The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-21

operas, has been produced at the Alhambra.
cannot be said to display its authors talent IN
poser OF LA File de Madame Angot, and no.
always at his best. There are, however, SOME
charming tunes and few cloverly though slightly
constructed pieces OF concerted music. while othei
less distinguished tunes will be welcome food fo1
street organs and similar media of popular educH
ton. The plot OF the piece may be summed up III
few words. The action is supposed to pass during
the time OF the fronde, and the heroine is the beau
tifu Countess Cameroni, who, for private reasons,
hates Mazarin. and by her example reyives the flag.
ging ardor Of the revolutionists. But the heart OF
the Countess IS not wholly ensrossed by political
passion. and the adventures through which she
passes under various disguises are as nu
merous they Interesting Her faith.
full lover, although her political antagon.
ist. is the Marquis Mariscamp, a gallant
soldier who ultimately carries OF the fair prize in
spite OF all obstacles. The element is repre-
sented by some citizens of besieged Paris and their
" p s. Ans or,er nouce OF the Two plays ~
pany Mr. w S. Gilbert and Mr.. Arthur Sullivan to
the United States by the vessel which leaves Liver
pool the a5th inst. Mr. Collier will probably
perintend the production i'll America of 1.-The Sultan
OF Mocha" and other OF his popular comic operas.
eighteen has exhibited enough talent for the stage
in am amateur way to excite IN UGH attention in pri-
waite circles has made his appearance as profess
sional actor. He was TO present himself under the
pseudonym of Harryson at the Amphitheatre. Liver
s Mr. charles US Reade t drama s THE double S Mar
ria2e, originally produced at the Queens
Theatre; in Lonsacre On the opening in that house
1867. Meanwhile Paris is still laughing over NM.
Meihac and Halevy's new comedietta. "Lolotte."
written for Celine Chaunont. "Lolotte" is a diva
OF operetta whom the Baroness Pouf has invited to
her house in order 10 take lessons for pri
theatrical performance in which she is to
figure. The lady is not little surprised at the
served and distinguished manners or the actress and
can hardly believe that the polished little woman
before her is the same whose extravagant gestures
and attitudes the stage are known and applauded
by all the town. This astonshment would hardly
be excusabe in Partisan, but much must be
excused in the Baroness, who is Pole Lolotte is
not long. however. in proving her identity for she
repeats in the most strongly marked OF her stage
styles "A from the fashionable operetta OF the
day, LA Petite Naturaliste, which begins, "AM
nance. ST les tiues de billiards. mstte noucharder 10
jeunesse :" that all doubt from Mime.
Pouts mind. In the elegant slang in vogue in The
Petite Naturaliste." the billiard balls alluded to
are the grand parents with bald heads The Baroness
being thus Convinced that there is mistake about
her tutor. the lesson begins At last the hour ap.
proaches when the Baron is expected home ana
as his wife does not wish him to know that
she has received the notorious diva. she
bids Lolotte good day. The latter has, how
ever, seen young man enter the house whom she
has the weakness to love. and as Raou de Croisiles
| seems rather too intimate terms with Nine. Pout
she preends to leave. but suddenly burst
abruptly into the room just as the Baroness has al
lowed new visitor encircle her waist with his
arm. A scene of savage jealousy ensues. The
actress flies into fury and is far from nice in her
expressions Crosilles is her lover and she has no
notion OF allowing lady of rank to deprive her Of
! him. whereupon the reserved and elegant lit
tie of half an hour previously treats the
! the sturdest fshwife might be proud. The
| Baron appears in the midst of this scene. and
|
| Hush for heavens sake!" whispered Raou, "ta
| the husband" "What do care tor the husbandT'
Lolotte and she starts OF afresh in language
stronger if possible than before. Suddenly her
voice Gains, her face sottens. and turning with
most amiabe smile to her pupil. she says, THAT.
| Nine. la Baronne, is the way in which you should
go through the scene you have to play!" $50.
| then, it's only lesson?'' asks the poor dumb
founded Baron. EYES,, replies Lolotte, "a lesson
of which Nine. la Baronne was i'll need" whereupon
she takes Raouls arm. bows in the most majestic
| style. and sweeps out Of the room. This denoue-
ment is original, and closes in the happest manner
little act which is highly amusing from end to end.