The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-11-14

the O,ty Amu.emeuss.

lT THE ACADEMY OF Music the English opera
peaeon win commence this evening with the
performance Of Verdi's opera of II TroUdtors.
Tomorrow The Bohemian Girl will be given,
on Wednesday The Hugtenots, on Thursday
Dinordh, on Friday. Martha on Saturday after
noon Fra DtdUolo, and on Saturday evening
eberon. This is certainly a most attractive
programme, and as the merits of the leading
members of the company are we'll known to the
public, an unusually fine series of performances
may be expected. English opera no longer la
bers under the disadvantage of being unfashien-
able, and If the works of the principal composers
are rendered in good style they will
receive as mach attention in English as
in italian or any other language. This Is
rs Il should be, and Mrs. Bernard, to whom this
result is due more than to any other person, Is
entitled to the regards not only of the public
but of American and English singers, who have
now proper field open for the exercise of their
talents. The combination that will appear at
the Academy this evening will consist of the
leading members of the two troupes of last
season, and it certainly contains more capable
artists than any troupepthat has appeared here
for years. The principal singer will be sup
ported by full and efficient chorus, which is
attached to the troupe, and is not merely picked
mp in different cities where performances are
given. This chorus is large enough for most of
the standard operas, but it will be increased
when occasion requires, so as to procure as per-
feet rendering as possible of the more elaborate
works announced. The orchestra will be composed
of some of the best instrumentalists In the city,
and under the baton of Professor 8. Behrens
we know that it will be we'll conducted. With
the exception of this English combination, there
js now no operatic troupe in the field and If we
except certain faint rumors to the effect that
Mile Nilsson will appear in opera some time be-
fore she returns to Europe, there are absolutely
no prospects of operate performances either in
Italian or German. This fact alone, independ-
emily of the great merits of the English troupe,
ought to make the season that opens tonight
brilliantly successful one.
AT TIE WALNUT Mr.. j. s. Clarke will appear
as major Wellington de Boots" in Stirling
Coyne's comedy of Ecerybody's Friend, revised
and rechristened by the author under the title
of A Wid0lo Hunt. "De Boots" is one of Mr..
Clarke's most laughable personations and those
who attend at the Walnut this evening may
expect an hour or two of uproarious enjoyment.
The performance will conclude with Planche's
comic sketch of He's Jack Sheppard in which
Mr.. Clarke will appear as "Simon Purefoy."
AT THE ARCH dramatiZatiou of Charles
Dickens unfinished novel of Ed1oin brood, by
Nessrs. Barton Hill and Robert Craig, will be
produced this evening, with new scenery and
effects There is considerable curiosity to see
how Messrs. Hill and Craig have solved the
mystery of the story, which has thus far batlied
the ingenuity of all who have endeavored to
strength OF the company, and Messrs. Hill
and Craig are both favorite act ors, there will
doubtless be full house to honor the occasion
Of the production of their first joint literary
effort.
AT THE CHEsNUT Mrs. James A. Oates and
her burlesque troupe will appear this evening in
An English version of .Herve's Petite Faust. This
work is a travestry of Gounods ov era, and report
speaks of it as being very funny. Mrs. Oates
win appear as ''Mephistopheles, Mrs. II. T.
Allen as Marguerite" and Mr.. c. w. Drew as
Faust"
ADAM FoREPAUGH's CIRCUS AND MENAGERIE
will exhibit for the last times during the present
week at the corner of Broad and Wallace streets
This show consists of circus company, which
contains large number of talented equestrians,
acrobats, and other performers, and menagerie
which presents a most interesting variety of
living animals. Performances will be given
every afternoon and evening.
AT THE AMERICAN Mons. D'Atalie, the ''m an
with the iron jaw" will commence an engage
ment this evening and will execute number of
wonderful feats of skill and strength.
AT DUPREZ 81 BENEDICTs OPERA House q
variety of novelties will be presented this even
ing, while some of the most attractive features
OF last weeks entertainments, including the
grand descriptive finale, will be repeated. The
troupe at this house is large, and consists of
talented performers, who are up in all the
details of their business The appreciation of
the public for their efforts is shown by the
crowded houses that nave greeted them every
night since their return from their summer tour,
and for those who wish to pass pleasant even
ing and to laugh dull care away, there is no
better place to visit than the musical hall on
Seventh street, below Arch.
AT THE ARCH STREET OPERA HOUSE Messrs.
Simmons IL Slocum announce a number of
new features for the present week, among which
is a alaughable sketch entitled Bruised and Cured,
in which Hughey Dougherty and Billy Sweat
man will appear. Sheridan and Mack will give
their living photographs" and will execute
comic songs and dances and the other members
of the troupe will contribute their share to make
the performance 60 oft with ecldt.
SIGNoR BLITZ and his son will give their
first magical performance at the Assembly Build
ing this evening. The Signor is such an old
established favorite that praises of him are
sRperfuous. There will doubtless be a merry
gathering this evening at the Assembly Building
TO welcome him back to the scene of his former
labors.