The New York herald., 1869-02-21
ANUS MEN is.

ment on the evening OF tn0 iath Vi isst "os"po',
under the management OF MI. BateInan. under inc
most natterng auspices. wound up last night IN
perfect blaze OF splendor, under the management
OF Mr.. Adophe Birefeld. In addition to its beng
the last night OF the season. 1t was also made the
occasion OF benefit to that clover and Incompatible
trio. Messrs Duchesne, Leduc and LagritIoul--the
original General Boum. Prince Paul and Baron
Puck in "ia Grande Duchesse.n The house was well
filled with a fashionable and enthusiastic audience,
and before did the leading artists OF tho tronpo
spirits. The singing and acting throughout were
capital and frequently elcited from those present
Of sa nse VI %as e o e ve
ing, and comprised the second act OF the
"Grande Duchesse" with Mile. Tostee in the
title role; grand duo by NJ Guid0n and Mile. Du-
clas; hrntasie briuionte upon the volonceIlc by
NJ Y. Aiard: a one act opera 0ouga entitled, "Mons.
second net OF sla Belle Helene" with Mile. Tostee
as Helene. NJ Deere as Paris, Leduc as Menelaus,
M. nncnesne as Avamemnon and NJ Lagrinoul as
Calchas. Mile. Tostee was never In better voice
than upon this OCCASION and was, together with the
three beneacaries, four seperate times encorcd at
the end OF the second act OF the "rande Duchesse"
In fact, to be brief might mention that through
out the entire entertainment artists and audience
appeared to be IN accord with each .other and that
everything which was worth applanding received
fair share OF recognition from those present. the
Grand Opera House viii, for time at least know
and chorus, start this evening for Boston,
where they will form q conjunction with
the company ss NOW performing at the noson
the arpreciativc Hubbites with change OF pro-
gramme every night, with Irma and Tosttc on alter
Of ofofenpaeh!al gems The following week the troupe
WIN a,ppear "a RaT,!STs nv an and the week after In
this CITY Dir. Fisk win have provided another estab
llshment iOt its reception other than the Grand
% @ q Ss
brlllipnt flashes OF rosn lightning aud the roar OF
sheet iron thunder. new opera, written expressly
the opening sensation upon Its return to this city,
and II unforeseen accident occurs to the plans
IN New YORK 70 produce the work under M n,s own I'M
mediate supervision, Mr.. Fisk having made hand
some ovcrtures to the popular composer to come to
this country for that purpose
BOOTHS THRArRE-EDwrN ADAMS AS NARcrssE.-
''After me, the deiugep 1t would be difficult to
find within the entire range Of the modern drama
tragedy full Of concentrated passion and thrill
ling interest as that OF "Narcissc." 1t leads us
through tho glitterng halls Of Versailles In those
days when the Pompadour ruled France; introduces
MS to the sconing encyclopedias whose wit and
sneers. mightier than the armies and navies OF
Europe, undermined the throne OF the Bourbons;
gives us glimpse behind the dark scenes OF court
intrigue; lays open as with surgeons knife, the
inmost soul Of the naughty woman whom all France
feared and hated. and brings before us the wrecked
".
character OF Narcisse is an ungratefu one even TO
an actor OF high ability IL Is necessarily s0mbre,
and 4 y therefore difficult to avoid monotony and
won perhaps his highest honors as "Narcssc,r rc-
leved It's sombrc character by Q dash OF reckless
gayety which made the vein OF insanity running
through 1t more marked. Mr.. Adams threw into the
part all his well known fire and passion, and IN some
Of the scenes he left nothing to be desired In Others
however, for instance In the dialogue with the pa.
CODA ana also when In Ouinault'S chamber he con-
jures up IN his imagination his own home and
lpQf xutf ntpf in xyl ntrnn
ana the expression OF It monotonous the last
scene, in which he hurls q fearful curse on
the soul OF the dying PompadQur and revcls
IN visions Of blood, ruin and despair, was
superb. Miss Fanny Morant's Pompndour was
one Of those ai finished and carefully studied
on It, which Is always viewed with pleasure Miss
Il. Johnson deserves word OF appreciation for her
clever study OF the character OF Mile. Quinaut The
rest Of the cast was completely marred II not nulli
fed by the utter ncnciency Of the Duke do Ch0seul
poriance % With that IT, Of tho Pompadour or even
Narcisse was made tho medium OF displaying re-
markaby strong pair OF lungs and corresponding
want OF facial expression dramatic action. The
mounting OF the piece, although II Is not OF nature
to demand much In mise On scene was excellent
We would suggest to the orchestra more con-
genial music than quadriIles between the acts OF
tragedy.
NEW YORK TmrArRE.--No the Shaks-
pearean attractions elsewhere last evening there
very respectable house at this theatre. In addi-
tion TO Mr.. Mexican Buchanan aud Miss Virginia.
his accomplished daughter. there was the further
attraction OF Mr.. Neil Warner, the English TRACE
dan--his first appearance In America The play
was "Othcllo the Moor Of Venice" Mr.. Warner
took the part OF Otheo, Mr.. Buchanan that OF la9o
and Miss virginia that Of Desdemona. Both Mr.. Bu.
chanan and his daughter played their parts
with their accustomed correctness, intensity and
vigor. The sharp, willy, doublc-deallng. astute Iago
very rarely finds more accurate and effective dc.
lincator. Miss Virgina's impersonatl0n Of Desde-
mona eyinced careful dissemination Of the charac-
tar nd IAN n " nf
womany devotion was piece Of peculiarly hne yet
subdued and natural acting. Az tie Moor Mr..
lie has an admirable physique for tragic representa-
tion--a tai, commanding and wel developed
ngnre voice Manner % great nesoy sn gyacsn, and
self possessed and impassioned. His talents as an
actor are unqucsuonably OF high order. lie played
u,tcrance and expression. The general appreciation
OF his acting was shown by frequent Interruptions OF
applause. Mr.. Buchanan and his daughter received
their snare OF the general applause as they Justly
deserved. During tne present week series OF
shakspearean and other performances Including
ssiiamletn - Julius Caesar" aud "rhe Lady Of LyOnsn
will be given, In which Mr.. buchanan and his gifted
daughter aad Mr.. warner. who unquestonably u
destined 10 become favoritc here, viii take the
leading parts.
OLE BULLS CONCERT. benefit concert given
last evening by Ole Bull at Steinway Hall deserved
much larger audience and a more generous sup
mort towards those Of his troupe whose lot was III
fortune in the late steamboat disaster on the Ohio.
The sight OF 30 many empty seats suggested the
question whether aesthetic taste or sympathy for
the unfortunate IL on the wane. Yet neither the
veteran performer nor bis instrument seemed
affected Ia the face OF dlscouragng crcun-
stances. Ole Bull dashed on concerto
from Mozart with such spirit and vivaciiv that
itc critical portion OF the audience recognized at
once the work OF the great MASTER aud bestowed
Inc performer hearty and repeated applause. Miss
n W. Barton sang "LasciQ chic pianga," from
Handel with a softness OF tone and sweetness OF
expression that compelled one 10 wish the piece was
longer. The song, "Aiice," rendered by Mr.. william
Macdonald, was d combination OF bo!dncss and inc
sentiment passion and path0s, that betrayed Ia the
countenauce the language Of the heart. Mr.. j. N.
Pattison, IN his plano solo, received q greeting that
ever awaits him on similar occasions. Mr. Gus.
tavus Il. Hall sang canz0nc, and Miss Barton aud
Mr.. Macdonald duet. Mcssrs. q. w. Morgan and
Egbert Lansing presided in turn at the piano.
PARK THEATRE, BRooKLyN.--Mrs. Conway's eirorts
10 keep up interest of her patrons IN the drama
by constantly presenting something new are meet
ing with happy success. Last evening the drama
tization Of Sir Walter scotts "Guy Mannering''