The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-05-09

neat and eloquent address was made TO Mr. Booth ny
and then the worthy Doctor was presented by tho
society with piece OF plate which Mr.. Hill accom-
panied with some engr0ssed resolutions OF thanks
OLYMPIC THEATRE.-"Humpty Dumpty" had the
even tenor ofits unrufiedway somewhat turned from
Its usual course last night by the debut OF Mile.
Rita Sangali the popular premiere danseuse az
vocalist The occasion marked the first beneft that
Mile. Sangali has ever taken in this city aud
we are happy to state that she was greeted by =
large audience. The fair beneficiary has danced
herself into the good graces Of the New
York public during the nearly 400 representa-
lions OF the mischievOus "Humpty Dumpty."
and last night she succeeded in ingratiating herses
still more firmly into their affections by the admira-
BILE manner In which she sang LArdiu Waltz
and "Home, Sweet Home" The last named piece
Mile Rita Sangali has a sweet, pleasing voice, aud
with the exception OF little nervousness, cOnse
Quilted herse ai In yerV caeaS 81 manner punx
the performance OF the pantOmime she favored her
patrons with a new characteristic dance entitled
'The Maniac" descriptive OF q maiden sighted in
love, during which she was rapturously ap-
plauded. While singing, and again whlls
GUS tokens Of appreciation rom her friends in the
audience not the least Of which was q magnificent
album. having o suitable inscription upon gold
plate fastened upon one OF the corners. two gold
bracelets and q superb paras0l, which sprung from
large basket OF flowers, but which was artistically
from view.
WOODS MUsEUM.-The long delayed pantomime
"Robfnson Crusoe" was brought out last night be-
fore an audience that filled every part OF the house.
1t would have been better had the production been
still longer delayed it was evident from the per-
Torrance that nothing in the shape of a rehearsal
had been given. The curtain did not rise until
nearly nine O'Clock, and even when the performance
commenced there was so much confusion both
among artists and scene shutters as to cause great
merrment among the audience. The scenic effects
in the piece are really very fine, every scene being
well worthy of the applause which greeted it, and
had the piece only oeen really ready for representa-
ton the performance would have passed over with
great eclat. The dresses also were very handsome
and when in running order 'Robnson Crusoe''
must be recognized as one OF the finest spectacles
ever exhibited to New York audience.
OF the ladies and gentlemen who took part in the
the very apparent disadvantages under which they
labored. Miss Marie LOngmOre VINO takes the role
OF "Robnson Crusoe, is petite blonde, with good
stage presence and very easy, pleasant style. She
sings well and last night did as much as any one to
keep the piece from dragging. MISS Marion Taylor
is also pleasing artistic handsome and easy in her
style Of acting The Friday of Mr.. r. Pateman Is
one of the best features IN the piece and the gentle
man established himself thoroughly in the appre-
citation OF the audience. He Is one Of the best pan
tOmlmists at present on the stage, and Is also very
lively In this role which is one that calls for pantO
Joseph Irving as win Atkins and Mr.. Wallace
KickeraDOo the First were also good When "KOktu-
that the artistic and mechanical department may run
smoothly the piece will undoubtedly take its right
place in the public favor and prove drawing caro-
to Woods Museum.
STADT Observation-Disclosures BENEFIT OF HERR
FRIEDRICH HAAsE.-Lasu evening Herr Haase. on
completing hts engagement In America, took his
farewell benefit. AS Book was announced to recita
Manfred" at the Philharmonic concert, Herr
Haase concluded to follow the example, and he
recited the beautiful and highly dramatic ballad,
'The Erl King" Of Goethe. or course, whatever
Herr Haase undertakes, he renders in truly artistic
style and with almost unsurpassed perfection.
And so did he reclte 'sThe Er King" that the moan
ing whispers OF the Fri Ell could almost be felt and
called by the "King" were as effective. AS Marquis
de ROcheferrier in "a Game Of Ptquet'' he was the
high aristOcrat OF Old France, and as Count Kings
berg again the light footed roue OF easy virtue such
Vienna boosted in the times OF Metternch. 1t IL
TO be regretted for the sake OF the German drama
in the city, that Herr Hasse Is to leave us SO sOOn
THEATRE FRANCAIs.-This establishment, the ac-
know lodged head and front OF that dubious Offend
ing known as French opera oo,s6e was last night
made vocal with the strains OF Italian opera by a
company Of amateurs. The opera was Donizetti's
"Lucretia BOrga," and the performance was given
for the benefit Of Miss AnrOinette Leideker young
lady Of some musical promise and great ambition.
for the purpose OF enabling her to make her debut
in conjunction with NJ. Berthold, who was
bltion is apparently even greater than that
OF Miss Antoinette Leldeker. All the per-
formers are pupils Of Professor M. DuschnitZ
and for amateurs acquitted themselves very credit
ably upon this their first appearance In public upon
any stage. The opera, all things considered, was ex
ceedngy well given, and all those taking part
performance may felicltate themselves upon having
done remarkably well for amateurs. The house was
well filed with the friends and acquaintances Of the
debutants, but 1t would hardly be fair to subject
either the prfnG donna or the tenor OF the evening
to the tests of rigid criticism Sufilce 1t to
say that Miss Leideker has yet much room for i'm
pr0vement, although possessed OF an agreeable
and strong soprano voice. which at times
betrays little harshness which, possibly
may be overcome with more thorough
cultivation. She sang and acted, however,
in a very cool and collected manner, and was seve-
raj times encOred M. BerthOld, the tenor most de-
cdedly carried or the h0n0rs OF the evening. and,
with Miss Leideker, was rapturOusy called before
the curtain at the conclusion of the duet at the end
Of the first act: We understand that 1t Is the nten
ton OF both debutants to adopt the lyrical stage
profession; but we would recommend longer
course of study especially for the lady. as she will
find it quite different thing when trying to please
a cold critical audience OF strangers to what 1t is
when singing surrounded by her personal friends.