The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-03

The programme Was repeated last night al the con.
cert ana isted OF the following select Sym
puony, aat-1. Adaeo-Ahegro spirito; 2, An
dante; 3, Menuelto; 4, Allegro con spirito-Aaydn.
CapriccIo, op l. srmann Graedner oyerture, "brdo
OF Messlna," Schumann. symphony, No Z, IN A, op.
92-1, POGO sostcnuto-Vyace; z, Allegretto; y,
Presto; 4, Allegro con Drio--BceIhoyen.
lhe gem OF the occasion was OF course tho last
named symphony, and the superb INSTRUMENTATION
that brought forth every meaning which the com
poser sought TO express Indeed II Is not rsking too
much 10 say that Beethoven himself, could he nave
been present. would have recognized the conscien-
tous If NOT almost perfect effort with which
he WAS interpreted Haydn, always peaut-
sarnss s ana was conssn. With the effects they pro-
duced in his own timc, and with the Charming tnemes
bits OF raiubow coiorins he every where
But Bee havo been able 10 produce all
that music is capable OF cxpressiug-tne grand
tender, weird, capricious and martial thoughts lhnt
Take tho heart captive and Ink TIN sympathy VITA
The applause Of the audience was earnest and tre-
quenI
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.
Another sacred dime concert tonight at Cooper
institute.
TO be happy for three hours the San Francisco
Minstrels--Backus. Birch & Co., synonyms OF solid
tun.
Maude Harrison, of the Union Square combination,
has become one OF the theatrical avorites IN the
Golden Gate C:ty.
Mr. George France and his trained dogs, the Kernel
brothers ana Others will oil the bill tomorrow even
ing AZ the Eagle Theatre
Miss Emily Gavin viii give reading at Tammany
Hall tomorrow evening Tor the benefit OF 81 Ste
phen's Home tor Children.
"a Trip 10 the Moon" Is the name of an airy
spectacular play that now attracting crowds 10 the
California Theatre, San Francisco.
The engagement OF Mr.. Edwin Booth, al Booths
Theatre 10 SAID 10 have been very remuneratva The
general cast however, was not good
lively poultry show rs now the feature At the
take place on The IL tn, 18th aud 18th OF the month
Emerson's Mipstrcs finished their engagement at
the olympic last night, but Will probably appear in
strictly minstrel entertainment IN q smaller theatre
In this city.
An elegant concert is to be given at the Aquarium
this afternoon. The automatic chess player, wonder
iul fishes and other attractions make the place ia
vorlte resort
Dir. n. H. Harkins Will transfer the "Lyons Mail"
from the Eagle Theatre to the Bowery Tomorrow. 1t
will doubtless prove an enjoyable sensation to the
east side OF tho city.
At tho, Theatre Comique the management are an.
nouncing ''standng room only" Hsrrigan and Hart
keep the place lvciy, and well selected variety per-
Torrance repays the visitor
D'Ennery, the co.author OF .sUne Cause C6ebre, !"
is said 10 be an old man, with white hair, massive
brow, fne features, suave Manners well nked
gentleman OF the ancient school,
Tho 'Dead secret" At the Fifth Avenue Theatre
has only moderately full and likely to be
replaced at an early day by something better. 1t is
rumorsd that ModjesHa is 10 return.
AT Niblos Theatre tomorrow entire change Of
programme Is announced by the management and
performance that promises TO be full OF dramatic in
tercst The programme will be found In another col.
umn.
Heller and his wierd sister are drawing such dne
houses at their pretty Fifth Avenue Hall that IL
has not been deemed necessary 10 change the BILL A
good many people, however, are waiting Tor this
event.
A testimonial benefit will be given to Mr. Isidore
Brooks at the Theatre FrancaIs Tomorrow evening.
In v nch Misses Fanny ana Florence Aud, Professor
Eoeu the Hutist the Apollo Club and others will par
ticipate.
| The grand Italian and English opera, OF which
| Max StraRosch Is DIRECTOR and Miss kellogg. Nine.
Marie Roze and Miss A. L. Cary are prime dome.
will open BRET season Booths Theatre on Mon
day MARCH, Is
..Tne Babes in the God" having proved such sue
cess a, The Grand Opera House will be continued Tor
another week then be followed by the Wiliamsons
In s.struck OLn Alter these popular artists will come
Rignold IN 'Ieury ""
"Dck DRIFT, Son OF the Streets" IN which Mr..
and Mrs. Harry atkins and their laughter Miss Amy
Lee take leading parts Is 10 be the feature this week
at the National Theatre The play full of
effective situati ons.
A veritabe Russian pri ncess who attended the san
Francisco Mnsues last evening was overheard from
the TO comment on The performance Of Birch and
Backus this wise:-"Vera ioonie black mems.
Mooch better as IN London"
Tho Philadelphia critics, who had made up their
mi nds " veceive Mme Modjcska Little codly in con-
tradistinction the New York press completely
won over by her performances aud are even
thusiastic than the New Workers.
Mrs. Louisa Leslie, the dramatic reader, Is an
nounced to appear on Wednesday evening IN series
OF readings al the church OF Rev Dr. Scudaer Brook
Ign. Judging from tbs haterIng notises of the press
she must be IN elective addition to any entertain
mcni IN which snc takes DarL
The Brougnam benefit winch was announced to
take place AZ wallack's on WEDNESDAY. has been post
ponod, owing TO the unavoidable absence OF Mr. Bou
ccaull who expected TO lake part and yet by
necessities has been compelled 10 leave The city Due
notice OF the event will be gwen.
Mr. X. J. de Coriova, the well known humorist
will lecture In Yonkers to morrow evening" in Chick
ering Hall on Wednesday; at the Brooklyn Atnenmum
on Thursday at Paterson N. j., on Monday, the Ilth
| and in Newark the 12tn inst The subject Of his
| lecture is 'srhat Dos Next Door,
| Tony PASTORS Variety Theatre, from one or
another draws the largest audiences In fair weather
and lou, that can be ound assembled in New York.
Tue performances are certanIy unexceptionaDie, and
| u worth tho saying that no ady's ears can DO
| offended there by double cntcndre or broad joke.
! jarrett h Palmer have leased Booths Theatre,
with tho view Of bringing out another version
! OF "Uncle Toms Cabin." Matt Morgan, Schel and
Russell Smith are engaged on new scenery, and octo-
rooms, quadroons, mulattoes and full bloods will ap.
pear tho piece. me 18TH oil February Ia fixed as
the date.
Mr.. John r. Raymond will make tour through the
cities Of New Jersey next week. On Monday and
Tuesday he will play ''R SKIS" and Colonel Sellers In
Jersey City; on Wednesday, in Trentoe; Thursday.
In Newark; Friday, In New Brunswisk and satur.
DAY in Elizabeth. This popular actor Will soon 10 to