The New York herald., 1870-09-27
ANU S e M E NTs.

building could wei contain. Prepared FOR bril-
hant display by good deal OF trumpeting, the pub
lie OF course ever ready TO run for novelty In what
ever shane, crowded the Opera House TO an
extent more than was comfortable. "Le Petit
Faust, Herve's great EFFORT was produced. In an
artistic point OF the music il Infinitely superior
TO even nrenbach's best, and its performance last
night created quite n delightful impress
sion. la some portions there is most
ingenious imitation Of GouDod's instrumental
ti0n. The garden scene was particularly good. The
waltz of the nations As there introduced, and almost
exceled anything OF the kind yet oered OF It's char-
acJer. Tne Carnival OF VenlceN is beautifully In
terwoven, and the erect upon the audience was
shown in the spontaneous ana wel.Inerted ronnd
OF appreciation which 10 received. Throughout
the production abounds IN charming morceaux,
exquisite duets and few splendid chorrses, more
especially "A the first act, which rs superb. There
most Appropriate vein OF huInOr running through
the selections, which s perfectly enchanting, and the
success which has attended ''ie Petit Fadst' ls
alone due TO herve himself This burlesque is iajr,
but for the moral conveyed II wonld be
much better were the sentiments expressed III
language unknown to the present gen.
erlUon. or the artists there IL much 10 be
sad--InOre perhaps, than many OF them would IKE
to near. word to the wise Is occdsionaily SUM-
Gent. Ia the opening scene "A schoolroom IS pre-
sened, The pupils beng supposed 10 De gainbolhne
aooAt. Faust (M. M. Ganslns, with "Et ponr me
braver queI moment and, after dialogue
wltn S,ebe, Valentine IN. "a. Hltiemnns,
enters, followed by his regiment. singing the
deserv edIy encored. Marguerite tNIne. Montaland)
is introduced with The AIR ''tleur lie Candem.P The
mdicrous scene which ensues between Faust and
Mepnlstophles (Miie. SillyI comes IN with the fine
roadeau 'Je suls Mephsto,n and the act ier
minates with an excellent Chorus, ''NNe fA1nour.n
The feature ol the second was 'La Nalse des Ma
tons, IN which Mile. silly distinguished herself, IA
did also Mile M0Dtalsnd IN the song place Place
Ia Voyagese.n But IL Is unnecessary TO go through
details None OF the artists were very brilliant. In
deed, not few were disappointed in the
quality Of the leading voices. Hitemans made
capital valentin while Faust had fair representa-
1--WE IN N. Gausins VINO s an excellent comedian,
with far tenor voice King Cothair was per
sonated by NJ. Anthony, and lie made the best or IL.
In the several selections allotted to Faust
Nile. silly sang wth mnch Taste, but she
points In actiDg for which the piece affords tnl
scope. Nile. Moniaand is decidedly good looking,
Dui would add considerably 10 ber charms If she
were "A litte more careful and Judcious when ex-
hibiting those wonderful tWr!s which some people
ooune. Vulgarity must never be confounded with
art Again, the introduction OF the ballet IN the
second act was perhaps appropriate, but the
prolongatlon of meaningless terpsichorean attempts
quite wearled the audience. IL rendered the pro-
duction uselessy long, and the curtament OF The
ballet scene should nc attended TO- Altogether "Le
Pelt Faust" with the exceptions mentioned,
passed or 10 the evident gratlncaton OF the assem-
biage
WALLACKS-TBE RIvALS.-After the opening OF
this home OF standard comedy the season may be
considered at its height. No matter what the at
fractions at other theatres may be, the season
portals OF the two leading establishments
IN comedy-wallack's and the Fifth Avenue
are thrown open TO their fashionable patrons.
The house looks respondent and fresh from the
skilful hands OF the painters and carpenters, and
the new dome is an immense Improvement. The
act drop Its delicate lace drapery, Is In exquisite
taste, ana the uph0sterer has done much service
throughout the auditorium. The attendance was OF
the Old standard quality OF fashion that may always
be seen al wailack opening and each member OF
the company was received with a hearty welcome.
The play Sherldans imper1snabe RIVALS
with the following cast Sir Anthony Absolute, Mr.
John Gilbert; Captain Absolute thls first appear
O'Irigger, Mr.. John Brougham; Falkland. Mr. +.
T. Ringgoid; Bob Acres Mr.. }. h. Stoddart David
Mr. j. g. Williamson; Fag' Mr.; :, E. M ;. Holland;
}. Peck; Boy, Master Hern; LYDIA Languish, Miss
Madeline Henriques; Mrs Malaprop, Miss Emily
Mestayer: Jula (her first appearance at this thea
trey, Miss Helen tracy Lucy, Miss Annie Deland.
TO begin at the beginning oil the above list, we
table ana We may say tmeno Sir anlnony Of
MI GILBERT He Is the last left to us Of grand Old
school for winch such a comedy seems TO have been
particularly written. The cOnrriy old gentleman,
The obstinate testy baronet OF days gone by, the be-
wgged, bepowdered, pompous representative OF
Norman bood--ln fact, tile beau-ideai OF past age
breathes, moves and lives IN Mr.. Gberts match
less mpersonation. When he ls gone we may
stage. Mr. George Clarke whose career
~ the Filth Avenue theatre last season was one OF
unYarying success. made the ioVe-sricken Captain
all thar cOuid be desired. fhe complete absence Of
all conveniIonaIsIn and his easy, natural grace was
shown 10 advantage and won him al once the favor
Of his critical hearers Every one knows what John
BrOugham can do wnen once embarked on his own
Hibernian eiement and ms Sir Lucius was rs dell
cious "a piece OF acting r0iicking humor, IRE
Sistlbe barney ana careless gayey could make IL.
Nr. Ringg0Id Is one OF the most valuable members
ol The company, mis- able Interpretation
Of an ungraue,ul character last nigh, testl-
fed. MIR. stoodarfs genius IN The eccentric
line found ample held ~ the clustering
feature OF the uDcouth David. Tag was weak ana
uninleresnng character IN me hands OF MI Hol-
land who failed 10 catch the spirit OF the part.
Among the ladies Miss Henrques made the most
favorable impression although with the recollection
OF the lamented Mary Cannon before our mind the
part Of Lydia Ianguish was severe test, MISS
Emily Mesiayers MRS. MalaprOp devoid Of the
mingled pedanty and stately dignity which
made IL an unriyalled character represented
by the never to- be forgotten MIS- Vernon, Miss
Tracy, probably suffering from the effects OF nervous
ness, the bane OF every new conner merely walked
through the part OF Juila. On the whole, the play
last night gave very favorable idea of The strength
OF .he company and deserved the call before the
curtain win which MI Waack was honorea at its
close, and 10 when he responded In brief terms
The orchestra conducted by Mr.. Thomas Baker
in mauncr worthy vi the OCCASION ana surround
inga.
SrEINwAY HALL-MILE. CHRISTINE NILSSON
The third OF the flrsr seres Of Nile. Nilssons con-
cers rook place last night Of Steinway Hail before
large fashionable and critical audience, and was
marked success. Ihe favorable impression this lady
created her first appearance is firmly established.
Sne has attracted The admiration Of her hearers by
the purity OF voice by her artlessness Of manner
and utter absorption in the spirit OF the music she
sings Many have been disappointed In her In not
nnding that magnetism and irresistible ferv0r which
is the concomitaDt OF genius. She will ever please
an audience, and at first hearing will asonish them
by The novelty OF voice, which in point or
IImpldty and equality through all It's registers has
M itx Inc AL
electric power or a Malibran, Sontag or Grsi Is
more than Mile. NilssOn's most ardent admirers
would be willing 10 give her credit for she Is
thoroughly accomplished artistic and on the operate
Stage wl undoubtedly produce more marked
effect than when confined within the narrow limits
OF the concert She fairly carries her audience with
ner by sheer force OF magnetic influence. In
action, manner and expression her power really
lies. Ia opera she would lie Overwhelmingly enec-
i've This was shown last night, when at the con-
cusion OF the romanza "COnnais.iu lie Pays" obe-
dent 10 a general call she reappeared and
sang "1he Last Rose or SUMMER She sang
1t magnincently but with a pahOs and tenderness
Of expression which fairy electrified the audience.