The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-26
A NJ u s E M z N rs.

DOOTH Ss-'A WINTERS TALE '-llODcTL GreeVey
old pastoral romance, "A Pleasant Historic OF Do.
rastus and Fauna" would hardly be recognized In
the delightful creation OF Shakespeare. "a Winters
Tale" which combines In itself all the absorbing
and enhancing elements of the tales OF the cara
blan Nights" with RUbensllke painting OF oppo-
site characters and contending passions such as
only the great master could portray. Every.
thing seems TO brought together i'm this
play to produce harmonious as well as
Kaleidoscope effect. 1t is essentially
play OF strong contrasts, DuJ even these contrasts
made to contribute to the harmony of the struc-
ture. "a Winters Tale" was produced at Burton's
theatre, December 90 1851, with Dyott as Leontes
and Mrs. Warner as Hermione. Hence, twenty
years have almost passed until its ro.ivai. This
length OF time makes 1t decided novelty to the
general public and the fact that scenic preparations
for 1t commenced with the first opening OF Booths
theatre Sade 1t also q subject Of much special
ment and interest. After two years OF preparation
and long ana thorough rehearsals the first perform
ance took place last night The cast was the fol-
lowing
s,ciltans-Leontes, King Of Stella, Mr.. Lawrence
Barrett; Mamiius. his son. Miss Susie Glassiord;
Antigonus, an Old lord. Mr.. d. q. Anderson; Her.
mone, Mrs. Ada Clifton Molenhauer; Perdua. her
daughter, Miss Bella Pateman; Paullna, wife to An.
| tigonus Miss Mary Wells; Emelia, Miss Livingston;
I.ama, Miss vultee; Hero. Miss Cave; Aspasa, Miss
| Bohemtdns-poly xenes, Mr.. W. f. Sheridan: Flo.
riEel, Mr. A. Ptou Archidamus, Mr.. H. Hogan; The
| Mr. Il. Pateman; Autolycus, rogue and a pedler,
Owing to the extreme length OF the first nights
performance Of such play, and the impossibihty OF
giving the various details the necessary smoothness
and attention, we cannot now present carefully
considered criticism OF the acting, but will defer IL
| until another performance shall be given The
| scenery, mounting and accessories are fully up to
| the promises OF the management and the eXpecta-
tons of the public. The first the vesIibule
| OF sIcilian palace, with distant view of Mount
grand banqueting han. The second act opens with
the Queens boudolr and closes with prison scene.
The interior OF the theatre OF syracuse takes up the
third act and the fourth Is occupied with the Wids
OF Bohemia The magnificent statue scene of the
last act is too well known to need comment, The
incidental songs and dances give pleasing variety
to this romantic story. The house crowded
appreciation Of the public and gave Mr. Booth en-,
couragement 70 hope IN the success OF his liberal
enterprise.
ACADEMY OF -ORPHEoNIsr srRINGrIpE
FEsTIvAL.-Mr. Jerome Hopkins gave his annual
Sprngtide festival last night before rather large
audience. He was assisted by Miss Cassie REM, So
prano; Mr. Albert Lawrence baritone; Mile.
zephyrine, pianist; select BODY OF Or
pheon singers ana small orchestra. The
nIaned works by jerome Hopkins, Bassfori
and Anthony ReitY, Jr. Tne most Interesting lea
tnre was the superb rendering Of Caro- Nome"
up TO sharp in alt with head voice, or course),
every note being clear ana well defined Her voice
soprdnt, but Its cultivation is OF the most limited
description. Mr. hopkins deserves much credit for
his energy and perseverance In making these de-
ser ing schools OF the Orpheons success.
Barney williams.
s.! The immortal Barney, In whose veins flows the
blood OF Brian Borolnhe, and who has been, per
cetence, the exponent of Hioernian drama for over
third OF a century, leaves America In the otia
next week with his talented and accomplished wife
for O long period of absence. English managers
have at length prevailed upon Barney to cross the
Atlantic and Quit for time the OF his greatest
triumphs. With Florence, the Bob Brierly and 0ben-
reser OF tho age, and Mrs. Florence, who shares her
sisters popularity, Mr. and Mrs. Williams VIII bid
adieu 10 the shores of the great republic and vanish
in the London fog, to the regret OF their myriad
friends and admirers. The following correspondence
| explains ITSELF
THE INVITATION.
NEW YORK. April 4, 1871.
OAR Understanding that you intend leaving for
friends and wewshers desire to testify their appreciaton
OF worth as citizen ana me generS, sympathy Away,
suffering q your profession BY complimentary testimonial
to re specified you when we can have an q
giving you and Mrs. Williams hearty and farewell sreeing.
a. ossey Hall, John 7. Hoffman John R, Brady Henry
moneo. u; W tenet J. Townsend Connolly, NJ = Bren-
gem Richard .. Connolly Sa,Iane Jarvis. Jr, William NJ.
Tweee, ThemSs J. nrearn n Cha r,, bsy MILAN
ng% "sn John hnelp Shn Ss a
Lester Walack, W. j. Florence.
GrNTIrHFS-Nevcr have been impressed with keener
gratitude than the present occasion, when
vile and myself have received from kindly
mnncaon, when about quit tho land thoroughly
enieared us by artistic rs IL on her part by
blood, mine adoption, AMI consequently IN both by
the ennobling pride nationality. csnndiy that
your only adds another long catalogue OF kindnesses
invariably received by Mrs. Williams and myself from
your hands, However, IL Is unavoidable that should
decline II. In quitting country for so long
period, the business necessarily imposed upon Mrs VIII
myself time thoroughly that
friends. May therefore trust that
the parting from YOU without word OF
adeu the mimic scene where you have SO often
pauded efforts, will give Goa speed, and with
return friends whose appreciation
regard highly value Gentlemen, have the honor
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