The New York herald., 1873-02-16
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

smooth run The last week was one of those periods
with the exception OF David Garrick" at wallack's,
which had been introduced to the public on the
Saturday night previous. there was nothing new
at any or our places OF amusement "Al!xep con-
tnued with undimnshed prosperity at the Fiitl,
Avenue and the same is true OF zone Hundred
Years Old' at the Union Square. At Niblos LEO
ana Lotos" still draws large houses. ''The Ticket
Of-Leave Man" az Booth's with Mr.. W. J. Florence
as Bob Brerly, maintained its unusual success; and
"The Cataract OF the Ganges," at the Grand Opera
House run through its last week. The week was
one Of dramatic ease and yet the notes OF prepasa
zion for coming changes were beard in several
quarters. This week "Humpty Dumpty" makes
his bow once more at the Olympic, and the new
local "Fcily" will be presented at the Opera House.
These are the only features Of the week. but others
are still in store little further ON, Madame Lucca's
return TO the Academy on the oath being especially
noteworthy.
The reopening Of the Olympic theatre, with Mr.
g.. l.. Fox in his original character OF "Humpty
Dumpty,"is Is an event OF too much significance to
be passed by without some special remark. With
cut exception Mr.. Fox Is tlse best low comedian on
the American stage; and the greatest OF living
pantominsists. We have heard OF q distinguished
London critic who never missedl an opportunity of
seeing Mr. Fox during his stay in this city. and de-
clared that since Grimaldi there had not been so
great clown II the critic could have freed him
self from the worship Of the idol
which tradition had made for him he would
have said that Fox is greater than Grimaldi. We
must become idol breakers II we would appreciate
true art. Any just comparison between the clown
OF the past and the clown Of the present would
teach us that the actual has more value than the
ideal We are tired OF the exatation Of the past at
the expense Of the present. Mr.. Fox in his recent
fnur- .rri,
a household word in every town and village. His
fame was u constant surprise to him. Could
Grimaldi have produced greater results at this day
in iscountry? Wethnk not, and If the two clowns
could change places Grimaldi would be compelled to
content himself with the assurance that alter Fox
nothing like his art had been in his own llne
In the reproduction OF the pantomime Mr. G. X. Fox
isto take the part OF Old One Two, Mr. G. W. Ravel
plays Tommy Tucker and Miss f.. Beane Little
Goody Two Shoes. King Icicle will he represented
by Mr. G. b. Beane and the piquant and pretty Miss
Marion Fiskc Is to be Sunbeam. The piece has
been bsautifed, we are told by many new features.
and number Of specialtes for the amusement of
the audience is to be added.
Owing to the indispostion OF Miss Clara Morris
her part OF Alike was taken yesterday afternoon
and evening by Miss Sara Jewett. This young lady,
who is exceedingly pretty and in her person the
ideal of the part is playing her hrst engagement,
having made her debut at the Fifth Avenue Thea
tire az Mabel WyckOf, in "Diamonds" In view of
her tnexperlence her success in ''Alxe" yesterday
was remarkable. Coming INTO piece cast with
unusual strength, and compelled to meas
ure' her powers in singularly emotional
part with an ensemble that is near
perfection she not only sustained herself but gained
a distinct and hearty recognition This in itself
would be great praise, but while we cannot 90 into
any analysis of her acting further than to Indicate
cne or two beauties, We can commend her playing
as modelled only upon correct conception OF the
meaning OF her part The love OF Alike for her
mother, which Is as essential to the play as her
love for Lucienne's betr0thed,. was finely wrought
aut-so finely indeed as to- pervade the piece like
incense In coister chapel. Again, where she
listens to the peadings of the man. to
whom she had given. her heart, and espe-
ciay in the outbNrst where she shows him.
how deep Is her love, she exhibits extraordinary
power. What she lacks il reposc and the self
confidence which will come with time. If she has
not genius she has great talent, and by her marked
Individuality in Alixe--a quality we had before
found her to lack-shc gives excellent promise for
the future. What Miss Norris misfortune was
Miss Jewett's opportunity; and while the patrons
of the Fifth Avenue Theatre will rejoice that the
former returns to the stage Monday, they will
be equally pleased that the latter acquitted herself
so well as to gain such distinct standing in her
profession.
The Stadt Theatre was last evening comparatively
well filled considering the dimensions OF the theat-
rical widerncss), and, Judging by the unanimous
applause bestowed on the representation of 'Der
Ball Zu Filerbrunn," the Teutons were highly graft
fed. Mile. Francisco Sangue appeared rs Hedwiy
the leading role, who, aside from the variety and
elegance OF her different toilets, displayed great
deal of versatility and power. She was well sup
ported by Mr.. Gustavus Donald, and the perform
ance was altogether enjoyable.
Miss Emma Howson's singing of the title part in
martha" is spoken OF by the Philadelphia journals
a very pleasing and creditable performance.
tragedy OF Shakespeare has been performed
for the FIRST time on the Spanish stage. Al Madrid
''Hamlet" has been brought out in a Spanish
version by Don Carlos Coello.
The Academy Of Music was thronged last night
the occasion OF the fourth concert for this sea-
son OF the Philharmonic Society, and II the pro-
gramme failed to surpass its predecessors in poiut
of novelty and attractiveness it was at least not
inferior in regard to the merit OF the perform
ance. Though faultessly rendered the music
was by no means as acceptable as 1t
might have been had the taste OF
the sterling patrons of the society been taken into
account. Classical music in its most rigid form
may, doubtless, be interesting to wierd instru-
mentalists, but it requires little judicous dis
elimination to select such works as will awaken
general interest. Drowsiness Is not difficult
matter to accomplish even at the Academy The
musical bill of fare last night was as follsws:-
symphony No. s. in minor new, Gade; /, Ale
gro motto con fuoco; 2, Allegro moderate; g. An
dante 4, Finale-Allegro non troppo. Aria from
"The Creation" Haydn. Herr Carl Speigler.
Adagio for the Violoncello, Bargie Mr. Frede-
rick.Bergner. Overture 'Galilei" in A major new,
Matzka. symphony No. s. IN minor. Beethoven; !;
1, Allegro can brio; 2, Andante con motto; 8, Aile-
gro; 4, Finale-Allegro.
Alter Gade's wcll-known symphony had been dis
posed of Herr Speiger sung an aria from 'The Gre
aton," which, though mon0tonous and very dull,
considering that the audience had been enter
tanned at length in q somewhat similar strain be-