The New York herald., 1878-11-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
ACADEMY OF Musrc-sscAnMrN.

ACADEMY OF MUsIC-''CARMEE.
The fourth representation in New Yors Of stia ~ Il
famous opera took place at the Academy Of fasio =
evening. in the presence of large and taepiopsh,
audience. The cast unchanged. and Miss Ni ni II
Hauk continues to challenge more or less Ell adm 2
tion as the leading spirit of the opera Der feief
now and then exhibits defects of intonator and Ae
phrasng occasionally lacks sweetness and roundr T.
it cannot be denied that she acts the part OF te aa
ing, unscrupuous Carmen with grace that Is at ono
finished and natural 1t must also be consedei
that the more frequently listens - tatl
prima donna the stronger grows the 80
preston produced by her fine artistic quailtiea
Signor Campanini again illustrated b. ad
mirable school. and repeatedly appagdot
Dramatically the part affords him scope TO pne q
milo Signor del Puente has an opportunity fol
which he appears to be admirably suited for the ex
hbiton of his voice. His ..Toreador Attento' is ono
Of the best numbers of the opera, full of fire and
splendidy harmonzed. Mines. Sinico and Lablache
sang their respective roles with the smoothness char
acterstic of their former efforts and received the
paudits of the house. Cavalazz appeared in the
ballet light and graceful as The chorus was
better than usual and the orchestra under the superb
leadership of Signor Ardti scarcely be improved
Opinions still vary to the place which Carmen will
Of music which it represents but it has unquestion
ably strong clements of attraction, and will excite
critical curiosity wherever it is presented
BROADWAY TuEATRE-s'orro A GERMAN"
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Dick Freely, whose name indicates his character
Casper Becks, an importation Of doubtful value
benjamin f''''' man, Mr. Matthew Holmes
Adolph Morton, moro youthful than verdans
Old Bill guardian spirit Of the Mr. \ Psrtso
''''' Mrs d b. Van Dereu
Broadway Theatre night and greeted him and his
wife (nee Sophie WorrelD heartily as any actors
could have desired. Mr.. knight is droll ever
and his wife fully sprghtly. and the piece itself
considerably better than plays written for special
lists like Mr.. Knight it promises to draw full houses.
lotto has been seen in New York before. and one
of its leading attractions, consisting in wonderful
and thoroughly artistic ''ft in which the hero in
dulges. was done by Mr.. Knight two years ago in
George Fawcctt Rowe's play, Fifth Avenue so that
detailed description of the piece is necessary It
is worthy of remark however. that people crowd to
others which might be named, although these
in many respects very faulty in the artistic sense,
and seldom cast well as plays which are better
written but less popular. The reason is simple
enough to any one who has seen the pieces named.
Each has for it's hero simple, natural person Of
type familiar to every one, and with the humor which
seems inseparable from real naturaness 1t may be
aentable that theatre audiences enjoy mere fun more
even willing to endure great deal more OF the
variety business than belongs legitimately to any
play; but the fact being it is. and managers and
dramatiss being human well as audiences, the hint
that is implied by the success of such pieces should
urge more attention to the humorous element of the
drama In real life fun is about frequent and in
tense as sorrow, and unless the proportion 10
observed in the drama only the most powerful work
can atone for the lack Of the natural spice of ife
GRAND OPERA HOUSE, STRUCK OIL"
Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Williamson reappeared at this
house last night in their specalties Struck Ol and
1.-THE Chinese Question" Mr.. Williamson's John
Stofel remains the nmiable piece Of character
acting that In its higher moods by its infec-
tious humor deeply as it touches by its pathos in
its serious moments Mrs. Williamson gives
less profound, but not less moving character pic.
ture as Lizzie Stofel and admirable singing Of her
merry songs fittingly supplement her graceful and
mirth provoking acting. The support was as good az
the somewhat thankess minor parts OF the piece de-
served, and in cases better. Mr. w. H. Lytell,
barring tendency to extravaganza was especially
good as Deacon Skinner. and Miss Ida Vernon gave
unusual prominence to Susan Stofel. The farce was
acted with the sparkling mrth characteristic OF this
talented couple in the quasi-buresgue parts OF this
had it not been delayed by the slow process Of the
first piece. nearly hour behind the advertised time
There good audience IN attendance, and the per.
formances were warmly received.
BowERY THEATRE-MIss EYTINGE AS ROSE
MICHEL.
Miss Rose Eytnge the favorite actress began an
at the Bowery Theatre last evening in the
sensational drama of "Rose Michel" she assuming
the title role. large and appreciative audience
greeted Miss Eytinge the old house being filed from
pit to DOME and successful the lady with her
auditors that they summoned the star before the cur
tain at the close Of almost every act The character
OF Pierre Michel, the miser and murderer was as
sumed by Mr.. Cyril Seare, and in his rendition this
rising actor gave further proof of his hisrionc power
The remainder of the cast filled by the stock COM
pany, and their support was sufficiently good "a
enable the leading actress and actor deepen thcis
impression on the house. The engagement OF Misc
Eytnge closes with this week. and she will appear
Friday night Nancy Sykes character in which
she won success on the London boards.
PARK THEATRE, BROOKLYN.