The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-16
Am . 8 z NJ E N rs.

10 ts nlgneSt artistc representation TINS house has
passed by quick stages creditaby, it may sad for
the taste OF people, preserving its popularity IN
the change. large audience greeted Edwin For
here last evening being the fourth of his engage
ment, upon the occasion OF his appearance Richie
lieu In Buwer Lytton's play OF that name. Mr.. For
rests rendering OF the Cardinal Duke Is OF his
best Efforts showing careful study and bringing into
play his greatest hstronic ability. The representa-
uon last night showed decline OF the old power or
deeadence OF dramatic talent which has gained
him his deserved reputation. IL was chaste,
ornate, effective and success. The physically
weak old man. within whose trembling frame was
imprisoned mind OF might and power soaring
hiRh above the bitterness around, cleaning at inter-
vais IN brilliant flashes OF light through undimmed
eyes, and giving strength ana vigor in moments OF
excitement to totering limbs, was a living presence
ON the stage, enhancing the audience and present.
ing TO them a breathing, moving embodiment OF the
great minister All the points, so familiar In this
play to theatre-goers, were given with grand effect
that especially when after being humbed and turned
from by the King, the orphan Julia clingng to him
for protection is menaced by Baradas he hurls de-
dance at the Kings messenger and threatens TO visit
the curse OF Rome even upon the crowned head Of
whom would dare approach her. II a superb
tableau. the erect, proud figure OF the Cardinal
lrlniy set, both will and power portrayed in each
curve OF the form and depicted In the naughty coun-
tenance and proud lines Of the face, the nashing
regarded Baradas and his confederate, the latter
groveng In dread OF the fierce thunders OF the
Church than dread ets power wcn .mn on was
kingly ravisner. Mr.. Forrest was here loudly ap-
plauded, and upon the fall OF the curtain called 10
the front, when he appeared and bowed his acknOwl-
edgments. Mr.. Forests support was excellent
throughout Miss Lille Julia Interpreting her role
in neat and classic style. @. II. Clarke as De Mau.
pratt Il. Mordaunt as Baradas and J. G. burnett
as Joseph are also deserving Of notice. OF w. +.
DonaidsSns Louis we can only give me observation
That 1t was "a very sick king, bur- then, good enough
for a Bourbon" The rest of the cast was fair
MAN AND THE EARrH.-Professor A. Rohde, as the
name appears on his tickets, or Rhode. as It was
given in the programme or Rodde, as 1t glanced to
view through the medium OF transparency out
side-the reader take whatever road he peases--
undertook to give, last evening at Allemania Hall, in
East Sixteenth street, an exhibition or novel
nature. His idea was to popuarze geology and
astonish hts audience with the deeper wonders OF
this science, shown In the formation OF the earth
and the changes through which it passed up to the
time OF the appearance OF man on the stage Of ter
restrial existence. lecture exceedingly well writ
ten was read In connection with the exhibition Of a
large number OF illuminated Illustrations on canvas.
The illustrations were admirable and quite cOnciu-
sve as setting forth the various theories the lee
ture read, which, after all, can only be set down
speculative, though certainly OF very ingenious
At times the audience got very impatient
ever the reader stumbled on through the four parts
OF the creation, and those who remained although
falling to understand what had been read to them,
were fully compensated in the OF astonishing
tableaux displayed on the canvas. First came
representation OF chaos then the formation Of the
through which 1t passed before the appearance OF
plants and animals; after this further development
the appearance OF man, his origin, growth and rela
ton 10 the living world, and lastly, representations
OF .ne s ss millions of WITH
the oral part OF the exhibition properly recon-
structed. the exhibition which has IN It so many
elements OF popularity, will unqucstionabiy prove
q success In this city, as II has elewhere.
Musical and Theatrical Notes.
Memphis still rejoices In its .'varieties' show.
The English "Belle Helene" has reached san Fran
| cisco.
| .samn plays Chanfrau in Washington on Mon
| day.
Lolita takes benefit tonight at the Arch, Phila-
dephia.
Emily Eastwood, Of San Francisco, it is said, can
| play the drum better than Lotta
A nameless maestro OF Naples has composed an
| opera called lie Diable."
| new theatre Is to be erected in the Boulevard
Haussmann How many mores
A company of strolling actors are playing "wild
Oatsn with much success In Salt Lake City:
Fanny KemDle reads "As You Like 1t" in Chicago
tomorrow evening"
NJ Auer has entered upon the duties OF professor
Of the violin at the ST. Petersburg ConservatoIre.
Lucille Weston and Kate Denim are playing East
Lynnen to crowded houses In Sacramento.
Mile. Zoe does the ferocous Female Brgand, TO-
morrow evening in New Haven.
The Hanl0ns and Pau trust to luck and skill to
save their necks In Philadelphia on Monday night.
John Collins, the Irish comedian, Is playing
| cessfu engagement IN virginia City.
Edwin Adams PLAYED Richard the Third In Wash
ngton last night. lie takes benefit this evening.
Jerome Hopkins season o. 0rpheon concerts com
by Nine. De Lussan, Mile. Zepherine, Nile Frankau,
Miss Henrques Miss Livingston, and Messrs. Per-
ring Schmtz, Paolocchi, Jewett and Dibble
Mr.. weh, the pianist, has been largely tempted
by an American pianoforte manufacturer again 70
remain In England for another season. We think he
has wisely decided
ogg win make her first appearance in this city since
her return from Europe, OF the Academy OF Music,
and it Is expected that she win be accorded such
| welcome by her many friends and admirers a. but
few artists OF the lyric stage have received The
sale OF seats for the first three performances CON-
menced yesterday and nearly every seat In the house
Is already disposed Of An excellent programme ls
offered ana the entire third act Of "faust' will be
given with Miss Kellogg In the roe Of Marguerite, In
be ably sustained by number OF wei known artlsts,
among whom we may mention Nine Preda do
Gebee, Lott, Petre and Susini
indianapolis II now rejoicing In the possession or
the largest and neatest theatre in the Vest viz, tho
ago. ON the outside the building has little claim to
architectural beauty but within II liz very handsome
The stage front is forty feet, the depth about the
There are parquet dress circle family circle,
gallery and thrtysix private boxes and The build
ing win contain in all two thousand persons Ii IL
owned by Butsch Dickson, also propnetors of the
Metropolitan theatre, and Mr.. w. r. Leake, late OF
Philadelphia, Is the manager. During the past two
weeks the stock company-an unusually good one
has been playing such comedies as school for
Scandal ''Sne stoops 70 Conquer" &C.; but this
week the "White Pawn" Is being presented with b.
y. Whitmans ballet troupe. lhlsryill be followed
by constant succession OF stars, among whom are
Edwin Booth Jefferson, owens and the other great
lights.
IeLEGRArHlc NEWS ITEMS.
Parepa Rosa started from San Francisco overland