The New York herald., 1869-04-15
AMUsEMENTs.

FRENCH THEArRE-BLANp BENHFr.-Pursuant to
the suggestion of many leading professionals, en-
dorsed by committee OF prominent gentlemen. .
benefit performance for the widow and child
rem Of Humphrey Bland was given at the above
theatre iast evening. Mr.. Bland recently deceased.
was well and favoraby known on the stage here for
many years, and respected and esteemed by his
brethren and associates as he was admired oy
the public at large; hence the occasion was
duly honored by the association OF some OF the best
talent nov present on he metropolitan boards. The
play chosen was "Crisith Gaunt." Augustin Days
drama from the story OF that name an effective piece
which was presented with most OF the original cast,
Including Miss Rose Eynge In the Leading roe, Miss
Blanche Grey, Mrs. Maria wilkins, the beneHca0rs,
In part admirably suite1 TO her pleasing genuine
talent; Mark Smith and Lew Baker. and Mr.; ID. u.
hArkins, LOT the first time Ia the title r6te. TO
speak CRITICALLY OF the performance would DO out Of
place. IN view OF the circumstances attending It: but
II can be said that all the features OF the play were
wen aud satisfactorily given. MISS Evtnge In par.
ticnlar evnclny uninIstak able power In several
scenes that call for dramatic effort OF high order
Ia the progress OF the piece there were introduced.
as extra attractions vcl0cipede exhibition and
dance by the Rigl ssters-the latter proving most
acceptable. The object OF the entertainment being
so worthy, 1t might nave been better attended.
JESSE SHRPARD's CONoERT.-Mr Jesse Shepard
gave grand concert last night at Jeroms's theatre.
corner OF Madison avenue and Twenty-slxth street.
The attendance. though not large. was decidedly
select Tho programme included selections from
Meyerbeer. Beethoven, Verdi and Rossini. as
well as some original compositions. An
original cava'ina named "Dernier Adeu"-
. avery very effective plece-was clevery performed The
"Wid Horse Galop" also Originals composition
ol great brilliancy-was also performed with great
erect Inc Otner noticeable features OF the pro-
gramme were symph0oy IN seven movements,
composed by Mr.. Shepard. and q selection rom "La
iraviata." Between the parts poem was recited
ceved and his performances loudly applauded.
APOLLO HALL. This hall was very well flied last
evening" the occasion beng concert BY Miss Marie
Hamilton. aided by number Of eminent artists.
The programme was pleasin0ly varied and select,
and OF character calculated to give ample scope to
tho different performers in showing their respective
special artistic capacities to the happiest
advantage Leading or the programme was
the song barcarola LA Pri2ione dt Edinburgh" OF r.
Ricc,. by Signor Fossati, the baritone. which was
sung with fine artistic expression. Mtss Hamilton
next performed Home Sweet Home" on the piano,
as arranged by Thalberg. She plays with admirable
Of his unrivalled skill on this instrument. and did It
with such happy erect that ne was Obliged to make
q repetition or the entertainment The gems Of the
evening were the performances OF Herr Carl Fenin.
ger on the violin. The "Air HOngrOs" Of Ernst as
played BY him, was indescrlbaby exquisite-a re.
minder Of what Pagannl must have been.
memento OF what Ole Bull Is. He is
q master Of the instrument Miss Hamilton. owing
to sore throat was unable TO sing tho pieces an
nOunced on the programme, but made amends for
the omission by playing additional pieces on the
piano. Two artists announced did not appear.
which gave some dissatisfaction and caused many
to leave; otherwise the concert was q success.