The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-13
AN o s E II & N T s.


Booths Theatre.
Slgnor Salvini appeared last night At this house
In ais great role OF Otheilo The impression he
has made on the public in this character was vis-
BILE In the crowded audience that assembled. in
spite OF the hot weather, to witness performance
that for power and intensity stands unrivalle
The artist has impaired to his conception all the
sensuousness and ntlul energy of the Moorish
character. His 0thello Is modelled on the
Arab, and gives evidence OF q close study
OF the habits and moods OF the race. The impress
sive dignity giving way to bursts OF passion fierce
as the sirroco sweeping away the better nature of
man capable Of the tenderest love-all these
phases OF human passion. not IN their main lines
only but in every graduation, were sketched with q
force that compelled attention, There IS an ele.
ment Of TIE horrible IN saNinIs renalLlon OF
the fierce passion OF jealousy is painted with
correctness oil detail ana g. yividness
s S"l1" picture sa as only '' great artist
could paint and would DE Sufficient 10 entitle
sso tas vsS
gave constant and repeated expressions Of ap-
prevail and when the curtain TEL on the scene
where Iago accuses Desdemona TO Othello the ARTIST
was brought four times before the curtain amid an
enthusiasm seldom witnessed on an American
stage. He was well supported by Signora Pa
mont, an admirable actress, who acQuIts herself
most satisfactorily In all she undertakes. In many
the passages her passion was scarcely less eio-
auent than that expressed by savinI.
Booths theatre WIS completely filed yesterday
afternoon, the occasion Of the testimonial oenent or
Mr. Charles Eytinge, rendered by prominent citi-
zens in anticipation OF his advent upon the
dramatic stage. The performance embraced the
LADY OF Lyons'' the fourth act OF Camille" q
burlesque Of Robertsons SCHOOL" by Bryant's
and Girls, by Stuart Robson, and readings by the
oeneaciairr. The principal volunteer artists were
M s s ana onn Eay
mond At the conclusion OF the performance
OF .Camillen unique scene not set down in
the bills transpired and was witnessed with the
most intense interest by the audience. One OF the
attractions oil the affair was the knowledge that
it would be the farewell OF Miss Morris prior to her
departure for Europe ana so at the conclusion OF
her piece she was enthusiastically called before the
curtain and showered with bouquets. Just as Mr..
Mckee Rankin, the Armand OF The play, was abort
leading her Off the stage MI. TissIngton, OF the
orchestra handed to him wreath OF laurels
culiar letter. of which the following is copy, and
which MI. Rankin read with capital effect
MSS MoRRIs:-
humble token OF my appreciation Of your aamranle per-
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New York ely. but have witnessed your grace
Ihave felt would have crime 70 have deprived
gem a. son Se 20 splendid
This humble token win remind you that tins rs the Day
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panying them viii also remind that our country not
only rules the waves ou sends 70 foreign shores the
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me list shall a0 ss the Mor nor
fore long, following. shall Be added to the honorable
Han to The progress Of our beautiful artl Be with
dear GIRL the sincere prayer & @ TEKSs
At the conclusion Of the reading, MISS Norris
who was apparently deeply moved, bowed her
Acknowledgements, while the audience was in
dulging in deatening applause. Finally the lady
moved mp to the footlights and submitted 20 being
crowned with the laurels by Mr.. Rankin, after
which she spoke as follOws-
LADIES GEsrLExEN-Ii feel completely overpowered
have many years known Of Miss Heron as the great
generous woman of the stage. No words Of mine can
GOD the to her in the
for her child, ntly named BUoul
holiday, and so permit me TO say, Al reroiri
Miss Morris bowed ana retired, ana the audience
loudly applauded, and long after her departure
there was degree OF excitement caused by the
singular and unexpected event.
Miss Rose ylinge, who was announced to APP
pear, was prevented by illness; but otherwise the
promised programme was given. The stage was
under the direction of MI. William r. Floyd, Of
by Mr.. Joseph h. TooIer, late OF the Grand opera
House.
Musical and Dramatic Notes.
MI Edwin Booth and MI. F. 5. Chanfrau have re-
turned to this city.
Mile. singeli, OF Mapleson's operate Company. is
winning the hearts Of the Londoners.
Central Park Garden, Terrace Garden and Jones'
Wood furnish musical attractions on Sunday.
Mr.. Henry G. Andres, a distinguished pianist and
composer or Cincinnati, has arrived in New York.
Marie Krebs has become celebrity as pianist in
London and all the critics III ecstssies over her
PLAYING But she is overshadowed by Madame Essi-
pon the Russian player, who seems TO be
prodigy.
Mr.. Dan Lesson, formerly OF Laura Keene's,
Nblo's, ana winter Garden theatres OF this city,
is now playing at the Park Theatre Brooklyn.
Mr.. Lessons approximations as a comedian have
largely interested the best circles In the City Of
Churches.
German correspondent writes to us stating
that in order TO carry into effect the suggestion
given IN these columns q few days ago-namey,
the engagement OF the Berlin quartet of operate
artists for German opera in this city, Mallinger,
Brandt, Niemann and Betz, So, 500 per night would
be necessary, and he apty says that more than
that sum was paid for each performance to
Parepa Phillips, Wachtel ana Santley, during the
Rosa season. He suggests Mr. Adolph Neuendorf
az the proper manager TOR such magnificent en-