The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-12
A MU S E NJ E N rs.
English Opera.

The public continue to manifest an undated in
terest in the performances at Bryant's Opera House
Every night, in spite OF the close weather, which
begins to make theatre-going somewhat uncom-
Portable, audiences quite respectable in numbers
are gathered to listen to English opera as inter-
preted by artists who have enjoyed for long time
a considerable share of public favor This, no
doubt, accounts for good deal Of the enthusiasm
which displays itself from time to time, and often
on occasions when severer criticism would not see
much either to admire or applaud. But
good nature probably comes with the
for criticism. On Monday night verdi's sTrova-
tOre'' was presented The appointments and scenic
what too exacting to be rendered with perfect
satisfaction by the company. Mrs. Seguin's Azu-
power and her singing in the part such to merit
the applause which was not ungenerOusly be-
slowed. Miss Howson's singing in the roe OF
was unusually pure, and there is no doubt that,
with time and hard work, this lady will take dis
tnguished position on our lyric stage. BroOkhouse
Bowler appeared as ManrcO, and Henri Drayton as
the Count di Luna
Tho Bowery Theatre-The "swamp An
gels"
The Old Bowery, as the Bowery Theatre Is famil-
iaTly called, was literally packed last night. Every
seat in the house had its occupant the attraction
being Mr. Charles Fosters new drama of the
''Swamp Angels; or, The Outlaws Of North Caro-
lina." The author has woven story Of his own,
into which he has introduced scenes and incidents
from the letters of the HERALD correspondent who
was sent to spend some time with the Lowery
gang in the swamps of North Carolina. The play
opens in the cabin of old Pop Strong, where some
funny by-play takes place over a lottery ticket.
The now famous Rhody Lowery MRS jones' is in
troduced in the scene, giving aid and comfort to q
Boston Yankee notion man (Mr. Marston). The
murder OF old Pop strong follows, the vengeance Of
the Lowery boys Is awakened, and they swear to
avenge the murder. Old Allen Lowery (Mr.
Foster, the author cOunses moderation, and
In his remarks shows that he Is strong
adherent OF the ''et us aone principle RhOdy gets
on the track Of the murderer, denOunces him, and
Henry Berry takes the revenge he threatened In
the second act we have the jail at Wilmington and
the Lowerys In prison. They manage to make their
escape and get back to the swamps. more deter
mined than ever to carry ont their policy of bloody
revenge. The second scene In the act Is the railway
station at scunietown. Here, again, old Allen
Mr. Maney) and another fierce looking fellow, who
are going to innict bodily injury on him. Just as
they are "going for" the old man the HERALD cor
respondent (Air. Marden comes from the depot
strikes out right and left In trnaBowery STYLE and
the ground. or course this makes the correspond
ent a hero in old LOwery's estimation. The
correspondent on learning the relationship
or the old man to the gang explains his
mission and the two in company proceed to Henry
Berry Lowerys house. They surprise the gang in the
midst of a jollifcaton. Here the correspondent
has a narrow chance for his life He escapes how
ever. and becomes very friendly subsequently with
Rhody who acts as his good angel hencefOrth all
through the piece The numerous escapes, moving
accidents and perous situations in which the I'M
fortunate correspondent is at times placed from
this point are gathered from the letters published
in the HERALD and from the prolific brain OF the
author. Before the piece is ended the correspond
ent discovered, by the aid of the author, that
iRhody Lowery is his sister Henry Berry Lowery
Is killed shortly after, and Rhody is brought on to
New York by. her new found brother, where the
happy pair again by the aid OF the author, are con-
graduated by the attaches OF the HERALD establish
ment. Mr. Foster has written many plays great
number OF which have been very successful but
from the reception "The Swamp Angels received
last night it is safe to say that his latest pro-
ductOn will rank among his greatest successes.
The appearance Of Mr.. Marden as the HERALD cor
respondent last night was the occasion of out
burst seldom equalled in the Old Bowery. Mr. Mars
ton, as the Yankee notion drummer was as funny
o Bostonian as well be imagined. Mr.. Winter
was most ferocous Henry Berry Lowery and
Pike, Percy, Murray and Barry were as unsavory-
looking rascals as II they were bred In the swamps
Harris as played by Mr. Manley, gave good PIC
ture, both IN makeup and action, OF a Southern
rough and George Frances Counsellor Barneygat
was played with an JUNCTION which would have done
credit to TOmbs shyster. The RhOdy OF Mrs.
Jones, the Sal Slappe of Miss Hackett and the
Alice Compton OF Miss Booth were very good, but
are hardly types of the denizens OF the region OF
Scunietown. The piece will have run, II last
nights performance is to be regarded as any indi-
cation OF Its success.