The New York herald., 1874-07-28
ADJUSTMENTS
NfbIo's Theatre.


The p6omised American ex travaganza was pro-
duces4 at this house last night 70 large audience,
mace up IN great part OF persons attached TO tho
theatrical profession. II is due TO the authors OF
uais strange medley 90 say ,hat they prepared the
'publfc not TO expect too much Hom the piece,
which has been neralded with considerable
blowing Of truGpets. Except The name, the new
extravaganza has nothing IN common with Long
fellows beautiful poem. aud, indeed II would be
dlncuit. If not impossible TO unraye the story.
which was loaded down win very Indifferent puns
and some amusing variety business whoever
expects TO nnd the slightest connection
between the scenes which go TO make up this new
contribution to the list OF stage pieces viii be
disappointed. Whatever merit 1t hss rests on the
humor OF isolated passages, and we regret TO say
that the hunor Is OF the weakest KIND. The most
successful points OF the purlesoue are borrowed,
and have nothing whatever 10 do with the obscure
plot that must be assumed TO exist somewhere,
but is diffcut TO trace. The play strictly sum
mer piece apG merely intended to while away an
idle hour. IN this IL succeeds well enough. one
or two hits that were attended for Boston. ana
could nave no application outside, have been lelt
without any attempt TO localize them the mu'ie
OF Evangeline, though lacking the verve oil French
opera O0iUt. Is not without certain sparkie'
though rom time 10 time the traces OF foreign IN,
nuence may be distinctly traced The muslcal
portion OF the work is. however, much III adv anee
OF !ne literature Bad puns are poor poor
under consideration we regret to say that the
humor was chiefly in the costumes, and the bright
est sparks OF wit struck from the toes of
breakdown performers. The acting for once was
far ahead OF the playwrght's work. Miss lone
Burke making an especially effective Evangeiine,
ana displaying an unlocked for amount OF vocal
ability. Her lmpersOnatOn OF Evange.ine was
marked by Al archness and sprightly grace that
At attracted and held the sympathy OF the
audience. Mr. Crane, as lie Blanc, the notary
was irresistioy comic. and with MISS Burke, bore
the chief weight OF the piece with much success.
EvangeDne Will be played TIL further notice.
Woods Museum.
'The Streets OF New York" was put on the
boards At this house last night to fair audience,
VINO greeted the ever interesting picture OF our
social life with warm appreciation. Miss Sophie
Miles and Mrs. Aldrcn appeared IN the leading
roles.
Musical and Dramatic Notes.
Nilsson receives So, 500 for sixteen operate per-
iormances IN Russia.
$. 3. Mills is at work on a grand fantasia for the
piano among the Catsk Mountains.
D Murska is summering at Vienna and max
ing up large repertoire Tor her fall season in
America.
Mr.. Daniel Leeson, manager OF dramatic COM
pany, has left tins city for an extensive season
through South America.
Theodore Thomas has new programmes every
night this week at Central Park Garden, "Tbe
Nautilas Waltz" being in each.
The success OF the tenor CaDdidns in Bavaria,
leads to desire on the part OF the Anon Society
| OF this city to have him back for German opera.
The symphony concerts OF Thomas. in the lal
will bring ont many novelties, some being manu-
scripts from the leading composers Of Europe.
in. Pattlson, the pianist will lecture on 'Piano
Music" and Illustrate his lectures BY selections
from all the composers, during the coming season.
Devivo is at his cosey little cottage in the High
lands OF New Jersey and rejoicing IN the fact OF
having engaged Levy and Wilhelm to support Di
Mnrska.
The sixty second season OF the London Philhar-
monlc Society closed a couple OF weeks ago with a
programme comprising large works By Mendels-
sohn, Stradeila, Beethoven, Mozart, Rossini and
namesakeS.