The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-05-01
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ACADEMY OF MUsIC-Mr. e. L. Davenport was the
recipient last night at this house of complimentary
benefit, rendered to him by his friends Of the
dramatic profession previous to his departure for
California. The piece chosen by HIM for repre-
sentation was "Hamlet" but neither his popu-
larity nor eminence as an actor, combined with
his well known excellence In this role, the great
play itself or the circumstances Of the occasion
served to propitate the angry fates who preside
over the destinies Of the Academy this season,
and determine the number Of seats to
be occupied any one night, the audience
being miserably small, although making up In en-
thusiasm what they lacked In numbers. Mr.. Daven-
metropolitan critics. being without superior on the
American STAGE He does not merely read the part,
putting in the proper stops and attitudinizing, but
acts vgorOusly-nOt rantingy, however, but with
just such force Is natural to suppose would move
the Prince. All through he was easy graceful, free,
other gave fair Interpretation to the situa-
ton or the text, yet not passing from one
to the other with surprising starts but gliding natu
rally from cynical Indifference to earnest feeling, let
the change be ever quick in such way as to bring
with him the mind OF mis- auditor Taken as whole
II an able effort, in which the genius OF the actor
was the greater IN that the character he represented
supplanted himself. or the support he received
much cannot be said except that it was fair and con-
sdering there had been no rehearsas, creditabe TO
the several artists At the close of the performance,
being called before the curtain Mr. Davenport made
their presence and expressing hope OF speedy re-
turn to this city.
BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUsIC.--Mlle. Janauschek
appeared last evening In the difficult role Of ELIZA
BETH" but the attendance was not by any means
commensurate with her splendid histrionc display.
The house, however was comfortably filed, and
those present did not fail to testify their unanimous
and frequent tokens OF appreciation Of this vivid and
powerful Interpretation OF The naughty queen. Mile.
Janauschek quite equal TO the great character,
and throughout evidenced the most careful study and
judgment. She was well supported by Mr. Scheren-
berg as the Earl OF Essex and altogether the piece
was exceedingly well produced.
BROADWAY THEATRE.-Charles Levers roaring
comedy Of 'Rory O'More" is now upon the boards
of this popular establishment and is drawing
crowded and delighted houses. The piece has not
been produced in this city before for than two
years, and has been placed upon the stage in an I'M
precedented manner The cast embraces all the
strong elements of the efficient company of this
house, and the music is Of the highest order of eX-
cellence. The dashing and sparkling Barney VIII
liams and his charming and versatile better half
sustain the principal parts In the play and are nightly
rewarded by the loud and continued plaudts OF their
audiences Last evening these favorite artists
were in excellent spirits and never appeared to better
advantage The play from the beginning to the
end passed Off in the smOothest possible manner, and
the hearty laughter and tremendous rounds OF APP
pause that greeted the actors testified plainly that
those present were very wen pleased and enjoyed
their evenings entertainment. The BothersonieBar
ney" and Mrs. Barney both partake OF the nature OF
good wine-that is they improve with age, and either
Of them would prove u magnatc OF stincent attrac-
ton TO draw crowded houses anywhere and at any
of the year, "KOry O'MOren Is certainly one OF
the most beautiful pleasing and attractive pieces that
has been brought out this season, and viii undoubt-
eddy draw well for weeks to come but owing to the
limited engagement OF Mr.. and Mrs. Williams 1t will
have to be Withdrawn after Saturday night to make
way for the exquisite drama OF the connie SOogah,"
which is now In active preparation.
A.. II. PEAsE's CoNCERT.-Steinway Hall was
crowded last night on the occasion of this popular
piansts annual The following artists assisted
the neutrality-suspicious. Parepa-Rosa, primma donna,
Miss Matilda Toedt violinist Hill, tenor: and Miss
Gilbert, Patterson, Mills and Colby pianists. The
programme was very interesting, the principal fea-
lures being the magnificent playing OF Miss Toedt,
the song, Years Waiting" sung by Parepa Rosa,
and the piano duet and quartet, both composed 10y
Mr. Pease. Hills beautiful tenor voice never appeared
to greater advantage than In Abts beautiful song
"Gute Nacht, :" and in Peases one Year Waiting.n
The beneficiary may congratulate himself on the fact
that he has gwen one OF the best concerts OF the
season.
RrsToRI AT THE FRENCH TuEATRE.-To-morrow
night Adelaide Ristori, fresh from her successes in
Havana, will make her reappeafance at the French
theatre in the beautiful drama 'sor Teresa which
excited so much Juror and religious luminosity in
the sever faithful isler setting ecclesiastical func
tiOnares and the Captain General at loggerhcads
The cause OF the quarrel appears TO be, first, the in
PRODUCTION OF a scene where the solemn ceremony of
taking the veil was represented the stage, and
next, The supposed scandal Of mother abbess leav-
ing her convent surreptltously in order establish
the legitimacy and rights OF her daughter-all of
which may, perhaps, DC very demoalizng in Cuba,
nut o course, VIII nave no eVli ELECTS In New York.
The demand for seats at the French theatre for TO-
morrow night is immense.
IiooLEY's oPERA HOUSE, BRooEIYS.-The new
panoramic piece, "4he Progress of America" is
drawing immensely at Hooleys. The scenic effects
are admireoe, and the accompanying comments Of
.ny c"ored spectators on the stage are funny i'll the
Extreme, forming not the least enjoyable portion of
the exhibition. The carnival Of fun, with George
Christy, Archy Hughes anu Dave Reed In the pre-
gramne, which succeeds the panorama, and the
scene on Mississippi steamboat true to the liel
make up all the pleasure which one wants In SIN
gle evening