The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-04

Dioohiyn, iAst evening IN the play OF "Dam0n and
Pythas" and the time honored nautical drama OF
"Black-Eyed Susan" As Damon he was emnently
successful in the opinion of the unusually large audi
ence who vented their admiration in frequent plaud-
It's and by calling him twice before the curtain On
the last occasion he was compelled to make them
q speech wherein he thanked them Tor their
appreciation and then took leave Of them. He eX-
hibited his versatile powers by playing the part Of
William in the aferpece-a representation not less
successful with the audience. The members OF the
company faithfully discharged their duties In the
supporting characters of both plays the scenery IN
the Park has been vastly improved. The hostage
scene and the villa or Damon were particularly
| Well constructed. Progress Is the motto OF the
Park.
| IRVING HALI.-Harry Sanderson gave his first con-
cert at Irving Hall Saturday night before an i'm
mense audience, assisted by the following artists;
Mrs. Jenny Kempton, contralto; Mr.. W. J. HILL
tenor; Miss Matilda Toedt violInist; Mr.. Davis
basso and Mr.. G. W. Colby. conductor. The
| programme was OF miscellaneous charac
Ter. comprising both classical and :, salon
M ana %as n general very Wen c re
playing In which he is unrivaed, was shown to ad-
vantage at this concert. The beautiful quartet
from Rig0letto in particular given with an ecdf
and brilliancy which did iul justice to the great
Italian composer. Mr. Sanderson has unrivalled
and cearness cannot be exceled ami in this in mis-
other CHARACTERISTIC pieces he displayed his talents
to the utmost advantage Mrs. Kempton sang
the II spgreto particularly WELL Her beautiful con-
tralto voice, well trained In everything that apper-
tam 70 ne opera eser we hoo ana e I'M
well known. This troupe starts this week On con-
cert tour through New York and the Eastern states
As each OF them can be depended upon as reliable
artist, the company seems to be well chosen and
must give satisfaction wherever they go.
DoDwoRTH HALL.-The audience that greeted
Sgnor Blitz's appearance last night at Dodworth
Hall more select than humorous. as for some
unexplained reason people who find sufficient amuse-
ment in paror entertainments on other evenings
m fha thaofr IN
However although the magical Blitz had only
limited audience to ast0nish, he gave entire satsfac-
ton and was loudly appauded. Some OF his illu-
si0ns are really wonderful, especially That OF tine
Sphinx, which, perhaps, has not been surpassed as
feat OF magic by any illusionist known TO fame.
There are many very astonishing and amusing feats
In Sgnor Blitzs entertainment, which viii wen re-
| pay visit.
Musical and Theatrical Notes.
| Mrs. Scott-Siddons an English Eactress already
| possessed OF reputation that seems to challenge
criticism to make her first appearance in this city
the 10th instant. This lady is the granddaughter
| Of the great Mrs. Siddons, and we would natu-
| rally expect that with such ancestry she must
| inherit great perception OF dramatic art. Her
fame in England is such as to justly this thought.
| In person Mrs Scott-Siddons will recall Fanny
| Kembe in her youth, to those who are for
tunate the first visit OF that actress to
this city. she has fine figure and manner, the KEN
BILE face and the grace intelligence and sympathetic
| character that go to make up the true bistronic
artist. She will interpret Shakespeare. unfortunately
| only from reading desk. We have no stage that
will tolerate Shakespeare so the great bard Is pushed
to the lecture room, and other wearers OF the SOCK
and buskin and nothing else strut and fret before
the foOtights There is every probability that Mrs.
| Scott Siddons' entertainments though without the
embodiment and color OF the stage, will prove very
| successful.
The French Theatre, reconstructed and beautined,
| opens for the season tomorrow evening with the
new Partisan opera bouDs company Of Mr.. j. Grau
concerning which much has been said and writ
ten. The artists Of this troupe who are all stran
gers in TINS country, but who come to with tn
best Of Recommendations, viii make their debut befor
an American audience in the sparkling opera Of tn
.'Grand Duchess" and much interest Is manifested
in musical circles to and hear them In role
| which are familiar to New Workers. Madam
Rose Bell win assume the role OF the "Gran
| OF Wanda and Nessrs Carrier Beckers, Gobly an
, Genot Will appear Fritz, General Boum, Prime
been in active rehearsal during the past week. an,
everything betokens prosperous season OF this CO
performance have already been sold and the sale Q
those for the succeeding nights Is progressing
Mr.. Bateman's opera ooxoe troupe which closed fl
Cincinnati last evening, met with splendid success
voice and the receipts averaged $1,000 a night, be.
ing almost double those OF any other theatre In the
| same city. The troupe VIII open IN 81. Louis to-
morrow evening" where all the seats for the entire
| opera bOuDe season OF one week are already sold
and cannoti now1 be purchased for l0veuor money,
showing thereby that the good people Of st. Louis
have wonderfully improved and cultivated their
musical taste since last year. The company that is
now travelling through the West will arrive in this
city the 18th inst when they will be consolidated
with the company at present performing at Nblo's
Garden and the grand combination a VIII open on
| with the "Grand Duchess
NibIo's Garden is once more about to shake with
MI fui inf hn Gssf
ballet. The sh0rt-skirted amazons and graceful
sylphs OF the "Black Crook" and "white Fawn" are
series OF farewell eight fantastic" evolutions upon
next Friday and Saturday evenings, and for those
which Inc ballet will be Strung and nd t as this OCCASION
is especially gotten up by Messrs Palmer and Jarrett
to wind up the ballet In New York with q grand
flourish 1t Is but reasonable to suppose that there
will be more ballet than drama. All the old IA
yorites are to appear, including Bonfant t
oberti and Tierasla and full corps de ballet will
take part in .The Water Lilly" ballet. demon
fish dance mach q ne Amazons &C. Pre- re
ballet will disport itself for four nights at the
Academy OF Music In Brooklyn, where 1t opens with
satuaaay evening" ne1. the ballet win Be d
tegrated and scattered to the four winds OF heaven,
many Of the principal dancers being under engage
way corners OF the world. On Monday the 18th INST,
Niblo's. after wandering for two years with crooked
King Lear. and Matilda Heron as Camille. MI.
Forrest will play Ave nights week for four weeks
and Miss Matilda Heron one night week during the
same period.
Maggie Mitchell Fanchons IN Providence tomorrow
/ night. - = -
rs: Lander, In her tragic roles, has been winning
| golden 'anrels during the week in Philadelphia.
| mlnst.a company and wonderful Magician
have captured ~rQy. The Troians are wild with de.
| light. w.
Bualo last night, upon which occasion he appe AIRED
/ as virginius.
FREELY Lolita closed her engagement al the Boston
| theatre last night. she will be succeeded BY Edwin
| Booth.
| young lady OF high standing in this city. whose
| assumed name Ii Agnes Ethel, will make her debut
Camille on the 10th inst, at the private theatre OF
| Mr.. Jerome IN Twentysixth street. The aspiring
debutante has for time been under the tuteage
| OF Mime. Matilda Heron Stoepel and 1t Is expected
that the afar win create quite stir OF excitement
| In arist0cratic circles.