The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-01-19
THE STAGE. IN PARIS.


Exciting Scene NJ tho Porte o.. Martin The
atro-Patti and Nilsssn-ovatiow 60 the swe.
dish Nightingale.
PARIS, Jan. 8, 1865
The nrst performance Of the VERY brilliant spectacle
at the Porto St Martin marked by an unexpected
incident. An immense crowd or spectators had been
drawn together eager to applaud the
wonder Of which much had been disclosed before
hand but the play in the borss proved
even than that On the stage, notwithstanding all tho
mechanical wonders the Exposition set in work by real
steam and water the no less startling appearance Of
Theresa ~ holiday muse, Of Mile. silly as the
Goddess Of Hospitality and NlIe Delval as Eicc-
tricity Mic. De,vsl nrst created dispeasurs
among the spectators She appeared in = halo OF
electric light, which by no means considered .
sufficient covering by the public. they Kissed There
upon the claqvewrs sci up laundering opposition and
the kissing subsidized for time, until she sang fear
fully OF tune whom murmurs Of dscontent became
louder and threatening, and tho play advanced
Mile. Silly caused greater dsapprobaton by sxag-
geratng the acting Of Mile. Schneider in the "Grands
Duchesse." It is known fact that Nile silly and Rls
Schneider are rivals. Their quarrels and antagon,sm
have flied columns in the papors and did not appear
fair to the Partisan public that who had
much fun the mistress Of Gcrosein sho ud be thus
cruelty rdiculsd by her rival. Mile. Silly, who has
often accused Hortsnse Schneider OF sfak,ng snun -
ineieganty pretended TO wipe her nose on her
N Eve hr sns nn siol hs @
ence peaceful citizen drew forth from his pocket the
key OF his rooms through the tube Of which he whisted
contemptuousy. A sergeant de vile politely advanced
TO turn him out but the offender politely maintained
the same right to express his dpeasure the cappers
their approval Tho sergeant was probably man who
had read The Art OF Reasoning in his youth, for the
argument appeared conclusive aud he retired but other
members Of the police who had reading at all laid
violent hands the offender. They four in num-
Der, and cries Of "Don't go out keep your seat
almost dsafsnhg The unfortunate whistler desperately
afr vloAt Qttulsn lint
gares de Paris TO citizen proved much especi
ally as one OF these officers Of peace seized him BY his
force lost hs senses and was carried out,
The manager came on, endeavored speak. but bis
voice drowned by cries ''No, not ave wan to
have him back" 1--WE don't want the piece we won't
let 1t be played" Every man stood up, every hand
pointed TO the vacant the third tier. The
was let down in this uproar Laurent the popular actor
tried to appesse the multitude by taking their part
against the police, but Il would not do. This state OF
things lasted thrty-fve minutes. during which every
restorative that art could devise employed
crush room TO brng the sufferer back to his senses
When this was effected and he was s more dead than
alive he was supported TO his seat by tho Secretary
General and demonstration oil noisy, wild joy, again
almost oyerpo~cred him. The piece was then allowed
to continue but tho public feeling having been aroused
It did not meet with the success It deserved Theresas
song enc0red three tmes
Before dsmissng theatrical subjects may state that
projected between Adelina Patti and the Mar
qus de Caax Tho Marquis is inveterate dancer aud
the av0re c0tiicn leader At the Tulenes NJ do Caux
The most elegant and accomplished Of cava
iiers Adelina Patti the brunette and Christine Nils
son. the blonde, now never mentioned separately;
their portraits have been presented Now Years gifts
to tho admirers OF their talent
The toilet adopted by Mile Nilsson for her photograph
the costume by nor In operette Of Cohen q
called the .'Bluetn wheat blossom. II is composed
Of short blue SKIRT white apron black velvet bodies
open IN front and laced with biue white cashmere
chemisette, braided with blue, a velvet with
around her neck aud headdress OF curs in which strag
gle all sorts Of hedge flowers. Nothing DO
ircsher and more postica than this country waysids
mari
starting Up from Che BUSH Tho 'Biuet vas her sre-
well performance NJ the Theatre Lyrque Not bouquets
only but laurel wreaths and garands Of golden wheat
were thrown in such prOtus0n Al her feet thai
the stage attendants wers for half hour. clearing tho
boards, picking up flowers By basketloads The artist
followed home by the enthusiastic audience, who
walked behind her carriage begging bud from her
hand. Another theatrical item that ohenbaeh gained
240 900 francs last for works, and the
OF the songs In favor ai court Niue
W. dc Rothschld's 'Je nose pas and Gonnods 'sAu
prin,smpsr dedicated 70 Mime Connesu, the wife Of
the kmperor's phy stefan.