New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-11-29
CHAT ABOUT THE THEATRES
OPERA AND PLAY-THE SUCCESSFUL PLAY
WRIGHT-WlLSON BARRETT.

WhIUh BAhRETI.
In few days the first branch of what will
eventually DO the American National Conservatory of
Music Will DO started In this city. The examination of
candidates for the School OF Opera begins on Tuesday
before tho directress Mme. Fursch-Diadi. Theodore
Thomas and others great deal has printed and
more said about this enterprise, aud 1t Is only natural
therefore, that In musical circles much interest Is
pressed Chatting to her future work aud her ideas
the other day, Nine Fursch-Madi said; "In the first
place have been surprised at the quality of the voices
in America The especially seem gifted by
nature With voices that with proper training should
place this country not far behind the world regards
vocal music at least They represent unworked material
OF so fine quality that with time and care
lovely structure may be formed
so far think the trouble has been that Ia this country
the prevalent teaching leads to tho concert rather than
to the operate stage and 10 Ia only In opera, which
cOmprehends all the arts that the full value Of vocal
music be Expressed As to the musical appreciation
Of America only say that the success Of oil the
more important Series OF concerts proves the Increasing
regard In which art is held. SO much good music
could be continually gwen there not love for
it, A. 10 our own scheme, intend to go slowly, but
surely The Paris Conssryatoire course is four years.
ours will be three, few may he two years
You know everything education Is rushed In this
country. But hope that shall at least mako artists
ofour pupils myself began to study at fifteen for con-
cert but soon turned thoughts to dramatic singing
and have mover regretted my choice" Nine. Fursch
S1adi also spoke amusingy OF Pasdsoup by whom, when
still a pupil, she chosen to sing the leading
part in Athalie" at moments notice, In place OF
Nine, Vaudouheuven Duprez who was taken suddenly
ILL., She described his brusqueness even when doing
kindness and meaning to DO pleasant She also said
that the school would adapt to this country what
seemed desirable of the methods of the Paris aud Vienna
Conservatives.
An For In haap 40 to Nat ofUtn xpht
ceDted would adj his name to the list OF permanent
New-YOrk attractions next season. Mr.. Goodwin has
not only largo following among the public. but many
personal friends who would be glad to hear that
this was the His present engagement at the
Standard has only fault in Mr. Goodwins eyes. 1t
Is too short From the reception given to
" The Skating Rink" he Is convinced that
he could run it for many weeks, and yet his
engagement is only for two. The OF It IT," said
ho yesterday, 4" that the piece IS such awful stuff As
tell my friends, the plot ends at hslf-past g. Non
sense It is however tt fills tho houses. and have
played better business throughout the country
than during this And yet feel that caps-
HE OF much better work. What 1 AIN now dong Is
purely physical Labor work from my head down. as It
were. and my living by the sweat OF my brow" 1t
Is Mr.. GOOiwns Intention. should he accept the offer
referred to devote hts theatre to the production OF
burlesque and arcica comedy of higher order
hitherto been attempted here Last he produced
In Boston DuYerQue called " Bottoms Dream The
hrst act IL said TO have been remarkably good. In
tact. tho play was accepted when only that
act I'm existence. The Inherent weakness, OF the
latter acts, however. killed the piece IN spite Of the
exquisite music aud elaborate mounting Goodwin
thinks OF having this first act written up to and all the
better points Of his present play introduced lie Will
then make this the chief Item his bill Of fare for next
season.
Tomorrow night Mr. wallscRs will begin IN
earnest After elaborate preparation. which, however.
has been compassed In remarkably limited space OF
time. Iooiman Blind" the latest Princess success In
London Will DO produced. Lester Waack was chatting
yesterday about the pece between the intervals OF super
intending scene rehearsal. and seemed cOn-
ndsnt that he had something which would
create impression greater than that produced by
" The Silver King" Some idea of the work that has
been done during the past six weeks may DO gained
from the statement that there fourteen complete
used every OF which has been painted in the
theatre OF these less than eleven have been painted
by Phil GOatcher, who holds leading position among
New-York scenic artists. Harley Merry painted the
mandcr Tho Necessity FOR constant rehearsal caused
the abandonmcnt OF special matinee on Ihahksgiving
Day. loss OF large receipts, Judging from the packed
house In the evening Of that day. Dir. Wallack said
mounting have never been seen before in theatre.
A. 10 the cast do not thlnk amy other theatre could
have only had 10 20 outside Tor one caractcr while IN
London the company hhd TO he largely re-
Will DE- printed courteous word OF acknowledgement
by Mr.. NIluck To those members % the company
includes Miss Annie Robe. Madame POnis. Miss Ger
mon, kyrle Bcllcw, John Gilbert Elton and George
Clarke.
Tic husiuoss done at all the theatres on Thursday
night was Phenomenal People str"sn.ei away from
the more popular houses unable to gain admitance, ald
those theatres which have hccn particularly
success, f lately crowd tho doors. Tho Fifth
Avenue The Lyccum and the Madison square could each
have been filed nearly over. had thing been
"A, aCln cd lmi
A. W. Palmer speaking OF this fact.sad: my experience
has taught that Of all public holidays Wnshnstons
Birthday tho best from a managers point Of view.
Christmas aud Thanksgiving arc moro OF less occasions
for family reunions. but on Washihgton's
Birthday people have to find some way
Of amusing tucmsclyes outside. Years ago the
THANKSGIVING mance was good one as rule but
~ afternoon has been given mp Ia the poorer classes
.7 irtIu7 uo tuo''Ie@, ln1 H"'ItcS 1c iu'
but the orcheStris ohy party So On the ~ OF FeO
rudry, however, The whole house always ONcrOWs and
have played 10 much 81 400 At matinee and in
-nowson too A. for the house here last Thursday can
OIy that IN the evening the receipts were tho larg
year. How long viii Saints and SiuDers run That
cannot tell YOU The public are the sole arbters or It's
destiny and III Impossible Tor Us TO FORM an OPINION
ono thing cortan Is soon as II ceases TO pay 1t Will
be taken OIL"
Bronson Howard seems % be the only American play
wright who can insure succesA All OF his later plays
have blessed with long runs, and the last of them
all ono OF our Girls" IS said to be fixture at the
Iyceum for the winter. Miss Dauyray Kate ShpIey
seems to nave taken firm hold popular favor, and
Young so,hern has made himself famous In
a night. Theatrical gosslpers credit him
with a brilliant future Judging from this single perform
ance. II IL within tho bounds OF possibility that the
piece Will b. led In the distant ia ure by comedy
from the pen OF the sumo author. Mr.. Howard + q
,ramatist VINO takes his own time over pay aud vii
submit under any consideration to be hurried In his
work Taking on the subject OF dramatic writing the
other day he said! good dramatist must DO "a goOt
pechan elan either in IN posse mean by that,
he must have OF actual construction. Chow me
literary capable OF good literary work who IL also
nm amateur carpenter caDinctnakor, and you show
nr u man who ought 10 be dramatst play Is like
machine architectural plan. IL you alter one
wheel In tts construction you must OF necessity alter
loLcn others the machinery won't work stsiactpriy
A meeting OF "a club composed OF men or all prOies-
,lons I once described the process Of oOustructnga
play The who grdsped more readily than any OF
ho others mechanical engineer"
Mr. Cobbc Wilson Barrets business manager arrived
NM cii List Meck In OF mako arrangements for