The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-05-24
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.
Tho City Amusements.

Ano Olty Amuaomeuta.
AT THE THEATRE COMIQUE a new niece IN four
acts, adapted from Madame George sands Little
Fddet VIII be produced this evening under the title
OF Floret6 the Cricket A dress rehearsal was held
on Saturday afternoon, to which number of the
members OF the press were invited in order to give
mem an IDEA OF the merits Of the operetta in adj
vance OF lts performance Judging from Florette in
Is rough state, we think that il ought to be decided
success Suhcient dialogue is given to tell the story
clearly ana Mrs. Galton has set it to music selected
rom some of the most popular composers This
portion of the work has been exceedingly well per-
formed, the music is all good, and it Is admirably
adapted to the subject that the piece has none OF
the appearance Of patchwork, as might be almost
expected in an opera constructed in the way that
this has been The part of "Florette" is very well
suited to Miss Susan Cation and as she has never
seen Maggie Mitchell's "Fanchon," her performance
will be based solely on her own ideas Of the char
acter.
This Is the most ambitious work that the Galton
troupe has yet undertaken, and Miss Galton is
now supported by competent bass and tenor,
Foree ought to prove an attraction that will fill the
house for weeks to come.
On Monday evening next Miss Susan Cation will
have benefit, when three acts Of Faust with Messrs.
Castle and Campbei. in the cast, will be given, with
other selections.
AT THE WALNUT Mr. e. L. Davenport will COM
mence an engagement this evening, and will appear
in his drama Of ST. Marc; or The Soldier of Fortune
Uncle sam. Mr.. Davenport is actor who has
claims upon the regards Of the public, and we hope
that his present engagement will be success.
new drama entitled Hilda; or, The Pearl Of
Chiudrv Is announced as in preparation
Mr.. Joseph Jefferson will commence an engage
nent on Monday evening next, appearing in Rip Van
Finkie.
AT THE ARCH Mr.. John Collins will commence an
engagement this evening, and will appear as "Sir
Patrick O'PlenpO" in The Irish Ambassador and as
morgan Rather" in How 10 Pay the Rent Mr.. Col
Inns is genuine artist in his particular line OF bust
ness, and as he has always been immensely popular
in this CITY, he will doubtless attract crowded houses
especially he has not appeared here for several
years.
drama entitled Black and White, by wilkie Col
Inns and Fechter the tragedian, is announced as in
preparation.
AT THE CHESTNUT the Elise Holt Burlesque Troupe
will appear this evening in new extravaganza en-
titled The Judgment of Paris; or Taken from the
Greek, in which Miss Holt will personate "Paris, Sc
Miss Weathersby Mercury" and Mr.. James Lewis
"EnOne."
AT THB AMERICAN Master Clarence, boy OF five
years OF age, will appear this evening in some feats
on the trapeze. large number OF other artists will
appear in varied and attractive bill Of entertain
ment.
OLE BULL will give grand farewell concert this
evening at the Academy of Music assisted by Miss
s. w. Barton, Mr. Theodore Martens, Mr.. William
Macu0n8l0 ana benjamin OWenS a Hne pro-
gramme OF rst-class music will be presented and
this will probably be the last opportunity our citizens
will have to hear the greatest vionst Of the day. the
house should be crowded
PROFESSOR JAMES MCCLINToCK NJ. d., will lecture
this evening at Concert Hall on '"The organs Of
special sense the eye, the ear nose, skin, har etc
MRS. F. MoRDAUETs benefit at the Academy OF
Music Saturday next promises TO be a brilliant
AFFAIR. The Arch Street Theatre company will appear
in conjunction with a number OF other popular
artists and a irst-class performance may be ex-
pected.
MRS FRANCES ANNE KEMBLE will read As You Like
II, at the Academy of Music, on Wednesday even
ing for the benefit of the Mercantile Library Asso-
citation building fund. This entertainment ought TO
attract crowded audience independent OF the
merits OF Mrs. Kembe an interpreter OF ShaSs-
peare. The Mercantile Library is popular and
progressive institution, and with the completion of
its new building it will commence a new career of
usefulness To raise the necessary funds for carry
ing on the work in hand, a literary entertainment
Of the highest character is offered and our citizens
should respondb by filling the house and enabling the
institution to net handsome sum.