The New York herald., 1879-11-02

of his former professional work. He has made
many friends. is good character actor and has IL
within himself to duplicate here his best achieve
ments.
Mr.. 2. s. Gilmore with his superb band gives
concert this evening at the Grand opera
House. The programme is repete with attractons'
and no one find fault with the excellence OF the
profered entertainments The programme is thor
oughly popular. and. under the direction of the
master it should not fail to be effective and success
ful. He will be assisted by NJ. Capoul. Levy and Miss
Abby Carrington
Mr.. Conrad Behrens one of the bassi profundi
Of Colonel Mapleson's opera company. ar
rived at the Westminster Hotel yesterday.
He said they had stormy passage and
several times during the voyage almost
gave up hope CT reaching here. MIR. Behrens has
just concluded long Continental tour made in the
company of Nine. Trebelli and be comes to the
Academy of Music to take the place of Mr. David.
who is going back to Her Majestys Theatre.
At the Germania Theatre Manager Neuendorff pro-
duced several pieces last week. among them "A Kiss
in the Dark" which proved quite treat being re-
plete with fun and merriment This weeks roper
tore will consist of "Die nerren Eltern' ("Our
Boys') aud L'Arronge's newest comedy in
four acts. entitled "wohlthatge Frauen" ("Benev
olent WomenD. The reduction of prices, so as to
make the admission a popular scale. has ma
terialy increased the patronage of the Germana.
Signor Campanini writes to say that "the cuts in
tenor part of Linda were not made in order to
spare him for the Brooklyn performance. Gen
orally in Europe the dueto in the second
act is left out in order to give rost to the prima
donna, who has to sing FIVE airs in this 1ct And
to the duet in the last act, it 10 matter os choice
according to custom) with the prima donna to sing
that or some other air, privilege with which the
H..
duction of 'L'Incontro." favorite composition of
Sgnor Ardit the maestro OF the orchestra.
"Der Seecadet," Genees latest and best operetta.
in three acts was brought out last Monday at the
ThaIia Theatre, not only in handsome and artistic
manner far scenery and costumes
cerned, but with very strong and brilliant cast.
In this included Miss Mathllde Cottrelly.
as Frauchette Michel (the cadet). Miss Emma Fie-
bach Queen of Porugal,. Mr.. Adolf "a Brazilianl.
Mr.. S,hnel las Fleet Admiral &c. The music is re-
piete with sweet morceaux. Tomorrow evening
Miss Magda Irschik. celebrated German TRACE
dlenne, will make her debut in this country at the
Thaia in "Medea."
In brief conversation with Mr.. Mapleson yester-
day he expressed the opinion that further trouble
would be experienced on account OF his orchestra
Its respective members thoroughly understand the
situation. and having signed contract. pro-
pose to abide by its conditions. unless
interrupted by the union to which they
belong. 1t is probable. however. that the
names Of the lending members in the revolt will be
posted before the principal managers Of the city and
country. and they will have chance to starve
awhile. People who dshonor their signatures to q
contract deserve favor. and not all the society
rules in Chrstendom make them respectable.
"Only standing room is tho legend one sees at
the Union Square Theatre after eight O'Clock.
"French Flats have undoubted draught power
Some Of the character acting in the play is excellent
notably that of Mr.. j. B. Polk. "the tenor who imi
tates Brignoli well Mr.. Tom Norris the deaf old
gentleman. and Mr.. Stoddart. 1t is well worth
a nights sitting by all who would enjoy hearty
laugh In this connection the following statistics
will be interesting to playgoers aud managers
Receipts Of the first nine nights Of the 1.-TWO Or
phans," $7.457; do. do. Lied Astray." S7617; do.
do. Miss Mutton" $3.50 %; Celebrated Case
Sso35; Bankers Daughter" 81. .3s5 75 and "Freuch
Flats" Ss.51s 25 1t would be interesting to indi-
cato the receipts each night. but we have not the
snace.