The New York herald., 1874-09-29
A N q S E NJ E N rs.
Academy Of Music-Opening or the
Italian Opera Season.

prettiest the audience being large and the boxes.
circles and parquet abounding in handsome
toilets Italian opera has now become, not only
fashionable necessity but species Of entertain
ment to which very numerous artistic public
LOOKS forward with interest. Although many Of the
patrons OF opera are still In the country, the undue
warmth OF the first OF the fall months suggesting
prolonged stay at the seaside or noun tain re-
sort. yet there was an ample representation last
evening. Curiosity was ripe among the old
habttlteS as to the cabre OF the new COMPANY.
although only two artists were afforded an
opportunity OF displaying their talents and IN the
boxes sat other members OF the troupe who were
anxious to gain an acquaintance with our public
from such posts OF vantage before trusting them
selves TO the perlls OF the foOtlghts. In one box
sat the coming Aida, Signora PoteBtini, who will
make her drst essay tomorrow night; IN
another was Mile. Donadio, who Will appear next
week, and in front loge smiled the ever-popular
prima donna contralto, Miss Cary. TenOrs, bari.
tones ana smaller representatives OF the lyric
drama were plentifuily scattered around the
house. Although in those latter days Of "Lohen-
grns" and "Ardas" "La Traviata" seems but
tame work. yet 1t has one role, at least the title
0nel, which seldom tails to gain SYM
ptao patay and Applause: We have h had some
Grange, Gazzaniga and Nilsson being the most
has the advantages OF youth, beauty, dramatic
passion and lyric cultivation. Her voice rs fresh,
true artistic Judgment. When she came on the
stage an obvious nervousness marred her
lnltiaL efforts, but she gained confidence
ending Of the drst act "An Jors III" she in.
revels with all the tenderness warmth and ex
preston 1t demanded. Her leave-taKng with
Alfredo in the second act Was tinged with tone
hearts
hearers. In the single line "Anamt. AUf'edo,
qAant IS ramo! Addor' she abandoned her voice
ana soul TO the sentiment OF the moment. The IN
suit offered to Vioietta In the succeeding act,
IN the scene at Flora's residence, by her lover.
gave Mile. Hebron an opportunity Tor dramatic
display that she avaied herself OF. But ner most
striking success was IN the dying scene OF the last
act, and rarely has the Passionate exclamation,
''GTaD DiO! MORN ST giOUdne!' been delivered
with more effect There is every reason to predict
her new field OF artistic labor. word
must be said here about the exquisite
bron last night. and drew expressions of admIra.
tlon rom The LADIES' present.
Signor BenlratellI made his d6ou as the love-
sick, jealous and generally foolish Alfredo not
a role designed for any shining results. The
new tenor has light, agreeable voice, homogene-
OF the MESA Uoce Signor Beniratelll showed much
taste and produced a corresponding effect. We
stronger callbre and one better suited for an ar
tst OF his reputation. in which he will have more
favorable opportunity. Tnat excellent baritone
and acquitted himself as an accomplished artist.
"AIda" Will be given on Wednesday.
MIR. j. L. Toole ns Uncle Dick.
"Uncle Dicks Darling" was presented last even
ing for the second time to an American audience.
Mr.. J. L. Toole played the character OF Dick Dol
land, and II he had never performed anything else
he would have established mis- claim to be an actor
or versatile power and positive genus Mr..
Byrons play is constructed OF the most SIM
pie materials, and the plot Is rather un
natural; yet SO completely does the, IN;
tnat ali the other characters are dwarfed, ana
seem but crude sketches in comparison
with the robust art OF Mr.. TOole, wnicn eevatcs
the simple hearted licensed hawker into a hero
The interest OF the play is solely due to his path
ana humor. HIS rollcklng, impudent '.cnanp
where he harangueS the villagers before h $
hawker's cart Is copy after nature, and his ln-
terruption ana condemnation OF the guilty lovers
u true dramatic climax. Miss lone Burke assumed
the parg -or Mary Beison, the adopted oAe, ana
Mr.. Herbert, III their respective roles OF Lorrlmer
and Cheyenix, We're iuy equal to the tasks as
signed them. Mme Pon,si as Mrs. Torrington, a
schoolmistress, was excellent
The Regular WnlInck Fall Season.
Mr. Lester Wallack announces the opening OF
the regular fall and winter season at his standard
and popular temple Of dramatic art on Tuesday
season will be new Irish drama by Mr.. Bouci.
cauit, in which the author Will take part:
new comedy by Ii. J. Byron, "Partners
for Life" Uhe opening piece), aud two new
dramas, in which Mr. Wallack will ap-
pear. The old comedy series VIII be given
with more than usual ectat, ana the high reputa-
tiOn OF tie theatre will receive additional lustre
by the fine company engaged lor the season,
among whom may be mentioned Mr.. John Gilbert, ca
MIR. Harry Beckett, MIR. W. r. Floyd, Mr.. j. W. car
roll, Mr. +. M. Holland, Mr.. c. f. Edwin, Mr.. G..
Atkins, Mr.. }. Curran, Mr.. Edward Arnott, Mr.. J.
b. POLK. Mr.. E. Pympton, Mr.. G. +. Browne. Mr.. W.
j. Leonard. Mr.. J. Peck, Mr.. j. F. Josephs
Miss Ada Dyas. her first appearance at,thls thea
ire; Miss Jeiireys c LAWS, Mine; ponis. Miss d.
Mrs. Jonn Seton, MISS X. Bartlett, Miss G. Bate
and MISS Blasdell The opening of the regular
the cite OF the amusement public take lively in
terest, and there is every reason to expect it
TO be greeted with an overwhelming house.
Olympic Theatre.
The variety attractions ut this theatre last even
ing were distinguished particularly by the presen-
tation OF a dramatic interlude called "a Trip TO
Blarney Castle" in which mythical alderman OF
the Fourth ward of New York, represented by an
old iavorite sam Hickey; his wife, represented by
Master Barney: a representative of an ''un-
beached American" represented by Joe Lang;
Seraphiua Fipps, represented by the pretty Miss
Pearl Thompson, with other characters, were
credltably perlormed-all tending TO demonstrate
the pleasures ana discomIorts OF trip
IRON the port OF New York to Bar
ney Castle, in Ireland. Some parts OF
the sea voyage were as comicaiy interpreted as
our theatregoers nave witnessed in the Yachting
EXTRAVAGANZA given by the VOkes Family The
other portions OF the programme, including New
Years Eve;" an original SKETCH by Bertha and
Ida FOy; the "ChareStOn Gals" by McAndrews
and Leavitt; the "Love Tricks" by Delenanty and
Hengler; Miss Adah Richmond IN her exquisite
novelty; Miss Alice Harrison, in 'SOunds from
Germany," assisted by MIR ). holdswortn; G. $.
Knight Tierney and CrOnin, the former in conf
caiity, entitled .weston, the Walkist," with other
entertainments 'too numerous TO MENTION" gave
satisfaction to very respectable audience and
the applause each point received was an nd0rse-
ment by the New York puolic OF the efforts OF the
management to please them.
Lester Wallnck In brooklyn.
The grand opening of the theatrical season was,
IN BrooKiyn, inaugurated last evening at Mrs.
Conway's Theatre with great Gclat, Mr.. Lester
Wallack being chief attraction as Elliot Gray, IN