The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-05-31
MUHICAL AVID DRAMATIC.
The UItV Amusements.

AT THE WALNUT Mr.. Joseph Jefferson APP
peared last night as Grip Van Winkle." Many
of this actors admirers are inquiring why he ne
never, even for the sake of variety, gives "Trip"
the go-by for few nights, and tries some OF
the fine old comedy and farce characters in
which he was once so famous, II only for the
purpose of finding out whether he has not be-
come so much Rip Van Winkleized that he has
forgotten how to play them. sufficient
answer to this query could be found in the Inn
mense audience that crowded the Walnut 9piss iass
produces rich return of both profit and honor,
and so long as the public engage in a scramble
for seats when he is on the boards it is perhaps
scarcely worth while to run the risk of causing
a falling off in the receipts for the sake of doing
''Diggory," "Dr. Pangloss," "Tobias Shortcut
or "Woodcock." 1t would be a qualification
however, to many of Mr.. Jeffersons admirers
if he would at least give short lively farce
every evening after the main attraction has been
disposed of, if only to show the playgoing pub
lie of the present day what he is able to do in
that line.
With regard to Mr.. Jefferson's personation of
rip Van Winkle," it is not necessary that we
should make any extended remarks. 1t has been
criticized so often that the public are probably
tired of reading about it, even If they are not
tired of seeing it; and in despair being able
to originate any new IDEAS with regard to it, it
need only be said that Mr.. Jefferson acted the
part last evening with all his accustomed skill,
and amid the smiles aud tears of an audience
that filled the house from parquet to dome -,
AT THE ARCH Mr.. John Brougham will
comedy of Playing 1oih Fire.
AT THE CHEsNUT variety entertainment is
announced for this evening.
THE RICHINGs ENGLISH OPERA TROUPE will
open on Monday next at the Academy OF Music,
with Adams comic opera of The Position of
Lonjumedu.
On Tuesday Meyerbeer's opera of The Htgue-
notS will be given for the benefit of Mr.. s.
Behrens, the musical director. This great
opera has not been performed in this city for
several years, and it has never been given in
English. Since the Richings troupe have added
it to their repertoire, they have performed it
with great success in several cities and as unu-
sual care will be bestowed upon its production
in this city, a very fine entertainment
may be expected. Mr.. Behrens is so well
known aud so highly esteemed in this city that
with such benefit bill he can surely expect
crowded house.
The sale of seats for the season will COM
mence on Thursday at Boner's, No. 1l02 Chest
nut street. The tickets for Mr.. Behrens benefit
will be ready to-day.
AMATEUR DRAwING-RooM CoNCERT.-The
entertainment given at this charming little
place last evening for the benefit of an invalid
lady was in all respects grand success the
house being filled with highly fashionable and
intellectual audience. The performance consisted
of grand vocal and instrumental concert, the
following distinguished artists having kindly
proffered their services:-
Miss Pauline Nininger, soprano, pupil of Pro-
fessor Ettore Barili; Miss Caroline McCaffrey,
contralto; Mr.. Thomas Burke tenor: Mr. =,
William Stoll, violnist, and Mr.. William G.
Dietrich, accompanist The piano used for the
occasion was ''the Weber Grand Piano." from
the warerooms of j. A. Getze, No 1102 Chestnut
street. 1t was admirably handled by Professors
Thunder and Dietrich.
The Introductory violin solo, "Fantaisie la
Favorite," by Mr.. William Stoll, was neatly
rendered, but lacked the essentials of an emil
nently satisfactory performance. His "Polo-
naise' was decidedly better, and was given with
the true spirit of an artist. The solo, THE Way
to Paradise" by Miss Caroline McCaffrey was
teuchiDgly rendered. Her voice is truly ex-
qy te and enunciation perfect. In the duet
"N,la Vallea, she displayed both artistic exc
cL.-.n and expression. This was followed by
the descriptive ballad of "The Storm" than
able, if we except her plaintiye ballad of God
bless you," that elected rapturous applause.
The debut of Miss Pauline Nininger was the
notable event of the evening. She is qaite
youthful, and dressed with exceeding good
taste. Her voice is pure soprano, and in the
from Trdeiata she displayed the most careful and
artistic cultivation. We omen most favorably
of this young lady's career, and predict that
she will in future fairly rival some of our most
distinguished cantatrices. Her accompauist was
Sgnor Barili.
MIR. - and Mr.. Thomas Burke were very
acceptable and acquitted themselves artstically.
Mr.. Thunder's piano solos were deservedly ap-
plauded for their artistic execution, and the
accompaniments of Mr.. Dietrich to the several
solos, vocal and instrumental, all that could
have been desired. We noticed that Miss Pauline
Nininger and Miss Caroline McCaffrey were the
recipients of two magnificent bouquets, which
were wOrthiy bestowed and gracefully received
The audience retired about ten o'clock, both
gratiied and charmed with the entire entertain
ment which doubtless conferred similar plea
sure on the worthy benefciare.