Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, June 21, 1874, Page 7

‘ Bfallot THE CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE: SUNDAY, "JUNE 21, 1874. ART. Dabufe's Picture of Juan and Haidee. @ Phillips’ Portrait of Joln McCullough as Richelicu, Miscellaneous ltems. JUAN AND JATDEE. Poresveral weeks past the atiraction at tho xpositzon building Lins boen the fxmous pano- 7os of * Paris by Moonlight,” which hasamply Towarded thoso who bave been led by enriosity foscoit. Mr. Mumford, who'is extibiting it, s stroggled 2gainet o great meny disadvan- es, not the leust of which is the heat. The = eav from which this perfect illusion is seen £ ccessarily sbut out from immediato contact ):,l;xtlm outer air, 2a_tho Mlumination is accom- i hed by gos-jets. Cousequently the gallery is Pt andon very warm dasa_absofutoly stifling. Mermis nouse denying this. Tho attempts “eotiate tho placo Lave ot been :\u;:nm The only woy left is arti- air by means of cial circalation of fiu:.fincr\' and this tho management of o Duiling refaeo 0 sllow. Thiw is unfor- e, tor, until gomething is ‘done, many will tuuate, f08 3 the pauorama to depart without Lave sllowed 4 meglect, ou tho. part of tho eeciby by prevent the ower from eshibiting bl T iterosting panorama of * London by B i, and, perbaps, tuc other of Veuice. Dokt e’ s caiauity. The place is mado more attractive by evorgroens aud o band of . but tho aiss that tlow ko melodiously from i Paze'a comnes aro not sutlicieut to cool tho ersor of tho [anorania. Splesad °f llll.\.\’ AXD X?IDHKE. ik o other features of the exhibition is a r;f.f':fi.’;" of grest value, by Daufe, whoso Toaious “ Prodigal Son " drow maro visitors in Climgo_fiban ey otiler city but Now York. This represeuts & eeeno in Dyron's poom of “Don Juan.)'tho artist choosing as the themo 1ho nuexpected entrance of the Pirate, aud con- fequent surpriso of Don Jusn and Haideo. The «rntion is & vers tempting one, and the idea of the artist adimirably executed. But the picture cearecly descrves 10 ranis with the superh work hich bas rendered Dubufe's name so familiar to Clieago during tho past few months. THE STRONGEST FEATCLE ¢f the picture is unquertionably the fizrure, pose, 23 expresgion of tho Lirate, who stunds in an \etitude of anpry surprse, and bends upou the Irvers o look of fury, restraimed only by barbaric determination. Thio rttitude is one of dogged ferocity, not passivnate impulse, snd the more Enkiug for 1ts deliberateness. The face is seen in pronic, and the rugged outlincs of s strong, mercitess face are bruught out with terribie force. The face is deep shidow, lizhted ouly by the funous glaro of the eye. ‘Ibis 18 very bold and powerful drawing, and the intorest of the scene cancentrates nputit._ Thoattitude of the Pirate, bis long Oriental pistol, ricbly chased, lyiug caelessly across Lin knee, and the perfoot arm- ory of weapons with whuch he bristles, lend an i of enforced paticnce and limitless possibilicy {or ovil in fine coutrast, carried ont by the casy posturo and severe cxpression of feature. The figure which firet strikes the e5¢ 18 nat- urally tlint of ‘HAIDEE. Bbe is startled from s recumbent attitude by the sudden sppenrance of her fasher, and the iower Eimbs, clotbed ju Tuskish trousers, are partially drawn up, asif to fly, At the same time the right arm'is throsm rigidly back, mstinctively Yestraining her lover from drawing his crescent sword. ‘Lhe bead is lightly raised, and tue faco expreescs tho mungled emotions of surprise, ter- xor, and eolicitude. The attitude is full of lifc, sad tho fealures very exprossive. Tho artist has not followed the lines of the poo: 1n pre- senting this picture, by any means. It is, g0 far us the tituation is concorned, Haideo and Don Jusn, but the individuality of thecse two charac- ters Bas been modified greatly to suit the Frencli- man's ideal. Haidee, a8 we gee her in the paint- ing, is a warm, voluptnons figure of the Latin type. We look in vain for the exquimite sensitivo besuty embodied in the lines— ‘Hor Lair was starred ssith goms: her veil's fine fold : @ was fastened with a band Hior orenge silk full Turkish troweers furld. About the prectiest aukle in the world, ‘Her bair' fong auburn waves down to her heel Flowed like au Alpine torrent, wiich the sun Eses with the morning light;—and would conceal Her person, if allowed at large to run, The delicate features and euburn complexion would Lo displayed to glorions perfection in tho Turkish trousere of orango silk. The very typo of besuty with which the events of the canto fill the imugination are lost in the voluptuous trais of the ficrcer complexion. In this the artist Lias rot given us the ideal of the poet. In this scenc, where setion 1s nimed at rather than mere outline, the full beauty of tho bosom is lost by tuo rigid attitude of the arm, but the swelling curves aro Tore ewnpiuOS in _sugges- tion then the most complete repose-would ba. ALL THE COLOR OF THE PIECE 12 thrown uoon Haidee. It i8 rich, thongh not high. The symmetry of her figure, like that of the Pirate, is lcst in the defective hanging of the picture, By pisching it too far forward, botn figures are ridiculously foresbortencd. If & Tirate deserves hanging, Mr. Mumford and Afr. Athen should bo compolled to hang him prop- esly. TEE ATTITUDE OF DON JUAN Epirit, aud a tine piece of ficure-paint- ing. The cbjection mado 1o Haideo as au in- torrect exvression of the poet's ides applies 2120 to Don Juan. He is too matare for the sit- uation. The subsequeut eveuts of the poem would bo 1mpossibie for so manly 8 scapegrace. Tue figuro is tall, the festures aquiline and doli- cate, the eyes and expression that of dreamy effeminacy” and melancholy intellectuality, rather than the passion and hardy sdventure of the ideal. The lips are full without mdicating auything,—beivg sbuormally soft and delicate Jor the other features. Indeed, they are littio short of unpleasant u their riponess. Tho grouping of the figures is worthy of & groat artiat, and the details, such as the soft carpet (entirely foreign (o the reader) and tiny shoe, worthy of all praise. The sotion is nd. mitsbly sustained 1o every detail, and the color- ivg judicious. But while the painting is excel- Jent, in sfite of the minor aefects, it cannot be. ticught of s & compasion to *The Prodigal fou” Mr. Mumford's idea of calling it *The Modern Prodigal " would be unfortunate, —_——— PHILLIPS' PORTRAIT OF IMcCUL- LOUGH. Mr.Jobn McCullough's engagement st the Academy in the spring was of only one week's duration. In that brief time, however, he or- d?zed of John Phillios a full-length porerait of imsolf in his own favorite part, that of Riche- liew. Inless than o week, much of which was Decessarily given up fo reheareal and sight-see- ing, Alr. McCullough succeeded in giving the nrtist thres or four brief eittings. On his re- tumfor a few hours Wednceday, Mr. McCul- lough foung the puinting almost completed, THE FIGURE . ‘has roceived all but the finishing touches, and the backgronnd ouly needs working upon. While these Inst tonches will be of great service to the Painting, enough has been dono to exhibit A VEEY 6TRIKING WOBK, Torthy, ot once, of tho painter aud actor, and the ideal embodied by them. 4o hss been claimed, and with some dogreo of Justice, that tho full manhood of Mr. Me- 'i‘fl‘lozh, his spleudid physique, and the perfect ealth which glows iu: every fosture, dmpair his Personation of Richelieu according to the iuthor’s ideal. Tu the splondid pose of the alj::ed&mm alone is the rn%u-iaprimu of the retaing i {oeor retamed to give graco and jdeal beanty to i THE ATTITODR },‘nfi““ life, illustrating tho much-misquoted Bet but a foot within that holy gronnd And ou thy head, sye, though it wore s crown, Llaunch the curge of Rome. The arms are upraiced avd the body thrown Slightly bacy;, the face, almost fuil, tuined up to eaven, the whole gesture being rather suppli- £ation than impreeation, in epite of tho words he I uttering, The hands are easy aod open, and #he effoct of the poso powerful. ke THE EXPRESSION OF THE FACE 5 STemarkeble. The actor's features arebut dimly ernible through the * make-up,” and yet one them firmly supporting tho mask of pas- Bou. Tie fuce i3 farrowed desply with care, the ©7¢8 burn with tho lustre of excitement, aud the Sprecmion is entirely that of tho acitnds, T2gonized supplication to heaven, rather than Yitdictive imprecation. - Artist and sctor -have studied the charxoter fogother. Their ideal is Hdentical; the tone of tho sctor's. veice.Bod Rold of his features. aro reproduced on the chlen""‘ It is the Richelieu of Mr. McCnllough Weealized, thon, ratier than & portrait of Alr. Mo~ The face and head aro ey must bo g0, for the artist hus strong. enrichied tho wholo with exquisite dalicacy of da: tail and bnghtness of color. The crimson of the robe, softenod by the delicate laca fabrie, bunsta_into a blazo of color about Richelieu's feet. Upon his neck and shoulders is & capo of ermine; around his waist & crimson sash. THE EXECUTION OF THESE DETAILS is remarkable, beyoud even the fame of the artist in this respect. Tho fur is ns soft and downy o8 frosh snow; while from the emerald cross which bangs in frout, the points of light sparkle with alwost dazzling forco, The tassels which baug almoet to the feot are silken, and refloct the light. Theso points would strils the ordinary eyo less directly, bLowever, than the lace which covers aud subdues the crimson skirt, ‘I'hose who wore fortunate enough to sse Alr. 3leCullough in this purt will readily call to mind the nchuess of bLis robes, especially this lace skirt. Its pattern, while richly intri- cate, 1w rigidly classical, . and its purity of design gives character to the refined intel- lectuality of the Cardimal. In this particular the ariiet’s brusii bas been faithfully }lm! 8. While a student of art will turu to the figure in its grand pose of *absolute authority,” and ita ead expression of desperate, reproachfal suppli- cation. the avernge viewer will find subjecs for aduuration in this fidelity to detuil. Nor bas Jr. Plillips boen less happy in THE ACCEYSORIXY OF PLACE. To thoright of the Curdwal, in tho middle dis- tunce, i 2 porch of the old Louvro in the reigu of Louis XIIL, in the Italian etyle of architec- ture while in " the -distauco is s shrubbery. Tho high color of the Cardiwal's habit needs such o disposition of shado to contrast withont robbing tiio face of 1ty paramount interest. As the picturo stauds to-dsy, it is worthy of study 8 8 work of technical art, Inn greater degroo iv deserves admiration s illustrating the thought of the actor in an_etirely origiual concoption. How just this view of tho eitustion may be, i8 not a question -sbour whioh the artist is concerned. Mr. McCullough do- clares in favor of 1ihis ‘idea =i moro cousistent with tho romantic events of tno draws, aud the tenderness of the Cardival in it. A better illustration of tius idea cannot be found thun in thoe work undor consideration. Wo aro justified in calung it an ideal pamnting of M- Cullough's Kicheliu by the treatment of the Lands, which, in the ‘pleture, aro the wastod palms’of tho dying Oardinal, not the powertal Lunds of the actor. This view is the highost that can bo bad. Mr. Phillips’ genius will ba recogmized in it wherever the painting is critically viewed. — MINOR NOTES. A HEALY. ‘Two old Chicago srtists, whose names wero very familiar in aute-flre times, when the Opera- Houso gallory was o popular centre of the arte, bave made bit in Puris. The American Regis- ter meutions Messrs. G. P, A." Healy and W. Baird in favorablo terms. Spesking of the Tormor, it soys: After a long nbecnce he roturns to Parls and chal- lenges general attention and criticisia Ly exhibiting portralta of the Fape, of Minister Washburne, aud of ex-President Thiers. This i, perhaps, the last portrait which will be painted from Plus IX. during fita life, Ho graciously posed for ‘Mr, Healy at ths Vatican, Ticlding to “the curiosity of natural sltters, iis Holiness one day left his post and came and stood bebind the artists ehalr, Wheuw Mr. Healy remarked to lim that it would be moro convenleut if ho would remain in sight, ko good-naturedly rotnrned to duiy. Ho bas re- ceutly testified i pleasure st Mr. Healy's sucaess by sending Lam u medal sud a decoration of the Order of St. Gregoirele-Grund. Minister Washburue is repre~ wented * in tho cisy position which he ns- sumes in social life, and when perhaps be is_secn to most advantsge, The portralt of M. Thiers wasan_order from our Alinister, who desires America o possess 3 truthful likencss of the tllustrious statesman with whom ho made acquain- tanca during the early struggles of the French Jepub- lic, sud who is still his_conntant friend. Mr. Healy's portraita ars alwaye striking from their 8dellty to lifa BAIED. Tho following desoription brings Baird almost within speaking distanco : A tiny canvass, consplouously placed, and represent- ing n white ben sud a nuwinber of black chickens, at- tracts 3 good deal uf nttention, It is tho work of a young American, Tho fwportant air and protrading Teathera of the mother indicato that tho larger portion of ber brood is still concealed bemeath ber. A Lit of foliage, carefully painted, compictes the compo- sition, Burd’s quamntuess of treatment imparts o peculfar interest to his pictures, HEAD! = Lovers of art will find something to study and sdmire in several oil paintings now on eshibi- tion in the book-store of Keen, Cooke & Co., Nos. 113 and 115 Stato, stroot. - Flioy are by 3f. 3. Heade, and aro worthy of attention, REVIEW OF AMUSEMENTS, THE VICTIMIZER VICTIMIZED. Mr. Sothern's partiality for practical joking bas been the cause of much adverse comment, matnly because the object of it has beon misun-. derstood. He has Mben accused of practicing some of the wildest jokes merely to koep him- self prominently beforo tho public. Newspaper articles have been written condemning him on this acconnt. His condemnation 18 due to the readiness with which his journalstic friends have rushed into print with every anecdote they Hiear of htm. It is not surprising. Mr. Sothern has a very fascinating way of telling a story; e preserves his manner through the details of a “sell” with remarkablo power, and frequently “sells” thoste who are in col- Jusion with bim. In the face of what bas been written about him since his stay bere, some of it with stupid blindness, we veuture to narrate . ONE MOBE ANECDOTE, apologizing for so doing with the statement that Mr, Sothern was in this case the viotim of one of his own hoaxes. We are glad of it, for al- though the pecuniary loss was comparatively light, it prosed to him tliat his self~possession does not necessarily carry him through every scrape with fising colora. MB. BOTHERN BELIEVES IN MESUERISI. His power over sn audieuce is very strong evi- dence of his possession of such influence. His operations upon s talented goutleman of the same profession a fow evenings 8go prove his belief to a certain extent. . Thursday afternoon a party met him in tho Tremont House, and, as usus] when Mr. Gaylor is present, tho conversation 'turned upon tho supernatural. Mr. Sothern offered to prove Lis power by mesmerizing a bhorse. Ho stipuisted that the party should follow him st a distauce, and not come near uutil he called them. He saliied out from tho Tremont House, sucaked through an alley, and encountered a horeo ou Doarborn stroot, and thore commenced Opers- tions. The animal was attsched to & quiet-look- ing buggy, owued, as it afterwards appeered, by a highly respectable person. S Mr. Sothern, by some chicsnery, succeeded in making tho horse follow um _(liaving vrivately loosed the hitching-strap), and triumphsantly ap- proached the party. ’ i At this moment s little, thick-set man, with iron-gray Leard and a healtliy corporation, came up to him. - WHAT DOES TEIB MEAN? B « My friend,” snid he, “where are y0u going ‘with that horze 7" ‘The comedian gazed in wonderment fora moment, and then suddenly sprang foryacd. +“You old rascal,” he _ercd, _‘“you knew I was in town; why didn't you call on me at 6322 Wko would have thought of seoing you here, when you sottled down 8o quietly st Colambus eleven yeara'ago? Come along, drve mo home. Dythe way, how's Carmo 2" i “You really have me; I don't know you; pever was in Columbus ; who's Carrie 7" Wy, blass wy soul you cax't sell me, you know; thoze tront—I'll nover forgive you for ‘that; 'yon made my sides ache wheu you sworo you caught them and miade mo stick to it; you Ccunning old rascal 7" A LITTLE INCREDULOTS. “Your exuberance’ is very deiightful, I've no doudt,” responded the fat man, *‘buc Idon't recollect you for all that—o"' i Well, 1 nover thought you'd be as shabby— tako your $5—aud, weil, no, it was meau in me, taice 1t—I honestls forgot all about it. T'ie fat man with the iron-gray beard took tho money n evident embarrussment. Nobody would be stiéh an idiot to give him mones willi- out an object. He dild nog recoguize the danor, but with true American instiuct pocketed the doliars. SWell, let's get = drink, just to show thero's no ill-fécling,” said the ‘comediap, using & favorit_quotation, snd obscrving tho eioet of iy douation. ' “Since you won't recollect e, I'll do the square thing by you, Ruy way. ame, 8a I need ot tell you, i Mlarks. Deoy if you like; Idon't care; I saved your little ) i one from falling into the river,—but let tuat paas. Comeo and take adrink.” . LIGNT IS DREAKING. 1t suddenly dasned upon thbe little fatman, 283t liad nlresdy upon » policeman, that bo wis approsched by & very apt member. ot the con— ibnce Tratermity. . Reilizing this, b bockoned the officer, who ¢ame up, N - 4 Here's a gteerer,” said he, ourtly.s i “1've boen on track for two months, promply rejoined the offcer with oustomary truthtulness, ‘T guess I'vo got you now.” » SHAMMING INNOCENOE. .1, The douce you have,” sad Ar. ‘Sothern, with a wry face.” * You infernal scoundral, I've only been in town a fortmght.” _*“I'se Lieard that before,” rosponded the vera- cious policoman. ** May bo you didu't rope Col. Tucker, of Folo, into 86, eh? I've been Isying for you. Came along. . * Thia ia vory funuy,” remarked the comedian, in a rather sober totio. *P'raps you think L roped Sam Hopkins, of Kaukakeo, too, You'll sweur to it, wou't you #' m;'n\ea, I will,” reeponded tho ever-ready police- **And Plum Bailoy, of Penobscot, and Timon of Atheus, aud Joscph of Anmathea, and— «Evers oue of taem," eaid the officer. OL, very well, then I'll go with yon. Isup- Pose yuu'vo’ got 'tho New Teuameut in evi- b TO THE ARMORY. The crowd thickoned, aud among those who clustered rouud the comedian were Lis friends of of the Tremout House. Mr. Bothern would gladly bLavo excaved tie sequel, bus disliked tue idea of failure. Heo winked to his frionds to step forward, but not & man of them wonld. stir. “ Well, at aoy rate, call a carriage,” nid tho prisoger, “I'm o Iigh-tonod coutidence oper- ator, and it would play tho dovil with wy game to travel this way."” : * Lut up,” said the voracious policeman, ever rendy for emergoucics. A 10 bill sottled it. “Mr. Sothern was oucorted -throngh two alleys 1o Clark stroet, and there piaced in a_carriage, aud ho was driven to tho Annory. His friends followed, aud coolly watohed him regisioredas ** Obadiak K. Fenseu~ derfer, ago 51; occupation, coniddence-man; charge, disorderly conduct.” Sergt. Ebersold received s wink and reloased Lim ou deposit of $25, when Mr. Sotharn was permitied to depart. The City I'reasury was en- riched, for the cowedian did not appear to claim it. Lla was auxious to play the farce through, but Lug frieuds would ot permit it.” Had the police reporters happencd 1n st that unnsaal hour, thore would buve beon a noat perscnal, reading somowhat a8 follows: * A man giving bis name as Obadiab K. Fensenderfer was arrcsted for at- tewpling to coufidence H. K. Duffes out of his pocker-book. It was_subsoquently dizcovered that the operator was Ar. E. A. Sotborn.” ————— i JOHN McCULLOUGH. During 3r. MeCullough’s flyiug visit to the ciy last week hio was subjected to the inevitablo interview. Liis raception in New York was to bhim a matter of the profoundost astonishment. Tho first niglt, as slready reportod, was an ova- tion, and subsequent performances failed to leasen the populnr intorest. Ho played Sparta- cus eleven timos, or more than Forrest over nt- tempted in that city. Not culy was his four woeks' ongagemant an intellectual triumph, but & financial success. Though it ocvarred in & very bad month, May, it was tho third best star angagement of tho season, beaton only by Joe Jeffarson and Miss Neileon. All this holds out to Mr. McCullough the warmest ancouraga- ment, and, by renewed efforts, he Lopes to de- gorve greater attention, Daring his etay in New York it was not unfre- queutly urged sgainst bun tbat he was great only in parts which Forrost Lad pluyed— ichelicu, Spartacus, ard II1, and Jack Cade. Nettled by this taunt, be applied bimself while in tho city to the study of an entirely now character, Falconbridge, in ** King Johu,” and in this ke succesded beyond his hopes. The critics wore not rlone in praiso of this porformanca, for the public shared their enthusiasm in an un- ‘wonted moasure, His. next eppesrance in Chicsgo will boin Jauvary, when be will make arraugemeuts for a fouger stay tuan he made on the occasion of Lug lust visit. He will play other parts than those his limited tune allowed him before, and perbaps add somo mow ones from an extended Tepertory. Mennwhile Mr. Boucicault is busy writing him s play, which is £o give him au individual chance. That ihis is, Le does not care to say, becauss, sbould he mot be satisfied with it, he is not bound to accept it. Ho will pay New York the compliment of makiog bis first appearance in it there, huving done justice to his Western bome by makivg kis dobitas & star in uts prineipal cities before trying New York. It is gratifying to think that a new light bas ricen upon tle stage. Other stars are slowly dimming in the Western have of the immediste future, aud wo turn from their slow declension to hail, with joy renowed and intercst revived, the lustre of & risfug orb. Lefore he, too, shall iave suuk, eufolded in the earthiy mists, to join the constellation that has slawly passed away, the splendor of his intellect and soul will bave shone from serene heighis to irradiste in history his use aud namo aud fame. 1t needs no Merlin to proclaim this. The bright- ness of his rising owes not a single ray to the ilinsive exhalations of flattery. It will surely come, and that quickly. ———— THE DRANMA. The pust week has Leen very fruitful in amusements of the . highest order. It has also been particularly hot, and, when high-class dramatic entertainments come in conflict with hot weather, the latter iuvariably wins. Apart from the fact that business has been only fair, the weok has been Dbrilliant, With such artists a3 Mr, Sothern aud the members of Daly'a Com- pany here, tho quality of entertainments bhas ‘been superior to anything we could ask for in the summer. If the pecuniary resnlts aro dis- appointing, managers must _besr inmind that they reserve the bost months of tho year for other places than Chicago, and console them- selves with tho reflection that, woro they to come to the city ot somo other time, when the thermometer stands below 80 deg., they would be more libenally treated. It is. shoer mobeenRo to complain of want of liberality o the part of the public. Mauy people would gladly puy tho price of ad- mission to be spared tho iniliction of a perspira- tion bath in a hot theatre,in case that wero necessary. 1f tho great artists really wish to test the ‘hberality of Chicago, let them do &0 without making llberality purgatorial torment. “They bave takon their largo receipts in other citics in cool weather ; wehave paid great artists large roceipts horo in Chicago in cool weather. We like the drama in its lighest form, and are ready to patronize it liberally when the conse- quouces are mot suffocating. If tho great artuts donot Lolieve it, lot them try. These remarks aro necessary for the consolation of some very nice peopla who learn for the first time that troplcel heat1s not an Eastorn institu- ti0n oxclusively. HOOLEY'S THEATRE has been doing nll the bisiness of the weel, nat- uraty enough, a8 a most remarkable aud expon- sive company bas been endeavoriug to please. Nothing but” the merits of an unusually strong pieco, ployed bero for the firet time by Daiy's Company. careful in ail its details, could bsvo secured the crowd which have enjoyed perform- ances at this thentre nightly. * Monsicur Alphonse,” howover, baa had its rup, and has been very popular. 1t deserved its rvopularity, inasmuch 88 it is & piece of many merits. 1t nceded nothing to secure universal admirztion but the excision of some lines of a not altogether desirablo'mature. But much of the effoct of ‘s dubious spcech inberes in the mauner of utterivg it, aud it 18 owing to Miss Davenport's good judgment and taste thot the nudienco searcely réalized that anything us nsusl bad been said until the words were re- callad. We bave spoken at lengthof the manner in which the picce was played. Subsequent per- formaaces deepened first impressions. Tho cul- ture and pathos of Miss Dyus, the sparkling payety of Miss Davenport, the melodramatic failure of Mr. Fisher, the neat and juditions comedy acting of Mir. Levwis. tho cool, sclf pos- seasod arrogauce of 3r. Parhes, and tho mar- velous power of little Bijou Heron—all those wo have noted before. This week Mr. W. 8, Gil- pert's drama ** Charity "’ will be played, with the following cast of characters: Dr. Atlelue i M. Charles Fieher Tea ‘Athciney "3, D, 3. Narkins Mr. Smailey... .3r. W, Davidge maiies £, George Parkes AMr. Fitz Parti James Lewis 3r. Skinuer. 2r. 0. Fawcett The butler.. AL llheircau “The footmas kman Afiss Ada Dyas Mrx. Vanbrugl Eve, her daughter. Buth Tredgett 3iss Fanny Davenport Caroliue. ... +-ve-.. Miss Grifliths The character of Ruth Tredgett is the gicat triumph of Miss Dnvenport's career, and kas been warmly commended. . M'VICKER'S THEATRE. Arr. Sothern's throe wecks' engagement has come to an eud, and the genial comedian leaves the city this momming, He has giveu us on this second occasion all his popular charactenza- tions—Dundreary, Sam, Yatid Garrck, and Alfred Dorrison, The two former charactera 250 pre-eminently those of Mr., Sothern. The ieces aro calculated to show him alone at his Peat. Tho tro Iaster ars playod by him to sink Lis individuslicy ag much as possible, and _make the excellence of the representation general in- stend of personal. Few atars. yenture - upsn gacrificing their individual rmminauu o the public enjoyment. ¢ Home” and * Duvid Gar. publio is tired of saetog individala pla Tick " were not popular success This was the reward of disinterested management. Hitherto Mr. Sotheru has starred alone, sup- ported at the most by tnree people. When ho comes to Chicago again he will bring with him 5 full compauy, thoroughly drilled, and composad of well-knownactists. Every pieco will be perfect in detail, and the least important characters will be carefully suatained. i i8 & healthy sign. Wheu such stars sa Mr. Sothern determine upon uniform oxcellence of represontation, thero is Teason to hope that the wholo miserable systom of star performanoes is at its last gasp, Tho | " ! y, be_they nover 8o’ extraordinary in their respective lincs, A compeny orpanized by Mr. Bothern, and thoroughly drilled by him 'to perfection in ths srt of which he is a master, will bo a richer prac- tical joke npon existing stars than the comedi- an's fervid fancy over bofore suggested. Wo have all waited patiently the dsmise of tho pres- ent dramatic tyzant ; his last breath is not far off. “This waok McVicker's Thostro will bs un object of double interest. Miss Katie Mavhow, who will be remembered as a very protty and promis- ing little lady at the Museum, will open s briet engagoment in & new pieco written for her by Mr. Charles Gagler, the well-known author and manager, entitlad * With the Tide,” Ar. Gayler appears to bave mado a decided hit in this last effort, not merely in & technpical sense. The following noties of Mr. Gayler'snew play * With tho Tide," from the Washington Sunday Lerald of June 8, is worth reproducing ; Mr. Gayler's new play of With tho Tide” bad its Ahird representation last night ot the National Theatre, with Misa Katio Mayhow in tho part of Jeunie Murke lana—winuing the hearty appiauis of a large and dis- criminstiug sudienco—sud may ba set down 58 among r. Gayler's most pronounced and sure success, Tho plot s naturnl and well-conntructed, keoping the audicnco on the gus vive during the entire five acts, ‘whila the dislogtie is lively, sharp, and effective, and jous ituations worked up 10 and brouglt about by grost dramatic skill. There ias striking contrast botween the earlier scenc of the play nnd the last throo acts, the former Leing devoted to tho trials, daugers, and temptations of little Jennis, tho famato of the Orphan Asylum, whilo the Iatter portion of the play depicts her in the happy home in which kind friends Lave shelterad heg, and whers s i kiudness by hor ecif-sicrilice, bier ever-wat; ‘over thefr futeroste, and In protocting them by Ler abegation from impend{ag social disasters, The part of Jennie fs espectally adapted to Miss Sfay- hew, and gives her ample pcope for the dispisy of ler remarkable versatility, unid sha filled 1t with & degree of artisiic skill and abillty;which, notwithstanding the high expectatious of her funds, who were fuvorubly impreaned with her ability, took everybody quite by surprise, and proved her to bo an _actress of no com- mon power. The welght of the plece rests upon Ler, Ithough it canuot justly be ealled a one-part pliy Ly any meanw, as the charscterware all good in the way, 0 that o lud & great deal of diversitied work to o, ‘and she did it all well, In the first act sue appears as the mischicvous romp of the asylum ; runung over with antmal spirits, fun and Jollity ; ready to quarrel on the slightest provocation and to kiss and be friendy a moment afterward. In the second act she nppears, disguised 53 a boy, n the hands of those who have abducted her from the ssylum for their scl- fish and mercenary purposes. Here ber mobl foatless naturo has a chance to display itsclf, combinad with the same trsits which claractorized lier in the first sct and sho has also an opportunity of alsplaying her pecsmplisiments s vocaltat und delincator of peculiar churacters, all of which_ she did {othe groat deiight and satisfaction of the audiance. 1u the followiug acts, fn which she appears asa beau- tifu), educated, anid_accomplished woma, the aceucs and situations call for a displuy of taleuta of o Ligher order, and give her 4 fine opportunity for arousiug the sympathetic sensibilitis of ber audfencs by the por- trayal of scenes of s strangely emotional character, In theko scenes alic was quite ns Auccessful o in thoss of a lighter kind, and keyt ber sudienco moved by toars or smiles ot will, In fact, both piay and actress have won tholr woy at once to the guod graces of tho public, and Mr. Gayler and his protego sre to be congratulated on the success aud prosperity before them, This picce was played at Washington, aod the critics universally complimented both author and artiste. Chicagois the real starting point, Lowever, and 1t 14 good policy ou the part of Mr. Guyler to obtaiu the verdict of the Chicago pab- lic beforo venturing elsewhere. 'VABIETY ENTERTAINMENT, . In the summer & manager's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of variety. Tho prezent woel promises to be intaresting in this particular. “Tho decks have veon cleared for action, and thres variety managers aro preparing for the strugglo. Mr. Grover's wonderful success at the Adeiphi has brought his New York and Boston rivalsdown here witha rush. They have swooped upon Lim together, each meanwhile having an oye upon the other. It is now a question of ex- collence. Tho visitors have the advantage of novelty,—r. Grover the prestige of long sue- coss. Whether for s fortnight tho city can stand three expensive variety entertainments is & question. THE ACADEMY OF MUSIO. The visitors claim tho first mention by cour- tesy. At the Academy, Jobr: Btetson’s company, from the Howard Athenmum, Boston, will hold fourth. Among the celevritios of his combina- tion are the well-known pantomimists, Mafist and Bartholomew, in_their latest and best sketch, “*Smiths and Browns,” Gus Williams, Sam Rickey, Master Barney, McAndrews ; the old Chicago favorite, Luke Schoolcraft; Austin and Hess, champion wkaters; Coes, the banjo artist; tho Nelsons, acrobats; Aliss Ada_Riche moud’ and Lula Delmay, vooahsts ; and Miss Blanche Selwyn in several character acts. The rogramme is a very good ono, and will doubt- loss be the best that Boston can give. MYERS' OPERA-IIOUBE. Aftor remaining closed for s long time, Myers Opera-fiouso will be thrown open to the public Dby Josh Hart, of New York, with a variety com- biustion. The company was at tho Academy of Dusic for four wocks last year, and the favorites, Jouathan Wild, Harrigan and Hart, and others, will bo remembered. THB ADELPHL. Mr. Grover has been reserving his strength for this season of competition, and for Monday Dnight annonuces s bill which Le thinks wiil make the compoting mavagers admit the superiority of Chicago institutions. 'Ttus is Mr. Grover's idoa. Wo resorvo an opinion. There aro a few foatures of tho entertainment of which wo can speak with contidence; for instance: illy Rice, Liall the bapjoist, tho famous Jaokle: Company, the Roynolds Brotkors, Wayae an Lovely, and o host of others, making a total of twenty-six now stara. All the brillisnt_ foazures of the spectacular ballat, scenery, snd ofccts, will bo introduced to give eclat to the trick pantomime, ** Robinson Crusos,” led by Signor Constantino and_porformed by his unrivalled company. The bess thing ever done by tho popular Reynolds Brothers—'* Tho Hottantots ™ —will also bo repeated. Indeed, it will not pe Mr. Groser's fault if tho furoign competitors give the most popular entertainment. PERSONAL. M. James N, Morrissoy, Troasurer of Daly’s Pifth Avenuo Company, is about to return to New York. Mr. Morrissey has beon in tho city thros weeks only, and has 1 that ume made mauy friende, not among theatrical people only, but wherover ho bas beon. His indusiry, tact, and genial management bave contributed no littlo to the popularity of the company. On his Teturu to the city, should his destiny ever bring Lim back to Cbicago, be will find bis friends ready for him with & warm welcome, and tho fatted calf slain aud in waiting. 3lr. James o‘xec}'l, loading man of Hooley's Theatro, has gone to Clncinnati for a_week’s es- capo from the beat. Ho commences hus work at his new house in September. DRAMATIC NOTES. A Now York letter says that Misa Charlotta Cushwan suffers from the torture of & caucor which has daily medical attention., Charles Coghlan. one of the best light come- dians jn Eogland, bas beon engaged to accom- pany Misa Adolaide Neilson to this country uext fall, Herman Vezin, the American actor, who has gained g0 igh a repatation in London, i8 play- 1ing at the Gaiety Thetre, Dublin, with much suc- ceus. Kate Field says she goes on tho stage simply to got physical exercise; scdentary life is kilhng ber. Physiciaus say that raking in 300 & pight has & tendency to build up the tissue. Durnng the theatrical year 18734 the dues of authors collected 1n Paris reached the figure of 1,616,063 francs. In 1872-3 they produced 1,456,816 france, making s differonce of 29,247 2rancs in favor Of the former poriod. The production of Mr. Burnand's new bar~ lesquo. * Guy Mannering,” at the Vaadovilio, is unly uotaworthy inasmuch s its reception holds 5ut & hope that the end of this class of piecs is Dot remete, if 1t is not already reached. The New York Herald is very facetions. It #says Miss Dyns' acting impresses Chicago andi- ences as beiug 80 antithetical to that of the aver- age Western actress as—thauk the Fates, Herald criticism is to the avorage of Western papers. Mr. Tooker, represeutative of Messrs. Jarrett & Palmer, who are now in Paris, has received a csble dispatch fiom his principals announcing the purchise of & new drama from Victorien Sardou for prodaction at Booth's Theatre next sosson. Selvini has been playing to wretched businees in New York. The Tribuxe thinks hia King Saul his best part. Itsavs: He s grander and finor in it than in any other embodiment that he has here presented. ‘‘ He seizes the idea wholly, and he execntes 1t with marvelons power. He brings 50 the work every sturibute tuat is Decossary to its grandour of form and its aflicting sympathy of spirit.” *The man with & fork " is still an object of intercat in Paria, At laa¢ advices an sbecess had 1ormed &t the sidaof the poor follow’s sbdomen, and it is now hoped by medical atiendants that the fork will pass outin that ‘mannor, Na. ture herself having proved a moro skillful “sor- goon than any of the facalty in Paris. Mean- whilo hia singular sdventure bas beoa broaght upon the stage. A now sct, called *Tho Man with the Fork,” has been_ introduced into the fairy spectacid of **Les Pilules du Diable," at tho Chatalet, and an absurd little farco with the same title bas baeu produced at tho littlo theatro of Loa Folies Mariguy. Speaking of ‘ Brighton,” the Anglicized ver- sion of Howard's *‘Saratoga,” the Alhencum thiuks that it i8 made up from several French ‘pieces, and eays: ** It is easier toadapt & French comedy for the American stage than for tho English. Girls in New York enjoy a liceusio lwost corresponding to that accorded a married woman in Frauce. An American dramatist may, accordiugly, at times, substitute for the married beroine of & French play an unmarricd woman, with mo strong violation of probability.” Mr. W. J. Florence, Mr. Bateman, and other American theatricals wore at the farowell diuner firoato Taole, the English comedian, by the ondon Temple Club, o reaponse to's toast complimentary to the Euglish stage, aIr. Flor- enca prodicted & warm wolcome for r. Toole by tue citizens of Now York beyond bis merits as an actor in remembrance of the bospitalizy expo- rienced by Missa Bateman, Charlotte Cushman, Mrs. Florence, Mr. and Mrs, Barnev Williams, Jefleraon, and other Amoricun artists while on their professional visits to Great Bntain. The Now Shakspearo Society, says tho Orches- {ra, Is engaged in the sppropriate labor of at- tompting to show that Shakpoare did nat wato most of "tho works popularly attributed to bim, but that he wrote several bouby pieces not hithe erto bonored by association with his name, The Naw Blakspaaro Society insists that considera- bloportion of Slskspoare's plays waro written by Cyril Tourncur, Wilkins, Rowloy, and others . In course of time fho New Bhakrpeare Rociety will argue Kuakspearo ont of tho library al- togoether. o is aircady pretty woll chasse from the stage. The fands to complete the Banker Hill Monn- ment wero suppliod by Fanuy Elssler, the dan- seuse, who gave o farewell bonefit for tho pur- pozo at the Tremont Theatro, Loston. Dnt for bor it is poasibla that the monument would naver have been completod. At the clus performance Fanny was vocifern: fora tho curtain aud mado tha folluiving teriste littlo npeoch: **Tadica aud goutle: Hencoforward two monmments shall awise to- rether—one of gwatitudo in my hoart. tho other of guanite an Lunker Mill" Ceu'c Lydis “Thompson be inducod to compiete tho Washing- ton Monument ? The following from the New York Tribune is Very appropriate just uow: 43 all our readots ato interested o dramatic gossip Lnow, one or two women who have been weil known in tlte lierary world purpose during the most geason to £0 upon the stuge. No doubt they are induonced in rt by the Inward conviction thaf their true work lea Lind the footlights, buy wo suspect that the most potent uttraction rests with them, as with the most of us, in the work tlat paya the best. Thore is a curions discrepancy in the amount of remuncration given to actors eud that earncd by any other brain- workers. A stur, provided he & of tha fimt ciier of* brightness, earns thousanda woek for Toprasenting one part in s play for which the suthor who concefved the character, Dlot. situation, and wit, receivena small copyright, Yot the playwright is the best paid af literary work the same matter furnislied to a leading 1agazine, cven by tha foremost of our Uterary men, wouid not yloid Ole-aif the pocuniary return, It would be useléss to enter into detail ; the fact Temains, that there fs not in America a ainglo hiterary man who bas ocquired a Larye fartune by bis pen—(hougl: there have beou many who bad weulth from private sources—whilo daring tlie last sear throe forcign artista bave sent back to Europe, or invested bere, earnings amounting to bundreds of thousands of doliars more than ihey could have made in Europe in balf u dozen seasons. Miss Morris played in the fourth act of *Ca- mille” recontly, at the complimentary benotlt giveu to Mr. Charles Eytinga. As she was leav- 1og tho stage s handsomo crown of laurels was presented to her, with a note containing the fol- Jowing remarkable address : Misa Slorria: Ms Dgin Yorso LApT : Prrmit e to offer sou this humblo foken of my apprecistion of your sdmizablo performance of my play of * Camille.”’ You are aware that the play {s mize. Ibeatowed you the privileye of it for New York City, but since I Kave witnessed your grace and beauty of the conception of the unfortunate Leroine, I have felt it would have been a crime to huve deprived the general publicof this noblecity of o beautiful a gem as you have contributed to our splen- i art. ‘This bumble token will romind you that this fs the day of your laurels] God graut 1o thorns moy ever foilow them. The glorious emblems “red, white, snd blue,” so- compunying them will alao remind you that our coun- try not only * rules the wavos,” but_sends to foreign shiores the best artists of times : witness Jetlerson, Cushmup. Sothern, tho Villlamy' Dateman, Booih, Adelins Pattl, ete. Nor do I feel the abadow of a doubf. that added o the list shall be thename of Clara Mor- ris, nor that, before long, following shall be added to the honorable scroll the nawe of Bijou Heron, 1iail to the progrens of our beautifal art! Be God with you, dear gir], i the sincere prayer of Your pro- fesslonal sistar, Larizoa Hrsox, MUSI0. MR. LIERLING'S ADIED. Mr. Emil Lisbling made Lis last appearance, prior to an extended absence abroad, at Kimball's piano-forto rooms, on Friday evening lust, tho occasion being a private recital orranged by his friends, which must have been to Lim a very grat- itying evidence of tle interost felt in his work, and which was also suggestive of an appreciation quite apart from tho artist, and implying & mare personal regard. AMr. Liebling has boen so long with us that we hove perhaps become sccastomed to sccept his offerings too tacitly; and, althongh he hss won his way quictly into very genoral regard as an am- bitious, persevering, and conscientious musician, and a player of great promise, we caunot but consider such silent_appreciation 28 being of inadequnte vaiue. Commendation 18, therefore, especially duo to Mr. Liobling, whose life may bBosaid to be befors Lum, aud whoso playiug, meritorious s it cortainly is, is yet more im- portant as indicating greater possibilities. Wo sy eay that be has already realized some of the prodictions of those who bLeard him when he came to Chicago neatly two years ago, sud in compariog his playing with bis first porformance here, which was given at the Decker piano- rooms, then at 455 Wabash svenus, in Septem- ber, 1872, we find that he uss (i:ined in fluency, breadth, and the repose which marks mature musicianship. In the coming two years which r. Liabling proposes to dodicate to further im- provement, we doubt not Le will reap an interest on tho investment commensurata with his great zeal and indastry. The programme on Friday ovening was appro- printely mado up, principally of pauo music, aud incloded, for the opumig numbor, **The Wanderbilder,” a set of doscriptive piocos yery elegant, though of Light character. by Jeusen, which were delightfully rendered ; tho * Kreie- leriaua No., 2" of Scuumaun, the “A la Hon- groise " of Liszt, the Nocturne in G .minor, and Etnde in F major, of Chopin, for the eccond number, wlich “sdmirably displayed the performer's versatility, and called for u porsistout encore, in Teply to which ho gave *La Fileuse ™ (thie Spinning Soug), by Kaif, an excellent so- lection sdwirably plaved; aud for thi cloaing picco, the * Prelude and Fugae, op. 35, No. 1, of Mendelssobn, a composition of im- mense difiiculty, which was played with unilag- ging vigor aud in oxcellont style. It ia worthy of note that this, the last piece, was also the first played by Lim in public here—snd s com- parison of its pln)‘iufi on the two occasions indi- cated the progress he has made, Mr. Liebhog may congratulate himself upon having played & very varied and trywg programme iutelligontly and with great acceptability to a very dis- criminating sudience, sod that the notes wers not raferred to during the ovening is certainly remarkavble. The entortainment caunot but as- sure Mr. Liebling of the host of good wishies which will follow Lim across the water, and the hearty weleomo which awaits his return. The ploasure of the occasion was grestly en- hanced by the excellent singing of Misy Ehs A. to, who rendored two songs of iir. Liebling's in her usual excellent stylo and taate, and, in aoswer to & vociforous encore, gave a soug of Schumann, from the cgcle of ** Woman's Life and Love,” which 18 quite @ favorite with Ler, and admirably adapted to_her finished siyle of singing. Mr. Chacles T. Root aiso saug © Bal- shazzar,” by Schumann, 8 descriztivo song of great dramatic power, which displaved to advaa- tage his excellent voice and effective atyle. TAE WHITTEMOLE TESTINONIiL. The concert testimonial to Mr. Whittemore, the faithful teacher of musicin the: puhhcvi.xuanh. swill take place ab lcCormick's Hall on Tuessy evening next. The concert is given for the pur- poee of asisting Mr. Whiztemore to make a tonr for his health, which haa become sadly impaired by his incoesant labors. The tickets are already wélling very rapidly, and the prowpect ia that the bali will_be crowded. wa hope this will be tho case, aud that the concert wul richly repay thus modest but conscientious wasician, The pro- gramme will bo as follows: * iy two-part song. . Doatzetti T Cotue, & + e -.Abt Comy Whittemore . Boat soug, three-part ¥ong. .. = vsseAbt 2. “ Mighty God,” three-part 801 B BT G ot Choria 5. “ 8tar Span; Schosl Chorus and Andience. TOE BIBCHOFF COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT. Tho eancert complimontary to Mr. Alexsnder Bischofl, the well-kuown aud favorito tepor, takes place on Thuraday evening nest, at Me- Cormick's Hall, with the followiny programme : 1. Prayor—Solo and chorus from * Masaniello,"Auber Mr. H. A, Bahof and Liederkrans Soctety. 2. Quartette—Alivgro; Aleasra, Lewis, Wolfsohn, A 3. Tenor Solo—* Adclaids e Ar. A, Bischog, 4, Scene and Aria from “ Der Frieschutz ... Weber Mine Kate M. Seo 5. Quartette—*Eveuing Twilinht” Agolio ctte, . Cliorus—Finald &f fousih a5 Mazaniello ™ Auber erkrans Sostety by, "....Beethoven ', Neues liss Ella A, White, 8. a. “Slumbor Boug,” b, “¥lnale from Le Africaind " dir. Curl Wolfsohn. 9. Solo from * Creation "... Atr, Thuman Goodvadl; 10. Quartette from * Creation ™. Miss Kuta M. Scott, Mis Eita L. and Goudiills CUURCH MCalCALE. Alr. G. 0. Rnopfel, the orguuist of the Michi- gan Avenue aptist Chureh, has roorgau- ized bis choir, whizn will now stand as follows during the comiug yoar : Soprano, Mrs. Hastroi- tor-Schioonkioven: contralto, iss Florence Tiica; tenor, Mr. Julius C. Huouemann; basso, 3fr. C. C. Lefifor. On Thursday eveuing the choarr will give a musical Teception to tho new luivister and congregaiion st the church, for which occasion an sdunrable progiamme has been prepared. Tho occasion will also boof & social character, and adntissions aro free. TULSED HALL. Tho programmo for tho Turner Hall concert tlis evening will be sa follow: 1, Ragatzy March.... 2. Overture to * Der Frefschutz 3. Allcgretto and Scherzando from the §th Symyphony... 4. Tfrd Finale from pers 5. Uverture to the * Queen of Bpudes ™. B 6. Romanza for fute and lorn—from L'Elaiu " RS Y 4 «e-eoHaydn Verd) 7. Potpourri— of Kinared Sp 8. Potpourri — from tho Opern of MusZed Bali 9. Waltz—+ Vienna 10, Quadrille— Sfelsnia BUMMER NIGHTS' CONCERTS. Among the coming ovents in tho musical line i8 u projected series of grand " promenade con- certs at the Exposition bailding, hr the cele- Lrated band of tho Twenty-Second Regumont, Now York, under the leadership of Mr. P.S. Gifmors. The concerts will be seven in num- Ler, including a matiueo, sud will bo given in July, They will bo managed on the subscription Dlab, s popalar prices. 1o cnterprise is in the hands of !\}r. Mumford, manager of “ Paris by Nigat,” who Iast week Louk a trip to Now York for the purpose of perfecting the acrangements. Full particulars will be given in a day o two. TIE HAMPTON SIKGERS. The admirable troupe of colored singers from Hamptou will sing to-day, as follows, for the Dbeunfit of their enterprise : At the Church of the Meusinty, ot 10 a. 1a. ; Third Presbytarian, at 2p. m. ; Firet Prestyterian, at4 p. m.; and at the Colored Methodist Church at 8 p. m. On these occasions contributions will be taken for the beneit of the kingers, whose visit here has not beeu a profitable ono’ financially. It s hoped, therefore, that thechurches will be wellattended, and that the otierings may be liberal. Both as singers and as men and women laboring ina good cause, thoy deservo wall of the public. Bosu! The New York Herald uays: “The production of Verdi’s *Don Carloa’ at the Aczdsmy of Jusic next season wili ba an event of more im- Pm'tlmcc than ndozen ‘ Lobengring.’”* As Verdi's “ Don Carlos " was given in_this conntry years 8go aod failed dismally, and as it was shelved years ago in Europo, it iy difficult tosee Low ite performance will b of any importance what- ever. ¢ THE DEETHOVEN FUND. The Boston Transeript says that Xr. Ernst Perabo, of that city, recsived a dsy or two since the following noto, incloding » check for a haud- some sum. It will bo read ns characteristic of tho writer and as a testimonial richly due to the gront composer by all who havefelt ihe influence of lus murvelous works, while it Dnizht to moyo others to imitate a generous examplo so ready toaid in heiping that master’s relations. Ba- cause genius iv not worldly wise and because in its inspirations it is forgetful of gold, is the strong and conclusive reason why its own ma- terinl wauts and the wants of those dependent upon It should be gratefully cared for by the community it charina aud blessos.3 Brooxiry, N. Y., June 8, 1874, My Dear Mz, PEnavo: 1f I should wend you all the pecuniary value of the joy that Doethoven has given me it would tako double of all Tam worth. 1f 1 vend Lut amite, it 13 because there aro 8o many other noor, and feebie, and siruguling to whom Iam indebted. Auter every living thiug is dead that beara Becthoven's Liood Austria will then, probably, bufld a monument to Beathoven, Yours truly, . W, Bizcuzs. THE ENOLIST FESTIVALS, ‘The two great musical festivals of England at this season are the Haodel Festival, at tho Crys- tal Palace, and the Festival of the Three Chours, at Gloucestor. Concerning the former, the Lir~ erpicol Post of tha 30th ult. sags: The preparations for the &fth Télennial Handel Fes- Hival, at the Crystal Talace, to Lo held on June 19, 2, 34, uad 26, are being rpidly pushod toward comple- ton, The Lt sunouncerment of importance is the names of the salo artistes; and it would be difficuit to fud » fner array of ‘talunt, whether wa have regard to voeal power, arustic excellence, or ex- perfonce in the Intorpre'ation of oratorio. Th oprauos _comprivo Madames Titiens, Otio Alvwloben, aud Lemmens - Sherring tho contralios sre Madames Trebell-Buttini a Fater ; the tonors, Mes:rv. Sima Reeves, Cammings, aud Vernon Righy: tho_bassos, Signors Foll and Aguesl, sua Mr, Santley. Mr. W. T, Licat, 3s in 1671, in the folo organfat, AfF. Willing will take charge of the organ accompantments, snd Sir Michacl Couta will direct the Yeritsblo army whicl will All the immense orcheatra, and will even surpnss that coup d'cell, which, it it reported, lmpressed the Emperar of Runsis, on his Inte viuit, more powerfully than any other Afght he be- held while in England. Following tho nuw firialy established precedent, the “ Mesviah ” and * Terael in Egypt " will be given o3 (ho first and third day of the Festival proper ; while the second day will be de- voted to a mlscollansous selection, ospecially interest- ing, being clioruses from * Susaunab,” the * Utrecht Jubilate,” and other soldom-Lvard Works of the great master. Of the Gloucester, Festival, the Liverpool Albion of the 30tk ult. saya: Dr. Wesley hus concluded engagements with the principal singers for tho Festival, Ho has retuined the services of 3lle, Titfens ond Siss Edith Wynue, sopranos; Madame Trebelll-Bottini, Miss Steriing, and Mizs' Grifiths, coniraltou; Mr. Lioyd and Mr, Bentham, teuors; and Signor Aguesi and 3r. Lewis ‘Thomas, bassen. ' Mr. Suiton will be the leader of tho orchusira, which will comprise the movt accomplished instrumentalists in London ; and a thoroughly effect- ivo chorus will bo melectod from London and tne cuief provincial towns. Wa understund the pro- gramme bius not yet been inally determined oa, but tha following will probably bs thearrangewent: Tucs- day morning, 8polir’s “ Last Judgment,” aud Weber's Thanksgiving cantats, *Praise Johovah,” which abounds wita the Lest characteristics of this brilliant sod natural composer. A performance of eacred music will take place in the Cathodral ou Tuesday eveniig, end will cousist of Haydu's ** Creation,” fol- lowed dithor by “Isrsel in Egypt” or Rousfals “Statiat Mater,” A usual, * Elijua” will be given on Wednesday morning, and on Thursday ILiossints 4 Meang Solenelle " will ba performed, with “Israel in Egypt " or * Stabat Mater,” eccording to tho fpal ar- raugoments for Tacadsy evening's performance, ‘The “Mesaiah " will be rendered on the Friday morcing, aud the featival will conclude with & special service n tle Catinedrs], as which the members of the tirss Ca- thedral choirs will aesist. At one of the evening con- corta Mr. Carrodus, the eminent violiniat, will play a concerto; and tho performances for tha concertd will inclue symphonics by Mozart and Becthoven, aud probably tkefamous “ Jupiter,” which is never more finely plaged than at 8 meeting of the threo caoirs, 2 NEW MTSIC. : Among the piecon of Saturdsy afternoon’s coucert i Lincola Park uader Hans Balatka's direcsion was tho * Lincoln Park March,” con- posed by Charles Breytapraak, and published, with a view of Lincoln Park, by Joha Molter, of thia city. MUBICAL sorrjrs(i Nt Lococq has mearly sacceorled in eclipsing the pogularity of Offenbach in Paria. Herr Brahms 19, it is raid, to sicecrd Hans von Brlowss Director of the Conservatoira at a- nich. Jr. Maurice Grau haa secured tho Emily Sol- dcue comic opera comnany, of Loudon, for tho Lyeaamu Lheacre ta tha fall. Tiae Londou pajers almost upiversally remsark a great improvement in 8ig. Campanini siuce bis retura from America. Tae Kuedive of Lgrpt is becoming economical in theatrical management. 1o has aboksked all grand ballets ana bas cat down ealaries. ) *‘The Paneral of Mariouctte,” by Gounod, is suil o be s marvelons march by the stawd Lou- don Athenaum. Y A mounment s to beerected in Cassel, to Spolr, who lived in x".“" ilf,wn during the last tuirty-seven years of his Lfe. gfi; orgznizers of the mmsical festival to be beld at_Leods, Eng., Dext auinmn, propoge to 1nvise Wagper 10 conduct some of his own masic, Elel'a # Christus,” which s stated by some of tho German critics to be tne most imporfant sacred work produced since the desth of len- delssoho, kas just bees pertarmed at Barlin. The avnual benefitof Mr. Thomas will take place nezs woek. Sovoral novelties will theu bo g«a«]fimuf\:flmong thom a musieal illustration of "}’}I}’,‘ er's *“Sovg of tho Dell,” by Carl Stor, ot le. Oanissa, well-known a8 a pri nary success in English operathrougho:: Canada, . Jlia Edith Abell, of Bostor, mada & bt in 3laritana,” at Toronto lust week, the (overnor General and snite Leing preseut, and warmly nu&l;o\'iug ner singing and action’ in the char- actor. mo. Adolina Patti has already app Covent Garde in “I1 )Xlrbiu:g:" gt * Don Giovanni,” and ** Crusn Dismonds,” and Mme. Nilsson at Drury Lane, in * Faque.d Waguer's * Tristan una Isolde " is to be given at Weimar ou June 14, 17, and 21, The same ;;mpufiox'ul‘l‘lDB Wsl{k;\[rq" Wwas performed at unich on the 14th of ay. i present on the occasioB. Hiog Liwic i Rubenstein’s new opera, “Die Maceabser,” bas been accepted for performance at tho Royal Opers, Berlin, and is o ba produced noxt saason . Herr Taubert has composed a comic opern on tho subject of Shakespeara's **Twelfth Nigh," !‘:hh'hm to be produced next season at tho same ouse. The New York Grand Opara-Honse will b convartod into a West End masic ball 8o 500n a3 tho capital stock of tho proposed navw lessees is entirely subscribed for. Over £60,030 is alroady promised. Jubilce Gilmoro and his band are ta be tho principal features. i :’;[?:.eam the tenorof tho Holmsn Opera vy, waa arroated for smuggling and fned ix‘g:;:l‘:l all)mt, Alichigar, ouglmg 3, having mfln‘fiu g over from Cauada without pay; Adolina Patti has induced the managoment of the ltoral Itatian Opera, London (Cag\-nufi Gar- deu), to rovive Verdi's ** Ernani,” which is vlewed thore as too old-fashioned—as an “ oporatic N Fn Eaithy 1 Miss Edith Wynno will soon take hor le: the stago and {ultill n old angagomant of teac. riego with an Euglish rontloman now on bis way from Indl}, whither she will return with him. Nilsson's first appearauco in London ihie soason was in ' Faust” The London Timei makes tho mistake of saying that it was hor £rs{ Apposrance on any staga in this character, and tbus attributed to nervonsness cortain * short. comings.” It will b remewbered that Nilssor sang this part a number of times in this conne Brignoli's atrocious English is well kiown. On ouie oceasion, while stopping at tue Continen- tal Hotel, Philadelphia, his hair brash waa stolor from his room. Tho infariated Ttalian rushed down to the offico and propoanded the following question to ono of the clerks : * Clorrmck ! Cler ruck! Yoatordsy, I was ono hair brush; to-day whatam 12" Mise Arabells Goddard (Mrs. Davidson), the colobrated London piamtglwlm, Iornql?nnnr of & century, Las onjoved tho higheat artiatic rop- utation in «he English motropolis, has been making & _plauo-coucort tonr around the world, from China and Todia to Australis, and thence to California, whence she iutends proceeding to the Ausatio States, in ordor to give a sories of con certa. The Revue et Gaztte Musicale cites s lottor from Dr. Ferdinaad Hilor, of Cologne, who con- viets Heorr Wagner of sonio signal blundors, in his study upon tho execution of tho Ninth Sym- Loy, published in the Musikalisches Wocher latt. ' Dr. Hillor cautions musicians not, £0 0~ cept Herr Wagnor's quotatious from the 8coro, 8 the “ infallible “oracle ™ is quite wrong in his roforences o the andanie in the G minor symphouy. Jisy Adelaide Phillippos has organized a com- pany to give Italian opera in lycouts, undgr M r. Redpach'amansgomont. Farronti and Tom Barl, with 3Ir. Crosby as accompanist, Lave beon en- gaged. Negotiations are pending with two dis- tinguished forcign artists for the remaining parts necesnary for the ronditionof tho * Barbor » aud “Don Pasquale.” This will bo Miss Fhillippes’ farewell season. A corrospendent asseris that tho reason of Herr Rubiostein’s obsence from Engiand ise irst, the want of n valuable engagement ; and, secondly, the sickoning dulation of his so-callod friends. ' Rubinstein delights in war, 80 noth- ing gives him greater pleasure thau dostroying pinuos o revenge Limeelt against the critica, ‘Lo harder tho critics tunmp at Lim, the hanies does Rubinstein thump ut his piauo~ trianguiar duel which i3 kopt up to the beuexit of all parties concerned. “Tue dcath is snnounced, in Romo, of Cav- aliere Pietro Caldaui, ouo’ of tho fiucst bingers of the Papal Choir of tho Sietine Chapel. ‘The deceased was & great artist, aad posscased 3 toor voice of extraordmary 'boauty. Ho was not a wealthy man;_bat, ak:hough often olfered enormous sums to do so, he rarcly, if ever, sang out of Romo, and mever upon the - siage. Cherubioi’s requiem was sung a¢_bis faneral by the Roman musical societies. The Dope wat deaply affacted on hearing of the death of this geutleman, and tiroughout Home hiy doccase it much regrétted. 1o was oue of the fow per- saus of this century who conld sing the mmsic o{ Palostrina’s * Misorero ™ and Passion music. England's reveuge for the Crimoan war was ternble ou tho occanion of the Caar's ate visit. From the momeut he Ianded at Dover to his om- barkation at Gravesend tho poor man was the victim of music in its most blatant form. Trumpeters blssted Lim, drammers drammed bim, vocalista mang at him, hugo tamilies of wind instraments (various) coalesced 1o deafen bim, cnoirs_gathered *iu their thousauds " ta shout at bim, and ronnd every coruer a band Iay 10 wait to polt bim with the Russian nationsl anthem. He was played to when dining at the Crystal Palaco ; be ate Lis chop at Euckingham Palaco while. ono of the (iodfreys waved his batoo outsid ; another Godfroy met him at the Guidhall, where, a0, four trampeters received bim on the threshold. It is only necessary ta au10u00a that the Czar Lates music. ELLEN AND DUNCAN. A Tale of tho Oldea Time. Youth, wit, aud Leauty, Ligh degreo, Elien possissed, yet was uut (ree, Royal of birth, she was, beside, Of Togal beauty, starry-eyed. 5 Then Duncan, gazing in her evc, Baid, * For your ow wweet sake Td dla]® Dancap, the noblost of hix clan, - Loves Ellen 2a no other can. O happy youth, go tell your mates Elleu berself raciprocates, Bapterius Primus, Bllen's dsd, Regards with evil'eye tho lad, - And gives them both to anderatand Yo King no nonseuss wil e stand. Moreaver, Ellen’s hai, le bets, BStephen of Montioreucy getn. 80, broken-liearted, Ellen leaps, In Duncan’s arme, o ey deepa— Ker-splsh they weut, aud there thay sleepa] —— - Coloring Ton. A case which thraw some light upon the color- ing of tea cawe from the Court of the Queen's Bench in London, recontly. A grocer, carrsimg on business at Dirzentiead, hat beon' convictel of sdulteration, Lis green tea having been faced, with Prussian Llue aud gypsum. Un his part it was shown that the tea 24 sold by him was in the samo utate us when it came from abrosd and it was stated that tho “graon " ton imported from China.waa invariably painted and faced in* this manuer. 3Mr. Justice Blackburn eaid a radesman could only be protected by puttiug up in hia shiop, ** Iscll tea from China adulterated with Prusgisa blue and gypeum,” or he sbould tell the purchaser that he Way selling such. Th conviction was affirmed. PAFER HANGINGS. SPECIAL, NOVELITIES AND PRICES PAPER HANGINGS JOHY J. 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