The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-04
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characterized the career and mental attitude of
Marie Seebach, the 'Racnel OF Germany" The
same hand might have added, perfect grace. touch-
ing sweetness. commanding dignity-a face resplen-
dent with inteil'c radiance, form In port aud
movement every inch Queen. Such was our inl-
preston Of this nimitable ort,ste on the night when
she first gave 80 the American stage new and SUI
perb tradition. IN her performance or maria
stuart" anu such our verdict in these columns on
the ensuing day That opinion has. since Then, been
seconded ny the accamatlon OF metropolitan crltl-
cism, and last night II was aDnndantly renewed and
confirmed TO ourselves. After her revelation OF
fresh and varied powers IN valerie" It was. in one
sense, diicuL 10 return To the higher dramatic role
OF Mary STUART out true genius conquers all transit
tons with equal ease amt the performance Of Miss
Seebach last evening Was, II possible, even superior
70 her efforts OF the foregoing week. Much the
largest, most attentive and most critical audience
That has yet been present this season at the Four
peated triumph. Parquet, boxes and balconies
were . blaze OF bright faces, beamlng with beauty
and distinction. the press OF New York largely
and worthIly represented. and we noted several
journalists oil note from other cities. The bench, the
ea s army e navy w oe no" ana
delegate here and there, whOse evident
delight indicated the pleasure that refined
manfests 1t behOldng It's really merit0ri0us efforts
In paths OF achievement other tnan ITS own well
In the walks most familiar to lG. Quite galaxy Of
hlstri0nic also graced the occsison aud Alto
gether Miss seebach sh0ne before no couded skies,
but In the very MONDAY OF most brilliant constel
more transcendant lustre.
Withal the American observer cannot help won
dering ut the absence OF the thrOngs oil our German
society. which we would naturally expect 10 see
doing honor to the advent OF 50 FAIR aud pure star
rom fatneriana. - cannot DC that tney do not ap.
the Duches OF Russia where her language Ii spoken
to the borders of yro have year alter year. teemed
with her praises, enthusiastically rendered by
their best minds and most accomplished judg-
ments. 1t was among the most careful the
most experienced and the most faStldiOuS OF
her country folk home Mar
won the highest guerdons; anu OF the gifted and
polished German residents OF our own metropolis
who have attended her representations In this city
night after night we have heard but one opinion
pronounced, and that was the proudest satisfaction
IN every effort that she has made. Can II be, them
that the shadow OF the great beyond the seas
rests so heavily ana darkly upon their hearts
That the mass ,s Of her here cannot
representations We trust not; for, II so, they viii
lose what our umc WIN hardly ever reproduce. Thus
far IN Mary Stuart at least Miss Seebch has proven
herself without rival on the contcmporaneous
stage, and the American public, strictly speaking,
begin to show that they fully recognize tins fact
Last night the auditory hung breathesslv on every
syllable that the great actress uttered in her finer
nights, and crowned the climax OF each telling
Scene-and SUCH scenes Were cvcrywhere--wIth
spontaneous and sustained applause
The stage management has been peculiarly good
since Its Iirst night OF trial. ana the theatre over
which the good taste and Ioretnought of Mr.. Grau
and his courteous and accomplished brother preside
Is as dccOrous, quiet and agreeable to refined au-
dlence AZ any private drawing room In the world.
The artists anu the audience alike eel that they are
surrounded with respect, and that the utmost pains
have been taken 10 secure their comfort.
Under such circumstances there was fair play for
both per ormeis and audience, and the former
acquitted themselves with enhanced success. Miss
Matnlde Venela, who has already largely acquired
the favor Of critical New York. The first rank
In her admirable cOunterplay OF Queen Elizabeth
ana anu. strens,nenea our iath IN hep successful
every word and motion--the stern. dognatical
relentless, suspicious watchdog or the State: coldly,
closely reasoning; hcarkeniDg 10 nothing but tine
voice OF answering justice as he finds IT, and yet
seeing II oniy with Iaundced eyes. Mr.. Ilarry's
manner and voice flied tnese requirements fly
and made one forget the idea preconcelved OF a
more porsly and imposing parsonage. With this
aid from MIN, Mary Stnarts outbnrst OF indignant
scorn al the close OF the seventh scene Of the
act was made magnificent.
Ermordern iassen kann sic mich. NIGHT, richtcn.
Sic Sic gso .,,. nut, mt dss vsroreehens Frgclen
Und WAS sic list das wage sia scheinen.
Herr Do miro as the Earl Of Leicester
in his important role, aud the poetry of
notion which was really OF the fine
'Faust" seemed restored to him. But where ali
were good II is inydous 10 particulaiize too fully.
and praises full measure to this excellent aud
conscientious company and night after night OF
their engagement rolls BY the debt win be aug
mented.
This evening the theatre viii be closed for
rehearsals but on Wednesday MISS Secbach WIN
faculties OF her most versatile genius and must
ensure crowded house. On Thursday next "Debo-
ran VIII be presented, and thus We shall advance
into the more varied phases or Hiss Seebach's grand
repertoire
But for "Mary stuart" as it was so superbly rem
dered In all It's wOmauiy holiness OF soul and beauty
OF emotion las. night, let us. In closing st add
the heartfelt words OF Goethc:-
"Ale rlhrst Du, vic mi Du gcrlhr,
Dir Won dem rockensea An 'herrlchc Tbrincn hcrab"
'w hue al were moved as we were moved,
And from the hardest eyes, that weeping knew,
The tears unbidden raincd."
STEfNwAY HALL-NtLssos.-Tne sixth concer. of
Nile Nilsson, given AZ StcinWay Hail. was In every
respect up to the standard of those preceding it.
The house was full, the fair D,'ifisa don,a as be-
witchlng in voice and appearance before, and the
support the same as usual. Mile. NILSSON sang the
scena and aria, "rGe King OF D hue = from Gounod.
the jewel song from .Faust:" duct
'Parigl Cara" .Traviata,'7 Brgnoli as Alfredo,
and the grand aria, ''Durch den Wald,n "Dcr Fret
scnutz.'' Her reception was rapturons and her
performance repeatedly cncorcd. With each
concert OF this series the de-
sire increases see Mile. Nilsson in opera.
Presenting her 10 the American public
In concert only s much like the case OF man who
having purchased & masterpiece OF the painters
art-beausilul III design and exquisite In drawing
and cOiorin2-aud being DESTROYS OF exhibiting IL 10
his friends, should invite them 10 it by candle
light Enough conld be seen TO appreciate the value
81 the work. but its Creates beauties could only be
inap.ned. Seeing Mile. Nilsson In concert one can
understand how She would be great in opera. The
mobile, intellectual face, the large speaking eyes,
and the 1.-the, supple form, all indicate power OF
dramatic expression which, united with ner won
derfli voice. could not fan of success It IL 10 be
hoped the opportunity Tor seeing ncr thus may be
given before the close OF her visit.
GLOBE THEATRE.--After weeks OF preparation this
theatre formerly the New York theatre, and at one
time church, was thrown open to the public last
evening" The interior OF the house, well as the
exterior, has been completely changed. Few would
know II now from the old rookery concern IL was a
month or two ago. the programme presented last
mig mt TO house iammed in every part variety
bill In every sense OF the word Farccs, dancing
singing, stump oratory, negro comicaites bur-
lesque aud performing dogs were sandwiched In be-
tween each other In the most astonishing style. A
look ut the playful made one gaze with wonder to
think how so much could be gone through with in
the regular hours OF dramatic performance Yet
the task was cssayed and successfully carried
through. Betty Ri3l danced and Lisa Weber sung,
Hughy DOugherty spoke plece' and Bob Hart
made the audience laugh and cry for more, and go
on through the nights entertainment. II the
houses during che season Will approach anything
Ike last night the managers VIII have no reason TO
loft Inf brbf h..ph hay