The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-01
A ii u S 4 II e N T S.

BOOTHS THEATRE.-'The Winters Tale" was per-
formed for the tbirtynnth tune last evening at
this mouse. We have repeatedly alluded to the excel.
lent manner in which the play has been pr0duced in
deed, far scenery and other stage accessories
concerned nothing has been left undone to make
1T enjoy able even to old playgoers. Mr.. Lawrence
Barretrs impeTsonatlon OF Leontes. with all Its
blemlshes bespeaks the sympathies Of the audience
and Mrs. Molenhauer, though at times cold and de
clamatory, gives very fair rendering OF Hermione.
OF the other members OF the cast we have already
spoken at considerable length.
titled ''The Man o. AIrlie," which was given up
wards OF one hundred times a. tine Princess
leading part. The plot Of the drama is taken from
the German drama called Laurel Tree and Beg.
sered ana upon snat IS ent IL to Se
called an original play. AS the title suggests, the
action of the piece takes place IN Scotland, and the
hero ~ a Scotch poet. When performed In London
it owed its to the admirable acting Of MIR.
Herman Vein as much as to its merit. The plot
II plot IL be called lis simple; but the pathos
which pervades the whole piece pensates for Its
want OF action. we doubt not Mr. Barrett's ability
to I'LL the leading part and that the play WIN be pro.
duced in O manner worthy of the reputation OF this
theatre. We hear that the Caledonian Club-kilts
aud ail-has made arrangements TO attend In .
body the first performance on Monday evening,
MISS MoRESslS CoNcERT.-As was expected by
her friends, tile testimonial concert to Miss Mo.
rensi at the Brooklyn Academy OF Music on
Tuesday evening was quite successful. The house
was not crowded, but the audience was large,
considering the excessive heat OF the evening.
Miss M0rensi OF course was the principal
attraction, although sire was supported by
several artists Of distinction. After an absence
OF SIX years she showed by her excellent rem
derng OF the music selected that her voice style
were much improved. She was heartily applauded,
especially after her singing OF kathleen Mavour-
neeD,N which she gave as an encore. An orchestra
vi thirty pieces was directed by Carl Bergman.
Mrs. Gulager made her first appearance in BroOklyn
IN this concert as soprano ana made a
decided IMPRESSION. Though lacking In power her
voice is rich, smooth and flexible. The baritone
Mr.. FRED Stems, sang in fine style as encore
"Old Simon the Cellarer," and was rewarded with
applause. Mr.. Warren gave several selections on q
enjoyable. The following was the programme
Part LII. Overture-''Ober0n," Weber; full orches-
ira. 2. Sacred song-'My Soul to God, My Heart TO
Thee" Clapisson; Mr.. Fred Stems, accompanied by
dl Tcnda, Mala SOla,'' Belliui; Mrs. Gulager. 4
Aria-from the Prophet-"FghO Mlo,n Meyerbeer;
Mile. Morens s. Cavatina-"Bel Adorata"-from
II Giuramento, Mercaoante; Mr.. Millard. 6. Organ
George William Warren. Part Ill. Overture
'Mery Wives of Windsor" NicolaO: full orchestra.
2. Song-"Grand Old Ocean," Willard; Mr.. Fred
Stems. 8. Cavatina--"Waitng.n Millard; Mile Mo-
rensi. 4. Duo-"Guarda Che Blanca Luna Cam
pana; Nile. Morens and MIR. Millard. 8. Valsc--
ssDi G1Oja," Strakosch; Mrs. Gulager. @. Quar-
tet-NOcturno, 'Good Night. " from "Martna;' Flo
tow.
hail. on Twenty.third street, the popular, Jocular
and elongated specimen of humanity known as
Nelsc Seymour will have complimentary testimo-
NAL matinee this afternoon. Nese is SO well known,
SO universally esteemed as good artist and there
fore so immensely popular both In public and pri-
waite le that 1t Is safe to say, his testimonial will
be- as 1t should be, first class IN every particular.