The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-06-28


The various managers are now bu silly engaged in
recognizing their companies and making arrange
ments for the next season. Matters in rather an
unsettled state at present. and the managers them
selves scarcely know what their programmes will be-
Mrs. Bernard, however, has reorganized her English
Opera Company, and made an official announcement
OF the fact The new troupe will hardly compare
with the old one, from appearances, although it
would be unjust to give positive opinion on this
subject prematurely. Messrs. Castle, Campbell, and
Mr. and Mrs. Seguin have seeded and joined the
forces OF Madame Parepa-Rosa. Mr.. Campbell will be
succeeded by Mr.. Henry Drayton, an English baritone
who appeared here about ten years ago. with his wife,
in series of pretty little "parlor operas" Mr.
Drayton's voice at that time was not as good as Mr.
Campbells, and 1t Is scarcely likely that 1t has I'M
proved during the last decade He is good actor
however, and is likely TO be strong member of the
company. Mr.. Haigh, the new tenor, who will sue
ceed Mr.. Castle, is a new man, OF whom little is
known. Like all English tenors, he is said to be
equal to Sims Reeves, but this may be permitted
TO doubt. Competent judges pronouce Sims Reeves
voice to be the finest in Europe but he is worse
than no actor, and although we hope that Mr. Haigh
may be an exception the majority OF English tenors
have extremely bad habit of initiating his vicious
STYLE Mr. Castle could act toerably well in some
parts II he chose to make the effort and, CO.
he might even be counted good actor. II is TO be
hoped that his successor is no worse the dramatic
line than he is. Mr.. Brookhouse Bowler the other
new tenor, has strong and reasonably good voice;
to his abilities actor we know nothing. Mrs.
Bowler, who will take the place OF Mrs. Seguin as
leading contrato has appeared here in some of the
spectacular pieces that have been brought out
during the past few years, and she will scarcely rival
that attractive little lady in the affections Of the
public. Mr.. James Arnold, who has been engaged
as buho baritone, is not a competent sue
cessor to Mr. Segun. The other members
of the troupe, except Mr.. Warren
White, late OF the Galton troupe, who has been
gagged second basso, and who is scarcely acqui-
sition OF much Importance. were all members of
the old organization. Mr. Pierre Bernard will I'LL the
position of second tenor Mr. James Peakes prin-
cpal basso, and Miss Anna Mischka second soprano.
Mrs. Bernard will of onciate as first soprano,
and the efficiency of the troupe would be increased
II she could secure competent singer TO assist her
In the leading roles. Miss Edith Abell who sang
with the troupe last season, gave promise of excel
lence, but she went upon the stage without SUM-
cient experience and her voice lacked the culture
necessary for the execution of the more dinicult
music.
Mr.. PennOyer, the business agent OF the Richings
Troupe during his soourn in Europe for the purpose
OF procuring new singers, has obtained the scores
of several new operas, which will be brought out
next season. Mr. S. BehreRs will lead the orchestra.
Madame Parepa-Rosa has secured Messrs. Castle
Campbell, and Mr.. and Mrs. Seguin, and Mr.. Albert
Lawrence, an English baritone, OF whom we know
nothing The other positions in the troupe have
not been filed. 1t Is reported that Madame Rosa
will bring out number Of novelties, as well as some
old operas that are so seldom performed that they
are as good as new 1t would be well for both Of
the English opera troupes TO lay some of the we'll
worn pieces on the shelf and give the public good
works which have not been done to death.
Miss Susan Galton is now resting from her labors,
but she will shortly take the field again. On Tues
day August 8, she will open al me Sea Breeze House,
Cape May in Florette tie Cricket Miss Cations
repertoire will furnish excellent seaside entertain
ments, and she will doubtless have success. The
Theatre Comque will be altered and improved
materially during the summer recess, and 10 is under
stood that the Gaon troupe viii reopen there In the
fall. II Miss Galton can secure toerably goo'
corps OF assistants, and will produce an attractive
variety of new pieces, she ought TO be able TO Ill TINS
theatre every night during the whole season. Bu
in order to succeed 1t Will be necessary to pay more
attention to the stage ebanagement, the costumng
the mounting OF pieces, and the acting than hereto
FORE The press and public have been generous am
forbearing towards the shortcomings OF the Galto
troupe for the sake OF the attractive little prim
donna; but II Miss Susan wishes to command thu
nubc favor she viii in the future be obliged to brn
her forces into better training than during the pas
season.
AZ the Arch Street Theatre number OF change
,yu he made Mr.. Barton IIil win shortly leave 70
Tondon. and his place as leading man will be file
Nv Mr. James Cathcart. This gentleman appeare
,ara aeveral wears ago with Charles Kean, and i
10 a favorable impression then as an actor