The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-01
AMUsEMEHrs.


Italian Opera-The Huxuenots.
Meyerbeer's cher d'0uUre was given at the
Academy Of Music last night before very large
audience, with the following cast:-valentine,
Mme Pauline Lucca; Queen, Mlle Pauline Canissa;
Urban, the page. Miss Annie Louise Capy; Raoul,
Capoul; ST. Bris Sc0lara; Nevers. Del Puente;
Marcel. Nannetti The principal attractions and
novelties were the Valentine OF Lucca, the Queen
OF Canissa and the Raoul OF Capoul. The glorious
voice OF the former OF the two "Klene Paulines.n
with her intense dramatic passion and express
sion, gave effect 10 the music OF Valentine,
act. Mile Canssa also sung the norid o nu%Sers
OF Margaret IN the second act as an accom- phshed
artist. Capoul acted the role OF Raoul with his ac-
cust0med grace, energy and finished style, but the
music although transposed at times to suit his
voice and that OF the prima donna, seemed to be
s ns reach IN the fourth
which only Parisian training can give, made up for
the natural deficiencies OF tenor al graxta in
music Ia hardly allowable. Regarding the other
artists 1t is unnecessary to repeat what we have
80 often said about them in their respective roles
They were as attractive as ever last evening. The
chorus and orchestra were not quite up TO the
standard or the previous representations OF this
with Nine Nilsson in her inimltable roe Of Mar.
guerte.
Wallack's Theatre.
Robertson's delightful comedy, sSchooln was
reproduced at this house last night to crowded
audience. 1t speaks volumes for the power OF
really high dramatic work that play with which
the public has become somewhat famtilarixed
should draw like new sensation. And 1t u Q
strong illustration Of the little value to be ct
tached to the plea put forward BY . certain
class In defence OF the naughty drama. that with
out the spice OF SIN 1t would be impossible to
stage play. The great charm OF
Robertson's work is the exquisite deiicacy with
which he has touched on the relations OF the sexes
Avoiding the maudlin sentimentalism OF the boule-
wards he has dared to draw mis- characters
from honest men and women, and In the play Of
their passions, untainted by thought Of sn he has
found expedients enough to touch the heart OF the
pubtc-tnat great heart which with all its failings
and waverings ever throbs responsive to noble
and lofty sentiments .'Schoor' cannot lay claim to
any high dramatic value; 1t is simple story, told
quietly and naturally pit Of nature cut out and
put on the stage. That is, perhaps, the highest
and yet not please so much. Its charm lies in It's
truth and harmOny-Quaities that give
the wUrk en- Luz value IL And then It Is such
hours from the emotional drama OF the period,
with Its weak, trashy dialogue and questionable
In an atmosphere perfectly pure, where
human beings are shown chiefly, at least, in their
nObler and better aspects. Sin and sorrow are so
from every side that it is refreshing now and then
10 escape into pure atmosphere Some spot
where only the blue vault Of the spirit heaven Is
shown. Nothing has been omitted by the manage
ment In setting sSchOO" again before the public
to enhance the beauty OF the work. The most
elaborate scenery has been provided, and no play
has ever been put on the stage with more care and
completeness: The glade scene Is one OF the most
beautiful and artistic stage landscapes we have
ever seen. Rustic bridges. with real water run
ming murmuring over the stage, and trees whose
delicate bOughs are swayed by the air currents.
that ne is looking at real piece Of landscape. SO
admirably has the scenic artist done his work.
Messrs sherwood, Morris, Glare and Watson de-
themselves on most brilliant success. Equal
care was bestowed IN selecting the cast, which was
in his old avorse character as the Careless good
natured, cynical Jack P0yntz He made up won
derruly for the blond young swell. and managed
Brougham made decided hit as Beau Farintosh,
and kept the audience In chronic state Of laugh
GDeGt has not much 70 DO as Dr. sutCis but he
does that little we'll. Harry Beckett's Mr.. Krux
was strong and effective but little too pro.
more respectable, or rather less vulgar person,
than Mr.. Beckett makes him. However, little
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Germon played Naomi Tlghe with her usual
vivacity, and a charming forwardness quite char
acteristic OF aspoed scnOo girl The best points of
Miss JefIreys-Lewis' acting come out prominently
in her OF the character OF the depend
pieces OF acting which somehow AFFECT US more
strongly than more pronounced eff0rts. Mrs. Sef
Ton, as the gOVeTQeSb OF CcOAr HOUSE, WAS very
effective, Edward Arnott as Lord Beauioy, was
very satisfactory, playing with an ease and nat
uralness which unfortunately Is very uncommon
satisfactory Interpretation, and the audience gave
frequent expression to their pleasure and satsfac-
ton as the play proceeded. The orchestra, under
the direction or Mr.. Baker, played an excellent Sc
lection.
Musical and Dramatic Notes.
Miss Nelson's first reading win be given at Stein
way Hall Mayz
Mme Nilsson sings In ''Faust" this evening, and
Nine. Lucca in ia Favorita" at tine matinee TO-
morrow. Both artists sing the louis est Homo,n
from Rossini's "Stabat Mater" on sunday night,
at Flyers beneht.
Nine. Pauline Lucca was the recipient Of very
brilliant entertainment on Wednesday evening at
the residence OF Counsellor John d. Townsend, No.
1853 West Thirty-fourtn street. over 400 guests
were present. One OF the Incidents OF the occasion
was floral gift to the great cantatrice valued at
$3.50.
Mr.. Polk's benent at the Lyceum yesterday was
well attended and was quite an enjoyable enter
tainment Both Nine. Janauschek and Miss Nell
son won great applause, they especially appearing
to great advantage in the pleasant little theatre.
The event Of the day was. however, "Camille; or,
The Cracked Heart" in whice Stuart Robson and
Montgomery were magnificent. It Is not often
that anything SO really funny and artistic is pre-