The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-03
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The Boston Jubilee building VIII contain The
largest organ, the largest chime OF bells and the
largest drum In the world.
Signor MonginI commenced an engagement at the
Theatre Italien. Paris, last month by playing Man.
rico in la Traviata.n
Sir Sterndale Bennett had the honor OF being In
vited to Her MaJestys afternoon party, at Bucking
ham Palace a few weeks ago.
NJ de st. Georges demands, In lie Figaro n tomb
for Auber. whose remains have been lying for a
year in provisional grave at Montmartre.
On the 2ad Of February the Armenian Dramatic
Company gave special representation OF q trans
lation OF Alhers tragedy OF 'MerOpe.n The lead
Ing Armenian actress Is now Madame Aroussian.
Signor Ache Torelli has been experimenting in
Milan the rehearsals OF his comedy, ia Fan
|ciula,o which Is shortly to be performed by the
Be0tti-B Bon Company
From list OF the Turkish Dramatic Company In
Constantinope we see, as we stated, that there are
all Armenians. The authors Turks. The last pro-
duction was translation from the French OF the
drama OF Caesar Borgia."
The Victoria Theatrical Company, consisting of
amateur Parsees OF Bombay, are, according to the
bombay Gazette attracting crowded houses to the
Z farce brings the entertainment to a conclusion.
A special representation by members OF the
Coincide Franchise has been given on the occasion
OF the retirement OF NJ Regnier, after connection
receipts for this admirable artist amount ted 1S 900
francs 'Les Precieuses Rdicules,n the second act
OF lie Marriage de Figaro" 'Le Marriage Force"
and la yoie fat Pevr" constituted the pro-
eramme. At It's close Madame Arnouid- Plessy fead
a pOetica address, by M. Louis Gaet, I'm honor OIL
NJ Regnier, and the veteran, long the doven OF the
theatre, retired amid volleyng applause, and with
many tributes OF floral crowns and other compli-
mentary offerings
The London Musical World says:-'Mr. Gilmore,
on behalf OF the directors of the forthcoming mon.
ster musical festival at Boston, United States, has
nfa rnI lilo NTH and oil toI
and from Boston, to sing two pieces OF music each
day for twelve consecutive days. This sum Isl
double the amount Jenny Lind ever received for
similar services, either in Europe or America. The
tempting offer, which was made by Atlantic cable
on Wednesday, Mile. Tetens has been obliged tol
decline in consequence OF her public and private
engagements In London being Of more value to her
tflpTeSdriO."
Mr.. +. Ziegfeld, director OF the Chicago Academy
of Music, is now In London special commissioner
for the Boston international Musical Peace Jubilee.
His mission Is to complete the final arrangements
for the cooperation Of English and Continental
musicians, as well as for Official governmental
assistance In this great project. He Is to tender
invitations to the sovereigns OF Europe, on behalf
s ihs the is Capitals Of France Austria
Russia and Belgium, and has assurances OF obtain
ing the countenance OF the governments OF those
countries In furthering his undertaking.
A London paper speaks Of the great English
pianist's last concert mime Arabella Goddard
was also most happy in her selection OF music. The
and S per so Was s Ws
MS an executive display and the artists graceful
and finished style won uni yeral admiration But
the variety of sentiment and the graduation or color
in each movement were no less striking than
the brilliant execution, and the variations to the
Harmonious blacksmith secured the homage OF
almost perfect silence from the vast audience. In
the second part Nine. Goddard gave Thalbcrgs
Last Rose OF Summer fantasia instead OF the Don
Giovanni She played 1t as brilliantly as ever, and,
In response to warm and hearty recall, delighted
the audience with the same composers popular
Home, Sweet Home another marvellous display
OF finished execution"
General and Mrs. Tom Thumb, Commodore Mutt
and Miss Minnie Warren, purpose returning to
America at an early date, and are now exhibiting,
previous to q final farewell to England, at the Palas
ROYAL, Argyll street, Regent street, London.
Though many years have elapsed since Tom Thumb
made his first appearance In England, his popu-
larty seems in no degree to abate, and the pre-
sence of his little wife, with the Commodore and
Miss Warren, adds to the attractveness OF the
tertainment The General himself has grown some
what portly, and looks quite respectable middle
aged gentleman In miniature. The Commodore,
whose figure has not developed into such alder.
manic proportions is very active aud sustains the
chief part Of the comic business; while the ladies
do their utmost to amuse, and with evide mt sue
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