, 1873-01-26

ures, and, together with painting in the AT
gallery. had been left in the especial care OF
the executors by the deceased. Tho library was
ono OF the most complete Of tho kind in the
world, many Of tho copies Of Shakespeare con-
taining marginal notes made by Mr. Forrest
during his whole lifetime Of study. The fire
did not extend beyond the library, and the
greater portion Of the books, as we'll as the
print and art galleries adjoining, we're saved,
Tho loss is estimated at from $15 600 to $50, ,o00
and the insurance on the library alone mas
$4,000.
The version of "Monto Christie" to be pro-
duced at the opening of Fechter's Lyceum Thea
TIE, on the night Of the 18th of February, has
been adapted from Dumas novel by Mr. Fechter
himself, and will differ very materially from any
dramatization before producedin Now York. The
principal character, Edmond Ddntes, will be per-
sonated BY Mr.. Fechte1, and is Of that romantic
and picturesque character peculiarly adapted to
| lis genius. In the engaging Of his company
Mr. Fechter has been rather unfortunate. 4
number Of very clever actors and actresses were
| engaged by him in london. last summer when
the following November. The long delay st.
tendant upon its completion, however, has
caused those engagements to DO can
eeled, for the present season at
least. among the artists already en-
gagged for the performance Of Monte Christie "
are 1ir. George Boniface, Mr.. Mines Levick,
hr. Charles Lec1ercq, brether OF Hiss Carlotta
Leclercq, Mr. Arthur Leclercq, air. Frank
Bangs, and Miss Lizzie Price, from Philadelphia.
Mr.. Arthur Leclercq is the stage manager, and
has been experimenting the erection Of the
theatre from tic first. Alr. Mollenhauer, Jr,
is the leader Of the orchestrs, which will be Of
unusual size and great tvariety in its Instruments
Monte Christie " is expected to run up to the
end OF the preBent season, when very full and
efficient company, including many new faces,
will be engaged for the fall season Of 1873.
] LA FEMME DE CLAUDE"
| The following is sketch Of the new play by
the Gymnaae,-with M1e. Desolee, tho original
| Frou-Frou, in the chief part,-and called liza
| Femme do Claude:"
Claude ardent searchtr in the realms Of SCIENCE
Of ita mechanism will prove superior to the
any European power and thus the supremacy Of hts
beloved France viii once more assert itself. lis beau
fnl wife is frivolous and vain, and Claude after for
giving her several escapades, resolves In order to
cupy her mind, to give her employment in his 1abora-
tory This Arrangement suits tho vicious beauty -ad-
mtrably, because the nephew OF her husband Is also
engaged in Clnudes dusty workshop. She re-
solves to master the secret Of the gun, which
she intends to reveal to rich foreigner whose pres
ents and money will afford her the means Of gratt-
tying, her inordinate taste for nnery and dress.
and although 1t arst be- las no desire to punish IL
guilty partner hs patriotic feelings are too strong fos
apparent thst bis chertshed Invention % vii not oniy
cause the destruction Of his honor, but will at the
entne timo be known to fhe Government Of another
these agonizng thoughts he rushea 10 the window OF
his study, aud sees his wife hanging the Of the
has betrayed the secret Of the inventor caud takea
5et used md with dehberate alm a1os and Eils The
MUSIC.
Tho week which has just closed he's been very
full OF music. The principal event WAS the first
reception Of the Apollo Club to its associate
members, which called together probably the
finest audience ever assembled in Chicago, and
the most delighted one. It's associate member
snip, which is limited to 500 is now nearly full,
and the prospects Of the Club are therefore,
very promising. As it virtually has the field to
itself, has it's expenses guaranteed for year to
como and handsome fund to expend in music
and entertainments, its members may look for
ward to some very pleasant reunions. The Club
has some admirable music under rehearsal, and
has sent to Germany for the latest sorgs for
male voices, which it will bring out at the
close OF the season. Opera boufIc, during
the week, has done handsome business It
is no better, perhaps, nor no worse, than
other similar representations Of this sort
Of musical sTash. The English Opera concerts
On Tuesday and Wednesday were given at an ILL.,
sdvieed time, but although they were financially
unsuccessful, they we're very pleasing from
musical point Of view. We are now to have
weeks respite, and the time will undoubtedly be
spent by opera-goers in getting ready for
TIE ITALIAN OPERA,
which commences at McVicker's Theatre on
Monday, Feb. s. the season lasting two weeks. It
is long time since we have had Italian opera, so
long that it seems almost a myth. It is fortu-
-n&o @fn+- hail -
troupe headed by two such great artists as Lucca
and Kellogg. That announcement alone ought |
to be sufficient to insure the success Of |
the season. The rest Of tho com |
Pany are all newcomers here, but |
have been rehearsing a long time in Now York |
and Boston, they are now undoubtedly prepared |
to produce their repertoire in an excellent man
ner. The chorus and orchestra are large and |
effective. The troupe has long wanted to come
logg has always been favorite hero. Maretzek |
considers Chicago his right bower, and has
all the weak spots in his troupe |
for our behalf, and is disposed to mako the
T f to2 ey p1s s fFa1 op'5s an
the charming Linda di Chamouniz." Lucca
will appear in sFayorita" and "Faust," and |
early 70 give the complete casts, but we have u.s.
surances TINT they will DO made very strong, and
will be wanting in the mounting Of
the operas to make the ensemble complete, The
much to tho general effect. It's large and
sPlendidly equipped stage with it's perfect me-
brilliant auditorium, and tho cosy nearnoas Of
he audience to tho stage, will heighten tho
general effect, and the old and pleasant
3peratic associations which cluster about
,fcVicker's will be revived again.
It is time, therefore, that the operatic kids, and
:losks, and hats wore got in readiness. Chicago
7as arisen from her ashes sufficiently for the
Italian, and it Yiu greet 1t in right royal way.
upon the closing Of the season,
THEODORE THOMAS,
With his orchestra, will take up the thread and
give two concerts, the first On tho 17th, at the
Michigan Avenue Baptist Church, and the
,econd at the Union Park CONGREGATIONAL
Church on the 18th. Miss Annie Mehfig, tho
pinnist, will accompany tho orchestra,
md new solo violinist aud violonccllist will
aIso be brought. At the commencement OF tho
opera season,
TIE BOSTON 6ExTET CLUB .
yin also sing hero, appearing for the first time
7eb 8 at tho Michigan Avenue Baptiek Church !