The New York herald., 1870-05-23
MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL NOTES.

The Brlgnoli Italian Opera Troupe will give one o.
Donizcih's most charming operas "Poiiuto," this
evening" We prefer 1t to any Of MS other works
The attractions In 1t are the charming prma donna,
Miss Kellogg, and Signor Lefranc. Tomorrow
night Gun Baiio In Maschera" viii be presented ane
new artist, Mrs. Im0gen Brown, Will appear On
wednesday "n Trovatorev will De repeated with III
great cast, and on Thursday the company yisl
Brooklyn for the last time.
One OF the most remarkable features OF the now
waning dramatic season OF lS0e-7o will be the pro
French theatre, under the personal superintendent
OF Mr.. Fcchter. He was the first representative Of
the role OF the Franchi and played for 500 nights In
England The preparations for this drama have
been OF the most extensive and elaborate character
and nothing has been omitted to make 1t worthy the
genius of this great artist.
Tonight the fascinating little "Frou- Frou' will
bring her long career OF triumph to an end at the
Fifth Avenue. This evening has been set aside for
Mr.. Harkins' tstage manager) benefit ana he Will
essay the role Of Sartorys. Few plays have taken
such hold OF the affections OF the public, and
'Frou-Frour has now become household word.
Goldsmith's charming comedy, "The Good-Natured
Man," will be brought ont tomorrow night and viii
be followed, In week or two. by the last reignng
sensation In Paris-"Fernande.n We have not yet
ASoi~ va ouothci youuk MdHdXeT OIL any stdne WIZ
Tor his very first season can show such brilliant
record as Augustin Daily.
True to his promise to make the conclusion OF his
season more brilliant than that or any other year.
Manager Wallack gives as ala unsurpassed bill OF
novelty and variety for this week. First tonight
We are to have "The Rent Dayu and 'Ts He
jealousy then "The Love Chase.n "Americans III
Paris" Trying 1t On" and last though not least,
"The Lancers."
Mr.. John >. Clarke enters tonight upon the last
week OF his brilliant engagement at Booths The
laughabie plays OF "Fox versus Goose' and "Lost
Ashore viii he retained, they the best in Mr.
Ciarke's repertoire. Next week MI. McVicker ap-
pears in Taking the Chances.n
The Lydia Thompson Troupe revive the "Forty
Thieves at Nlbo's this week. 1t is the very best
buriesque they have yet appeared In, and the one
that took most with the public. Mr.. Beckett also
appears in farce. The military drama 'Not
Guilty." by Phillips Is in preparation.
Mrs. Oates has ialry won the proud title of being
the champion burlesque actress In America, as to
her fascinating manners and acting she brings also
fine, well cultivated voice. Her company Is well
selected and their engagement at the olympic Is
likely to be one OF unqualified success. 1.-The Fair
One with the Blonde Wtg'' is still on the bills.
A prismatic shower Is the last addition to the
"Twelve Temptations, y at the Grand Opera House.
"Black Crook in longevity.
1.-The Witches Of New ork" will be brought out AT
Theresc Wood and Mr.. Aiken taking the principal
parts The Marlinellis will shortly appear
Mr. Mr.. Oliver Dond Byron makes his bow at the
Mr.. j. j. Jones, the treasurer, will have benefit
THIS Is the las. week but one or the season at Bry
ants. On June the immortal Dan VIII have bene-
lit at the Academy at which 'The Colleen Bawn,n
''Sho0 Fly, and Handy Andy'' will be given. The
popular beneficiary will be assisted In the first piece
GnrpOn aud r.
at The TammaDy new ballet called the 'sPear
OF Tokay" will be danced by the KiraIy troupe, AMI
number OF wild Indians viii illustrate the cheerful
system of scalping. The immense variety troupe
still remain.
bill OF bewidering variety and length is an
Mr.. Rollin Howard appears tonight at Kelly &
Icons, and the programme is unexceptionabe.
we avey ynd MGke e an IRON tue French
the features at Tony PASTORS this week.
Mics Lucille Western appears as Lady Isabel In
E lst lynne her greatest character, at the Park,
brooklyn, tonight.
fine bin is promised at Hooiey's in which every.
thing from clog dance to a veoclpede champion Is
promised.
The great Beethoven festival which Is to come on
In the middle OF June Is to oe held In the Immense
fair on Tnird avenue The buildng win be increased
SO as TO give Gear engtn OF 43o feet aud width
thousand peope on the stage WIN be an orcies.r ra
OF eight hundred ana chorus OF three thousand ye
hundred. it IS expected That this festival will en-.
A grand juvenile Beethoven festival Will take place
also In June Stenway Hail. under the direc ion of
a grand testimonial benefit viii be given by
number OF our leading citizens to Miss Jennie
Wiimore at the Academy On saturday
The Prince Of blffo singers S1gnor FeIranti starts
for South America this week In the same steamer
with the Patti tr0upe. His career In this country
has been one Of which any artist might be proud.
and with the Bateman and Pafepa roupes he was
quite q feature
NINE. Murio Cell repeats on Thursday, at Allema-
Il0n hos tto pto
parts Of sSTraviata !" Lucia" and "Rigoletto.',
The New York Glee and Madrigal Society Qlye the
last concert Of their season ut Steinway Hal on
Thurs lay.
signor Carlo Mora will give grand vocal and IN.
strumental concert at the same hall on Wednesday
Miss Il. " PrOudoot, the well known actress will
give grand parior entertainment at Association
Hall on Wednesday.
The Central Park Garden concerts OF Theodore
Thomas are fully up to the standard OF last season.
A change OF programme every night, and always Of
the best selections, With this unrivalled orchestra
greets the patrons of one OF the hansomest summer
gardens In America.
Japanese mermaid Is on exhibition at No. 712
Broadway. She must be something terrible, con-
sidering that her name Is Miss
weston, the champion walker, will attempt to
walk 100 miles inside Of twenty-five hours at the
Empire rink on wednesday. A large band Will
accompany him.
The closing concert Of the Church Music Associa-
ton last week was brilliant success. The Qber0n
part OF the programme was particularly excellent,
apd Dr. James Peck deserves much praise for his
artistic spirit and enterprise In conducting these
concerts TO such desirable conclusion.
The Berge Choral Union also gave one OF their
fine concerts last week at Association Hall, with
splendid programme. This society mas established
itself as one OF the leading vocal organizations In
the metropolis.
The last spnngtide singing festival Of the Orpheon
Society, under the direction of Mr.. Hopkins at the
Academy, was one of the best ever given by that
large aud well managed body.
Professor Semnacher's last musical solree, at De
Garmo's, was flaterng testimonial OF his ability.
Some OF the best artists In the city assisted at H.
and his pupils displayed proficiency Of the most
satisfactory kind.
Gilmore win be one Of the conductors OF the Bee.
thoven Centennial.