The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-17

STEIEwAY HAL!-MRs. CHARLES MoULToN. The
great pressure on our columns prevents lengthy
criticism on the debut OF this charming and accom-
plished artistic. Her voice is somewhat mezzo So
pIano IN quality, sympathetic aud flexible. The
ford pas sages In the 'Be Raggio',-that severe
test or prime donne-were executed by her with
All ease and brihaIcy perfectly marvellous Gou-
mods ave Maria revealed depth Of expression
cess Her assistants were Miss Agnes Palmer,
The second concert takes place Tonight. The au-
dence was both large and fashionable last evening"
ENGLISH OPERA-"DoN GIovANNI."-The last
week OF the present brilliant opera season opened
last night with fine house, one OF the best OF all
operas and good performance. The three prime
dome Of the troupe, Nine. Parepa- Rosa Jenny Van
Zandt and Clara Doria; the tenor. Tom Karl; Camp
bell. Aynseiy COOK. SoguIn and Ryse were IN the
cast. Mme. Rosa sang the grand letter ARIA
superbly and Nine. Van Iandt made charming
Lerina. COCK Was tue best Leporello We have nad
here Tor years, ana Campbell dashing Don Juan.
one either, uobly. Tonight "Marttaaa,, viii he
gwen with Mime. Van E.ndt IN the title rote.
| STADr IHEATER-LuCIA Di LAMMERMooR.-This
house was crammed again last night from pit to
| dome with an eager, eXpectant audience to hear
! Wacnlel. Whether his acting or his singing tie
served tue most attention was difficult matter 10
decide, the one seemed TO spring naturally from
/ the Other. In the marriage scene and sesle, he
! brought DOWN the house again and again by his
singlns ana III tie dying scene, Fra POGO me, lie
met with equal success
WALLACkS-MR. CHARLES MATHEWS.-JUiS
eminent comedian appeared for the first time az
tins theatre last evening in the comedies OF "A
Curious Case" and "A Game OF Speculation" The
dulness Of the former piece served as fol- for the
sparkling briiliancy OF me latter in whicn Mr..
Mathews appeared TO the best advantage During
this piece the house was frequently taken oy
storm and Inc performance was treat 10 play oers
VINO, like we poor New Yorkes have such scaniy
opportunities OF enjoying anything like artistic
acting.
BoorH's JHRArRE.-"M Macbeth the greatest OF
Shakspeare's tragedies was produced last night at
this house. with Miss Cushman "a Lady Macbeth.
She exhibited wonderful force, combined with
artistic fnish in her delneation Of the strong bad
woman. In the scene with her husband after
the murder she displayed her full power
had recalled the trlumphs Q. her carrier days. We
are not certain that what she has lost in physical
power Is not fully compensated by the sO1tening Of
what was abrupt and ovcrpatent IN her acting.
want OF ANIMATION through his part tnat cha
lied hun IN Wolsey. Mr. walters acting Was In his
usual volcanic style.
THEATRE CoMIouE.-Tnis place Of amusement
opened last evening to a crowded house, under the
management OF MIR Josh Hart. The entertainment
Of the character classed under the head OF the
variety business. The bill was q long one, aud
was not remarkable, with Q few exceptions for
anything particularly good. In iact, The only
were those IN which Mr.. Charley White, an old
New York avorite: Mr.. Hart. and John Wid's origi-
mai "Clodoche" buriesquers appeared. The other
pieces OF the show were middiing and bad IL would
] be hard to ind worse set Of dancers than those
! who capered through the ballet OF "ihe rivals
| The house, however, was filed with an audience
which appeared pleased and IL IS TO be presumed
that the management in consequence feels sati, hed
UNloS SQUARE THFArR s-LEFFISGwELL. Person.
ang for he lime being that demonstrative ranter,
Romeo Jaiiier jenkins, VINO INDUCES IN lifeke imi-
tations OF oil The big guns OF tragedy, LET
nngwell is the central point of attraction
at THIS theatre, and reaps harvest OF
honor such as never le to MS lot even IN the base
bah arena. Around him are grouped buresque
beauties. ballet bellies, versatile yocasts and va
rety OF all kinds IN their epecaltcs. The bill
Tor this week at the Union Square Theatre Is choice
aud attractive, and ie;srs. Saook Butler nave
made considerable progress since The opening Re.
sui. good aLlenuance.