation
OF the enervescent Onenbach. This operetta was
performed In Paris upwards OF $50 consecutive
nights ana our citizens are passionately fond OF
mrth, music, wit and fun, all OF which qualities 1t
In said, abound In "Genevieve," there Is reason
why IL properly placed upon the stage 1t should not
prove proportionately attractive and success
fu In this city. 1t is to be produced
with 9 mise scene Of the moot gorgeous
description, full and efficient chorus, together with
several new debutants for American honors; and.
as It likewise demands a ballet music
and legs will probably furnish 1t with
suficient support for long and successful
run. The story which ia strung upon the most de.
hard 70 describe We shall, therefore, not attempt
ut present to enlighten our readers concerning IT,
but shall defer that pleasing duty until another day
The cast will embrace the entire company OF the
Theatre Francois, with Miles. Desclauzas and Fon-
tsnsl and N. Gabel who will make their first appear
ano0 before an American audience upon this occa-
sion
Grand Duchess Tostee holds her last reception at
Pixies on Tuesday evening next; but, In the mean
while will continue to receive her friends nightly at
tho ailded palace in Twenty street and at the
SANE place a. Rss e 1 W on W
Toss6e in the leading role supported by strong CASTE
This fsvorite opera win be appropriately mounted and
excellent style by the iavorte artists Of Mr. Bate
mans company. Pixies Opera House, notwithstand-
the influences Of civilization, Is has already been
suflciently demonstrated; and as It possesses sew
eral powerful magnets It is neither extraordinary
NOR yet very marvellous TO behold the whole town
Leotard the great European gymnast and ,rapeze
performer, Is announced to make his nrst appear
snce before an American audience st the Academy
0f Music on Thursday evening next. In addition TO
the intrepid ACTS OF Leoard mere WI %
pany Of clever gymnasts 70 OH UP the intersces be.
tween his supple and daring feats; and It s more
than probable that this style OF entertainment for
the time being will prove exceedingly attractive.
The regular concerts at the Central Park Garden
having terminated on saturday last Mr.. Theodore
Thomas is now favoring the lovers OF good music
with series Of orchestral concerts ut that favorte
resort and 1t may be SAID that they bid fair TO be-
come quite feature In the musical world. The next
and last OF these concerts will bo given at the Gar
den Friday evening next, and on saturday even.
ing the seas0n ct Stenway Hall will be inaugurated
by grand concert under the leadership OF the same
popular director.
Mr. Bateman's flying column OF opera bouffers"
now operating In the West, carried Louisville by
storm on Monday, where they. opened with "Barbee
Bleue- with Irna Boulotte. The season Of
opera Dotire in that city will continue for six nights
only and every seat In the house for the entire series
or performances Ia already disposed OF. The gross
receipts for the week viii amount to over $4,000.
Mrs. Lander, the American tugedfnne, who re-
Gently achieved such brilliant success at the bt0u
Broadway theatre, viii make her reappearance at
that establishment on the 9th OF November In the
r6,e OF Marie Antoinette. She will be succeeded by
MIR. and Mrs. Barney Williams In the new drama,
written expressly for them by Mr. John Brougham,
entitled the emerald Ring" These popular public
favorites are certain to receive a hearty welcome
upon their return to the boards from their numerous