The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-19
AM ~ s EN- E NTs.
Italian Opern-"Faust.' ,,

part OF the prima donna and tenor marked the
final representation OF 'Faust" at the Academy last
night MISSIONS Marguerite and CapOul's Faust
Will be long remembered with pleasure by our opera
goers. and Miss Cary's Siebe ana Jamet's MephisLo
not call for any special comment as praise worthy
and the mise en- scene and appointments were as
, peiore unworthy OF an opera house. On "Wednesday
Mile. NILSSON appears as Mlgnon for the last time.
Miss Anna MehliR's Farewell Matinee.
This accomplished pianiste babe farewell to the
New York public yesterday afternoon, the last
OF her admirable plano recltas being given in STEM
way nan Sne large hall before prs, city large
hooked thither despite the blockade in The streels
ana testified their appreciation OF the fair artist by
contlnued applause IL Is no small triumph TO
secure an audience and an attentive one at tha to
listen TO one pianist in a programme Of The most
Sonata" Few OF Chopin's nocturnes and waltzes
and LISTS fantasia on "Don Juan" were the
principal works performed, and were worthy OF the
hlgh reputation OF the artist.
Last soiree of Messrs. Damrosch and
Pruckner.
The small hall OF Messrs. Steinway was well
filed last evening" on the occasion OF the farewell
soiree OF chamber music given by Dr. Leopold
Damrosch. violinist, and Herr Pruckner, pianist.
They were assisted by MISS Sterling, cOntralto and
Mr.. +. Bergner, violoncelo. The programme con.
sisted OF very choice and rare selections from the
VieuxtemDs. Mendessonn and Damrosch, and the
performance was generally very satisfactory. These
artists should be heard more frequently and In q
larger concert.
Edwin Booth Sir Edward Mortimer.
The selection Of "The Iron Chest" for presentation
to the New York public was no doubt Influenced by
aaudable desire to let them see the full range Of
this actor's power During this season he has GER
tainly filled many anG important roles, not without
honor. The impersonation Of Sir Edward NORTH
mer, which he essayed last night had much In CON-
mon with most OF the characters In which Mr..
Booth has achieved popularity, and yet differs essen
TALLY both to intensity and furnishing distinct
and understandable cause for the emotions be-
trayed. Not, indeed that we can look upon Sir
Edward Mortimer, as Coleman drew him. as other
than stagetragc hero. No doubt men who muir.
der are gnawed by paDgs OF conscience; but have
evidence enough Ia our own more advanced clv1
blood seem to bear the stlngs OF conscience braveiy
and to be chiefly concerned 70 escape the hangman
But OF course there are some men of extremely
sensitive organizations who might feel very much
OF Inc anguish which Sir Edward is made to suffer,
from the remembrance or their crime; but that q
man, not wanting In physical courage, should bear
himself as Wlllord Is made to DO IS beyond belief.
The principal interest or the plot turns the rela.
tons OF these TWO Characters the others being SIM
ply stulng material bunglingly enough put to-
gether In truth the play is or the deepest tragic
dye, out 49, Notwithstanding waning In interest.
IDueed, when IL Is over can scarcely nelp think
ing that the author has been somewhat wantonly
narrowing our feelings and are inclined to blame
HIM Tor not disposng OF his story In act
ldr BOOTHS dellneaton OF the nervous Sir Edward
Mortimer certainly one of his best efforts
There was less OF the cold, unimpassioned manner.
ism OF the eOcutlOnlst which lnterferes 50 Often
Win the eneet o. his acting Preserving mis- usual
into his portrayal OF the remorse ana fear OF the
conscience-seared murderer. We think thc picture
overdrawn 10y Coleman, but the rendering OF the
authors idea was full forcible and effective We
cannot speak with much praise Of the other gentle
Through the dialogue HIS delivery IS sudden and
his action angular Nor does he seem to possess the
power OF leeiing emotion certainly not OF repre-.
Blanche, was quite refreshing acting win naiuete
ana naiuralness which conirasted pieasingly with
Tie performance OF the other ladies or the company.
XIV. 49,. ~ s'Lnlla ROOkli.o
The long promised "Lalla Rcokh" was produced
last evening, at the Grand opera Eouse. ana
proved to be in sober ernest as the adver.
tisements announced, 'thG most gorgeous spec.
tacle' ever displayed on ne AMERICAN stage The
,na Si 'e sSensr costumes ana APP
OF experienced nlNy-goers The great effects OF the
p piece Fe.st Of Lanterns and the Banner
There cen be no doubt that Lalla Roonk" will be a
great success and VIII draw full houses tor months
to come.
Fifth Avenue Theatre-Last Night Of ssDi.
vorcc."
The long and brilliant run OF .'Divorcen came 10
conclusion last night with the 2OOth performance
given for the benefit OF the stage manager and lead.
ing member OF Mr.. Days company Mr.. d. ii. Har-
kins No regular play has ever be lore on the Amer
lean boards enjoyed such deserved popularity and
attained such lease OF life Tor term. Tonight
Mr. Griiilths makes MS New York debut in 'Old
Heads and Young Hearts' ana on Wednesday Miss
Fanny Morant taxes benefit In ''Fernande,1 MISS
Mary Cary appearing for the first time IN the title
roe anu Mr.. James rs Andre.
st. james.
"MonaldT reappeared at this theatre last
night, without any material change, and viii
be continued for two weeks. Marriage is we
believe indefinitely Withdrawn, as 1t was found
to educate an audience sufficiently
10 make them admire quiet natural action,
unity Of plot and certain elegance of die.
ton In the dialogue. 1t was too tame and there
tnent to the other, which Is the modern way of in.
Producing actlon. The public seem, however, to
De steadily recognizing tue merit OF this little
theatre.
Bryanrs New Opera House.
The programme presented last evening at this
theatre was all that could be desired in the
way of variety. The first part included a '.erand
Introductory overture" and operate choruses, In
which all the members OF the company TOOK part;
also various comic songs sung in the best style of
negro mnstrelsy by Mr.. Dan BRYANT and his brother
performers. very amusing feature OF the enter.
talnment was the burlesque ballad rendered by MIR.
W. IL. Rice, IN female attire. Equally funny was
Mr.. j. W. McAndrews IN the character OF the |
Charcoal Man. ana Mr.. Dan Bryant In that OF the
cuaed Wh tne p ane u 9Gn
Sneezer" which constituted the most mlrth- |
iul and enjoyable part Of the programme |
Mr.. Dan BRYANT unprecedented the two opposite |
Of Cassius and Marc Antony, and was |
exceedingly droll some OF his political ''hlts' with
which the burlesque aDounds, called forth shouts of
laughter The staDblng scene was very ludicrous. |
To mention one incident:-Amid wild shouts OF trl-
umph one OF the conspirators runs or to give tne
OF the tragedy to the evening papers
while another proposes to prepare SATURDAY. car |
tOon Tor the ECeIung Telegram But more wildly |
absurd than even TINS was Marc AntoDy's Grafton |
over the dead body OF Julius Sneezer which is sur
rounded by gang OF Sixth ward rOughs and the
grand winding up by q ''lerrifc horse combat.u |
The large audience present seemed to DC highly |
amused by the whole performance.