The New York herald., 1874-11-21
A n u S E M E N is.
Italian Opcra-"MigmOn."

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Italian Opera-ssMigmOn."
Mile. Albani appeared at the Academy OF Music
last evening, giving her dnal impersonation OF the
heroine OF Thomas opera. The familiar numo moers
OF the title role received unusual care at her
hands, and in every scene her acting was charm
ing. In the first concerted piece which follows the
entry OF Gugliemo, the prayer, santa Virgine
Maria" was iull OF ch!ldnke devotion, and con-
trasted with the brilliant roulades OF the heartess.
actress Fiina. In the touching descrip-
tion OF her native land. mon conosci IL bel
suol,n and in the Swallows" duet the
tender feeling OF Mignon was well portrayed
by Mile. Albani. In the second act the toilet
scene including the well known "styrienne." was
iull Of artless gayesy and innocent coquetry. The
despair and jealousy OF Mlgnon IN the tnird act
when she contemplates suicide, were iorclble ana
natural ana devoid o! mere staglness. Very beau
tifu Also was the lyric ana dramatic picture pre-
senLed III the last scene Uy Mile. AlDanl, OF
Mignons return TO her ancestral @ home. Mile.
evidently laoorins under the effects OF illness. as
her voice was weaker than usual She managed,
however, To secure an encore in the Poacca.
Miss Cary, DeDassn, Florinl and Scolara appeared
as Federico, Gugiielmo, Lotario and Laerles, and
first representation OF the opera this season.
No operate performance VIII oe given at the
nltely postponed. On sunday evening I'll Trova-
tore VIII be sung ut the Grand Opera House, and
foil :Monaay. ~ "Ernant " wednesday, s % "Iohen
grim" with Mile. Albanl as Elsa, Miss Cary as Or
trud, Carpl as Lohensrn, Del Puente as Frederick
Thursday III Barbiele di seytgl,a;' Friday, .'Loh.
engrin;' saturday, farewell matinee On satur.
Will be presented IN Brooklyn and on the lollow-
ing evening there viii be likely performance OF
Monday November so, the company appear IN
Philadelphia.
The Fifth Avenue Theatre.
Last night Sterling Coyne's brilliant comedy
"Everybody's Friend," was produced at this
house. The uniavorable state OF the weather was
felt IN the attendance. Mr.. James Lewis who un-
dertooE the role of Major Wellington de Boots.
made quite u success. He was amusing as ever
in the character OF the gallant mlitlaman, who
feared nothing but his vile. The cast included Miss
Davenport as the Widow Swansdown. Miss Jewett
as Mrs. Felix Featherly and Mrs. Gilbert as Mrs.
Wellington de Boots. 1t Is needless to say that
the represen tation gave Infinite pleasure TO the
audience who laughed heartily as point alter
point OF the dro situations were unrolled The
piece was simply put on rs u "stop gap" to ill up
the ume lor the production OF MI. bouclcauit's
produced this evening with q remarkably powerful
cast. lnis remarkable drama never had better
chance OF being we'll presented, as each OF the
roles will be filed by an artist of merit.
Mrs. Conway's Theatre.
The engagement OF Miss clara Morris at Mrs.
Conway's Brooklyn Theatre has proved a success.
Last evening, the last but one OF her engagement,
"Camille" was presented on the bill, and drew q
house crowded In every part. Upon Miss Morris
in the principal role centred all the interest
OF the audience-an interest sustained with
increasing intensity from the opening Of
the piece to the denouement, which repre-
w and the the SUBJ
sidary characters in the piece were very Well
enjoyment Of very appreclative audience was IN
the acting oi the second chsAacter IN the piece,
tlnuaily present, the drawback was not much 1er.
Matsnees.
WALLACK's THEATRE.-The first matinee per.
formsnce OF Mr.. Boucicaults great play, "Tne
Shaugnraun," will be given this afternoon. 1t Is
the hit OF the season, and every night since Its
production Wailack's Theatre has been crowded
with enthusiastic audiences
BoorH's TnEArRE.-Mr. Joseph Jefferson appears
at the matinee performance at this house in
Boucicaut's ever popular play, "Trip Van
Winkle.n
THE LYcEuM.-The Emily Soldene troupe will
sing Lecocq's delightful opera ootl0e, LA File de
Madame Angot," IN English. This company Is
rapidly growing In public estimation. and since
the production OF Madame Angot's Daughter"
this pleasant little house is nightly crowded.
THE FIFTH AvENUE.-Tne "School for Scandal"
which has proved so successful, Will be presented
at the matlnee performance In this theatre for
the last time this season.
STEINwAY HALL.-The last matinee OF Mac
cabes very clever monologue performance Will
be given this afternoon. The departure OF this
amusing and rednec entertainment win be re-
gretted by q large portion OF the public, who have
enjoyed many hearty laughs without being sub
jected to vulgarrity.
MRS. CoNwAY's BROOKLYN THEATRE.-"Camre''
Will be played at the matinee performance at this
house, with Miss Clara Morris in the title role.
The PARK THEATRE.-''Ihe Gilded Age" still
remains the attraction at this house. Colonel
Sellers will be delighted to see his friends at the
matinee entertainment.
WOODS MUsEUM.-"Litte Rinen and 'The
Three Thieves will furnish intellectual entertain
menr to the audience at the matinee performance
at this house.
NIBLo's-Whoever wants to see real Indians
and real scalp dance may satisfy their curiosity
by attending the matinee performance at this
theatre.
OLYMpIC.-"A Trip Round New Yorkn and wide
selection OF variety performance will be given at
the matinee to-day.
THE ROMAN HIpPoDRoME.-Tne "Grand Congress
OF Nations" comes TO an end at the Hippodrome
to-day, as q new pageant Will be produced on
Monday. The usual matinee performance takes
place to-day.
THEATRE CoXIQUE.-The chief attraction at the
matinee to-day Will be Hart and Harrigan in their
new Irish buriesque "The Cianceys," In which
tney introduce q new song, "rhe Day we Gee.
brate."
BRYANTS OPERA HOUsE.-The sable Ministries
Will give their usual family entertainment at the
matinee to-day.
The GLoBE-"The Lakes or Killarney" and q
variety entertainment Will make up the matinee
performance at this house.
TIE SAN FRANCISCO MINsTRELs-A family matt.
nee Will be given to-day 'Mrs. Jarleys Wax
Works" Will be the great attraction.
Tony PAsToR's.-"The Flower Girl OF New YorE'
and Tony Pastor speclalties at tue matinee to-day
ART NOTES.
Mr.. ". T. Richards Ia rnino To raaida nj New.