Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-03-28
OUR NEW YORK LETTER
WHAT ROSALIND MAY HAS TO sAY
ABOUT MUSIC AND DRAMA.
German Opera Again Next Year
..GOid rIiuc'' 'sEvangeIine'' -
Coqueliu-McCaHli Russ
selI--Manteii--NEaud Granger.


.sGoId miuc'' .sEvangeIine'' -
Coqucliu-McoaHif- Rus
selI--Manteii--NEaud Granger.
Special Correspondence Of oaz6:io and journal
NEW J oRK, March 21.--Opera goes out
this week in biaze Of glory, so far as
packed houses 90, the demand for seats
having been great enough to nocessitate
an extra performance on Thursday.
Probably one half who went during the
season, sat wearily through German pro-
longations, but Teutonic deyotees and n
leaven of sincere Americans made up the
balance, TO say nothing Of the box holders
who care as little as they know regarding
music. Wsgner's dolorous chords serve
as basis for firtations; debutRntes can
perhaps be the better exhibited when the
music does mot enchant by melodious
strsins, while sleepy fathers can the
better nod by sieep-inspiring sounds. Az
they hold the sceptre, their will is law,
and German opera will rule another sea
son. The displeasing news comes, how
ever, that Alvsry the picturesque, will no
longer tighten ali surroundings by his
greoeful presence nor delight by his
fresh, buoyant tones Gossip says that
re-engagement Of Lshman means an sp-
pearance in tenor roles, of her husband
KaIisch, decidedly so-so artist. "a
Patti-Nicolini affair" the discontentad
say, and as even Patti was finally COM
PEELED to yield, Frau Lehman may find
that the pubic in this case likewise, do
not want two for one. Not Goodwin's
''GoLD NINE
at the Fifth Avenue Theatre, proves a
mine OF gold in more senses than one.
The public approve of it and bring their
dollars, but in higher sense it is q huge
advantage to the comedian, because lift
ing him from the mire of buffoonery,
and although some mud still sticks, the
conclusion is reasonable that he may
emerge spofless and attain the position OF
high comedy. 'Evsngeline" leaves the
Star this week. Familiarity has not
brought contempt to the ever popular
piece, and audiences have been as fine as
oould have been looked for from the
presentation of novelty.
| Next week, Coquelin returns from
| Canada and gives for one week success
sion of those performances that have
mads him famous. Without HadinR,
4 some sense of loneliress will intrude, but
i the renowned actor is, OF course, host
in himself. 1.-THE Cavalier produced
! Of Palmer's Theatre, is well worthy OF
mention, because so pleasing to those
who took 1t on trust. The plot is inter-
esting, the situations strong A marked
! flavor of comedy gives variety; the
scenery is attractive and diversified; the
| costumes rich and picturesque, while
Harry Lee, the central figure, shows
| spirit and versatility in part well suited
to him. During
| spgINo AND sITxR1rn
MoOaulrs company, which succeeded
ct Palmer's, in "Boecacio," will prove q
permanent attraction. II is or for that
time and will afford many an eyening'a
entertainment to stay-at-homes and
strangers who must have t'somewhere TO
! CO." sNadiy" at the Casino remains
popular with the public in general, while
the dudes still worship at Lillian RusseIl's
footstool. This really beautiful woman
has recovered her giriish chsrms ex-
periencs has improved her acting; her
star is at the zenith, and let it be hoped
that on-coming years will deal kindly.
OUR VISITORS.
Robert Mantell, as "Monbars," !" has had
prosperous week over at the Grand
Opera House, where he wss succeeded by
fcenlan, the Irish comedian, who always
draws and who contemplates crossing
over to the ether side, where he can de-
sire nothing more than success equal to
that gained 10 America. His fresh, manly
impersonations are excellent and his
plays, though illustrating humble life,
without coarseness. Maud Granger, in
"Two Lives" OF Kihlo's, was welcomed
by her numerous admirers, being sue
ceeded by "a Dark Recret, u which has
been warmly received by interested au-
diences, the more SO US the broad stage of
that grand old house gives opportunity
for effective representation of aquatic
| scenes. The opening OF
THE UNION SQUARE THEATRE,
on Wednesday next, with Helen Barry, ia
anticipated with great interest, Mr.. Kill
having reaped good hRryeat FROM the
auction sale of seats. With almost as
much interest, frat nightcrs look for
ward, as the average small boy, whcEe
soul is sweiled by the august presence
| of a mighty BRrnum, who now as for
nerly draws half dollars from parental
| pockets. LA MAYquise," at The Lyoeum,
is pronounced success and will be criti-
oised at length hereafter.
MADISON SQUARE THEATRE.
Captain Swift" continues the success
ful hero that he has been in the past and
is good for a sojourn OF many days to
come. "JIittlo Lord Fauntleroy" at the
Broadway ID his only rival and one knows
not which draws the better houses. Er.
DAILY has given genuine troat--none.
| other than his famous reVivRl OF '"fhe
Tanning of tho Shrew, which, transferred
to Europe last spring, proved such euc-
cess, not only in Londcn, but critical
Paris. The international Match" was
good of course, but this master manager
believes in constantly now attractions and
always has something in reserve where
with to bewitch the public.
kosALNp MAY.
-a--e--s
New Hotel at Ola point.