The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-20
A M u S E N E " rs.

NARcissE-FouRTEENTH STREET THEATrg,-Not-
witistandtng the Encouragement OF an attendance
iar below the merits OF their truly distinguished
talent manager Grau's company of artists performed
The stirring drama OF ..Narcisse" for the second
tiine last night in manner that would have re-
hected the highest honor upon any stage in the
world. Madame Seebach was ut the German fair
Tor the relief OF the wounded OF Fatherland, aud
had charge OF the "i'ost Office" so styled from
which tender ana amusing missives were dispensed
TO all corners who presented themselves with the
proper accompaniment OF stamps to pay the postage
Her success there was decided as upon the hisri
onic stage, and men and women Of letters" W no ap
preached her Official sanctuary retain the conmuni
yaions tney received rs precious meAentos OF her
Meanwhile al the theatre Mr.. Harry, IN the title
roe OF ''Narcissc,' to witch he has impaired new
Hle anu meaning, was all ana more than we dc.
scrlbea In him last week, and t Is truly strange that
the mousse should not be crowded by throngs eager
perlor In all respects. Mile. veueta, Pompadour,
displayed all tine qualities OF an eminent ana
was highly appreciated and applauded. MISS BIS
singer ia Doris has created Tor herself part In
wnion she IS peculiarly happy, and interprets the
lect. indeed as upon their previous performance
OF "Narcisse, the whole company We'd With eacn
otnef IN The ndelity and power OF their WORK.
AS poftraiture OF the terrible corruptions OF the
reign OF Louis XIV, which prepared the way for that
almost apecalypuc ''rain OF ire ana Dlood' winch
was typllied IN the great French revouton-that
Sundguth--or exp.atory deuge OF an oppressed
peoples wrath and vengeance, Brachvogei,s .1Nar.
clsse Is one or The srandcst plays oi our me, and
we are confident that. could the American public
bur generally know how finely 1t ~ rendered by The
unusually well combined array or accomplished ar
lists now under Mr.. Grau's management II would
be extremely popular with them
Tonight an intellectual treat OF the very highest
order VIII bs presented. Madame Seebach VIII
illustrate another phase OF her genius In her great
Ristorl and Mrs Mowatt won sacn understands
aufels both on the American ana the European
boards Mlle vcneta VIII appear as the Princesse
de Boullon, and tue entire company Is embraced in
the cast. The mere mention ot such an entertain
menl VIII suffice 10 crowd tho house and prove TO
the skeptical that true MERIT literary and his.
trionlc. nowhere meets with 50 enthusiastic well
come and reward AZ IN Now York.
SrADr TuEArRE--LLARA PERL IN GERMAN
OPERA.--last night this distinguished contralto,
VINO made such signal success last season m con-
cert ana opera appeared at the German theatre, in
the Bowery, FOR The FIRST time Ors,ni, In ''Lucre-
tia Borgia.r In the drinking song and other num-
hers OF her roe she displayed the qualities Of true
ARTIST, gifted by nature with fine resonant, SYM
pathetic ana evenly registered voice. she also en-
tered fully into the gay careless spirit OF the part
and her handsome face and fine figure, coupled with
dash and cnivalric recklessness, well betting
the 10te, brought tempest Of applause and u
shower OF bouquets each time she sang. Messrs.
Rosenberg K Hartmann have secured In her one or
the most valuable artists ON the German lyric stage.
Her engag .nent lasts for two months during winch
time she VIII appear in the principal lyric Ues and
ale Irophetf will be brought out especially for her
TO appear in her grandest chara cter, FIdes. Nine
Lcchtmay made Il decided success last night as the
guilty Duchess. There are lew lriile dollne on tile
stage so well suited for snch an enerous ,dte Mr.
HaDemann was weaker fnan usual IA Gennaro and
Mr.. Vering failed TO interpret the Music Of The
Duke The orchestra Is composed Of good mate
rails, but the leader LACKS dehcacy In iiie handling
of II. The house was crowded from parquet 10
dome.
Tonight LHrzings opera, ''The Car and Carpen-
ter" viii be gwen. WIN Nj. Gustav HDizl, from the
Imperial opera House. Vienna. In his great ,o'e Of
Won Bett, the burgomaster OF Saardam
GRAND OPERA HoUsE-sLA GRANDE DUcHEssE."-
The hacKneyed. much abused, danced-t o-deatn old
Duchess of Gerolsiein, after beug fdded and
whisted out or existence year ago, turned up
last night at the Grand Opera House. Curiosity at
tracted large asaembagc TO the spectre abroad
from her discordant grave. She was very
much wrlnKled AMI careworn aud seemed
1 anxious TO beat retreat. The hollow
| sound OF her voice put fire into tn,
pen of the recording angel, and her misdeeds wert
/ dotted down by donbe entry. Mile. silly in th,
| title T0'e was not successful. She was either tiinld
1 or incompetent or both. Lacling in spirit anu ar
tistic fnish to say nonng OF the entire abse OF
vocal ability. she personated the Duchess az con-
| sumptiye female epcure and was totally devoid Of
that clever d6d1td0n and characteristic spright-
illness which. as rendered soiae time ago,
10 be sure the production Is in itself ridiculous: but
II presented at all. talent must he brought INTO
silly would perform The part she must shake or the
ethargic feeling which last night seemed 20 have
taken possession Of her. Although she OCCASION
ally displayed some appreciation Of the part, AMI
may tram hersef 10 the assumed dignity attaching
10 IT., she WAS evidently not at home last
night. Moreover. the poor woman was
thrust forward in evident hurry, and without
proper rehearsas, rs the pronipters good voice
frequently informed the audience. Fritz, Prince
Paul and Baron Gray had fair representatives, while
General Bouin dd wonders with his eyes and feet
his voice now and then intcrfuptng the harmony
which sometimes pleased the audience Mile. Silly
may improve before the '.Grand Duchess IL finally
inferred. Remembering OF .Dtcs luz wasivcry fair
IN fact the only tidbt that was avorably recognized
rh9 chorus and baletfseenod 10 be appreciated But
Tie "Duciess oil Gerolscin" should be allowed IL
remain la her tomb. Enough for the day IS the evil
thereOf.
NASDESHoFF's EEADISGs.-Mr. George vanden
iof, who abandonea brilliant career upon the
stage to devote himself 10 readings Is unquesion
ably u most accomplished eocutionst OF the good
Old classical school. He will give this Thurs
day EVENING" at tile all OF the Young Mems
Christian Association, the second reading Ol
his present course, consisting OF scene
from Siiakspeare's "iienry w courtshp
two humorous scenes from Dickens. AMI selections
from Thackcray, as wei rs from Hood and several
other poets. THIS entertainment cannot ail TO be III
onte study for those who are ambitious 10 learn
how 70 read well, ana deiignt for the general pub