The New York herald., 1870-02-09
A Id u s e M z N rs.

UNION LEAGUE CLUB THEATRE--MARfA DE Ro-
HAN.--Nothing less than such deserving object as
the benefit or the Samaritan Home for the Aged"
and the earnestness and personal endeavors OF
a persistent, popular artist like Ronconl
could ever tempt such a goodly audience
OF the bon ton TO the bVou opera house
OF the eaguers night like last evening. Mr.. Ron
conls exertions to make this entertainment a sue
cess were in van, to judge from the brilliant as
semblage OF beauty and fashion that witnessed the
performance. The opera was the Maria de Rohann
of Donizetti OF the plot of which we gave synop-
sis before IN the HERALD. The cast was as fol-
lows
Maria de Rohan. ..............M Mrs. Philip A. Guager
Arnando de tiond. .sgnorina An,onetta Roncon
Lnreo Duke of Chsyeuie. .sgnor Glorslo Roncon
De Fiesgue Mons Juer ohaicr
Aubry Secretary 70 Chaias ..signor E. Mario
a servant 70 Cheyretise
The opera was composed expressly for Signor
R0nc0ni IN 1912, and at lis first production 1t
ated quite Juror. The story is sad, tragic one,
such as might be expected from those days when
Ricnelleu was more than KING IN France, and Doni-
zetti has told 1T In the sweetest music that
ever emanated from his fertile brain. The melodies
chorilses and ensembles in 1t are OF nature which
dramatic passion breathes In every measure Few
OF Roncons admirers in this city, who have
ava aware OF Of the he depth Of feeling and out.
bursts OF passion which he can communicate TO
tragic h role Tnose nH who saw nun last ngnt must
Still greater tragic 7Ue In which saw him years
ago, Rigoetto. which made deep impression
on every one in the audience. AS the un-
fortunate jester he Is grand, and no one has
ever yet rivaed him in the same roe. Why does
ne give at least representation Of this OPERA
the best thar ever Verdi wrote! Mrs. Gu.ager MADE
very favorable impression in the title Toie Of last
by hr m singing nd N Mss ,os sonson
AbDe. The chorus was small, but well trained,
and the orchestra, conducted oy Maretzek, was ali
thofy n.svttt Nod Int fhn ncf bnr
reuse is impeiied ehrough frantic jealousy to xiii his
friend, Chaais Ronconi displayed all the fire and
The finale oi eacn act was sung with all the iervor
such grand music demanded and the 0rchestraUion
coored the effective singing IN The most complete
manner. Altogether the performance was one
which unhappily Is too rarely seen and heard nova
days In Italian opera, and was well worthy OF the
noble object tor which 1t was designed.
Musical and Theatrical Notes.
Hermann is prestidigtatng In San Francisco.
Laura Keene is showing the Washingtonians what
"Christmas Eve" looks likes.
The Chapman Sisters are still purlesqung In
Charleston.
Lucille Western does "Leah" this week in the
PorKopolls.
Jefferson took "Trip Van winklen to Mobile last
Wednesday.
Galveston.
Edwin Forrest "Richelieus" this evening In Cleve-
land.
The French theatre was closed last evening on ac-
count OF the sudden indisposition OF the tenor
notice OF which was sent to the managers too late
IN the afternoon for them to procure a substitute
We are assured, however, that the second perform
ance OF "Genevieve de Brabant" viii be given this
evening.
the sprghtly Lotta makes SIRE Fly" in New Or
leans oil this week
Edwin Adams personates the melancholy Narcisse
tonight In Philadelphia
Fanny B. Price shows the frigd Lousvieans the
beauties OF "Foul Play" all this week.
Kate Reynolds has reached Evansville Ind In
company with "N0body's Daughter"
LeninRwell- Romeo is exhibiting his s.Gushtrg
Clorinda'' to the appreciative Memphiseans.
the plous Chlcag0ans Will be charmed with "Der
FreischutzH three nights this week. Glorious news
Maggie Mitchell shakes her Little Barefoot at
the s0oty Pittsburgers Tonight
The Lydia Thompson blondes will caper nirnbly In
"Stnbado all this week for the good Indianapollans.