The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-06-24

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FRKNCH TnEArRR.-Last evening Madame Ristori
and Mr.. Gran, the director Of the French theatre,
favored the pubhc with grand dramatic representa-
ton for the bene1t Of the American Dramatic Fund.
Legouve's entire tragedy OF Medea" was performed,
and Madame Ristori recited moreover the third act
Of marie Stuart" II Ia almost supernuous to say
that the great tragedienne displayed to their full
tent the marvellous powers with which she first
startled an American audience on the memorable
night when her triumphal career In this coun try
was inaugurated by "Medea." She sustained the
character Of the most famous OF the mythical sor-
ceresses, the forsaken wife of Jason, the pas
si0natelY devoted mother OF LycaOn and Me-
lanthus with all the genius which she exhibited
York. Indeed, In the pathos Of the scene ia which
Medea has to choose which OF her children shall be
LEFT to her. and OF that In which her murderous intent
gives way to overwhelming maternal tenderness, no
less than IN the tragic eubmity OF the never TO be
forgotten "7t which she hurls at Jason as at once
mai maedictIona, Ristori even surpassed hersei.
Her recitation Of the third act Of Marie Stuart"
embracing the celebrated interview in the garden
between Elizabeth and the fascinating but Inflated,
Queen Of Scots, was unique and wonderful per-
f0rmance The sudden and complete transitions from
one to the other Of all the yoss in this third act
nesdayl evening VIII be devoted by Madame Ristori,
assisted by her children, Blanca and Gorgo del Gro,
and by Signor Michele BOzZo and other eminent
artists to private dramatic entertainment at the
French theatre for the benefit OF distinguished lady
who has suddenly been affcted by severe domestic
misfortune. Tomorrow Thursday night Madame
Ristoyis last night in America and her compliment
airy beneht should attract crowded house as that
W be
formed for the last time on this occasion, and the
very last appearance OF RisOri will take place at the
Friday Matinee when she will sustain the character
OF Elizabeth.
Musical and Theatrical Notes.
nrrolo no, nont ba. ,ho
Boston Museum, to the delight OF the public and the
profit Of the manager. Standard comedies take its
place.
The Louisville theatre reopened on Monday night
with Miss Fanny Price as the leading lady.
Montreal theatricals are exceedingly duh just now
Slim audiences, poor actors and an unappreciative
public the cause.
mo Thoroughfare." as performed in Paris pro-
duced two distinct impressions upon those who
witnessed It, The French were delighted and the
English disguised.
company Of amateurs have recently been ham,
merng away at "ll Trovatore" In New Orleans, with
Ill success
Miss Sallie Brownson Goodrich ia explaining the
Panorama Of the War; to the enraptured warriors
Of the "Hub.n
Alexandra Dumas new comedy of Madame de
Chambly" has met with such an immense success in
Paris as to almost turn the head Of its author.
The younger Dumas is writing play for the Gym
Harry Palmer, the importer OF the breezy bullet
Is as successful In the hotel business in thearcals
He has the "Ceestials' again ct the Westminster,
which Is, with the exception Of the cosey "Brevoort
the best kept house on the European plan In this
city.
the Ameien Strasse," and founded on the recent
trial In that city.
present performing In an itinerant circus. He Is
SIXTY years Of age.
in California rom Japan. There are at least dozen
such 'shows" there already.
Miss Charlotte Champion has been doing Richard
Ill, with terrific broadsword combat for the edit
cation Of the saints in Salt Lake City. ~ In
The dramatic feutlleton OF the Leader Is growing
spicier and more interesting every week Some
talented writer, or perhaps "a. Oakley" himself Ia
devoting his attention to t.
Lester wallack is airing himself on the beach at
sfhe MenKen," Of the bareback drama, rs in Paris.
She has been engaged to play the Queen OF the ANA
IONS, 2 pantomimc part In "Theodorus," to be pro-
The musical season at Florence has terminated
brilliantly atthe Pergola, with Marta"
AL itn u, mt, dramatic company is playing 1.-THE
Of San Francisco.
The wheel in the Lottery of Lifen at wallack's is
covered with Moss. Theodore runs the machine and
plays Brougham as his best trump.
The BSstSnans are crying for more op oo
the "Grande Duchesse.n She receives ESQ a night
for her services but refuses TO come to this country
an any terms. Can't either Bateman or Grau settle
the df1cultyS
'Jeems Pipes"-stephen c. Massett-is drifting
about In California whittier he has lately drtfted
from China.
Mr.. Harry Jackson, low comedian of the San
Francisco Opera House, came very nigh losing his
life recently by fall in the drama OF Life" He is
getting better now and so Is the drama.
We understand that Grau found 800 bill in O
paper OF Lorillard's Century tobacco last week.
He Is now busiy engaged In buying up every pack
age OF that particular brand that chance throws In
his way.
New York is threatened with an opera boufe
war. Bateman and Grau are already preparing for
the great lyrical battle next fall and each is trying
party, perfect Ajax by the way, Is likely to step in
between the two antagonists and walk of quietly
with all the honors and "greenbacks ~ Keep 1t up,
gentlemen.