The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-30

cause they could make better terms elsewhere. This
IS something that is done every day in the theatrical
world and the card published by Mrs. Bernard is
the first time we have seen manager make the de-
sertion of artists matter for public complaint and
we believe that Mrs Bernard will as heartily re-
gret having published her rather silly note as any of
her hest friends now do
WITH regard to the merits Of the rival troupes we
are, OF course, not now prepared TO speak. Madame
Rosa has obtained four excellent and popular artists
in Mr.. Campbell, Mr.. Castle, Mr.. Segun, and Mrs
Seguin. In addition TO these she has secured Miss
Fannie Stockton, fair cOntralto singer who has
appeared in this city several times Of late years in
spectacular pieces, and with whose abilities the
public therefore toerably well acquainted Miss
Rose Hersee, Miss Andrews, Messrs. Lawrence,
Hull Nordblom, Taker, Kites, and Howard, about
whom We know little or nothing. Madame Parepa-
Rosa Will, Of course, be prina donna and with her
delicious voice she will be a host q herself.
The new RChings combination will Introduce to
the public several new singers Miss Blanche Eller-
man, who will assist Mrs, Bernard in the leading
soprano roes is pupil Of Ardt and she comes to us
from the London English Opera House with a good
reputation for voice and style. Mr.. Henry Hagh,
the new leading tenor, is also from London. About
his abilities we know little nothing. Mr.. Brook
bouse Bowler is known here as a tenor singer who
has appeared in concert with much success. 1t re-
mains to be seen how he will answer in the more
trying Operatic entertainments Mr.. Henry Drayton,
twelve years ago with his wife in series Of pleasant
parlor operas, and he won good rcputa-
ton as actor and singer of more
than usual ability. Mrs. Brookhouse Bowler,
the leading contratO, stranger with whose merits
we are unaCquainted. Miss Anna Mschka, and
Messrs. Pierre Bernard James Arnold, Henry
Peakes, and James Peakes, are well known as mem
bers of the old troupe. Mr. Warren WHITE the second
basso, performed with the Cations last season, and
he can scarcely be considered very valuable ac-
quisition Mr. Behrens will continue at his Old post
lcaatr of the orchestra and in him Mrs. Bernard
will have an invaluable cOlabOrer.
These are the rival trOupes, and while wishing
them both success, viii endeavOr to do justice to
the dement's and deficiencies of both without favor
or impartiaty. AS far we know Mrs Bernard has
good troupe, which it will probably require some
little time to get into training, and for all the short
| comings of the commencement of the season due
allowance of course will be made. After that the
manageress that gives the best performances will be
most likely to the largest peCuniary reward.
| The City Amuscments.
AT THE ARCH the Lydia Thompson troupe will
appear this evening in the burlesque Of Sabad the
sailor, previous to which will be given the farce of
| TO Obhge benson.
AT THE WALNUT Mr. and Mrs. Watkins will ap-
| pear this evening in the patriotic drama OF Tbe
Pioneer Patriot. The performance will commence
with the come ~ of GrjSt To the MiL
On Monday evening next Mrs ID. 2. Bowers will
appear in a new drama entitled MdrgUerite, the
UdndCTer.