The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-05

ocem W uAV6 performed tQelr WORK well.
Charlotte Cushman's Reading.
Miss Charlotte Cushman gave the fourth Of her
series Of readings at the Academy OF Music last
evening. The building looked almost a. 1t does ON
the night Of favored opera: but the large audi
ence was not enthusiastic. Miss Cushman's
selections were not 30 good for the display
of her powers al those that composed her
previous programmes. The FIRST reading Was OF
the 6rst I'VE scenes ofthe second act OF "Romeo and
Juliet" There are in these. unfortunately for Miss
Cusnman, several periods whereat it il necessary
stance, IN the replies OF Juliet from the balcony to
!he repeated summons OF her petulant nurse.
There were but three other selections, the
best OF which was LOngfellOw's poem 1.-THE 6kei-
eton in Armor.' The rhythm OF this production IL
somewhat mon0tonous and the rhymes need to be
effectively, using the same cadence ct the end OF
each iine In any other poem such piacSlce
would not be satisfactory, but to this one IT is ex-
which Longfel0w conceives the ghost Of o stern
viking speaking from out OF the armor that inurn
Musical and Dramatic Notes.
The Khedive OF Egypt has pet pianist named
Kettcn.
Nine. Ristori expects to be IN Mexico in Septem-
Der and In Havana next February
Miss Marie Krebs who some time since was
honors at st. James, Hall, London.
Herman, the famous prestidlgltateur, opens
next monday at the Academy OF Music. In London
ne had . remarkable success, and the new tricks
ne brings with him win probably be the next SEN
sation.
dramatic. performance by tho Murray Hin
Amateur Dramatic Association, win be given on
next Thursday evening, May 7. at Lexington Ave-
nue. Opera House, in aid Of the building und Of the
Church OF st. Agnes.
1.-THE Storm Over London" now exhibited at the
Colosseum, Is the most marvellous mimicry OF
natural phenomena ever produced. When the
lightning nasnes the realistic effect is unsurpassed
and must be seen to be appreciated.
The sale OF tickets for Miss Nelson's readings at
Steinway Hall Is remarkably brisk and Affords
good indication OF the lady's popularity. ON
Thursday night she win read "The Charge OF the
Light Brigade" Tennyson's famous poem.
The benefit rendered to Manager Max Strakosch
at the Academy Of Music this evening will consist
of acts from "Faust," "Der Freischutzn .Dino-
rah." "Lucrezia B0rgia" and "Hamlet," in which
Mme Pauline Lucca and Mile. lima di Murska will
be the principal features.
1t appears that the Grand opera House Is not to
be reopened until an indefinite date, and that Miss
Lucille Western has given up her contemplated
engagement there. The concerts will be resumed,
howe yer. the thirteenth or the series to be given
on next Sunday.
Probably the largest audience ever assembled in
the Academy Of Music was gathered on Sunday
night, on the occasion OF Mr.. Freyer's benefit. So
great was the rush that after every nook and
Granny was filled over $500 had to be returned to
persons who could find no resting place.
Mr.. Jerome nopking last concert at the Acad-
envy OF Music in aid OF the free Orpheon schools
which he has established in this city, and which
through his indciatigable exertions have been
productive Of so much good to art introduced
many Of his own orchestral works. They bear
upon them the impress OF cultivated musician
and profound scholar.
Little Btjou Heron continues to be the great
attraction Al Daly's. This charming child actress
has quite carried OF the iaureis from her seniors
Not little Of the great popularity OF Monsieur
Aphonse'' il due to this miniature Jewel,
which seems to have been cut expressly by
The Filth Avenue IL nightly besieged.
In order that New York shall not enjoy q
monopoly Of Monsieur Aiphonse" new cast has
been made up Of the members Of the Fifth Avenue
company to introduce the distinguished foreigner
to the pr0vincials. The reserve company com.
pares favorably with the existing cast, and per-
haps the general merit Is even more even. 1t will
visit Paterson tonight, and on Friday night the
Sth inst, Will be in New Brunswick week viii
be devoted to Washington, beginning the nth, and
to Philadelphia. beginning the 18th. Sarah Jewett
Minnie Conway, D. H. Harkins and Davidge will
take the principal roles Sadie Vivian, q very
clever child actress. win play Buou Heron's part