The New York herald., 1868-03-04
A M u s e NJ e N is.

PKrs OrERA HoUsx-The beautiful opera OF "Linda
di Chamounix" sixth night OF the Har-
rison's management the attraction at this estab
shment last evening But the drawback Of the codest
keenest and most Labradoran Sd OF March since the
6rst Dutchman landed with his rod herripgs and
schnapps on Manhattan island too much for Linda
Miss Haucl) and Ronconi. To say that there full
house would be indulging too largely in the poets
license In fact t was thin house. Nothing but some
great novelty, distinguished lon or some bright
particular STAR just dropped down from the skies
could have drawn opOgauc people out into the
freezing cold Of last night eight degrees below Zero
cold, and the artists as zeaously endeavored
TO do justice to the occasion as II Andy John.
son, Stanton, Lorenzo Thomas. "Old Thad" and
both houses Of Congress present. Roncon was
good, very good as much at homo as poor Antonio
IN the roe Of the ambitious shoemaker He is good
singer and fine actor. Miss Minnie Hauck, with hor
clear Tine edged voice, made very neat and becoming
youth and sang hor part 70 the en,r. Satisfaction Of ,be
house. Signor Dubreuil, the Marchese. maintained
the dignity Of his position, and never forgot it; his
style. however, Is that OF the than or the
operate singer. The orchestra under Maretzok, did
It's duty admirably This evening TO have the
does snow, rain or blow too violently there will
doubtless DO good house. the manager and IS Miss
Flora McFimsey would define the term
SrnSwAY HArL.-MRs KEnBLK.-Ths gifted lady gave
the second Of her readings at stonway Hall last night
the subject being "a Midsummer Nights Dream" In
all the vide range Of dramatic subjects she could not
have selected 10 test her wonderful abilities a.
reader 10 greater degree. She passed the ordeal
umphanty, and the magic voice that in the olden
time cast It's spell Of enchantment many an
audience In America and England transported faith
fu few that Draved the ncement weather last night TO
hear her TO Athens, Titanias bower the
dark wood IN which the lovers sought each other In
which the hard-handsd men Athens rehearssd their
play, In which Bottom became "translated" and In
which the mschievous Puck played his pranks. The
gded naturally and impercepubly from the COM
mandng tones OF Thsseus 10 the tender, fary.lke
accents Of Ttana; from the anguished entreaties Of
Hernia 70 the goblin mockery Of Puck from the Rrun
mctrus and Ly sander. IL intellectual feast
all present. and remembrance TO treasure up for years.
On Friday Mrs Kembe will select the Tempest for
her third reading To night Mr.. Kennedy, the Scottish
vocalist, bids farewell 10 New York In this hall
wALLAcKs THEAnE-At this establishment Poole's
standard old comedy Of "Paul Pry" presented
night fine audience considering the Arctic riQor Of
the weather. The cast exceent Mr.. John Gilbert
played the character Of Colonel Handy capital STYLE
Paul Pry. wonderfully funny and brought out
points In style that MADE the delighted audience hold
its sides from laughter Mr. Holland does not seem to
have lost ota Of his mirth-provoking qualities but
rather to have grown more unctious and mellow with
his ripcn ing years Mrs. John Seiton, Phoebe, was
exceedngly happy and gained her share Of applause
Miss Kate Ranoes Eliza was very quiet and nice bit Of
acting and Mrs Vernon performed her part her
successful The comed.etta entitled Ici I'On
Pars Francois" concluded the entertainment The com.
pany presented the two pieces 10 Q gratiaed audience