The New York herald., 1868-01-10
A M u S E M E NJ T S i.

OPENNo or PIKs's OpERA HoUsE-LA GRANGE IN "IL
TRovAroRs Tho west side OF town had q genuine
sensation last night Tho hitherto unfrequsnted quar-
tor OF Eighth avenue blocked with carriages and
crowded with fashionabss and the finest theatrical
tablishmsnt in America thrown open 70 the public
for the frst time. Through It's spacious entrance
poured In . crowd Of elegantly dressed ladies,
with their whito-kid CAVALIERS ana the vestbule
was lied with opcragoers uncoakins. unshawlng and
otherwise reducing themselves TO the requisite proper
tions Of full dress before entering tho brilliant audto
rum. Box, parquet and balcony were rcsplendent
with rich toilets. and bright eyes flashed recogni-
ton Of acquanances in part Of tho house Italian
OPERA whose asmse on the east side chrcncled but
q short time since, has risen from lts ashes or like
those wonderful fene creatures has life for the
ninth time with vlgor than II Is unnecessary
to dwoll on the appearance Of the new
Opera House, except to say that It's dazzling
appearance considerably enhanced by che brilliant
audience assembled in IL last night Our venerable
friend "I Trovatore" the opening opera and Max
strakosch,s troupe oflciated on tho occasion.
Madame La Grange made her first appearance
Leonora after an absence of many years. Time has
dealt gently with this OF the lyric sago for her
brilliant last night as In the days OF yorc,
and her ng finished and thoroughly artistic
when she first made her boz before an American
audience. Perfect command and sympahsti. express.
sion OF voice, united with briiliancy OF execu-
was faithfully expressed and rare dramatic talent
in acting. in which every phase OF passion was
dsneaed with ease grace and dignity marked the FIRST
appearance Of Madame La Grange this season. Her
reception cordial In tho exreme, and applause aud
bouquets literally bestowed on nor. Miss Adelaide
Phillips, as the psy mother, came In for sBara OF
popular recognition and proved herself sterling artistic.
oriandIn ia ne voice and the rte OF the vim
claim tho title of tho American Craziani. and
Massimian. who replaced the indsposed
Manrcos role considering that be was obviously suGor.
ing from the effects OF cold The chorus and orchestra
special account Of It's superior
characer some Of the scenes being particularly artistic
IN design and finish. Altogether the opeung OF tho
harmony with each other. There few opera houses
in Europe and in America, that compare with
the new Establishment fwenv.third street and few
prime dorn at present that may successfully compete
with Madame In Grange Norma, her greatest role will
bo the attraction tonight
FRENCH THEArnR.--Miss Belle Boyd ths famous DASH
ing female rebel spy Of the Shenandoah Valley, has
ceased to be object Of public wonder and curiosity
fer her as the special attraction at the Theatre
Francas last night drew only a scsnty house. The
programme the "Honsymoon" and "Faint Hoart
Never Won Fair Lady" In to first play in the part
Of Julnna Miss Belle under ell tho circumstances.
tainly did we'll could be expected. She Is In per-
slender and delicate has good musical voice. reads
well, walks we'll. and with . regular OF severe
light comedies; but It dltcult to tell whehor tho
"oneymoou,s take II altogether as made up and done
last night around this particular star, intended .
tragedy or comedy. or merely as setting gotten up at
. omsuts notice 10 the reading OF JulisnA We dare
say that tho company were glad when was over, and
quite that the house not sorry. The night
cold, however and the house was 40 thin that
tho only wonder is the bill not postponed. Miss
Boyd called out at the end of tho piece and far
she concerned obtained the approval or the
audience The experiment. OF this young dsbutrnn was
historical reputation or Miss Belis Boyd history
moves SO rapidly 10 these days that many lion and
onsss OF yesterday forgotten to-day will be to-
morrow. Having said thus much OF the "Honeymoon'
need only say OF the play that followed that, all
tnngs considered u was done batter than wo had OK
peclcd This evening and 70 the matinee the
bill s Rstori's 'piars Antonstts' which speaks for
itself.
sDcKrss' RHApNGs.-A most fashionable auditory
Biiod S,eInwsy Hall last evening 10 listen TO Mr.
Dickens reading OF 'tDcctor Marigoldr and tho Trial
from pickwick. This entertainment among the best
r not ihe bcs that The celebrated author has afforded
a New York audenca his truthful and pathetic d..
neation OF the death of tio Sophie and the heartfelt
love borne hor by her father the Cheap Jack in tho
be depletion OF tho idosj ncraces of sam Weller and
Jud In the latter kept tho audience convued
with laughter Tue trial seemed to DO actually pro.
crossing dnrins this reading, and the facility Win
which ina reader changed his facial souiour a. he
psrsonrtsf varons characters heightened the ilu
son such degree that AFTER the Judges charge was
delivered the audience Appeared To DO apxously await
Ing tha verdict of tac jury. Rarely, VI ever, wss an
aadlsnge bellor pleased tnau on last evening