The New York herald., 1876-12-31

earth and an invocation OF tho services OF certain
gnomes dressed In scarlet flannel. When, however,
The jewel has been recovered, Azurine has dspos
ton to test It's virtues means OF ascending 70 her
celestial home and expresses such strong preference
for an earthly residence, and particularly Tor flerrc,
that her wings drop from her shoulders and the over
Joyed young man consents 10 an Immediate union
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.
Carl Rosa and his company in Liverpool
Miss Lille Eldridge plays at the Rochester Opera
House TINS week.
The San Francisco Minstrcls will offer fine pro-
CRANE this week.
Wagner has been the recipient Of many honors and
decorations in Italy.
Mr. Muller announces benefit concert on Friday
next AT Steinway Hall.
Haianzer has re-engaged Nine Carvaho for two
years at tho Grand opera, Paris
Five theatres open for opera in Milan during the
holidays ana not one IN New York.
All the theatres and other places Of amusement will
give afternoon performances omorrow.
Sims Reeves has been engaged Tor nifty concerts in
Australia at the modest terms OF SIS, 600.
The young American actress Imosene, is starring in
the provinces with her new play. 'sunhght."
Brahms. the celebrated composer. has been ap-
pointed director OF the Dusseldorf Conservatory of
Music
The German company in Leipsic, a few weeks ago,
made Ciairette In ia File de Madame Angot'
like
Gimore's band plays the Twenty second regiment
nrmory Saturday next In aid OF St Ignatus
Gui.d
The American Museum contains many curl
ostes, among which is Captain Costeatenus, the
tattooed Greek.
Mrs. Louise Pomcroy will appear Juliet and other
Shakespercan roles At the Kiraifys' Theatre Phiads
phia, January
.'orphes aux Enfers" with Kate santley
Eurydicc Is the latest feature the boards OF the
London Royalty.
"Azurine, with all its spectacular effects and its nno
ballet, will be played all the week and on New Years.
Day, AZ Nibo's Garden.
Mr.. Robert Heller's new programme has proved
such attraction the Wonder Theatre that 1t will
be continued this week.
London paper In speaking Of Lisz.'s latest plano
work says that tho looks like spider Mysteries
or tarantula In COMMISSIONS
Lotta will play Little Nell and tho Marchioness for
this week only. She will then produce at the Park
Theatre 'sThe Little Detective"
Tho Aquarium is . charming place to spend New
Years afternoon. New York has had nothing OF the
kind so complete and attractive.
Kelly & Leon's Opera House has been crowded dur.
ing Christmas week. and the splendid company pre-
sent attractions for the New Year.
Russian manager, Il is said, has engaged tho
Theatre vcntadour for the entire period OF next
Paris Exposition Tor the purpose OF producing Russian
operas
Egyptian Hall is well attended, and tho audiences
largely composed Of ladies' and children Arrange
ments have been made give special matlnecs the
convenience of schools
Miss Clara Morris and Miss Sara Jcwctt have en-
tirely recovered from their Illnesses and will
both positively appear in 'Mss Multons the Union
Square Theatre tomorrow evening.
s'Under the Gaslight,' Mr. Augustin Daly's popular
play, will be brought out at the Grand Opera SO
this week, with cast including many of the principal
members OF the Fifth Avenue company. Tho railroad
scene will give the original effects.
The second concert OF the Station Island Philharmonic
Society takes place on Friday evening. Miss Emma
Thursby, Nine. Carreno Sauret aud N. Sauret with a
string quartet, will take part in the Tho pro-
gramme viii include quintet by Schumann, a quartet
by Mozart and q Siciennc by BocchernL
The Aquarium Is not entirely devoted to fishes
Several remarkable specimens OF the Ccyiou flying
foxes view also box OF live glass snakes from
India These snakes are really curiosity and we'll
worth seeing. Tho whale continues in excellent
health and "blows'' good deal about II.
ssThc American" is success at the Fifth Avenue
Theatre. and the performance has greatly improved
Mr. Coghlan displays unusual power the Duke, aud
Miss Fanny Davenport has greatly strengthened her
personation OF tho Duchess humorous piece
with the title OF 'Wedock for Sevcnn Is in prepara
ton for Easter by Mr. Daily.
Tho third pubic rehearsal and the third symphony
Of Mr. Theodore Thomas take place on Thurs
day afternoon and Saturday evening at Stenway Hail
The following works Will be presented IS, mphony In
G minor, Mozart; Novcllctten Tor string orchestra
(newl Gade; overture .Mcdca.n Bargiol; third SYM
phony in T. fiat, schumann.
.'Brutusn Will be produced al the Lyceum Theatre
tomorrow evening In this beautiful play by john
Howard Payne, Edwin Booth has ono OF his strongest
parts Next saturday afternoon he will appear as
sparkling comedy entitled much ADO About Moth
liking Lear"
Nr. De vivo has had cable despatch from Mel.
bourne, Australia, stating that MILE hi Murska will
in San Francisco In the due the 10Th
OF March. IL Is his intention TO give series of
concerts California with Nile Di Murska, Siguor
Rosnati, signo- Susni and Mr.. John Hill Tho COM
pany will then 60 to New Orleans and will visit New
York early next spring.
Gmores Garden will oner q very amusing enter I
taInmcnt on Monday evening in the great mule race
IA which each mule is to be ridden BY the owner OF
another animal entered for the race and the last mule
In is 10 win THIS will create plcn,y OF excitement.
There viii also be polo game and exhibitions OF dar-
ing equestrisnism BY Mowry and Garlic. n the alter
noon there will be excellent exhibition for ladies
and children.
Booths Theatre have increased. Tho play Is 10 be
gwen In Phadephia January s. at the Walnut Street
Theatre, with l.. l.. Davenport a. DanL Yesterday