The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-01-21
A M y s E M E N T s.

PKE's OPERA HoUsE. -Brgno is still the sick list
and his case are cory 10 say. is something more
serious than the convenient certificate OF oblging
physician usually attributed operate ailments Mean
time Nassmiliani proves himself equal TO every requ
ston whether called upon three six times a week
AS for La Grange everybody knows that answer to
her and place in the programme she Ii miss
ing and she Is looked for matter OF course and
expected TO do her duty thoroughly, she always does
"Travata last night With the cast of last week. was
nearly the in its execution to no fur
Their remarks. The house was very good, considering
the weather and considering the fac. thai the ola
Academy stockholders find u hard TO reconcile them
selves to the doctrine OF equal rights the public
At large In the matter OF opera seats, after
having 80 long enjoyed themselves the exclusive
right TO all the best seats In the house. But Pike in
doing away with this gripping monopoly has done a
good thing, and the experiment must succeed the
Italian opera must fail In this democratic metropolis
absolutely. THIS beautiful now house has so far been
the only novelty offered TO attract the public. and II is
great attraction; but when the public have seen II
something will be demanded 10 draw and hold tne
habitues Of the opera-we shall want singers new
combinations, new productions, something new, one
way another, from night to night This, under
stand Is she plan OF operations resolved upon soon as
this new house. with old operas and singers or many
campaigns among Us, shall have ceased TO satisfy the
cashier. For the next season at Pixies, therefore, We
shall look TO, list Of operas and singers that will draw
the town and country, and give In the manager tho
living pcrsonihcation Of 'the happy man."
NRLo's-THE "Wmre FAws THAT precious trans
formation scene. 'he bright realms OF the dragon n.y."
about which there such Friday night at
the opening performance OF the "white Fawn" un-
folded all dazzling splendors evening before tho
astonshed eyes Of the crowded audience at Nblos All
we can say about Is that IL the dragon fly lives In
such place all New York will soon become ento.
moogsts well as ANTAGONISTS The lively insect
must special charter for female ovelinoss col
ored nres and wonderful scenery; for such trans
formation scene has never been seen before the
American STAGE Inc curtain fell nj about quarter past
twelve o'clock-a decided improvement on the two
o'clock arrangement OF the opening night Tho fourth
IN nnco Qf ran h.y
from beginning to end, and draw the Follow
ing conclusions from 1.-THE scenery and ballet are
unequaed and outstnp everything IN their line but
tho music and the drama itself far beneath even
tho BLACK Crook In tho latter spectacle some
OF the ballet and dramatic music excellent;
but In this piece, with exception OF overture
aud building chorus the music is unworthy Of such
scenery and dancing Mark Smith has one or two good
solos and makes the most oi his wretchcd nes, and
Miss Fanny stockton displays the true operate artist
and graceful actress In the part Of Aquilns. vinng
Bowers and Misses wilmore. Wills Montague and Eyer
ton arc also cast In the pIecc. Mr. Bowers and Mics
Wimore have the comic parts and DO them Justice.
Biiios sohke, Bonfsnti aud Won Hamne lead In the
the management will find Il 70 their Interest to modify
The sbsurd limitation Of the cancan danced By the two
unequivocal expressions in the dialogue are val
gar in tho extreme But the music, which
Splendid orchestra Of the theatre aud the chorus engaged
for this spectacle shows the mos, iamsnt.bs falling OF
S% @ Eoss vos >. sr S
ridiculous parodes on 0nenbacns works that sung
'0h, How Love the Military, = 10 listened TO With pam
bv those who have heard the inirabe Tostee Ia The
Grand Duchess There IL not tho slightest chance OF
the white Fawnr ever becoming such magnet ~ its
Predecessor until the excellent vocal and instrumental
materials In afforded better music to display their
powers The costumes what there Is Of them. very
rich and gorgeous but We doubt Il they will ever come
generally INTO fashion. Anatomy and entomology. leg
and dragon y the absorbing features Of the "whts
Fawn and those that Drnz lorgnsttes into
reuusiton. Mr.. whsatIey and Me-. Msrston were called
out after the transformation.
wALLAcK's THEATRE 1.-The standard old comedy Of
"wondsr. or A Woman Keeps Secret" was presented
last night at waacka Notwithstanding the disagree
able weather the house crowded BY elegant and
appreciavs audience, and the company certainly De.
lack az Don Felix, was polished and vigorous in his
part, and represented the young Hldalgo IN . capital
style Miss Rose Eytngc gave the charming, truthful,
womaniy vioanto sny1 rbiy and repeatedly gained the
hoartest rounds OF ause from the delighted aud