The New York herald., 1869-09-21
AMUsEMENTs.

receive greetkng ouch n tnat WnCn was given ner
last evening" is to experience feeling which years
will transform into Q recollection which win only
terminate with life. The friendly welcomes which
the people OF the great city have accorded in days
gone by to Rachel and RistorI were equalled, II not
surpassed last night, when Miss Bateman made her
appearance. At an early hour In the
evening the box once and the corridors
leading into the theatre Desieged by anxious
crowd eager TO witness the first triumph of the
young American artistic in her great character Of
Leah-a part which she has made exclusively her
own. and one In which she has won the favorable
opinions OF not only the American but the European
press. Every part OF the house had its occupant.
OF the city The press was strongly represented
Leading members OF the various professions were
everywhere to De noticed and the fashionable world
was seldom present within the walls OF theatre
in such numbers Speculation was rife among old
theatre-goers as to whether Miss Bateman had I'M
indeed, formed the chief topic OF discussion for long
time prior TO the rise OF the curtain We remember
ago surrounded BY an excellent Company; we can
also bring 70 mind her representations OF Blanca
Juliet and Julia, in the "Hunchback;" yet notwith-
standing the grace, truth, feeling and dramatic
force with which she gave those characters
then. we were somewhat unprepared for her
man can do even better. Some may take objection
to certain little peculiarites IN the acting OF Miss
Baleman; arguing taat she Is TOO studied, her pos
instances the charge OF stralning after effects has
oeen included with the preceding objections; but
slender foundations that they will not bear probing
AS with al other great artistes, 30 with Miss
maV na mot oe be Sss Of
is not our object now to question: but that she Ia
finished, careful and conscientious actress we
believe, and pronounce her an ornament to the
American stage.
The reception which Miss Bateman received when
she made her first entrance last night was such is
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outburst OF feeling-a warm welcome and at the
same sam time an honest tribute to the talent Of
the young American actress. For minute
the 'I play w was aelayeS, the scene then pro-
ana Miss Bateman was honored with call before
the curtain All through the play the same enthu
arv MISS Batemen rose even ne az
close OF this act where she pronounces her impre.
cations on Rudolf she was greatly impressive. The
and in the majesty OF the grief which she here
Uo%sS SDSsed vnos Hs sSsOeS ss sss great sS
rarely heaf related 6h the stage. It was intensely
ca FrSm Tn9u ss uns ~ s ses o. q Ss me sc
the audience were entirely carried away with the
acting OF the young tragedienne.
have nought but good to say The cast Of characters
was most evenly balanced. Mr.. George Jordan, an
most @ acceptable % manner ''S In his rst 0 scenes M
he wa was ), evidently nervous, but after he
part he gave us such o Rudolf as we imagine the
author wrote. Miss Blanche de Bar as Madeline was
good. The part is not strong one, but such as it
ner The Nathan Of MIR. Hamilton was q ine piece
0i acting DEVOID Of the stagness too often hss0-
ciated with roles OF TINS nature. The remainder of
manner.
At the close Of the last act Miss Bateman was
called before the curtain and In response to the call
Of the audience for speech, she stepped forward
and said, with much em0tion:-
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN-I need not say how
happy am to see you all again, and how proud
am that you have not forgotten me.
We cannot close this notice without due acknow.
ledGment OF the manner In which the piece s placed
on the stage. The scene sets were very nne. Sell
dom have we seen nner Perfect pictures in their
estsbsment Taken atogeSer tor Miss Sses Bste1nsns
nrst appearance was grand success. something
that tnss VIII % Long rem gemsT IN the IN, memory Of those who
nent place In the annals Of the American stage.
ENGLISH OPRRA-FRENcR THEArRB.-The admire
BILE manner In which Engliah opera is put upon the
stage at the French theatre by Mme ParepA Rosa as
regards scenery orchestra and ohorus IL winning Its
own reward. Last night the Bohemian Grip was
repeated with the same efrective cast, which won
for the performance so complete q succesa ON
Friday night Following rapidly after the compare
tive duness OF Bafe's later opera, 'The Puritan's
Daughter" On Saturday night "Somnambuan was
sung with young debutante-Miss Rose Hersee-as
Amina. Although petite In figure ana possessing
voice the volume Of which may be measured corre-
spondingly, Miss Hersee has . good stage presence
and excellent conception Of dramatic effect. Her
voice is pure clear and flexible and remarkably true
a. was noticeable Die IN her debut through the whole
night before strange audience she maintained her
powers and command OF voice to The end, and was
indeed better In the difficult Of the last act
down to the trying finale than in the beginning.
Her reception was very warm and enthus astic. She
deSt WAS evidently watched With crca
her success was unquestionable. The English Opera
Will make Journey to Brooklyn Academy this week,
where the bohemian Girl" will be given on Thurs
day, with Parepa-Rosa as Airline. This evening
'SOmnambuan will be reproduced at the French
theatre with Hersee, Stockton Castle and Campbell
in the principal roles.
STADT THEATRE-GERMAN OPERA.-The perform
ance Of the popular opera Of ''The Jewessn last
evening, at the above theatre drew full house.
Although the talent Is far from being first class 1t
evidently proves the desire Of the Teuton popula.
tlon to enjoy its own element, and may serve o. o
stimulant to productions Of higher rank. One of
the great objections is doubtless the orchestra is
hath charms'' shall not be forgotten for want or
deav0rs on the part OF the musicians. In fact any
good eect ct tbs produced BY the was
other Instruments Miss Frederici, as Rachel gave
evidence OF talent and good acting but should
the Jew, was also well rendered by Mr.. Franz Him.
mer ana the chorus corps were wen up to their
work. From the frequent and prolonged applause
OF the audience. however, the production may be
considered success.
BowERY THEArRE.-The management at the Bow
cry theatre, always alive to the requirements Of its
patrons, has this week made change In its bill,
intended to suit its Jewish friends and AFFORD them
interesting amusement during their great holi-
day. Last night Moncriefe's drama, entitled the
"Jcwess,, ;, was performed before densely packed
n ono ~ In Hop nf fat nvloo
the habitues OF the Bowery theatre. The plot s
strong and very well worked up, and the drama Ia
full Of very powerful tabeaux and sensational
scenes 1he piece was very Handsomely mounted
with new and good scenery. and was altogether well
put upon the stage The entire strength or the COM
pany Is included in the cast. Mr.. w. II. Whaey.
the old and established favorite at this theatre Ap.
pears as Hagor, the Jew, and Mrs. w. @. Jones sus
tans the role OF the Jewess Both these performers
did their best last night ana were rewarded at the
close OF the piece with hearty call before the cur
TAIN Miss Bella Wallace and Messrs. W. Marden
ana @. F. Seabert also filled important characters
very creditably The performances closed with the
nautical drama "The Lost Ship" The large house