The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.

character Mr.. Chanfrau, In q genuine spirit Of
art, looked around him for the most attractive
and interesting feature or American life at the
present day, and from the romantic and eventful
NE Of the West has drawn q character emb0dying i
In the fullest all the trials vcissitudes ana
sympathies with which that life Is surro unded. 1t
seems to be the nature Of this artists acting chat
he should select characters entirely representative
his private haunts and planted upon the
boards IN ,na ms own rs dress ana language
coined by an admirina pSalc.' Later. sam.
quite as illustrative OF class as his predecessor.
showed the Versatility Of the actor anS the ease with
which he can lay hands on q striking part and by
the force and evenness Of MS delineaton carry to
the minds OF his audience the truth Of the repre-
sentation. Kit, although Is entirely different from
bota the other characters as they were from eacn
Is destined to live as long in the popular remem
brance either OF them. Mr. Chanfrau is admra
BSnace, that reliable and versatile actor, who
pursues his vlllany from the beginning OF the play
to the fail Of the curtain with refreshing GOODNESS
His companion In dark deeds Mr.. Macmanus,
though cast for part evidently unsuited TO his
Himself Well MISS Evans falls very short Of the
requirements OF leading actress, but may improve
st two exeepoSs We're on the average r
OLYMPIC TnEArRE.-One OF the peasantest plays
now the boards of theatres 10 that OF "Jack
| Sheppard" as presented in the olympic. As every
body knows the story OF Jacks life Is not Of the
most commendable character and perhaps fears
might be entertained by some that Jack Sheppard
In the play might not be quite model TO hold up
before youthful lovers Of amusement. But there
moral, and it IS that old one .Be virtuous and
you Will be happy-at least the misery Of vice is
As aaa 70 as
good appreciation OF the character. In not one OF
the various parts in life which the hero II. Is
| press the audience and frequently her acting
is so good as TO deserve the very highest praise.
1t need scarcely be SAID that Mr. G. L. Fox as Owen
Wood, was well received and that he proved himself
| deserving OF being fav0rlte. In the character OF
Joseph Blueskin, JACK Sheppard 8 early tutor ana
lifelong friend, Mr.. IA. Pearson was exceedingly
| good. All the other characters were well repre-
sented, the child, Little Jennie Yeamans, being es-
\ pecIaly attraction. The management deserves
great credit Tor The excellent manner In which the
piece Is put upon the STAGE The scene OF the Lon
don Bridge in the prologue IS scarcely Inferior to
anything OF the sort ever before attempted in this
city.
PARK THEATRE BRooKLYN-"Hunted Down.
with Laura Keene as Mary Leigh, was produced for
the first time Monday night In this theatre to
crowded house, who thoroughly enjoyed the Datnos Of
this domestic drama. The cast was very good, and
there no doubt that the piece Will have success
1ul run. On Saturday, at the matinee, Laura keene
will appear In her fav0rite character Mary Warner
when crowded house may again be anticipated.
IRVING HALL-PANoRAMA OF THE SEAT THE
EUROPEAN WAR.-Monday evening panoramic en-
tertainment, entitled "Germania Illustrated,n prn
cipally devoted to descriptions OF the beautiful
scenery Of the Rhine, In which dioramic efrects
were introduced OF scenes during the late Franco.
German war;. was given at Irving Hall. The
was both pleasing and
scrupuous fidelity; The views OF the Cathedral Of
ssrasoogrY the city Of Cologne and The Royal
of mention. Scenes FROM the more important battles
were drawn with spirit, ana conveyed . good Idea
In order TO add to the evenings attractions the pro-
ceedlngs were pleasantly varied BY songs and piano
merted applause for her rendering OF s.The Tr0ba-
dour' and one OF Wallace's ballads. This lady pos
sesses splendid fresh conralto voice, and promises
70 become one Of our sweetest singers.
Driftings Abroad.
"Der Marquis de vilemer,n the drama by George
Sand, has proved very successful on the German
stage. Its performance at the ITALIA theatre OF
Hamburg is well spoken OF by the German critics.
Meyerbeers 'Huguenots" has been revived in
London with a cast including Mesdames Lucca,
Nolan Carvalho and scalchi, Signori Mongini,
C0togni, Bsgagiolo, Mr.. Morgan ana NJ. taure.
Amy Sedgwck, noted English actress prompted
BY the favor winch Nilsson and Seebach have met
with, about to cross the wafer professionally and
he ready for the next season here.
The actors at the Berlin Royal theatre recently
struck In the midst of play because the manager
had failed to pay their salaries. The play was
stopped. but the manager paying them the actors
went Oh the stage to continue the play and were
rounuly Kissed By the audience.
Mario: 1t appears, is among the traditions OF the
past. The London Auteagum says OF his last ap-
pearance at the Royal Italian opera:-'.it Is painful
TO refer to the return OF sgnor Mario III the Bar.
bere.' who still looks the gallant Spanish cavaero,
quez france but besides Beaumarchais, there is
Rossni, who has something to do with the creation
OF Count Almavlva, and to sing the norld music
thereof with an extinction Of voice Is simply an i'm
possibility
Hungary is just now favored with musical court
Of musc-the noted Able LIST lie holds grand
matinee every Sunday Immediately after mass
ceives the most beautiful ladies from the first fami.
lies or the land, as well as artists OF both sexes,
singers and yirtuosos. But the faithful must be
punctual TO the hour they receive q severe re-
proof that he does not hesitate to administer pub.
llcly. Louis the XIV. scarcely observed more oti.
quette al his Famous court, and, like HIM, Liszt
surrounded by c0urtiers who bow and smile with
the view to securing attention from majesty. When
the company Is assembled List passes with stately
gait through his sdIons, dispensing hero greeting
and there shake OF the hand, with an occasional
embrace ana rarely kiss on the cheek. This last
favor is accorded to those only who deign TO kiss
his hand. HIS caprices are sometimes tyrannicai;
less play feel amply repaid for all the whms or the
great artist.
At st. Petersburg the Italian operate season CON-
mences on the llth October next and ends the 2,th
February following. Just as last year there
win be four separate subscriptions, each OF
comprise the following arilsts:-fTn.s donne,
Madame Adelna Patti fOr three months), Mesdames
Lucca, Benza, volplnl Qor month each), Madame
Artot for two months, and Madame Sinic0; prime
donne conhuui, Madame Scalcni Qor three months),
Madame Trebelli ror one month";; prio,t tenor, Sig
nor Tamberk or Niconi dor two months, SignQr
Marini for one monthly and Signor A. Corsi; print
od,Iton, N. Faure, signor Cotogni or Sgnor Gra-
zianl, Sgnor Rotu ana Padilla dor two months
EACH; pgfn bdssi Signor Bagaggiolo and other
ARTIST primo basso 6,soo, Signor Ciampi or Sgnor
Zucchini; conductor, Sign0r Ardt; principal stage
manager. Slgnor Merelli; stage manager, Signor
Ferrero.
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