The New York herald., 1877-10-30
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.

Miss Emma G. 1hursby's grand concert attracted to
,hc Academy OF Music last night very large and
fashionable audience, many OF whom. II was
observable from the enthusiasm displayed
were evidently personal friends or
former church associates OF tho fair cantatrce.
The programme admirably chosen and enabled
tho assemblace to ENJOY a variety OF exceedingly
pleasing and the Interpretation OF fine sclec-
lions by several Of the best artists OF the city. Among
the Iricr may be named Theodore Thomas
and large part OF his orchestra Signor rignoli and
MIR. S. b. Mills the eminent pianist. The programme
embraced overture. .'FingaPs Cave" by Mendels-
sohn and the Iafghctto and march tempo movements
In lan's symphony .'Lconore, both OF which were rom
dcroi by the orchestra Ia its own superb style Brig
po, who was in fine voice, then sang Ardi's "Coiii
Nativiu.'' and was rewarded with an en-
core. Mr. Mills followed with solos,
sisting OF a waltz and tarantclle by Chopin, and
Miss fhursby finished the nrst part OF the enter
BY The execution Of nm intricate aria from
Mozarts .',ingic Flute" Tho lcxbty, clearness and
resonance Of hcr voice. tho carciulncss OF her
tfon the rich coloring which sho gives the numbers
by her peculiar emphasis frequently compcnsate for
apparent want OF strength, ana thus she retains the
attentive sympathy OF her audience. In the sc:ond
part the symphonic poem-Phnton-by Saint Sacns,
beautifully illustrated by Thomas orchestra,
Brgnoli sang ''Lovc Onco Again. 5. b.
Mis- played in his own nmiIabe style
La Rhapsodic Hongroise and the evening closed with
lights and shadows OF the French Rcvolu-
tion, and introducing several phrasings upon
tie Marsclluise, by Litoln Tao grand fca-
turc OF tho evening, however, was tho
singing by Miss Thursby OF an aria from .I'Etoiie iu
Nord,n by Mcycrbecr, composition that calls for the
display Of the highest ART, and which
ccived thoroughly artistic treatment at her hands;
also, duet. .Una Hottc VcneAa," by
Ardili sung with Brignon. Both OF these selections
were enthusiastically applaudcd and cncored and in
response TO third and fourth call Miss Thursby sang,
In her simple, yet magnificent way, The Last Rose OF
Summer IL any could have doubted the gu
premc ability OF this lady The concert platform, the
doubt would have been set at rest last night.
UNION SQUARE TBEATRE-s'PINK DoMINos." !"
This exquisite comedy, which, wherever played,
has caused moro less OF comment In critical and
socia circles reproduced last night before brill
liant audience IN the Union Square Theatre 1t was
evident at the outset, however. that changes havo
been made In the cast that compel comparison with
the earlier presentations. Mr. J. B. Polk
Is substituted tor Mr.. stevenson the cha
acter OF SIR Percy W0gstan about
town, and Mr. j. II. Stoddart takes The place OF Mr..
Jennings who played Joskin Tubbs, peculiarly dear
was artisticaliy meilowed down ecied not a little
fault fndng Miss Sara Jewott IS substituted ior Mrs
Alice Booth as Lady Wagsaff; Miss Roberta Norwood
serves In The place OF Maude Harrison as the tnId
Rebccca, and Mrs ii. T. Allen introduced effectively
rs rubbs' better ball. Neither OF the parties named
hibition OF individuality produce fresh elects. Miss
Norwood Rcbecca is more vivacious than her pre-
deccssor, Miss HARRISON, but tho latter had a
ndtretc and cat.like purr that was pecu-
liarly ncr own, and became recognized as
piece Of art. Mr.. Charles Coghlan, Mr.. George Gid
dens and Miss Linda Dictz usual excellent Ia
their respective roles. Taken all in all however
.Pink Dominosn even In changed attire Is interest.
ng enjoyable, just bit naughty and therefore likely
have O