The New York herald., 1871-12-08

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Reference TO this very popular production might
seem almost super1uous, considering the eXtraOr-
dlnary success which 30 FAR has marked its career
were 1t not for the fact that the HOLIDAYS are ap-
preaching, ana that "Humpty," dccked out IN new
array, is bent on astounding the juveniles towards
Christmas. The pantomme Is t~.ly most wonder
ful combination OF innocent humor, delightful
scenic effects fairy pictures, versatile talent and
gr0tesqueness, ana Its name VIII doubtless be re.
membered in years to come, when perhaps 1t may
be NO easy task TO present more complete or enjoy
able entertainment. Fox Is unqnestionably the
very prince OF clowns, and he was just
quaint, sly and mrth-proyoking last night
as on the occasion when "Humpty" made his
WON sae general a arprcbaaon @ seems 70 &C the
great characteristic feature Of the performance.
spectacle ,nat Charms the audience, ana the hearty
laughter which resounds throughout the theatre Is
cannot be criticised, siace IL would be somew hat
herculean task to even cnumerafe the many at
the ZigZags the Kirafy troupe, Signor Casseii, the
precocious Miss feamans and the ballet form a host
Of talent rarely brought together Crowded houses
continue to MI the olympic Theatre, ana as the
general excellence OF the performance Will, II pos
sIble be increased In view OF the coming festive sea-
son thedimensions oI the establishment viii be
sorely taxed.
Bene fit Of the French Benevolent Society.
The performance last night at the Academy OF
Music In aid of tine French Benevolent Society was
a genuine artistic success; and, although the
attendance might have been more numerous.
there was sufficient evidence to show that
the very charitable object in view was substantially
recognized. DOniZettls popular production, LA
File du Regiment" was given IN French, the lead
ing artists beng Nile. Leon Duval, Mons Capoul
ana Mons Janet. In the r0e OF Marle the young
vtvandiere, Mile. Daval eclipsed all her previous
efforts, and displayed to the fullest advantage
10 a
elicitng throughout the warmest appreciation from
audience that heartily appreciated all the little
pleasing peculiarites OF the French school, OF which
the lady is fair representative. Her earnest and
artistic rendering OF the famous "Vive Ia France"
was enthusiastically encored; NJ Capoul was quite
ated with becoming grace ana spirit, and Impaired
to 1t refreshing energy rarely infused by the ma.
jorlty of artists VINO assume the part. Old sergeant
Surplice mad capital representative In Mr.. Janet,
ana what little there was to be done he performed
was sustained by Nine. Anna Cave, Hortenslus being
enI ustej to the veteran Paul Jmgne', who acqult-
ted himself In creditable manner. The opera
was, altogether, satisfactorily presented. Miles.
Castelar, aud De Try subsequently performed fine
aass s0 wnc mSc 'ssSss APPLAUSE
nsy ase byes aue' on ss 1s same
the air "Du Nouvelu seigneurn and also took part
In duet with NJ. Capoul from "l.a Rene de Chy-
pre- The poona,se from "Mignon" was rendered
10y Mile. Duva with Characteristic spirit aud pre-
csion The performances was brought TO close
with tho fourth act OF la favorita,r In
which Sgnor Brgnoli and Miss Cary ap-
peared as Fernando and LeoEora respectively
1t is almost unnecessary 10 add that tns great tenor
succeeded In creating decided Impression.
Brisno was in splendid voice. and hls glorious rem.
derng OF the famous ''Splrito Genun iairly took
the house by Storm, calling to mind the days OF the
great and gifted artists, VINO are iew ana far
Between. Miss Cary was also very successful In |
her essay OF the role she partly presented.
The Nilsson Italian Opera Company Will not ap. |
pear In Philadelphia on Monday night next, as an.
nounced, owing to the prevalence OF smallpox IN
that city. Tlfe arrangements have accordingly Dcen
changed, and the company win continue 10 perform
al the Academy OF Music here for probably three |
weeks to come. Tho sale or seats Tor the new sub
scriptlou nights commences TO day, ''Misnonr is !