The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-19

or the American lyric stage, appears In concert be.
fore the New York public this evening, at the
Academy Of Music for the first time since her return
from Europe. The house will doubtless be flied to
its utmost capacity with the many friends and ad-
mirers Of the favorite prima DONNA and
good programme is offered IL 10 but reasonable to
suppose that the entertainment will prove highly
acceptable and OF the time satisfactory to the
music loving portion Of our citizens. Miss Kellogg
WIZ DC assisted upon this occasion by such well
known artists as Lott Petrelli Susini, Cesar Alard
ana MISS Aida Topp, all OF whom are too well known
70 the public to need any special mention here.
Aiter the concert the entire third act or Gounod's
"faust' WIZ be performed, with Miss Kellogg sus-
tanning the rote OF Marguerite which is the same in
Whlch she recently created such Juror in Europe.
Durng her soJourn abroad Miss Kellogg subjected
herself to hard study ana now returns to her native
land wonderfully improved in voice and action But
three grand Kellogg concerts win be given during
the week and matinee on Saturday the whole IN
der the direction of Mr. Max Strakosch.
The "Grand Duchess" OF the Theatre Francois hay.
ing abdcated on Saturday last In favor Of "Gcae.
We've de NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. gushing offspring OF tie
brain Of OGenbach-that magnificent little "Ducayn
In West Fourteenth street will remain deserted
until Thursday evening next, which Is the time
appointed for the gorgeous Genevieye TO take
possession and to proclaim her intentions and
abilities to the impatient and critical, yet
good natured, public. This operetta Is the
latest Partisan novelty in the way OF music, a. h also
Is the latest sensation OF the sensational 0ienbach.
It was first brought out at the Theatre des Menus
Plaisirs in Paris, where 1t performed two hum
dred and fftyour consecutive times. Ii Will be pro-
duced with mise en- scene OF the most gorgeous des
crption, and as it likewise demands a ballet we
shall probably have another sensation OF the order
a la Black Crook The cast win embrace the entire
NJ hp wit hos.
clauzas and Fontanel and NJ Gabel who will make
their first appearance before an American audience
upon this occasion. Concerning the story plot OF
the opereta, we need only add That it is extremely
simple but hard to describe, therefore we shall
dismiss 1t for the present without further comment.
Grand Duchess Tost6e, in the meanwhile has
things all her own way at Pixies the magnificent.
Delighted crowds nightly pay her homage, and are
rewarded in return by the best vocal Efforts OF the
entire excellent troupe Fashion Is fast recognizing
that Pixies within easy reaching distance and that
"bugaboo which caused it at first appear very far
away gradually dwindiing down to the proportions
OF comfortable post prdndia, ride or after supper
walk. The Grande Duchesse de Gerolstein will con-
tinue to hold high court until Wednesday. October
81. Her last matinee will DO on Saturday next. AS
Mr.. Batemans excellent troupe has been recovering
from the fatigues Of travelling and has become ac-
customcd to the spacious hall at Pixies, the rep
RESERVATIONS have steadily improved. Mile. TostSe
is as bewitching as ever. The drolleries of that
Incompatible trio-Prince Paul, General Boum ana
Baron Puck-are even more mirth-provoxing than
before. NJ. Aujac makes far better Fritz than at
first In ane the last days OF the undsputed reign
OF Grand Duchess Tostee promises to be nunbered
M I be e with
ordinary splendOr.
mo Thoronghfare" the English rendition Of 1.-THE the
OF the name Is still on the boards ut the pOpuA
lar Broadway and Is attracting large audiences The
care and the cast embraces some OF the best stock
talent in the city. Mr. william Florence, as jules
Obenreizer by Ills truly artistic and mastery imper
sonaon of the character, has added another glori-
| Gus plume to his already worldwide reputation.
the the cyncal snecring tone Of the man Of
no lineage, the hypoeritical courtesy Of the
the deem schemns Of the vanpas nature the
quick cunning OF the bold thief and the desperate,
daring resolution Of the deep latrlgner nave eanl
at intervals, when the mask, as 1t were, Is ted for
instant, and the real nature OF the man Is exhib.
tied In his countenance. Mr.. Florence rendition OF
this character IL, beyond doubt, one OF the best
pieces Of mslodramat'c acting at present upon Che
make her drst appearance this season. IN the farce
combination troupe IL the leading ross ~ sun me
sSmen WHEN eVaened ,e a
that the pls ,d Of standing Room Only only,
| O'Clock precisely, the management evidently
intend that there shall se lack the variety OF
programme this evening, substituting the farce of
| the .water Wltchesn for that Of "ro oDligc Ben
son." IN which Mr.. Beckett has made very favor
/ able impression as o legitimate comedian. The
| swater Witches" has been localized, laying the
scene In Hoboxen and presents m the cast OF cha,
Harand. The public VIII be on the alert 10 these
W msKss pe sa{f S's standard ooses ws,s
given during the past week to large audiences, aud
! Il IL almost useless to add that they were all
ndcoas cas Of Which nnve
always characterized the production OF these aud
other plays al this establishment. This week we are
TO be treated to another series Of comedies, and the
4 last London sensation, the Lancashire Lass" 10
promised at an early day. The announcements for
| Stranger;'' Tuesday and Friday, the Homogeneous"
Wednesday. "The Rivals" and Thursday, MASKS
Nibo's Garden, having run itself or It's legs, re.
turned last week to the legitimate drama, and Is
meeting with deserved recognition from appre.
ciative public. Mr.. Forrest has already given us
two OF his mastery representations, and two more
are promised for this week, to wit:m.ylrginlus'
Friday evening and Matilda Heron as Camille on
Saturday. Mr. Forrest Is well supported by artists
whose only fault appe to be that they Ameri.
cans, but the least said about the general mounting
OF the pieces the petter-for the management.
"Huinpty Dumpty,u reinforced by grand ballet
and otherwise strengthened, 10 preparing to Swing
round the cice" OF the year. AS his friends are
| legion, he Is OF course nightly cheercl Oh his mis-.
| chievous but happy course by deafenIng plaudis
and needs but little pant his face 10 in.
sure him successful accomplishment Of his pur4
| pose.
| Mr.. Charles Gayers latest novelty, entitled "Out
OF the Streeisn Is meeting with fair share of public
| patronage at the New York. The piece had IL been
mounted a. the author evidently intended 1t to be,
would unquestionabiy have proved genuine sensa-
| ton.
AT the Bowery the crimson Shield,r with It's at.
tendant "nymphs Of the rainbow" is nightly draw.
Ing crowded houses and has satisfactorily demon
4 strated that the Bowery, az well as Broadway Is
| capable OF apprecating and supporting ballet.
| The piece will be continued throughout the week.
| The New York Circus offers its patrons many new
attractions this week. the least or which Is the
afterpiece, spectacle entitled "Ie Chinese FesA
tval, the Feast OF Lanterns Between the feats
OF horscmanshlp and ground and lofty tunbllng tho
4 clowns Will crack their original jokes.
| The European Circus having pitched Its mammoth
tent on the corner or Thrt yfourth street and Brond.
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