The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-29


card from Mr.. Cole, the lessee OF this establish
ment, appears In ro-day's HERALD. announcing the
cessation OF the performances there by the German
Opera Company Dy reason or the report OF the stage
manager that he VIII require the immediate free
use OF the stage for the proper production of the
spectacular piece "Lalla Rookh,n by the 11th Of
March. THIS, Of course, will not interfere with the
Sunday musical festivals, which will be continued
as usual. For over eight months incidental REFER
ences have been made 10 the new piece IRON the
pen OF the author Of 1.-THE Twelve Temptations y
which latter spectacle had 80 prolracted run at
fore safe to predict that public anticipation
corning the merits OF "lalla ROOkhn be realized a
but just 70 say tnat at least so far as can be Judged
by the material now ready and that portion In an
Incomplete state, the dresses. banners, properties
and general ACCESSORIES are oil the most costly, In
geni0us, appropriate and elegant description. and
come fully up TO every expectation. The scenery.
painted by Messrs MarstOn, Schell, Dayton, De Rlt-
ter, RazOnnl. Grieber and assistants synopsis of
which Is appended, and OF which there Is eighteen
full SETS II most art sticay finished and WIN serve
to convey, wn0n having the advantage OF proper
stage setting and tna brilliant effects OF lights with
their well-Diended varlegated coors, just estimate
OF the luxurious grandeur Of the Oriental chime, de-
scriptions OF which are so prolific In Moore's I'm.
mortal poem. Act irst Will reveal the Temple OF
the sun. with its horse OF fire and mystic caverns
the city OF Delphi oy sunlight and the palace OF the
Emperor OF AurnngzeDe. Act second will present
gorgeous palace in India; the grove of
moonlight; ana the Lake Of Pearls, by sunlight IT.
Act three gives the Illuminated palm ana cedar
groves. Act four Will open with view OF the VAL
ley oil the Nlghtingales by moonlight; then, In sue.
cessiOn, the Royal Tent Of Lallah kOokh, the Lake
OF Terror. near the Cataract OF the Ganges. ard d
view OF Bucnaras City, with burning mosque
Act fifth and last Will give grand panorama and Q
view OF sinking city, ending with gorgeous
transformation scene, called "lhe Rose Pearl; or
Bucnarlas' GEN." The plot Of The piece Is quite
faithful to that OF the familiar story Of the delicious
poem, and therefore an additional Interest beyond
scenic and mechanical effects Is Afforded winch, 1t
is to be hoped Will not be marred by Indifferent in
depreciation. Besides the intensity OF interest oil
the piece proper, with It's elegant mOuntlngs and
superb scenery, very full grand operate chorus
has been engaged, TissngtOn's orchestra aug
mented, ana q corps de bdLet organized that pro-
misses 10 excel Its predecessors.
A COlored Prima Donna.
'sYes," said the Rev. Mr.. Butler the pastor OF st.
Marks colored Methodist Episcopal church in this
city. to HERALD reporter on Tuesday evening at
Stenway Hall. "you win find In this hall the creme
de la creme OF negrodom, and no mistake; all In full
dress, toon There were 2l50 colored people OF
various shades In Steinway Hall on Tuesday night
and MISS Marianne Williams the Two African
American prilpe dome VINO have lately magnetlzed
iasnlonaoie coicred society IN TINS city
Is an OCtorOon, with very handsome features
and really sweet voice, OF rather small compass al
present. but capable OF fine cultivation Miss Brown
has enjoyed the attention OF the highest cOlOret
families OF New York for some time past, and sht
Is now about 10 proceed to Italy to study music
improve ner voice under me great masters OF song
Sne has all the material to become fine singer AM
Will no doubt succeed In her laudable effort 10 as
cend the ladder OF fame.
Miss Williams sang Badia's 'L'Estasi d'Amore,
ana IN several concerted pieces, and displayed re
markabe talents as vocalist. The other ARTISTS
were MISS b. Washington, Miss EatO. Messrs. J
Luca and A. G. Taylor and Professor o. Fox.
more enthusiastic or appreciatlve audience 1t woult
be diflicult to nnd.