The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-23
A M U s E NJ E N T 8.

STEINwAY HALI.-PATrI-rhe last OF the series OF
Patti concerts was given here last night The arg,
hall was completely filed with such audience al
common occasions seldom tempt from social
gayeties, and whose presence simply was tribute
to the character OF the entertainment 1t would be dit
cut to recall any series OF concerts nat hav,
been crowned with equal success. The programme
was an attractive one, including. in addition d
Patti, the names OF several accomplished and popr
lar artists, Messrs. Mills and Ritter, M. Prum,
Herr Hermanns and Ronconi patti sang the bolelo
from 1.-The Sicillan Vespers," waltz by Ritter ani
trio from 81 Lombardi," and upon encore an es-
voice and faultless execution inspired an enthl-
siasm OF encOreS that broke through all the rules
anu nv 81 rs 20 o ou
singer the metropolitan public has heard TINS loig
while.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE.-"King Renes Daugl-
ter,"a very pretty little one act play translated
from the Danish, presented last evening at tits
house. with all the accessories OF appropriate
scenery and costumes aud the advantages OF
strong cast. The story Of the piece is simply tat
Of blind girl whose innrmity has been conceded
from her by her royal but loving father. How the
kings intention to keep her in ignorance ofher
deprivation IS frustrated by the ardOr and entlus
asm OF secret lover, who has accidentally diGov-
cred her place OF cOncealment Is the thread lpon
which the story runs. and how the young Princess
RECEIVERS her sight through the aid Of ceialn
Moorish physician "whose sandsn OF life have not
nearly run out forms the happy denOuenent Of a
deeply interesting piece. Mrs. Scott Siddons per-
sonated lOanthe. the afflicted heroine Tracey is
not this actress FORTE nor Is she always happy in
the expression OF gref but her performance Of this
part Is really an emotional success Her stuiy OF
the dosyncrasies OF the blind results in peculiar
and wonderfully natural deneation that controls
and leads her auditors through all the phases OF
high strung interest and close sympathy. Mr. ,. II.
HarKins was the ardent lover OF the evening,
and answered with enthusiasm the REQUIRE
her first appearance in the slight roe OF
PrTaa9
and seems to be valuable acquisition to Mr.. Iay's
excellent company. "The Love Chase,n WHICH has
not been played in this city for some four !ears.
constituted the second part OF the evenings enter
talnment. In this Miss Agnes Ethel, Mr.. George
Clarke, Mr.. Davldge and Mrs. Maria wilkins tine
great original widow Green OF the Haymarket COM
Ethel, whose debut and subsequent performances
have demanded and received the warmest praises,
was the Neighbor Constance of the cast. He' per-
sonatlon was full OF the rolicking spirit inst the
part demands. or the performance OF Aessrs.
Davidge and Clarke 1t IL needless to speak, ss their
names alone are sufficient warranty OF their excel
ience. Last evenings bill VIII be repeated at the
matinee to-day, which will be the only opportunity
the pubic VIII be afforded OF witnessing either OF
these superb plays.
GERMAN OPERA IN BRooKLYN.-The second per-
Torrance Of the German opera Company came Off at
the Brooklyn Academy last night to q better house
than that which received martha on Thursday The
greater attraction was doubtless the production OF
Mozart's charming composition 'The Magic Futen
which has not been sung here for o long time
and thus combined on this occasion novelty with
beautf OF music that Mozart has not exceled h any
other lyric work. We have SO often spoken q the
merits OF this company-all OF whom are familiar to
our pubiicthat IL is unnecessary to say anything Of
them here. Mesdames ROtter and Frederid are
well known artists, whose merits have been long
since appreciated. Hummer, FOrmes and Wdnlicn
are also favorites with the hd0ues OF Germanbpera.
The opera last night was very well sung throughout
and gave much satisfaction to the audience, which,
we may add, was critical one,