The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-10


from "RigoettO" at tie conclusion OF the concert.
Mr.. De Way. newly arrived viollnist, created a
for piano aud violin by his clear well-sbaded tone,
facility OF execution in which the most trying
degree of warmth OF expression The other artists
made selections from composers of tae most
widely opposite schools.
Giimore's Twenty-Second Regiment
Band Concert.
The large armOry Of the Twenty-second regi-
ment, next door to the Lyceum Theatre, was
crowded last evening with hundreds of prone
naders, the ladies being in a larger proportion
in numbers than at any OF the previous concerts,
and an attractive bill was presented by Gilmores
band. The two immortal overtures "Der Frei-
schutzn and civilian Tell" were the distinguish
ing features Of the concert, being rendered with
an ensemble OF spirit and; heartiness that
brought out their best points. The "Ranz
des Vaches" IN the second overture. succeeding
neatly and gracefully delivered. waltz by
Gungl, another by Strauss, pOtpourri OF melodies
from "NabucO," with numerous solos fairly distrib.
uted among the instruments OF the band waif
from Bach and Gllmore's spirited march, dedicated
to the regiment OF which he is now bandmaster,
were the other light mOrcedur OF the bill. AS
usual Messrs. Arbuckle and Leiebre played solos
and received the customary recalls Monday even
lar promenade concerts OF tins band.
Park Theatre, Brooklyn-English Opera.
The Kellogg English Opera company, after their
successful engagements at the New York and Phil
adelphia Academies OF Music, commenced last
evening short season at this house. The audience
was very large and proportionately enthusiastic.
so much so that no more promising beginning OF
an operate season could be expected in the City
OF Churches. The opera was Lucia" and was
presented with the same cast that marked It's pro-
ductIon at the New York Academy. Miss Kellogg,
IN the title role was the central figure OF attrac-
and spirits. Her rendering o! the mad scene was
the gem OF the opera. Encores and bouquets fol-
lowed each other in rapid succession In al the prln
cipal airs OF her role. There IS nothing to add to
what has been previously stated in these columns
respective parts. Nine. Jennie Van Zandt makes
her bow this evening in Martha" with Mrs. Sc
gum as Nancy.
Musical and Dramatic Notes.
Over $4,000 were taken in at the Nilsson matinee
In Boston on Saturday last.
''SchOol" has attained its five hundredth repre-
sentation at the Prince OF Wales Theatre London.
Real sheep. which appear IN the pantomme OF
Little Red Hiding Hood" at Covent Garden,
were recently introduced to the royal box, where
the heir apparent's children loaded them with bon
bons and caresses.
Chicago critic speaks OF the "meaningless
songs OF the roustabouts on the Mississippi steam
boats before the war" ''such as the children OF
Israel wept when they hung their harps on the
willows by the banks OF the Euphrates beneath
the shadow OF Babels tower" Such fertility OF
thought must be dangerous TO the pOssessor.
At the Metropolitan Theatre a nne entertainment
was given last night. The pant0mime OF paul and
virginia" was the principal feature Of the pro-
gramme. IL was performed very skiliully by the
Martinetti troupe. Next to this were the remark.
able gymnastic acts OF the Jackley troupe and Of
Miss Leona Dare, who is, with some truth, called
q I'M nuaan nf fha chara Ctnr ckaf nf
sam Hickey and Master Barney have in them the
elements OF mirth, while all other performers
pleased an enthusiastic auditory.
The entertainment at the Theatre Comique last
night was OF that character and degree OF excel
lence which are usual there. The house was
crowded to the doors, no unusual occurrence, and
the auditors were extremely enthusiastic. The
performers certainly gave them cause to be for
nothing more extravagantly funny can be imagined
than we're the doings OF Harrigan and Hart as the
senators. and the Carroll Family as the McFad-
den Family. The singing in character and OF SEN
timenta songs was very good. Mr.. L. Eddy, he
who is so great a Shakespearian actor outside OF
the metropolis, was the principal In the sensa-
tfonal drama OF 1.-The RagpicKer." or his efforts
II need only be said that the audience received
them favorably.
A very fashionable assemblage attended an anna
teur performance given at the Lyceum last evening
IN aid OF the New YORK Founding Asylum. The
programme consisted OF the two-act comedy, "Tne
Little Treasure ~ tabeaux representing the crechs
at the door OF the Founding Hospital and other
appropriate scenes. the whole concluding with
the farce OF Turn Him out" It was al
together an enjoyable entertainment. In
the nrst mentioned piece Mrs. Eta Man.
ming as Gertrude created a very favorable
impression by the earnestness, vivacity and ability
.l,s
OF histrionic qualities OF which many pretentous
professional artist might well feel proud. Indeed
all did their parts credtably, noticeable among
them being MT. Golfer as Captain Maidcnblusn and
Miss widgery rs Mrs. Middleton. Mr.. J. X.
Frobisher sustained the part OF SIR Charles How.
ard and Mr.. II. Morrison that OF the Hon. Leicester
furthermore. Although, OF course. some faults
could be detected, the piece passed or smoothly,
to the evident eradication OF the audience.