The New York herald., 1877-09-10

Dutchman," 'sTannhars~r,n "Lohsagrin," "rhe
delio, Faust" 'Don Jun" ac In tho cast Tor
each opera the artists Will be assigned to tho parts for
which they are especially adapted.
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.
Lawrence Barrett Is starring In Canada.
sPoor 10" and Miss Cary travelling West
Chanfrau goes TO Boston on the 18th 10 play exit"
1t Is said that about January VIC shall again see
Edwin Booth.
The ST. Louis, Chicago and Cincinnati theatres are
already full Of specialtics
Montreal theatre goers are enjoying the legitimate
drama and patronizing 1t we'll
Wilke Collins 'Dead Secret" is in course Of per-
formance at the Lyccum Theatre, London.
The "woman with tho Iron Jaw" eloped with .
trapeze performer in Indianapolis the other day.
The regular company Of the Broadway Theatre will
appear in Cincinnati on the 18th in ''Frou-Frou."
Harry Beckett, with the ''Overaud Route" plays in
Philade elphia this week at the Arch Street Theatre.
Patti according to foreign advices, will for the pres
ent remain In retirement Notwithstanding tempting
offers
Mile Titiens s announced to be weak ana suffering
greatly from disease that is beyond the control Of
physicians.
1t is rumored in musical circles that Brignoli and
Miss Thursby will sing together in opera during the
present season.
The ST. Louis papers are Gghting over Ben De Bars
remains tho right TO his theatre ''Ah Sln' Is
among tho announcements.
A Russian prima donna is announced who is said to
bc the equal OF Patti. In the way the managers
publish big figures about her wages.
s'Heart and Crown" is TO be played at the New Park
Theatre brooklyn, tonight for the first time. 1t Is
the production OF Mr.. A. d. Jordan
NJ. Gounod, the composer, has received the grade
Commander in the Legion Of Honor Tho occasion
was celebrated by his brother artists
.'The Third Estate" French drama in four acts, by
Edward Creey. has been purchased by Mrs. d. +.
Bowers who will appear in the leading role.
Bartley Campbeli's new play OF 'Hearts" has been
Withdrawn from the Arch Street Theatre, Philadel-
phia, where 1t has been played with success.
Miss Clara Louise kellogg has reached San Fran
cisco. She gave several concerts en- route and will
doubtless make q success in the Golden Gate CITY,
Tony PASTORS Company has just played one week ut
tie Walnut Street Theatre, Phadelphia, where the
regular winter season opens this week with j ohm
Mccullough, the tragediau.
Miss Henrietta Beebe while pursuing her studies in
London has appeared several concerts, and il we
may judge from the criticisms OF London papers has
made favorable impression.
1t Is announced that Mile Abaui the opera singer.
Is to marry early next summer Mr. Gye son OF tho
London impresario. The lady has long been engaged
ported as having taken place privately.
1t while directing tho 'iarbere d Sivlglia' in
Florence that, the desire OF his lazy r,end Rossini
Romani composed Don Bar,olo's air, 'Manca un
togo," which has become so integral aud important
part Of the opera that few persons guess that it
not composed by Rossni himself
Mrs Astons ''Our Drawing ROOM party, which
includes Knight Aston late first tenor OF the soldene
troupe; Tom Whinen and Miss Blanche Gallon, will
start next week for in the Eastern States and
Canada. Mr. julian Magnus has written for them
original musical comedielta untitled ''Cupids Con-
quest"
A historical drama, entitled "Perrinet Lecloro."
having brought the stage traitor to king and
country Marshal Jean do viiliers who aourshed 400
wears ago action for defamation instituted by
his alleged descendant, VI. DC viers, OF Isle Adain
but the tribunal without nquirng into his ancestry,
nonsuted him on the ground that novelist or play
wright is entitled to borrow real names and mix up
fact aud fiction, provided no does not give well
known parsonage character altogether opposed to
historical truth.
The correspondent Of the "Prsecsran.c" at Pclanzo,
in letter dated August q, relates little incident of
General GRANTS European tour, hitherto unnotcd. He
says:-'Gensral Graut arrived at the Grande Mberso
Peanza at two ?. ~. accompanied by Mrs. Grant, his
son Josse General Eadeau The family party iined
at tho regular tcJls dhote In the evening hotel
was brilliantly illuminated IN honor OF tho dis
tinguishcd guests General Grant took scat on the
piazza evidently enjoying the and his
alter dinner cigar Meanwhile Mrs. Grant and
her remained In tho parIors of the
hotel Her astonsh mcnt may be imagined when sud
denly in this out OF the way place she heard the great
patriotic melody OF America, The Star Spanged Ban
ner" sung by magnificent tenor voice with all the
emphasis which makes this song dear to the hearts
of the American people. Mrs. Grant arose, walked
over tho singer, obtained introduction and in
turn accompanied him 10 General Grant, who ut once
recognized him OF his old army comrades during
the late war of tho rebellion. The singer Was Mr..
William Candidus, native OF Philadelphia, who in
his twcntoth year officer in the federal service,
now candidate for the OF the lyric stage hav
Ing been gllcd with sepero voice, which by ardent
study ho has cultivated. lie has sung with brilliant
success iu German opera, aud will shortly challenge
criticism on the Italian stage. Mr. Candidus has been
recently prorercd a brilliant engagement, in London
for Engiish opera by Mr. Carl Rosa.