Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, March 14, 1875, Page 8

' i é 5 SA mW! te 8 2 E Fea eee Be a7 AMUSEMENTS. Prosperity of the Theatres Last Week. Mrs, Rousby at NcVicker’s and Bay- mond at the Academy. Vandenhof and the Star Lecture Course. Approaching Debut of Miss Emma Abbot, a Chicago Girl. The Cause of Music in Chicago. Operatic Gossip. DRAMATIC. THE THEATRES. om (4 WEEE FULL OF INTEREST. “The week which has closod bas been among the most interesting in amuscenent matters that Chicago has enjoyed for avery long time. All the theatres bave been doing their best, and com- petition has resulted in a very excellent variety of entertainments. It lias shown Chicago the sdvapiages she enjoys in possessing two first- class star theatres besides its other places of amusement, for with one only, either Mra. Bousby or Mr. Bsymond world have been post- poned for another week, and wo should not havo been abie to nee them together. Tho possession of rival star theatres has produced some ccca- sionally interesting coincidences, and will again. It happened but a week ortwo ago that Cnsh- man and Janausckek, the two greatest actresses of this country, were playing in the city eimal- taneorsly. Last season Sothern and BSslvini played their respoctive versions of “ David Gar- neck” on the same evening. The past week wo havo had two noteworthy artists, and this week doth the English favorites, Ars. Roushy and Mr. Toole, will be performing together. This com. petition gives impetus to other theatres, and tho consequence is such a lively week as we hare had and will bave. ‘M'VICKER'S THEATRE. Mrs. Rousby commenced « two weeks’ engage- nent et MeVicker’s Monday night, playing in Tom Teslor's Intest piece, ““Twixt Ax and Crown.” Binco her opening nizht business has advanced etesdile, and, considering the counter attractions, has boen more than fair. It is char- ‘acteristic of her actiug that the moro one sees of itthe more pleasure is derived from it. The peculiarity of her style, which we took cccasion to remark on after the first performance in Chi- cago, isan absence of pathetic and nassional adequacy. This is essontially a national failing. To an English audience, accustomed to the rigid formality of conventiat life, tho ‘reserve of feeling, tho apparent coidcess in cituations - of deep emotion or’mad passion, would probably be unfelt. Possibly anything like fire would bo regarded as il-bred among our rigidly formel cousins, com- pared with whom we aro an extremely mereunial people. Thst the fault, as it undoubtedly is from an American point of view, ia national, is evident from the English actresses of any pote ‘wo have seon in this country. It is the tiace of temperament as well as of havit. The only ex- ception to the rule is in tho case of Miss Neil- son, whose blood is warmed with an infusion from Spain, She hss a gift of tears, and can weep herself snd draw from her audiences, But few other English artists can. - Alico Danning is cool, tymphatio, and statuesque’; is dignity;tself in re- and in action. Her American experience somerhst softeved her. A woman of evi- dent depth of feeling, what emotion she betrays is eincero snd sctua!—but homeopathic. ‘The reverse ia tue of Lo Clercq. She is not easily moved to pathos, and when abo is she becomes “ypstantty ertificial in the extreme. Her pathos ina palpable insincerity, a rather clumsily-cov- stracted meak, which she assumes and takes off with a great deal of trouble. owing to the great sotplexity of its mocbavical arrangement. ‘Tins is strange, for ehe cannot plead pare Angio- Saxon biood. Katherme Rogers suifers from the same fault of artificial emotion. Bat she bas not the other — essential of dignity. When bo assumes dig- nity, she is overmeighted; when sho tabsnds, shesimpere, and her aumper is oneof the most diszgreeable p:oductions of the modern stage. Mra Honsby is free from eome of these fail~ ings, but ahe does not thaw readily. She lise the dignity of the best of them, and beauty and stawesque deportment. She can be lofty, but not in suffering; eke can rise to heights of tregic security, but has little eympatby with sorrow. What emotional power she has is genuine, and + agehe dissolves ander the generous warmth of audiences she wili be more successful in the expresmion of feeling. The pat of Eliza- beth, a8 plaved by ber, is very pleasing, but could bo greatly innproved by warmth. Nouthfal impels ‘aority abe can admirably dispiay, bat youthtal enscoptibity she will not. Perhaps she illus- (rates English stoiciem upon the stage better than we kave eeen it, but art is not'a purely na- tional affair, restricted by the Irish and English Chanse's, the German Ocean and the Biver ‘Teoed. Apart from this, and even with this, ibere is reasonte hope for grest things from Mrs. Rousby. Her natorai rifts, the volame and qual- ity of her voioe, the ovident grasp of great situ ations she displays. the fully sdequate power she can make an sudieuce foel,—these are elements ¥hich che will tura sote day to great purpose. What ste requires isa fixed determination to stndy the softer side of nature, of her own es~ pecialy, to give {reo scope to the pléy of emo- tion and passion in her action, to develop, not to force, her sentiment. ‘The present week she will play Rosalind in “‘ As You Like It," and probably with great fe- Yicity. She is vivscious enough for ® capital comedy representation, and will doubtless show toss good advantage in this favorite part asin Eiizabeth. ‘Thia wil be played two nights only, Monday and Tussdey, with the follomag cast ot ebaracter Rosalind.. ‘Wodnesdsy night Mra, Roasby will play Pau- Enain * The Lady of Lyons,” Thursiay night Camille, and Friday and Saturday nights Juba in ‘She Hunchback.” Saturday afternoon ia to be a very interesting event. TBE ACADEYY oF westc. ‘The comedy representation st the Academy of ‘Nosic daring the past week has been rest and retreshment to the worn and jaded play-goer who has religiously witnessod the novelties of years in comedy ard tragedy, in melodrama, in asociety piece, in crime and puerihty. “ Tho Gilded Age,” written by Mark Twain, and pubd- lished by John Eaymond, with hia copyright mark oD every page, is one of tho events in the ‘Aistory of the drama which occur at varying in- tervals, It marks a new devartura, mainly be- eRuse it assimilates s reflection ef the Pocaliari- ties of thedsrand generation. Ihaids the mitror up to Neturefmrith ro mare pretension to accurate reflection than do the thousands of pieces an- nually entered socordiog to Act of Congress in the office of the Libranan of Congress at Wash- ington, or otherwise patented in various civilized and setni-civilzed countries, but it ia a reflection cf far greater interest, for it seizes upon tho ss- hient points of national character, and throws them back sharply defined, snd scarcely distort- od. From a pniely dramatic standpoint the piece istrasby. The story, while it undoudtedly has a Patallel in orerrday lite, is baaly put together. ta dialogns is sprightly, but its constraction is hed, and the piece 4s a whole is thin and eketchy. Bat the spice of stioging satire which flavors the piece is relishsble in a hich degree, is the eatire of gPentancous humor of the ighly-exeggersted description, which we may clsim as 8 national fnventian, and hits off so macy national follies and caricatures, go many THE CHICAGO . TRIBUNE: SUNDAY, MARCH 14 ri ional ‘pretensions, that it conot | Boston for the past two weots to very good bus Hult beamasae, Fhe charactor of Col, Seilers, | wees. He opous in Broolilyn to-morzors. conceived by aymond, is American, not eater | 4: ig probable that’ Mr. O'Neil will remain at Fosenting the whole people of this great couatry | Hoo'ey's next geasan. ‘Tao despotic reiga of the by a symbol, but as singling ont Yery common, | igsipid and characteriess “society drama” ha striking, and important trpo of Amorican citi- | ing ended, he will onco more hare an opportuni 220, sad fing it inn mascesloney ome tytoactapart instead of walking through it. end mdicnlons manner. . To that he rema: Se alalons miner “Ant { Hence the dosire of the public that he remain. least “remarkable feature of it is the z novelty of the etage “business.” It is free | MUSIC. from aug of the threadbare expedients to excite | mirth, furnished to every funny person by the | BIOGRAPHICAL. MISS EMMA ARPOTT. The epprosching debut of Miss Emms Abbott is at present attracting much attention in the musical world. Besides her wonderfat voice, ehe has the good fortuue to be endowod with o gonins for hard work, and tho story of her life thns far cannot fail to bo of interest to rhoso who, in the faco of poverty and bitter discourage- ments, are pressing on to tho attainment of some high and noble purpose, ‘ ‘Mies Abbott was born in Chieszo in 1850, and her early life was spont in this city and in Wis- consin. The story of a * childhood of equalor acd wretchodness” that hes beon circulated about her is quite too highly drawn. Many years ago the father, a strange and visionary kind of man, absndonod his family to tho care of an older acu, and through his oxertions, though often in straightened circumstances, they were Kept from actual want. Oar heroine early showed decided musical ability. Whon bats little girl elo was accustomed to sing in public, accompanying horself on the puter. ‘Though hor opportunities for culture were limit~ ed, she made the mest of every chance she had, and worked and studied with a will, Her “dear litte mother” was the friend and counselor of her gulhood, and she wisely encouraged her daughter in tho love of music, little thinking that she was to be wedded to it for life. A few years ago an cvont occurred which Boiuted the way to the brilliant future that her frieuds sre now so confdently anticipating. Miss Kellogg camo to Cincinnati, where Miss Abbott thon was. At some entertainment at which both were present, the latter was asked tosing. After a great deal of raluctanco—for she knew wo would be a listener—ahe consent- ed. That song decide! her fate. Miss Kellogg was delighted avd charmed. Sne threw her arms abont the trembling girl, Iresed her, and told her that her voice was fame sud a mine of gold. From that time she has been her firm feiend end adviser. Sho wont with her to New York, placed Her under the best of instructors, and obtained for her paying employment in tho choir of Dr. Chapin’s church. 3fis Kellogg’s Kindness kas been more than ropaid by the ap- plication and the genius of her protege. Hor holo soul was fired with a desire to excel in the Civine ait of music. She soon bocame very pop ular, and the Church, appreciating her embition acd her gifts, gave ber a benefit concert, swell- ing tho proceeas to $6,000. With this she went toBurope, where tho has been diligently atudy- ing for about threa years. She weot ous mith the Amoricsn Minister to France, and bas re- wained in Paris most of the time. She has bad many diffeultics to overcome. When making most ,tapid progres hor health became im: paired by covere study, end her physicians fo.- bade ber singing for six months. ‘This was a torrible tral te her ambition. Her voice, though of groat strength and compass, wes not naturally Gexible. . Her mastors said it was ex- tremely GilScult to cultivate, and often sho her- self became almost discouraged, bat she porso- yorod, step by stop, not hurrying over » binzlo exerciée, but training her voice by tho hardest Kind of drill, and now her teachora pronounes it perfect. She has mastered four Iaugasges, and committed several operas, 80 that abe will come upon the stage taoroughly furnished and equipped with pifts that will rascinate the most ‘cal audience, Su is very petite, fair, and ‘usages of the stage, and applied with more-or iees discrimination to every character tho actor assumes. It is highly original, and vory con- sistent. The harmony of faction is so parfect, there is such an entire freedom from incon- sistency, that the counterpart of nature is very faithfully presented. One is apt to overlook very many of the excallent points of = perform- ance of this kind from a single view. The more ‘one sees of the piece, the more there scoma to be tordmire. Mr. Ravmond has beon hore one weok, playing to crowded houses: had ho felt eoinclined he could have remained for three weeks at lenat. But his successor will, probably supply tho want of Ravmond in amanner so acceptabfo that the public will scarcely Imow which to admure most. if Raymond's Sellers is an American type, Toole’s Michael Garner, Caleb Plummer, and Artful Dodger are equally perfect English types, and equally feltcitons in their representation. It is fortunate that this eminent comedian follows Baymond, for the contrast will be especially in~ teresting to observe. Mr. Toolo’s first visit ta Chicago was so brief, and 80 many people iesrn~ ed of its brevity only when it was too late to take the opportunity, that bia preeont brief engaze- ment mili probably be more successful thsu even his first. He brings his own company of excel- lent actors with him, and will cpen with ‘ Dear- er than Life,” playing the part of Michael Garner. This ig ove of the most touchirg bits of characterization Chicago peoplo havo evor seen. ‘The part abounds im humor aud pathos, and may 00 regerded as one of Mr. Tcole’s most remarkable efforts. . ROOLES'S THEATRE. “The Lone House on the Bridge” is the drama which the management put onat Hooley's last week in competition with the tvo stellar magnets alsewhere, and with no small degree of success. The piece will give way this ncek, however, to “Henry Dunbar,” o specicliy of Wallack’s, and a very fairdrama of considerable interest and power. This will bo given ‘Tcosday and at-tho matinees, and every night in the weok but Mondsy aud Saturday, when two bene- fits will bo given—ono for Mr. Sneif, and tho other for Mr. Salsbury, The former of theso occurs oo Monday night, when a very cniartoin- ing programme is promised. ‘Tho tirst piece is the prowy threo act comedy, “Time ‘Lries Ali,”” with alf the companyia the cast. The bright farce, “Au Alarming Sacrifice.” with Bir. Crene 22 Bob Ticket, and Nellie McHenry as Susan Sweetapple. toltows, Tho performance will con- clade with tho musical “farce, “Tho Swiss Swains,” which was given so successfully at Drs. Maedar’s bonetit few weoxs ago. Mr. Saisbury’s benefit Saturday night will also be intcresting to the public at Iarge. It is the second benefit he will have bad daring his two seasons in Chicago, and, being an canntial affair, should be duty cslebrated. ‘the bill is a par: larly lively one, and his legion of friends and admirer will seo to it that Mr. Salsbury plays to » crowded house. The performance com- mences mth “ Juaes' Baby,” with Mr. Crane in one of his fanniest parts. This wiil be followed by the recitation of “ Shamus O'Brien " by, Sir. Shamus O'Neil. Tho absurd farce cf “ Kobert Macaire,” wich Mr. Satsbury as Robert, and Slr, Crane as Jack Strop, will come next, atter which, by special request, Mr. E. J. Backley will renest “The Signai-Man Asleep,” which be gave 60 well at Mrs. Mneder's benefit. ‘Coe performance concludes with ‘The Alerchané of Venice,” by the company, Mr. Salsbury playing Shylock, and Miss Hawthorne Portia. “This coustitutes s very varied and enteriaiving progrerime, su@icient to seoure an excellent house for tho benefit of a stage-villain, THE MUSEUM a closed its ignominious careor Thursday night, puaeb i sparapece. Her bart though Bok witha suddenness which took certain sharp pepe aed ian rg expression, and mirrora her While in Europe, she haa not boon withont kind and helping friends. ‘The Baroness Rothe. child has taken a gress interes: 1a her, froquent= ly inviting aor to ride or dine with her. Un ono occasion, just as Miss Abbott's funds wer got~ ting low, and she was fearing that she would be obliged to make her debut before she was pre- pared, this good friend, suspecting the circnia stanczs of the case, sent hor a package, request ing aa a spocial fayor that she would accopt it. 1s proved to be a book of chooks, and now this little American lady as fall liberty todraw upoa the Baroness of Rothschild for any sum of money that sho may need. ‘This friend, who in known to ve @ Isay of excellont taste, has also ro- quested the privilego cf ssiecting end fur- iug her entire wardrobs when she comes upon tho stage. Miss Abbott has somelimes sung at fetes and frivate ontertainments whilo abroad, and bas often received handaome. nc- Imowiedgments of hor powers. Her begt iriends aro tho principal arsistes of tho dav. Madame§ Goldsmith (Jenny Lind) pays her tho compliment of bor warm attachment to her, ani Acetine Patti declares that d.stance or ciroam- stances shall not prevent her from boing present at kec debut, and throwing her the first bouquet. She hes had offers from te musical director of Demspapor people by snrprise, and contrasted amusingly with the glowing eulogics of s per- formanco which was not givon. Mr. Clarke of- fered to play out the entire fortnight for which be was engaged, on condition that his associates on the stage wero protected from loss of sainry. It was of no use, however, and Mr. Clarke went on #tour to St. Lonis to inepect the theatres, superintend rehearsals, and otherwise amuse. hi: . Whet the next venture at the Mneeum ‘will be remains to be seen. Perhaps Mrs. Myers may superintend it. THE GRAND OPERA-EOUSE. i ‘The success of the burlesque of “Belles of | the Kitchen” by Kelly & Leon has proved so grest that the management will continuo it a week longer. ‘The first pars is entirely now, and the finale, ** The Phantom Chorus,” is said to be Very effective. ‘Neck and Neck” ie retained daring the presont week Wayne and Lovely havo @ new set, “Carang Whoop Tamboree, and Surridge, Wilson, Wambold. and Master Frankie play ‘‘Mesmerism.” Bishop on the guitar and E, Mf. Hallon tho banjo compete a Programmes which is without question exceilont. m Fi tie Grand Opera at St. Petersburg and Pari OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS, but she is to make ‘her firet ‘appoarsace es Her BLapIcr. Majesty's Opers, London, some timo in June. Mr. James Dowland, of this city, an amateur reader of very considerable merit, piopases to attack the platform in forces, and Isunch out asa Professional :ender. From what he hes shown of bis ability in this city already there is good rezson to expect for him a very high place in the profession he has chosen, The literary society of Downer’s Grove have tendered him a compli- | youns E mentery benefit for Friday evening, when a very'| Winning waya, and eplondid voice, are sure to excellent programme will bo filled. Among tho | Sain for her golden praise, and, still more, selections to be given are extracts from the golden dollars, fiom all those who ave thegood 4s ber home and friends are in Amotica, abe will probably return to this country next fall, Hor Voice aud acting, which seem already per- fect, are receiving the finisaing touches under seven different masters, Her mother and sister are now on their way to Europe, aod ex; ect to remain to witness her firaé success, for none cen doubt that s brilliant carcer liea before this young American artiste, Her untiring eneray, works of Mork Twain, Trowbridge, Charles Dick- | fortune to hear her, 2a ens, C. Matthows, and Alice Cary, —-—_. STAR LECTURE COURSE—GEORGE VAXDNENOTF. AT HOME, CONCERTS LAST WEEK, Last week, liko its predeccegor, was confined to local concerts, mainly for purposes of eburch charities, which'do not como within the limit of strict criticism. It is. pleasant duty, however, to examine them for purpcaes of praise and en. coursgement, and, in this regard, they offer op- portunities. The most notable concert of the wook was that given at tho Trinity Mothodiat Chareb, on Tuesday evoning, it heing the occa: sion of tho exhibition of the new organ, and we believe also of the firet ocoupancy of the new sod elegant charc!suditoriam, which is one of the Ainest, if not the finest, church interior in the city. It is fortunate that go charming an andi torium is provided with an organ in keeping with the gevoral style of adornment, and. soadmirable in its qualities of power acd richness of voue, Louis Falk had the lion’s share of the work of showing itoff, aud his numbers were selected with this end inview. They wero varied in cliaracter, but mostly light, showy, aud popular, embracing a grand march by Lefebure-Wely ; an arrangemont of thomes from “The Hugnenota” and “Prophet,” by himself 3 Sebastian Bach's ‘‘Toccatn in F"; Auber's melodions overturs to “‘Zanetta,” anda doacriptive oum- ber, “Life on the Ocean,” the bint for which was derived from Creswold, as well as the gen- eral manner of treatment. 3fr. Falk’s playing Was not in his best manner, porhaps because his attention was preoccupied with an overshadow- ing event to happen two days later, but his ox hubition at least served to convince the audience —which was an immonse one—that they had a Rood organ, rich and mellow ints tone, of ample Power, its stops well voicod, and an admirable accompaniment for the voice, which is the prin- cipal requisite, after all, in an instrament of this liad. Tho other organ numbors were in the competent handn of Mies Carrio T. Kingman, the organist of the church. The position was s. by ing one for this lady, especially after the showy numbers of Mr. Falk, which utilized all tho re- Sources of the organ, but sho passed the ordeal ina manner highly creditable to hor study and training, and played witt an ovenness, steadi- tess, and finish which show her to bs a most de- Voted student and conscientions musician. Her numbers—Aerkel's “Cauon in F abarp* and Leommens’ ‘Merch Triomphale "were cho- sen in excellont taste, not only for their intrinaio excellence and happy contrasts, but because they reprosent some of the best work of the modern organ school,—in this respect showing that her study is of the best mastera. Hor play~ ing wes received with a hearty applause that was tichly merited, all the more so that her work Except Cushman, Chicago has of Iate had tho privilege of hearing no great readers. Of Mur- dock and Zellew, who appeased in the Star Course two years ago, the vordict. seemed to be that the latter was overrated and the for- mor paat his prime. ‘The engagement of George Vanderbof for two evenings in the Star Coureo, for which he comes direct from Now York, is an event of unusual importance in the lecture world. Ho has long been ranked at the head of Shakepearian readera, bat has, wo beliave, never beon heard at the desk hero. Tho managers of tha Star Courso have endeavored for several Seasous to secure him for their course, and his name appeared four years ago among the chief attractions of that season, but for some reason nothing save his name appearcd. His last ap- Pearauco here as an netor was during the palmy days of Crosby's Opera-House, when Huckort and he plsyed in Bing Henry V._ His engage- ment hero is for two nights only, March 23 and 25, for which the sale of reserved seats and ex- change of option tickets wilt bogin on the 19ta inst, “The spring series of the Star Courao will also comprise three concerts, anda lecture by Prof. Pepper, making in all twenty-eight enter. taifments during the sesson, which, notmith- standing tho severe weather aud bard times, has been the most sucessful ono in tho history of the course, eaenigte PERSONAL, MERE AND ELSEWHERE. Dan Bryent foltows Boncicanlt with a colored Version of The Shaughraun,” at Wallack’s, Tho mombera of the Academy company are going to play in Milwaukee this week with John Dillon. : Biss Hattio Rosch, of the Academy of Music company, has gone to Nan Francisco with Lin- gard and his party, Goorgo Wilkes is atilt Iampooning Shakepeare, One would have supposed that, after tha lapsa of centuries, the other worms would haye left him nothing to live upon. B. AL. Field, manager of the Bostom Museum, is on his way from England laden mth duplicate manuscripte of tho sinful “ Roge Michel.” Daly is said to have it too. Hiss Ads Dyas wrote some verses upon Bouci- caultand his dog Taters for private peruesl, Some Vandal bad them inserted Herald, snd there bas been troubles &2® Gus Williams. having called th i “blackmailing sheet,” the Areadias one e ast reward to anyoody who heard the remark to come forward aad eapport a charge of slander, Frea lato propristor and man: Gzand Oper Howse, bas ohana eB gee and is now manager of ‘Trimble's Variety The, with livery-stable and other i ive Berqaisites | was pertormed in a, modest and unpretention Lawrence Barrett succeeds Mra, Rous! manner. It is rare to find good Isdy organists, MoVicker’s Toeatre, an Jamie Harebals te int, | and for this reason the chush ia to be congrata- ig, Play The Man O'Airlia” He has | lated upon their organist and thelr ornein been plaving Bichelies, Shylock, and im | upon her success, Mrs. Dalton, the soprano’ of the church ehcir, who kas an oscellont voice, Mrz, 0. L. Fox, tho well-known soprano, and Miss Elle White were assigned uolas, all of which were encored, and Ar. Schultze and Mr. Schwarz (bacu) also had solo numvzers, E.chbeim alded much to the enjoysvleness of the concert with his excellent ‘cello plasing, his number being a fentesie on themes from *“Trovs-- tore.” The congregation of Trinity, with such s gem of a church, 89 admirablo in its proportions, uo graceful and clegant in its adornments, and £0 perfecty harmonious in its blendiags of calor and outlino, with their handsome and effcctive organ, ought to be contonted with the result of their long labors. i Qn Thuraday evening, 2 concert was given in tho Plymouth Congregauional Church, under the auspices of the young people of the Society, m nid of the furnishing fund of the new cnurch ed- ifice, now rapidly approaching compistion. The young lady amateurs who appeared were aszisted by the church cboir (Mrs, E. O. Seymour, 8. E. Upton, Mr. Charles Smith, and Mr. Frank Bowen), and also by Mr. 9. G. Pratt, who offi ciated at {he organ and piano, both in’ solos acd accompaniments. ‘The programme was an ex- cellent one, embracing the “Alpine Eco" quar- tette by the choir; Lysberg’s “Faust” fantasie for four bands, played by Misses Lizzie Foster sod Emms Btiles, two young amateurs who ap- peared for the first time, wo believe, before on audience, and, making allowacces for the inev- itable nervonsnoss on such occasions, sequit- ae tad thomselves vory _croditably; lsrd’s “Lepging” by Miss Ettie Bar- rie, & young soprano, who possceses a Yoice of fine natural quality and moro than ordi- nary strength and volume,—advantages, however, which have not yet been directed might; Nico- lai'a duet, “Evening,” by Mra. Soymour and Bowen, accompaniment by Mrs. Bowen; “Now Blesp My Hear: Contented,” most ex- quisito setting of Ruckort's poem by Mr. Glea- son, the Hartford orgaviet, just out, which is destined to become & great favorito, sung by Airs. $. E. Upton; Millard's “Watching,” by Ar. Charles Smith, one of the best of our local tenors ; Sullivan's serenade, “Sleap, My Love,” and Benrion's “Doux Languages,” sung by Mra. Seymour, the soprano of the choir, with admirable taste, both as to the expression and fosling of the numbera and parity aud finish of stylo; “Ont on tho Rocks Whoro the ‘lide is Low,” by Mr. Bowen, who roplied to his eocore with “The Groves of Barney"; Chopin's “Yalso Brilhanto,” by Mr. Pratt, whoso play- ing of Chopin's music bas” plraady bo- come pleasantly familiar to concert audiozces in this city; Curschmann’a beautiful trio, “ad- dio” (fre, Seymour, Mra. Upton, and Mr. B8mith), and Mendalssobin’s “Rondo Capnicciogo,"" played by Miss Maggie Harris, an amateur, who Is new toconcert audionces, but who should bs heard more frequently in future, It is pleasant to record such ao unequivocal success for an ama~- teur. She displays alrondy a power and clear- ness of touch, cleanness of execution, finish and rofinomont of style, and en iotelligence in reading her spores, which ara superior to many who frequently appear in our concert-rooms and lay claim to the term “' professional.” ‘The con- cert was in nearly all respecia a very enjoyablo ono. On Friday afternoon, Mfr. Pratt rave ane of his eujoyable piano recitals at Reed’s Tomplo of Music, His programma was oxcellently chosen, representing Chopin, Schumann. Field (waose music ia not given in oar concert-roome nearly aa often as it ought to bo), and Gottschalk. Mrs. Clara Staces, the well-known vocaliat, suag Franz’ “0, Wort Thon in the Cauld Blast,” and Pinsuti’s “I Love My Love.” Mr, Wolféohn’s Schumann recital, béing the first of his series of . came too late in the weck for notice at this time. Tue programme embraced tho “+ Papill- ions, op. 2,” The Romances, op. 23,” and “Tho Fantasies, op. 17." Misa Jossica Haskell sang the eight songs in the Cyclus * Woman's Lovo and Life.” ‘nese recitals vill be given every Saturday afternoon at the rooms of tho Beetho- ven Socioty. ‘THE SCHUMANN BECTZALS. ‘The second of Mr. Carl Wolfaohn’s sories of Schamaon’s recitals will bo given next Saturday afteruoon at the Beethoven Socioty's rooms, with the following programme Intermezzi, op. 4. ‘Childhood Szenes, op. 15, 'Waldosgaspraeea, Songs {Ee att iikga Flower, eG firs, 0. X.. Jehnaon, Humoresqus, op, 20. : The Amarsnth Opera Club, organized for amateur drsmatic and musica} purpoves, gave tho opera of “Cindcretis,” by Bossini, on Wedneeday and Thursday evenings of the past Weel, in the Union Park now Church Temple. ‘Tho parts were taken by Mra, Froemag, Mrs. Waterman, the Misses Linds Mathews, Jessie Mathews.’ Amy Mathows, Nelio Mathews, Slossrs, Freeman, Thempsda, ;Mathews, Root, Watormaa, Morey, and Mason. “Tho representa: tion was a grest eaccess. and wo learn tao Club has boen invited to repeat ic in other places, Whera.all have done ticir parts so well, it is dificalé to perticulsrizs. The actiog of Miss Mathews (Pedro), Bre, Waterman, Miss Jessio Mathews, ‘aad “Messrs, man, Root, and Thompson; also the singing of Mrs. Freeman (Cinderella), Misses Linda aud Amy Msthews,aro to bo commended. Mra, L. Mathens’ singing of Als song. Mimbarrasament” (troduced) tho dao “Lift Tame Eves,” by Mrs. Freeman and Amy lathows; the’ quintetts * "Mist Doubts Confusiog,” ‘by Messrs. ‘Thompson, Root, end Freeman, ira. Freoman, and Siisa Natbows, and tho’ quarto:te “Grant Me Charity,” wore sung in an artistic style, and wore worthy of being hoard ins larger placo. THE APOLLO CLUB. Tho third Apollo Clab concert of the season will be given oa the Sta of April with the fol- lowing suv*rb programme—3iss Julia Riva, the eminent pianiate, who created such a furor here last December, being the atar of the occasion: 1. “* The Younz (Solo quistoty Hesara, Hocorook, 9, Je Scherzo, B minor 2) Yb Tanmhahe Miss Jinia itive, 8, “The Forest,” Chorus... Apollo Club. 4, “Di Quai Soave”... 4 5, Grand 8: fore Shin and pa Bubinstein . Grand Sonata, for v-olin and piano,.....Bal Necsrs, Lewis and Leaochowsit, Pant en & “ Chi Mi Frens,” Sextet, from “Lucia *, Donizetti dirs, Jones, Mesara, Holbrook, Os, Hait, Cure, and 1 Bhapsorio Homan, Nooo.” (Os sequeat),..Liazt . Bhaptodie Hone ae; No: request)... pat ETO" he es request). 8 “Tho Night.” “Chorus Apolio 9. {oi Noveilette, No. 1 ji {gna dies J 10.“ To the Sons of Ad.” Chorus. (Selo quartet) Messrs, Bot ea ‘Mendelssohn and Tilden se We are glad to sunounce that the “ Quaker Gity Quartette,” so long connected with the Richings “Olde Folks” Company (and of Which they were the most excellent features), ara to locate in this city, and by their roquost bave been elucted active members of the Apollo Club, fact the many frionds of the Club. will bo pleased to learn. ‘the next rotearsal, on Monday evening, will bo « full one for solos, soli, quartettes, and chorus, As there can be but three.mote rehoarsals prior to the concert, it is important that every member should bo in bia placo prompily a8 o'cloox. ‘There will be sn extia rehearsal on Thuteday evening noxt, MUSIOAL COLLEGE SOIREE, A soires will bo given at the Musical College on Wednesday ovoning, March 24, wish the {6l- lowing programme : + oeeev eo Mozart 3 rs 2 “ MoGregor’s Gathering ” . Mr, Sanies diss Mary Tayi 4. “Flowora of ine Forest”... ‘Hiss Glaudi 1. “ Roy's wifo of Aldivalloch ”, 4 Br. James Gi ‘Hina’ Lilia Rent, 9. “0, Whistle and Ti! Come to You, My Lad” Br. James Gill. 10, Bhapsodie Hongroise... 12, Fantasie—Polon: rere Hiss Mary Wish ‘ER, BALATKA’s 5 ‘The Liederkranz Society have tendered their Seader, fr. Bslaika, a benefit, which will take place a: tho North Side Turner Hall on Suoday evening, March 21, with the following excallent ‘programme: . PARTY, 1, Overtare to “ William Teil ®,. Orcheat 2 “In Dar Night,” song, estral | PART I, 1, Tho entire fourth sct of « The Huguenots,” tn cos fama, Tute bemery, and complete orchestral ac- ent BRAMATIS PERSON, ‘Valentina... ae pata e! Ronsetti . G. Hueasen = C. Wirtact ‘con . C Ublondort RACRED CoxcEnT, ‘The third of the series of-sacrad concerts at the Church of the Meesizh will bo given this eyen- ing, with the following-programme : 1, Chant—-“ Tell Me Ye Winged Winds ”,, By the char, 4 4, Duet—Arrangs4 from fi irs, Jones and ities Keeliner. 5. Quartette—“To Theo be Praise.” Arranged seeenceee o COSts, 6. Piano, Soio— Adagio” from Sonata a ee Bit 7, Contralto Salo—" Salve Alaria ‘Trio~* Pratee Yar" From Verdi 8, Trio— Praise Ye." From. eat dfre, Jonea, Mesars, Schulize ond Goodutite, 9, “ Cantate Domino ”. = Buck Ci 10, Duet—Piano and violin. Slessrs, Lets 12, Quartette— Tantum Ego te CATHOLIC LIBRABY CONCERT. The concludiug entertaioment of the Cathotie Library Association will be cancort to be given at the Library Hall on the 17zh inet., with the following proxramme : 1, Duet—Violin and piano—atlections.. — Heese. W.W, Pound and James 2, Quartette— Hash Thee, My Babe ” patina, dir. Hrs, eGuire, Mrs, Morrisop, Mr. Huesain, & Saute, 8. Solo...... Mfr. Thomas Gooihe 4, Solo—“I Think of Thes”..... alr, Huessin. 5, Bolo 2. Bi 6, Plano solo—* Wedding M: afr, H.C. ‘1. Duet—From “ Afartha ”, sears Messrs. Huessi and Suvh, a Solo—“*The Last Bate of Summer ™........,——= 1. HeGuire. % Ballsd .2s..ee Li 6 10, Solo—"T Am Content. Mr. Sint MUSICAL Gosere. Alfred Pease plaved last Thursday afternoon in Now York with Miss Sophis Heilbron. Mr. Harry Gates, recently a weil-xnown tenor of this city, is now the tirat tonor of the Boston Adelphi Quartette Club. The Boston Philharmonic Quintetto Club will Rive aconcert ic this city April 13. Miss May Bryant, soprano, accompanies the Clab, On tho 3d inst. Mra. Faanie Goodwin Lant sang Loretz’ * Forsaken,” and Handel's “Come unto Him,” at an organ concert ia Now York. The many friends of Mr. Charles Bird, the tenor, will bo glad to know that hs will erri home this woek, after s six months’ absence in Europe. A complimentary concert is to be tendered to Mr, Edward Schultze, tha tenor, at McUormict’s | Hell, on the 8th of April, to which wo shall make turther altamon hereafter. The pear approsch of Easter is regarded by choir singers with veculiar interest, as it int volves a genersl epring cleaning. It is probable that there will be some very radical changes in our choirs. It is intended to give Kichberg’s pretty little opera * Tise Doctor of Alesntara” at the Second Universalist Church on the 25th inst. ‘Tho prin- cipal parts will bo taken by Mire, O. L. Fox, “lias Hancox, Sirs. Buah, and Mossra, Sloan, Good- rich, and Leo, . Amasical oyeninz was given at Ferry Hall, Lake Forest, Thurdday evening, neder the disec- tion of Ar. W. §. B. Mathews. The programme, consisting of a recital of Schumana pieces, ali except the Forost Scenes porformed by Aiea Florence E. Gates, was as follo.y: stuecke, op. 19. 2. Song, “ He the tho Noblest.” 3. ** Forast Scan,” oj 4, Song, *‘Nymph of the Forest. apa N 6. Song, “ Wanderliad.” ike, op. 20. Mr. Goldbeck played in a conc*rt at St. Lonis on the {ta inst. Liszt's “Rhapsodio Hon- groise” and bis arrangement of tho Rossini Ser- ‘The New York World of the 5th ssys “A number of fresh musical compositions will bo given soon io this city under the immediate supervision of R. Goldbeck, their author, who will come from St. Louis for the purpose, and romain here tor tea days or more. ‘l'ho services of the Engtiah Gleo Club have been yoluntecred, and three of Mr. Goldbeck’s compositions—a quintette for malg and female yoices, and two quartettes—will be rendered bv that organizs- tion, In addition to tho English Gleo Club a number of other distinguishea singers will take art in the concert. A trio and quintette—the ast for piano aud strings—both among Mr. Goldbeck’s most important compositions, will form apart of the programme at this concert which their author proposes to ete During the visit in which Mr. Goldbeck will give this con- cert he will also rehearse a concert for piano and orchestra with Theodore Thomas for future public performances. Tho arrangeméhts forthe concert are not yet fully completed, bus will be announced at some future timc.” ——— ASROAD. ‘THE OPERA. Btrakosch bas definitely abandoned a}! ides of giving suy more opera for the present, if, ine deed, be will resame the managerial reins next fail and winter. In other words, the Strakosch Italian opera haa entirely collapsed. Several members of the late company will depart for Europe, while the disbanded chorus and orches- tra, and such of the principal vocalists as choose toremain behind, will bang about New York, io resdiness for any litle musical job which may tum up. It is stated that Mr. Strakoech’s losses roach nearly $75,000. That gentleman, who enjoys the full- est aympathy of the press and tho public gener- ally, decisres his intention of not giving any more opera, atleast for years to come. Ho has written to the Directors of the Academy asking to bave his lease canceled. The course will, therefore, ‘be clear next yearto any one bold enough to enter into an operatic speculation, but, after the results of the last tvo seasons, few capitalists are likely to feel inclined to venture méo such en onprofitabls business. The last performance of the troupe vas on the 4th inst., and was given for the benefit of Mazio, ‘Loh- engrin’ being the principal attraction, As ao additional attraction, the trio from Crispino was added; also two postuamous compositions of Rossioi,—an Ave Maria and Song of the Titans, and the Marseillaise, sung by Mlle, Marest and chorus, Siguor Muzio’s overture to the opera “Sorrentino” was enthusiastically recerved. ‘The Kellogg opera season in Boston seems to Ss off vary acceptably, notmithstanding that Arise Retioge baa bean £2¢ trom well mroag totes time, aod the company, especially tho chore, Iamentably unequal to the work devolying upon them, Miss Koiloge’s “ Blignon,” im the Sn- gheh adaptation of Ambro‘se Thomas’ work, is Spoken of as traty wonderful, and ranking per- haps higher than even ber Marguerile, which haa been considered her greatest achievement. in ita subtle light and shade. Maas has been great! craiciged in Boston, Carleton bas been p: and, in the “ Talisman,” Alr. Peakes was cre ited with s forcible rendering ot Nectabanu, ‘The musical judgment of Bouton, by the way, thinks Balfe’s “ Poathamous Opera” a pretty poor thing. Cincinnati is devoting herself to smashing op- era troupes. Tho Gazelle of last Wedocsdsy gaya: “Appeatances indicate that the German Opera, which Messrs. Vierling and Franosch thought they had revived, is again on ita last legs. Last uight the audience which sssambled tohear the promised opera, the ‘Jewess,’ was 80 small that Manager Vierling dismissed it with 8 benediction to the effect that no opera would be rendered, and the money would be refunded atthe door. Since Madam Lichtmay has been away trom the troupe it hes been a soulless body, and the managers Lave lost money at every pore formance. Last pight some of the employes applied for the wages due them for services ren- dered Iast week, and were told by Mr. Vierling that he bad no’ money, and could not comply with their demands.” Hero's s chapter of operatic misfortunes: The manager of the Apollo, Rome, announced * Aida” for the opening of tae season, but M! Sanz, who was to represent Amneria, iL. ‘The bill wos then changed to “ Les Hugue- Bota,” and that bad to be postponed on accuant Of the sickness of the prima donna. “Ls Forza del Deetind” was brouxht out, with Mme, Stolz and Masini in thecast. The arimadonna was com. Pelled to leave the stage through indisposition Miter the first act, and, the tenor fallomin, ruit in the second, the audience record ‘back thoir monoy and went home grumbling, Mies Rose Hersce will assume the ti: - acter in “+Maritana” when icis produced. ar ate Philharmonic Theatre, London, Anccs bas been singing in Lei ee ght singing in Leipsic for 8,000 Mm i Gi re es. Mallinger and Groeai have seceded from , But it ia pot SPORTING NEWS. The White Steckings Gathering for the Fray, What Will Be Done with Force— The Spring Programme, ‘The Approaching Billiard Tournament in Chicago. Occident on His Eastward Way in His Traveling Palace. International Rifle Match, BASE BALL. THE WHITE STOOXINGS. ‘The Chiesgo nino are making their way here in reply to the arder from the management re- quiring them to bs on hand by the 15th inst. Higham, Potera, Zettlein, and Devlin have al ready arrived, and tho others will be hero to- morrow. The above-named players ate looxing well, and report themselves in fine condition, requiring but Practica to bring their muscles into activity. They are anxious to go to ‘work, a very harmonious fooling seems to inspire sil of them, and they are hopeful of passing throagh the eeason very successfully. A gymnasium has been provided for their pre- liminary training exercise on Twenty-third street, in which they will pses most of their time, swinging clubs, throwing ball, etc., until about Sfay 1. About that date they will go to St, Louis, whore, on the Cth and 8th, they will play their first games with the new St. Louis Club. If tho weather during the month of Apiil ia inclement, and thers is no chance for ontdoor exercise, the Club will be taken to Lonisviile to spend a cou- ple of weeks or more in practice games with some of the amszeurs of thut aty. ‘Tho grounds st the corner of State and Twen- ty-third etreats will be rolied and pat into proper condition as goon as the weather will permit. Few changes will bo mate. ‘These will moatly be confined to the grand stand, which will be ar~ ranged for the better accommodation of spects- tots. The large posts which have heretofore in- tervepted the view from somo parta of the stand will bo removed, acd other improvements made. Wood is tobe provided with an office on the ground, A smal! building is ta be erected for that purpose, Here he will make his hoad- quarters, receive base-ball news, and transact the basinces of the Club. if ‘The first chsrspionship games here will be the retarn games with the St. Loais niue, which will take placa between tho 8th and 12th of May. ‘Tho nowly-clocted Jndiciary Committee, com- posed of three membors of the Atbistics, have decided that Force poe to that club, Man- ager Wood has cent word to Forca ordering him to put in an appearance hers on the 15th inst. i expectod that he will obey thea summons, It is only for tho principle involved in the caso thst aay digpute is urged. If o player has a tight to enter into a covtract with oue clab while siready ander engagement to anntber, it is justly thousht that a gcod desi of trouble will ensue; that it will incresse the uonroliability of players, and make itimrossiblo for any managément to anticipate an approaching ball scagon in ths en- gagement of ita players. Mr. Force’a sor- vices are not so yaluate bat that they cao easily bo dispensed with. He is vast'y over- rated, He is a bose-ball back who has scen his best days, aa was stoply d_monstraicd last season. Ho is intem- perate, a constant kicker, a grumbler, and acon- staut source of trouble to any club that employs him, Lot him goby all means. Tho manage- meut say that if be comes here they shall not play him 1 suy of tho champjonsbip games, bat psy him his sstaryand-loy Him on the shelf. ‘Tne course pursued io Philajelpbia has caused a good deal of diveatisfactioa among other clubs. ‘The Alatuals, the Bostons, and the Hartfordshave smnounced that they will not piay with the Athletics in any games wherein Force may take apart, The loss of this played-ous man does not in the lesst weaken the Chicago nine. Little Peters, a man of temporate habits, relia"Ie, and faithfal, will bo played as short-stop, a position in which Iact season he made a very brilliant record. Keeris will piny second bago, and it is said he is likely to take care of it ag well as any player in the country. BEVISED RYLES. ‘The action of the Convention last week op the revision of the rules was brief, but few changes being introduced. ‘The most important was that of removing the home-bese from its former Position tp one located outside the fou!-ba)l line, whereby the striker's position, too, is set back, and the facility for hitting ‘fair fouls” greatly reduced. In regard to the delivery of the bail the typographical error which marked the word- iog in the printed rule of Jast year, and which consisted of mserting ths word “to” instead of “at,” was corrected, and the rule now reads 60 a8 to require the pitcher to deliver the ball wth the arm swinging “vea:ly perpendicular at the side of the body, and with the hand swang for- ‘ward, not raised higher than the hip.” Thia ex- cludes the illegitimate urderhand-tbrowing of lagt season, but allows of the legal aunderhand- throwing “practiced by McBride, Spalding, Mathews, Cummings, and tho other promnes} pitchers. The rule’ governing tho making of contracts by players was amended so a8 to make any contract made with plaver beforo Nov. 1 of each season illegal, and he must have the written consent of the clab he plays mith befoze ho can playin s match game bofore that date. ‘The rale of calling “‘srides” was repealed on s0- count of tho simiiarity of sound of the words “wide” and “strike” when called by the um- pire, and thaword “ball” was substituted. The new rule defines every ball os unfair which is not pitched over the base, and high or low as called for, and every third such bail sent in is to becalled. This will be hard upon the pitchers in one respect, though it gives a greatar latitude to wild pitchicg than bofore. It mil, however, suit the amateurs better. Tho Convention ap- poioted Harry Wright to confer with the ama- teurs at their convention on tho 10th inst. et Boston. with a view of securing the adopzion of one code of playing-rolea. Goasre OF THE GaxrE. ‘The St. Louis Ctab, having secured the Grand Avonze Park, intead to erect a roomy ‘pavilion Debjud the catcher'a tance, which will be dene up in sbip-shapa style. ‘There will be two seta of amatear clubs in New ‘York this coming season, namely, tbose who will avail themselves of a saare of gate-money re~ ceipis, and those who will not play on any pro- fessional club-ground. The Philadelphis nino will be as follows: Fisher, p.; Snyder, c.; Malone, 1 b. and change catcher; McGeary, Meyarle, 3 b.3 Falmer, 8. 8.5 Addy, t.'f.; Schafer, c.f; McMullen, £. f.; and Murnam, substitute. The green-hosed Butusis, of Now York, will be composed of the follomng good ones: ‘Mat. Hicks, om Start 1s Nelson, 2 b.; . Wagar edney, Gerhards, MoGet and Booth in the other places, % “a Auumber of the best of the ragulsr amateur of New York and Broo‘dra will agree to play all their championship matches on the free grounds at Prospect Park, tho park ofisials hav. ing proposed to lay out a ‘match field, surround. ed with eeate, espactally for such games, St. Louis will have a larger number of first- glass amatonr clubs this seasoathan ever before. The boys aro busily engaged in getting ready for ared-hotcampaign. | Besides the seven or eight clubs that will evter for the State championship, the hardware, dry-goods, boot-and-shoe, rail- road, banking-house, cigat-makern’, and’ other auch nines ara now in process of organization. ‘Tho veterans are making arrargoments to have S grand old time series of matclics at Hoboke: best two out of three, during 1875, the first to be played in June, the secoad in July, and the taira in September. In these games old players of the Knickerbocker, Gotham, Eagle, Lmpire, Union, and Excelsior will take part, besides othe. ers. ‘Tho comes will ba played under the soe Bices of the Knickerbocker Clab. —-—__ BILLIARDS, TRE TOURNAMENT. Nomore entries have been made in the com- ing tournament since mention was last mads of {< The namber is now confined to eighteen. The entries, however, will be kept open until next Saturday. The managers have determined to allow twelve players to participate in the con- test, instead of ten, as was origisally intended, 80 as to accommodate the applicants as fer as possible. As was sisted last Son- day, it ig deemed utterly inexpedient to Prolong the tournament #0 as to incinde the whole eighteen applicants. It would take month, it i stated, to play the number of gumeg which that number of entries woald reqnin it is not to ba expected that an interer soa iiss “so be Keck up for any auch teagth of ime. sequently, some of the aspirants wij beldooreadl toudiae Fatman, mal sat lay the trelve forcunaie contests be named from the whole number pitas ‘a tlons which may taen ba recetred. ‘They wiil be selected according to their known eptitatio; and without referouce to the localities Sues wo bappen to represent. I: ia the PUpose to make the tournament as nearly tiret-class 3s may be, and the dest aod mort skillful players therefor will weigh azainst sigh, none Considerations © tournoy will begin the second Aptil waless postconod, as is ‘possible oaacey of the game between Cynile Dion ang Vignanz Yor the American championehip, Since takes place sbout that time "yp be reed at at say, hiliatd manufactory of J. M. Bransmick & Balke Got any, Nos. 47 and ip State atreol, ThenesGo™ Toom, alarge, wall lighted apartment wilt comfortably fitted up with seais, and ‘promdet With gas fixtures, eto. ‘Tho locality is conted and excellent, and the place is much better thas #04 pabie hall that ean be secured. @ applications received were as f Fravk Mazgolli, Albert Hoa, Weary Miler a Oslanns ; Anthony Honing, Thomas Gallagher 4, T. Thatcher, Cleveland; Jacob Gasig Henry Busse, “Louis Shaw, | Todianarclas Zaunn, McAffee Davenport ;' Henry Khinee! Frank Parker, Peter Snyder, Joseph Vorme Galoags : ee micigh, i rand Rapids ; ivermore as Eugene Catter, Toledo iF, “Brers, Lafayerce® - ‘ae plavers who witl bo allowed probably be the following: no enter will Frank Maggolli, Henry siller, Albert Hos, i will table New Orleavs; Thomas ‘Gallacher, C.oveland Louis’ Sasn, Indianapolis ; LNeltes Daven. port; Heory’ Rbines, Frauk Parker, eos Suyder, Chicago; William Busleieh’ Gras] Rapids; Eugene Carter, Toledo; Anthony Heat ing, Cleveland. ‘The prizes have not yet been annonnesd, bat will probably te, first prize, $600 ard the cham. Blonship medal ; sacond prize, $250 ; third prize, 259 ; fourtha prize, $100. — THE TURF. OCCIDENT COMING East. ‘Tne San Francisca Chronicle of a» recent date Gives the following intazesting account of the trotter Oocident, and the style of bis traveli sccommodations in his trip to the East: California’s favorite trotter, Uceident, will leave for the East auout the Ist of April, in charge of Badd Pobla. Dobie, since he has been in chargo of Occidenh haa succeedad in educating bin upto» higher stand ard of excel‘ence, in the way of carving his disposition to bo unsteady at times, treating him ktadly but irmly, and ina manner thei ia hisuly eatiefactory to hip owner and thenumerons friends of this wondextat horse, For the past two montas Ozcident has been have ing a rest, being merely jogged for exercise. In this tumehe has grown more vulky and strony witbous gotting too fleshy ; his fest are in splendid condition, and everything Looks favorable Zor his future career ag, on0 of tlie fastest horses in the country, Ttis the intention to tot him tn, Bo East wherevey & proper opportunity offers, and he will take chances with the best of tue Hustorn Ayers, {ncledies Goldamith Maid, during the coming season. - Dol things Californians will bave cause to be vronud ef Occident’s performances in the future, and that Ig will make a better showing hs ana ever made heretofore, He will be transported E.st in DODLE’s SPECIAL can. By invitation, the ( Aronicle’s sporting reporter you torday paid a visit to this magnificoat horss-car, as it bas never been paruculstly noticed © hoop description of it will be interesting to the hors world 1a gon as well a3 others interested fa such matters, ‘The car is 50 feet in length, with the Pennsylvania Railroad passeager truce,’ with the Westingiouse air-trakes, ete, adapted for the usa and comfort of race-herom, Underneats tho car is carried a portatle teidgy for abipping or transhipping horzes at 9 moment's now lice, being’ attended with no danger or tube whatever. On tile inside the conveniences ara of the moot superior characier, There aro four portal ¢ stalls for horses—two near each end of the car, ibis necessury to lay over s day or two for rest, th single stalls can be converted into ‘tony bor-aley their aides are also ionod, to prevent accident Every aperture, in the way of windows, etc., has wine scroezs, to prevent cinders from onteriog tha art {he arrangements for preventing files from troubling the horses are also very ingenfuus and useful, “Over head are conveniences for packing awsy sulkiea, Ia of centre of the car Dotie has a perfoct gem of « bent fitted up in the most supero manner, win Peacoat Walls and cellings, Brosvels carpet, tal lounges, mirror, lace curtains, silver mys; fine sideboard filed with elegant cut-glass and well stocked with tho choicsat of wines. A beil is also af hand to call his help when required, In fact, take ‘in all, it tg one of tue most tustily ‘arranged cars for man and beast thst thero is in the Unized States, The cast waa about $.,502 ail told, Occident aud St. James will probably be the onty horse occupants of this harss-palice in the coming trip, Tho object in leaving £0 early is. to get Ocsidend acclimated and prepare him for the apraz meesings which commence about the Ist of May, O.cident witl probably return in the fall and particijateinsoms of our races ere the aeason closes, THE HUDSON RIVER DERIVING ASSOCIATION, The annual meeting of this Asscciation was held at tho club-houso, Newburg, N. ¥., Jast Monday afternoon. A large number of the members were present. Tus following officers Sore elactcd: President—Morgan L. Mott; Vice-Presidents—J. O. Whitehovss, J. ¥. Wina- Jow, William Batter, Wiliam B, Dinsmore, B. Ray, J. Mackin; Secretary—J. G. Frost ; Treae= urer—J. H. Weeks; Directors—J. Roosevelt, & Thorne, J. G. Wood, D. B. Haight, J. Trow: bridge, G. W. Poters, H. Taylor, H. G. East man, H. 4. Nelson, A. Vanderburgh, G, Avrauls |. Underhill, N.'P; Rogers, W. L. Ferris, Jr, C. Lawson ; Inspectots of Election—H. S. Frost: L, E. Holdridge. The foilozing was alsa adopted : Mesolved, That the capital stock cf the Hndscr ‘River Agricuttural and Driving Dark Associstion aball be, and the same is. sby, incroased to the amount of SSS 000, 208 that sabecriptons. taerefor. be made ard taken, 0 Board of Managers of the Association may prescribe, ‘HORSE NOTES. Dan Bfaco bas purchasod the white gelding Crown Prince, the figure being $3,900. Tuesday the stowarda of the Soring Trotttog Circuit will meot at the Everett House, m New York, to definiteiy scttle all meceasary arrange: menta connected with this important series ef tart reunions, The spring trotting-meeting of the Point Breeze Park Associstion, Philadelphia, wili com mence on the 25th of May and continue oz she 26th, BZth, and 23th. Purses to the amouat ef $12,020 will be offered. Crocadile-races are the latest sport in Parte Tae reptiles are the property of su American, aud are three in numoer, benz Bamed respect ively Jonathan, Billy, aod ontano. ‘Tho course is about 170 yarda in lengta, and the jookoys are monkeys. Same date and same place as the above the Board of Appeals of the National Associstion mill come together to clear the docket of eases, ‘This done, the trotting season, so near at band, will be ushered in without tne dead weight of unsettled suspensions of horses aad drivers, & consummation devoutly to be wished. Atthe aunual meeting of the Hudson Rivet Driving Parx Asaociation, held a few daya sino, it was resolved, by a unanimous vote, that te capical stock be iacreased to $100,000. ‘The fol- lowing officers wore elected for cheonsuing yeart * President, Morgan L. Mott ; Vice-Presidenss, Je O. Whitehonse, J.B. Winsiow, William Basler, William B. Dinamoza, B. Bay, J. 3Inckin; Secre tary, J.,@. Frost; Treasmer, J. H. Weoks, A pew socisty, called the New Hunting-Paxt Association, has been formed in Philadalpbia. ‘The stockholders have purcbased » tract of 62 acres on Indian Queen Lane, and will at once lay out a mile track. A large stone house is sik uated on the property, which will doubzleas be nsedasaciab-aouse. ‘Over 3100,000 of the fands necessary have beon subscribed, and but $50,000 remains tobe obtained. ‘Tho first mectiog o¥t, this course will be held during next Jaly. paar THE TRIGGER. aOR NOTES. ‘Tha well-imown pigeon ahot, Irs A. Pxing having taken unto bimeelf # wife, has dete» mined to “settle” down, selecting Bayton, L. L, 28 his home, where be has leased round. and barns, and will erect the necessary bulldingt to make pigeon-shooting somewhat as comfort able to the abooters and spectators as on the other side of the Attantic. The Irish Rifle Association, st a mesting st Dublin on the 3d inst., fixed upon Jane 29, vesh as the date of commencement of the retam match between the American and Irish riffessém 1s was deciaed that the meeting will be either Dublin or the Curragh of Kildare. A committes to entertain the American visitors during thet stay in Ireland was also sppointed. Capt. A. H. Bozardas, tho well-anown Pp ghot, demzes to moot William ‘Treoton, of ford. England, in accordanco wi : challenge: * To shoot at 100 birds, 21 yards Bae, 60 yards boundary, $2,500 a side, with an sllo ance of £100 to shoot in England.” Bogarduy advises that when the above was first oublisbed he could not leave home, but will now meet ton on the other side of the ocean st 23Y time from July 1to15 next. Ir the Engisa shot declines to measure skill with Bogardus Same Zatch is open toany man in the wart applica.