The New York herald., 1869-03-23
ANU s E NJ is.


lush provisional government
AMUSE MENTS.
MISS KELLOGa's MARGUERITE.-Miss Keogg's
appearance last evening in the character OF Mar
guerite in Gounods 'sEaust" confirmed the impress
sion which she had previously made. Her imper
s0nati0n OF this most interesting character OF the
modern lyric drama is beyond question master
piece She seems to have stepped forth alive fron
the canvas Of AIRY Schefer. Goethe himself would
have been delighted with her perfect conception
and her admirable rendering of the maidenly
dignity Of Marguerite Gounod could not
but be completely satisfied with the hexible
pure and resonant II not very powerful, voice.
which, thanks TO thorough training and an excellent
method, does such full justice to the choicest and
large and critical audience heartily applauded yes
tertay evening the high dramatic and musical talent
81 Gy Mss Ms keoSg IN the reply OF ts
scene IN the garden. at the spinning wheel, in the
Jewel song. IN the enchanting duet between Mar
guerte and Faust, in the cathedral and the prison.
AS we have already had occasion to say her acting
in the role OF Marguerite Is aultless and superb and
her singing entities her to the first rank an Ameri-
can prlma donna.
BROADWAY THEATRE.-Seibys historical drama,
'srhe Lioness Of the Nortn" was presented at this
house last night, with Miss Kate Reignods in the
title role. The attendance was not by any means so
large as the reputation OF Miss Reynolds should
have warranted or the merits OF the play deserved;
and, as consequence, the performance dragged
considerably. Miss Reynolds. as Elizabeth Pc
make the piece go. Messrs. Jack and Car
EFFORTS redeemed to extent the character OF the
performance. Miss Reynolds deserves better sup
port than was accorded her last night with the ex
cepti0n OF the gentlemen named for she was evil
IDENTITY contendng with great difficulties all through
the Representations The MANAGEMENT cannot be
surprised ut small houses when pieces produced
in so slovenly manner as was the "Lioness OF the
North" The performances closed with 1.-TWO Can
Play at That Gamen Miss Reynolds taking the part
OF Lucy Arundel, j. q. Williamson as Howard Leslie
and M A. Lewis as Charles Arundel. Miss Reignolds
concludes her engagement this week, and Friday Is
set down for her benefit
WOODS MUsEUM-This place OF amusement which,
with its increasing catalogue OF interesting curos
ties Is daily attracting to Its afternoon and evening
performances large houses, was unusually well filed
last evening. The sColleen Bawn" that sngularly
powerful drama, and. in the evolution OF its plot.
presenting such skful combination OF pathetic
passages stirring to its deepest depths every tender
emotion OF the human heart aud then in the gro
tesque humor Of some Of It's parts rousng the spec
tators to the widest pitch OF mirth. was
the play Very rarely has this piece been
presented with "a better cast and with
elegant. But then the power OF the play was in the
superb acting OF Mr. W. J. Florence as Myles Cop
paleen ana Mrs. w. J. Florence as Ely O'Connor.
No more perfect pcrsOnat0n or Myles-the Keen
suDtety, the sly humor, the hearts devotion and
unswerving idehy OF the character--can be imag-
med than that OF Mr.. Florence He was truly natu-
ral even to his love Of whiskey, and which ne ex-
emplihed In singing, with most happy eject. the
Irish girl lovely and ovabie and true and trusting
Mrs. Florence sustained her character with rare
fidelity. and infused into it a beauty and
completeness closely allied TO perfection. The
rescue OF Ely by Miles at the close OF the
second act intensely exciting piece OF scenic
house at the nne acting OF Mr.. and Mrs. Florence
were manifested by frequent outbursts Of applause.
thsy receveS yerT ~ greatly 'e
Miss Ada Harfand as Anne Chute was very fine; Miss
Robertson ss Mrs. Cregan was perfectly genuine;
Sol. Smith, Jr, as Michael Corrigan was splendid
piece OF acting and Mr.. DAILY as Father Tom was ex
qustely true TO nature The piece will be continued
Mrs. Florence's engagement, and after which Miss
Marriott the distinguished transatlantic TRACE
dienne. viii make her appearance here as already
announced.
Musical and Theatrical Notes.
The "slver-voced" Brignoli having severed his
connection with the Academy and the operate mum.
mics therein embalmed, Is now ABOUT to start South
with troupe of acknowledged merit signor Brig.
noi has been long popular favorte in this city, and
he now leaves with undiminished fame. No better
medium 70 reconstruct the South in the matter Of
music could be selected His aght has been too long
hd under bushel with the aforesaid mummies, and
we are pleased TO hear that It can now shine with
undminIshed brilliancy among the unreconstructcd.
slim audiences have been the rule at nearly every
one Of our theatres during the past week, and up
pearances indicate that the patronage OF our amuse
ment mad citizens viii be even more meagreiy be-
slowed upon the drama during the present This IN
measure Is owing TO the close OF the Lenten season,
and this being "Holy Week. It Is but reasonable
to suppose that those who have enjoyed them
solves 70 their hearts content for one whole
| year win endeavor to silence the pricking OF their
conscience by ndulging during the remainder OF the
present week, I'm fasting, prayer and good works.
Our managers are oil aware OF this, and have con.
sequcntly made no extraordinary effort to Ill their
houses during the next nve nights. They offer no
new inducements TO their patrons In the way OF
novettes, ana each, apparently, ~ reserving aus
forces Tor grand splurge on Easter Monday night
That evening Will be marked by the production OF
We Parsienne," at the Theatre Frnncats Fanny
Janauschek VIII appear at the Academy OF Music;
M@s Marriott viii make her debut before an Amer
can audience as the melancholy Dane, at woods
Museum; MT Couldock and daughter will commence
brief engagement at the Broadway, and various
other attractions will be offered upon this occasion
10 our Citizens In the way OF burlesquc. tragcdJ
music. anu spectacular and sensational drama
Quitc enough, surely, for one night
. extensive preparations have been made ~
Manager Tayleure for bringing out .The Tcmpest'
~ tne uranu opera House In q style bentting the
play which y not actually surprising VIII at least
kind ever before produced either in this country or
In Europe. The sale OF seats for the opening per-
| formance commences tomorrow.
MT. Sc0ttstudons coWmenced brief engage
LOTTERY OF Life" are the minor attractions in the
same oitr