The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-10

PIxB'S OPERA HoUsE-"LEs BAvARps. This
operetta, In two acts, by Onenbach was produced
last evening for the rst time in this country AZ pikes
Opera House, which was well filed In every part.
Novelty was the attraction. and although perhaps
too much was expected, many were agreeably
surprised that SO excellent a display could.
have been presented from such meagre mate
rial. 'Les Bavards,v which was brought out
In Paris some years ago. Ia nothing more nor less
than charming little operetta. simple In its con-
struction. yet piquant and highly amusing; full
OF sparkling dialogue and repete with melody.
That 1t was produced In splendid style was evident
otherwise Its success would have been somewhat
doubtful TO give 1t any claim to the cordial and
hearty applause which was bestowed upon Its repre-
sentaton. Candidly, the impers0nation OF every
character was as near perfection as possible, and
the general excellence OF the artists fully made
up for all deficiencies In the plot The mu-
steal portion OF 'sLes Bavards" Ii in
some respects very pretty and Characteristic
ever, 10 not remarkable for anything very striking
except humorous selection "yai Fart dc prendre
creditors both Of which were efectuay rendered and
deservedy applauded. But the second act is far gu
perior In every respect. The quartet. I'll "a
bouche peine," was charming and full OF sweet-
ness, as was also the song, ''C'est pEspagne qui
nous donne.n Both were warmly encored. Another
with great taste and expression. The chorus was
quite up TO the mark, and on every available 0ppOr
tnlity made the pest OF the means at their disposal
Indeed, the Operetta was well placed on the stage,
ana nothing was left undone that could possibly
contribute to its success. Roland, the needy young
noDeman, was well per5onated by Mile TOstee,
and the vlvacity, hum0r, chivalrc bearing and
abandon which she threw into the part Ut once
She moved about with an air that no gaiant nos.,ae
could surpass, and her rendition OF the many choice
airs that fell TO her share was characterized by her
USUAL sprlghtlinesS and pecularties. Her wink WAS
irresistible Mile. Irma as Ines niece to DarmientO
NJ Duchesne, was quite equal TO her part, while
Beatrix mile. Duclosl, his loquacious wife wss rem
dered In an artistic manner One of the best charac
ters in the production, at least one rendered 40
last evening" was that OF Tarribio IN Leducl whose
quaint hum0r and comlcalities provoked the great
est merriment M. Leduc was the representative OF
Prince Paul in the "Grande Duchesse." Nor was NJ
LaSrinOu wanting In his impersonati0n OF Christie
bal the Alcade. Altogether ''Les Bavards' Ia one
OF the best OF lts class, and ITS careful production
last evening was attended with success. The second
act or "Barbe Beue" was also performed.
Theatrical and Musical Notes. 8U
seventh regiment concert tonight
hrs. Lander last night In New Haven AZ Mary
Queen OF Scots.
Camilla Urso is to receive $4,000 for six months
vioiinlng In California.
Miss Kellogg Will sing nc two concerts in Richmond
on Monday and Tuesday next
The second classical sOrGe OF the New York Con-
servatory OF Music takes place this evening.
JohuuoCuCh hpl'CdtS III CutChkO tU-HjkHb Ill Lne
Gladiator OF Rayenna" and tomorrow night in
deborah"
"A Glance at New York" was the title Of a piece
produced at Charleston night before last The View
wss satisfactory.
Goun0d's last production has yielded him only
2oooOf.; yet ne is not wealthy, since Faust brought
him only 120O0f.
that city with the 'beitn for beauty, added to her
wardrobe and iaures.
Matinee at Washington, March a. 1862 A large
attendance Ia expected.
Tom Thumb is making fine hand OF II at the Nor
folk Opera House. while Commodore Mutt IS cracking
Jokes OF the same establishment
MISS Pauline Cushman appears at New Haven on
Saturday night next. "The Hidden Hand" viii be
produced by herself and company.
1t Is said that u New York lady or ability ~ pre-
parng complete concordance OF shakespeare under
The supervision or Mrs. Grant White.
Hcwh! People In Troy viii no. atte0d church on
Sunday unless the clergy men stump IN the thea
ire. The opera house has been secure6
MISS Charlotte Thompson has been performing AT
Savannah in several leading r6,es Hcr interpre,a-
ton OF Julia. in the "Hunctback," is said 90 have
been attended with great success.
"The Merry Wives OF Windsor was performed al
the Hayarket theatre, London, in May 1s4s. by the
following cast:-Sir John Ealstan, Mark Lemon
| shallow, Charles Dickenss Slender John Leach
| Pistol, George Cruikshank.
| The Sandwich Islands folks are in the height o
enjoyment witnessing the performance OF Martin
tne wizard, who IL partica1 clever "a showing
Uranium or II will disappear.
Rossini LETT AN estate worth 2,soo0oof He wa:
particular about receiving fivors. The city OF Paris
wanted to give him house; he declined; they in
sisted; he finally agreee to accept IT, T allowed "a
pay for 1t; they consented the careful man paid
little and bought the house he lived Ia nj time
OF his death.
signora Maria Casto Miss @. Y. Iuntley) young
and charming American prima donna has made an
immense hit ut tho Royal Opera House, Berlin, In
"Traviaiav and ''Sonnambna." Coming mmedi.
atey after those lyric queens Lucca and Artot the
success OF this lady may be regarded extraordi-
nary Her success in Europe SO far has been with
out the aid OF special manager ike THAT which
fayors others. The Berlin press speaks of her in the
highest terms, rs may be seen from the following
extract from the Berlin G0zefte November I6:--"We
do not hesitate TO dec Re that Sgnora Calisto may
not fear rival in any German cantarice III OTarnrd
we know orr