The New York herald., 1869-01-30
AMUsEMENTs.

GRAND OPERA HOUsE-Substantal proof OF the
sincere appreciation IN which Mile. irma is held was
fully evidenced last night when the Grand Opera
House was crammed to It's utmost capacity on the oc-
casion OF her first benefit In this CITY, Abenedt night
Will ever test the true popularity OF any artist, and
therefore when such q spacious and magnificent
establishment a. the Grand Opera House was
crowded to overnowing for the special emolu-
ment or Mile. Irma the inference is clear and
decisive A perfect ovation was cordially rendered
to that distinguished coincidence, and to say the
least she richly merited the unanimous appreciation
which was bestowed upon her Efforts for never per-
haps on any previous occasion did she so distin-
gulsh herself. LA PerichOie" was as usual ad-
miraby performed, and throughout the encores
were very frequent. II ID needless to say that
Mile. Irma was besIeged with Q shower OF beau
tiul boquets, and almost unnecessary to add that
she deserved twice as many more The programme
was rendered additionally interesting by the first
appearance in this city Of M. E. Colonne. who rem
the fantasle ballet "De Beriot," with considerable
judgment and feeling. But the feature Of the
third Act " Of the The famous a Sssa. IN Troystore Curl
osity was doubtless the great magnet, not that
the public had any pleasant "Reminiscences Of the
production OF that or any other Italian opera In TINS
city, but French interpretation was unquestonaby
novelty. Il brief Mile: Irma as Leonora ac-
6atlone and her brilliant effort was greeted with
thunders Of applause The Miserere went very har-
so0ssevo in MonS Auac. His 'inss interpretssion
OF the famous "Ah, Che la Morten was
loudly encored while M. Tholer as yCount De Luna
had unfortunately only . very meagre opportunity
OF showing the powers OF an excellent and highly
trained baritone voice. Almost the entire act was
with loud manifestations OF applause. Altogether the
attempt was satisfactory. though It must certainly
for the melodous Italian was desirable. Aside, how
ever, from that feature, Mile. lrmas Denent was a
success In every respect.
PHILHARMONIC REHEARsAL.-The eighth public
rehearsal Of the present season by this well known
organization Of artists on yesterday afternoon
brilliant and critical audience which completely
filed the establishment and from which the success
full and admirable rendering OF the different passages
and movements received rapturous applause. The
themes rehearsed were Mendelssohn's symphony,
ssThe Reformation" /" In four movements, two move
ments OF Schubert's unfinished symphony and the
overture to sLeonorc.n SO proficient were the GEN.
a5 q arSst or tes ~ during the ene
aid the practised ear OF the leader Carl Bergman,
detect errors which necessitated correction. The
entire performance was most successfully carried
out, and the coming concert may, therefore, safely
be expected to be one OF more than ordinary merit
HoOLEY's OPERA HOUSE, BRooKLYN.-As usual
there was an overnowing and mirthful house at
Hooley's minstrel and burlesque entertainment last
evening, who bore the strongest testimony to their
keen appreciation Of the Efforts OF his excellent
troupe to amuse their patrons. 'After Dark' is an
extremely funny imitation OF the representation Of
that drama, and no one who has ever seen the
original play can fail to enjoy it,. The hits are nu
merous and telling while the stage appointments
BILE comic Dutch comedian, Joe Emmett, In Lingards
travestie still holds high place in the good opln-
ions Of the Brookynites The numerous acts gesticu
lations and eephantne gambos Of the only Muligan,
and the 1.-THE and AIRY movements Of the festive Dave
Reed supported ably by the balance OF the COM
pany Afforded hearty laugh for all present.