Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, March 30, 1879, Page 11

THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY. MARCH 30, 1879—SIXTEEN PAGES 1 AMUSEMENTS. THE DRAMA. CHICAGO. JOUN M’CULLOUGH REVIEWED, We are not among those who consider John McCullough a genius just yet, but we are among {te number—rapidly increasing—who believe that he has made a mark upon the “American stage which will be enduring. When be began his engagement at Haverly’s, two weeks azo, We confess to having gone to see him with 2 prejudice in his disfavor, burn of his past performances. We make the amende hon- orable, and credit him with having made rapid and wonderfal strides in his profession. Perhaps no actor has developed so fully in three years. We nced not say that his early life ‘was not nursea in physical or intellectual wealth, and that the dcvelopment and sharpen- ing of the natural qualities of his mind were due entirely to the stage and its peculiar educa~ tion; nor need we remind play-goers of bis good fortune in becoming e pet and a pupil of Forrest. He went throuzh the routine of a thea- tre, playing every line of character, and not many years ago stepped upon*the tragic stage with a laudable determination to labor earnestly, even it he had to wait, for a name among the exponents of the hizher drama. When he firstappeared asa star in the East, “some New York philosopher set him down as “g California diamond, rough and uncut.” This philosopher was right. Sohn McCullouch had the same conception then of the parts he most successfully portrays now, but he had not the art to make them esthetic pictures, He possessed the physical qualities, - but that intelectual, artistic sway over bis fac- ulties was absent—a sway which only comes by study and experience. _ His stature was massive, but not command- ing; his face Was capable of much exnression, pat not flexible enough for the perfect depiction of passion und emotion; he had a masnificent stage ere, but it required training; his volcu was round, strong, and musical, particularly the lower notes, but it needed eoverament. All his adjuncts to greatness were utilized in aclumsy way. He could not select from out the variety of expression within his prasp only those that could be harmoniously subordinated to a general whole. His passion was intempe- rate; his mind was not in vigilant supremacy, controlling expression and directing every in- tonation, look, and gesture. And ‘upon this does fine acting depend. He had too much fire and too little sense. , He had vehemence with- out real emotion. He was loud, turbulent, ex- sgecrateé, betraying the inexperience of one who has not yet mastered the art of acting. No tater than three or four years ago this would have been the criticism of an unprejudiced mind. An impartis] man or woman who has attended the series of representations uf the present en- gagement cannot fail to be astonished at the change which bas taken place since that time, and those who have watched closely his Gladia- tor, his Brutus, his Virginius, or even his King Lear may well pause before they fix the ulti- mate limits of John McCullough’s histrionic ca- reer. He is not yet the actor that he will be in afew years, when “the California diamond ? has been thoroughly polished. The rugsedness, ungainliness, and effectiessness in such roles al- luded to has departed, and in their stead ap- pears grace, skillful precision, and effectiveness. His Vrginius, the heroic centurion, the out raged father, is Romanesque in its grandeur, and can rank upon the American stage as a pre- sentation in every respect equal to Booth’s Jagu. He exhibits an intellectu: and a pathetic power, aloftiness of imagination, a repose and an intensity excelled by no actor with whose ability weare acquainted. Indeed, the same may be said of his Spartacus. It is picturesque and powertul, and his Brutus in ‘Julius Caesar” is a personation which leaves its impression on the memory. On Thursday night last he played King Lear, and we must repeat our opinion that the “personation was the nearest approach to Forrest’s greatness since that artist died. Faults there are, undoubtedly, but they are faults which can be overcome to a great extent. They liein the simulation of age, which is too yonthfal, and in occassonal yehemence, without motion, which amounts to rant. John McCul- lough is too gvod an actor to do anything ab- solutely bad. unlike some of his brethren of the sock and buskin prominently betore the public. Sohis Richard IIT, his Othelio, nis Cardinal Wolsey, are all creditable efforts, but they can- not be judged and live by the highest standard of tragic criticism. One thing in bis engagement has struck us,— that is, the variety’ of characters in which the star has appeared, and, considering the physical strain imposed by the pergonation of such heavy roles, ihe general excellency of the perform- ances is astonishing. Nearly every night a dif- terent play has been given, and every evening, Including Sunday and two matinees each week, the house has been open, thus making nine per- formances a week. Salviut upon no considera- tion cou!d be induced 10 personate characters of such calibre more than -three times a week. Magnificently endowed as he is physically, when in this country the Italian tragedian’ said that Othello three or four times a week would kill bin, | With few exceptions the members of the sup- port are competent people, and Mr. Cuartes Bar- ron, for his Jago, his Cass'us, and Pharsarius, has made a reputation in Chicago which any actor might be proud of. Miss Emma Stockman isan aciress of great promise, possessin youth, in- telligence, beauty, and dramaticimpulse. Jobn A. Lane will be favorably remembered as An- tony in thecastof “Julius Cmsar,” and Miss Ella Wren as Servia in “ Vireinius.”* The Aacleth of John McCullough is perhaps the most unsutisfactory of his assumptions. It was the performance of last night. In him we recognize a Roman in the arb of the Sco.ch- man, Ueis too deliberate. His conception 1s that of the conventional stage coward who goes skulking through the tragedy. Afacheth is a prave man ip the beginning, who is led to commit for a political motive a crime at which his whole moral natare sickens. After the commission of the first deed, and when he has surmounted the shock, the rebound is great. Then the security of himself and his power is paramount, and to accomplish this he sacri- lices until the Jand groans with his victims. Perhaps the finest part of the performance was in the scene with Lady Macbeth immediately be- fore the arrival ot the Ang. His imagination pre- cents all the doubts, difficulties, and dissuasive motives with a force which makes you believe how true itis, “I dare not” waits upon “I would? But after the murder the actor scarcely wakes up to the imaginative horror of himself which possesses -Macleth. He does not mpart, either in his voice or_in his action, the incarnation of despair, the despair of a spiritual hell when he says “Sleep uo vmore; Macbeh doth murder sleep.” It was delivered with a quietness and a delibera- tion entirely foreign to the hollow, ghastly, hope-bereft experience of a blood-stained soul. Miss Emily Gavin essayed the role of Lady -ifac- beth. It is no disparagement to the lady when we say she was physically aud intellectually un- abie to cope with this the” greatest tragic part for a woman in the whole range of the drama. Ber effort was a laudable ope,—nothing more. Mr. Charles Barron ren- dered the srmpathetic Vacduff in 3 most effect- ive manver. To-night “Brutus,” by request, will be played, and that will conclude the cn- gagement. ‘MODJESKA. What shall we say of the Polish actress Mod- jesku? Sne began her second engagement in Ukis city last Monday evening in ‘the role of Camiilc. On Thursday she gave us Giderte in Meilhac and Halev) rama, “* Frou-Frou.” As we have already said, ber art is too fine for the general public. Clara Morris hits from the shoulder, «nd the people relish it. Modjeska, like a steady ray of sunshine, thaws the critical icicle, but she docs not startle anybody. When you are in the presence of this woman you are conscious of the proximity of culture, taste. and self-pessession, which exhibits a functional per- fection that unfortunately never stuns the mov. Her art is subtly and elusive. You cannot par- ticularize her grace of action, her gestures, ber expression. We only see the resuit, which produces an effect upon oue_ similar to that of the exquisitely-wroaght symphony. ‘The charm does not lie in the face, in the voice, ‘n the motion of a limb, or in a single cu- Jeavyor, but it is the general effect of the whole organization. Her personation of Camil ¢ really slevates the play into resvectability, and reveals the grand morai as it never has been revealed. Next week av opportunity will be offered to sce this lady in Shakspeare y evening abe plays Adrienne, on Tuesday Juliet, a persou- ation for which sne was warmly praised when fast in the city, and on Wendesday much is ‘ooked for in her appearance as_ Lady Isabel in snew version of “East Lynne.” LOCAL NOTES. Den Thompson is underlined at Haverly’s. ‘The 7th is the date. . Messrs. Milnes Levick snd Thomas’ W. Keene have been engaged to support Booth, who Will shortly begin a four week” gement seveoly sat eck’s epfagement at Mr, George Miller will be the advance agent for Modjeska iu Michican, i. 3 Milton Nobles ssiil make his exit from Ilam- lin’s to-nixit. His “ Man of the Peonle * and his “ Phenix ” have drawn good houses. Boucicault will reappear in this city on Mon- day in the characterof Coun the * Shaughraun.” He will play at Haverly’s, and, so says the bill, be supported by a New York company. “ Die Drei Jungesellen” (‘ Our Bachelors” willbe produced by Mr. Hoechster’s pete dramatic company at Hooley’s this evening. ‘The characters are all in. competent hands, and an unusually floe performance may be expected. On Monday evening Modjesisa will personate Adrienne Lecourreur in te day of hue tai: The cast will comprise Alive Brooks, Ella Stock: ton, Josephine Bailey. Ethel Remson, J. Carroll, W. J. Ferguson, Frank Clements, ‘ol R. G. Wilson, R. B, Mautell, Edwiu Cleary, J. H. Miller. MeVicker has been offered a large advance on the price he paid for Gilbert’s “Engaged.” The success of “Pinafore” has raised the vaiue of Gilbert stuck, und, like the latter, “Engaged”? is likely to become all the rage. Wherever pro- duced it has been pronounced a success. Mc- Vickerowns the right to seve States, and will prouce the piece here after the Booth engage- men ¢ There was nearly a terrible panic at the Chest- nut Street Theatre last ‘luesday evening. A lichted cigar stump had been thrown through a coal-hole upon a heap of rubbish which, smould- cring, filled the house with smoke. Mr. Gem- mill, with the assistance of several in the audience, succeeded in averting a panic, and, though a large number left the house, the play was continued to the eud. Judge Bick’s audiences are steadily increasing: at McCormick Halli. During the” past weet his curyscope introduced his patrons to t beauties ot Paris and Pelestine. ‘The comin week a tour will be made through Ireland. ‘To- morrow .éveving the first excursion will. start, commencing at the City of Dublin, visiting St. Patrick's (Cath.), Trinity Colleze, and the vari. ous buildings of interest; the’ ancient rums of Mory’s Abbey; then on to Malabide and Castie, from thence pass back through Dublin and visit the River Dodder, from thence to Kings- town, Dalkey, Bray, Ennisxery, #owerscourt. Glen of the Downs, Lough Dan, Valley of Glendalough, Devil’s Glen, meeting of the watera and the Vale of Ovuca, showing all the legendery ruins and beautiful scenes by the way, NEW YORK. THE MURDER OF BEN PORTER. Srecial Correspondence of The Tribune. New Yorr, March 26.—I had the good for- tune,a day ortwo aro, to meet Albert Mur- dock, the young gentieman who came from Texas with the remains of B. C. Porter, who was murdered there by the cowardly outlaw, Jim Currie. ‘The special and Associated. Press dispatches, from Marshall, the scene of the assassination, have been for the most part vague and uusatis- factory, excepting as regards the main incidents of the tragedy, and Mr. Murdock very kindly consented to go over the story with me, step by step, filling in the details as fully as possibie. His description of the event was very graphic, and it will therefore be proper: to reproduce his own language as nearly as possible. Me said: “*Marshall is a small town, deriving its impor- tance solely from the fact that it is a centre for several railroads, and that the Texas Pacific has some shops there which keep a large number of men employed. It is what acturs know as a fair ‘one-night’? town. The people there are unu- sually intelligent, and as arule much quicter than one finds in new localities. The ‘Diplomacy’? party arrived there about 7 o'clock Wednesday night from Shreve- port, La, where we had performed the previous evening toa Jarze audience. We went to the theatre and played toa very good house, and afterward adjourned to the hotel to await the coming of the 2a, m, train whieh w: to take us to Hot Springs. “As we walked along the almost-deserted street, more than one of the party congratulat- ed the others on having passed through Texas without trouble of any-kind. MARSHALL WAS OUR LAST STAND in that State, and we were to cross the border into Arkansas in a few hours. The town seemed to be a remarkably quiet one, and we had no more idea of possible unpleasantness there than we should have in New York, or any other peacably-disposed city. “Well, the party went to the hotel, and be- ganto prepare for-the coming of the train which was to take us northward. The house is close beside the railroad, and is only separated from the depot by a distance of about fiity feet. Having packed my trunk, I walked out _of the hotel and stood upon the sidewalk facing the railway, smoking acigar. Presently Barry- more, Porter, and Nellie Cummins passed me and went over to the depot. I thought nothing of the occurrence, of course, and before jong was joined by John Drew, who was stunding in conversation with me when the firing began. ‘Barrymore, Porter, aud Miss Cummins, after entering the depot, passed from the wait- ing-room into the restaurant, where they took seats at a lunch-counter in the iniddle of the apartment. They had just scated themselves when this Jim Currie walked zing offen- sively at the Iady, who took no notice of him. ‘This action on his part was unobserved by either Barrymore or Porter. é GURRIE PASSED ON, and went into the bur-room, which is just back ot the restaurant, and connected with it bya single swinging door. Our party went on with their lunch, Miss Cummins sitting between the two gentlemen. They were chatting pleasantly in Jow tones, but were of course not epgeged in a sort of conversation which warranted auy insulting comments. % Before very long this man Currie’s voice was heard, saying. ‘That's a first-class —~- you have there,’ referring evidently to Miss Cummins. Both Barrymore and Porter turned in the direc- tion from whence the voice proceeded, and saw Currie just in the act of entering the room. They instantly knew he was armed, by the fact. that around his waist was strapped a big cartridge-nelt filled with cartridges. Bis weevons, however, were swung behind, out of sishr. But of course neither Barry- more or Porter could sit there Inke school-boys and allow a lady companion to be insulted. So Porter spoke uv, saying: **Phis fs a lady, and she is under our protec- tion. ‘You must not talk like that in her pres- ence. You have made a mistafe. We don’t want any trouble with you.” ** This was said with entire coolness, and in rather a conciliatory tone. But Currie turned upon Porter in 2 menacing manner. + ¢G—d @—n you,’ he 821 ‘perhaps you'd like to step outside and take it up.’ “We don’t want any trouble with you,? said Porter a second time. “We are unarmed,’ added Barrymore; where- upon Currie drew one of his pistols, sceinr which BARRYMORE SPRANG FROM HIS SEAT. and beean to take off his coat, with the worl, ‘But, if you will put down your weapon, Dil rive you any satisfaction you want.” “Currie then fired at Barrymore, and missed him. But before Barrymore could erapple with him he fired ‘again, the second bullet taxing effect. Barrymore then turned and ran out through the barroom, broke open a door, and got into the back-yard. Immediately after the second shot Porter stepped forward und said to Currie: “Come, come; for God’s sake, don’t have any piore of this!” ‘Take that, G—d d—n you,’ responded the desperado, turning and firing again. “Porter felt himself struck, and started to watk away. As be was passing through the door Currie fired at him a second time, but didn’t succeed in hitting him. Porter walked out of the station and crossed the. strect to where we were stunding. Putting his lund to the spot where be had been wounded, ne gasped out, ‘I'm shot,—Barrymore is shot,’ and fell to the ground unconscious, = “ After firing at Porter the last time, Currie thrust his pistol into Miss Cummins’ face and exclaimed, ‘I’ve a G—d d—» good mind to kill you, too.’ ““sBat, while he was thinking about it, he sud- denly remembered that PORTER HAD ESCAPED, and started to follow him. Justas the wounded man Dod fallen upon: the sidewalk, Currie 2p- peared in une'doorway of the denot and fired again, the ball tearimg up the ground between Jot Drew and myself. He then came quickly geross une street, seized Drew by the throat, placed the muzzle of the pistol in his face, and abused him as I never before heard a man abused. Drew had to beg and plead for his life in a way that was pitiable before the rufiau would let up on him. “Now, it happened that during the day; on our way from Shreveport to Marshall, I bad enpticd my pistol firing at some ducks that were fly nrauge. ‘Che weapon had not yet been reloaded, £ little dreaming that I should have use for it. Otherwise, it would have been Worl for ne to have —hile his attention was. oceapied with Drew—and finished him ane spot. And I’d have done it, tuo. Well, after amusing bimseli a few minutes with young Drew, Curric ran back to the depot, drew bis other pistol, aud swore he would never be arrested. Presently, however, there arrived. upon the scene a policeman who has a reputa- tion all over Texas for being : THE ROUGHEST CUSTOMER IN THE COUNTRY, and as soon as Curric saw: him he gave up his weapons and suffered himself to be taken into custody at once, In the meantime Barrymore uad been taken in charge by an attache of the restaurant, und conducted to a chamber directly over the scene of the shooting. There medical aid was brought to him, and there be re- mained until the next afternoon, when he rose and walked over to the hotel. The bullet had entered his left arm about midway between. the shoulder and elbow, had passed up the arm in adisgonal line, and mude its exit back of the shoulder. It is a paiuful wound, but was nor considered dangerous, und will in. ho way interfere with the use of the arch here- after, “The next afternoon, Currie’s brother, who, by the way, is the Mayor of Shreveport, La. and aman of wealth and. positiun, arrived in Marshall with the best physician-1n his city. He said to the Doctor in my presence, ‘Save Barry- spares fe, and Pil pay you a thousand dol- “The pistols uscd by Currie were two heavy five-shot self--ockers, which he could of course handle very rawidly. “Porter never regafnéd consciousness after falling upon the sidewalk. In coming across to where we stond, the brave fellow seemed to be actuated soleiy by 2 desire to tell us that. Barrymore was ia trouve and danger. Having aecomplished his object, bis strength deserted jim. . :HE LIVED EXACTLY, AN HOUR. “ As for Miss Cummins, tp to the time of my departure for Now York with Porter's body, twenty-jour hours after the shooting, she had neither exten sor slept. She was more like a crazy woman than anything else, and raved constantly about herresponsibility for the attair, declaring that it was all on ber account. Is was a {varful experieuce for her, aud she can scarcely fail to feel its eilects for many months, ‘The company will peu iu Nashville as soon a3 possi- ble, and’ will then play northward. It is now understood that they are to join the Warde branch of the party on the 7th of next*month.” Mr. Murdock was obliged to go back to his duty Monday nicht, as that would give bim barely time enough to connect at Nashville. He thought Burrymore would be able to resume bis position in the company in a few days. The funeral of Porter took piace at the Church of the Transficuration, otherwise known as the “Little Chureh Around the Corner,” this morn- ing at LLo’clock. ‘The building was crowded to the doors, and many people stoud on the side- walk, unable to vain admission. The services were very impressive, Dr. floughtou performing the funeral ritea, and the Philadelphia Caureh- Choir “Pinafore” party furnishing the music. The body was in a metallic casket, waich was trimmed with silver. TUE PLATE BORE THIS INSCRIPTIO: BENTAMIN'G. PoRTEIE Died ‘Aiarch 10, 1879, i ‘Aged 3S years, 3 The Committee who have taken charge of raising funds for the support of the dead actor’s family have decided not to give a benefit per- formance, but, instead of that, will raise a sub- scription. Papers h:aye becn printed and will be sent to every theatre and every traveling com- bination in the country. This method is chosen inorder to avoid the disrepute joto which “benefits” have fallen of late. The amount realizud thus far is between $500 and $1,000. Any persons desirmg to contribute may send such sums as they choose to Morris Simmonds, No. 10 Union square, or A. J. Dam, Union Square Motel. ‘Lhe movemeut is a deserving one, and it is hoped that $5,000 or $10,020 will be raised. One curious aud strixing feature of whe subscription thus far is, that none of the “stars” have been heard from save Law- rence Barrett. Had there been a benefit, with | areasovable show of getting an equivalent in advertising, it is vrobaole Lnat the big guns would have “wired” messages to New York long ago. Pm afraid this charity business on the part of some of the chaps who were fore- most in—well, the Adams benefit, for instance, —is a little thin. “ypniws.” You remember the Criterion Comedy Com- pany in “ Whims?? Of course you uo. ‘And you remember F. F. Mackay? ‘Lo be sure vou do. Well, I. F. Mackay has been making him- seit ridiculous. “Whims” was written, or adapted, or something of that sort, by Prof. Stanley McKenna, who isa German scholar of renown in these parts. Prof. McKenus alowed Mr. F. F. Mackay and the Criterion Comedy Company to_ play “ Whims” through the coun- try, in consideration of the agreement that he (Prof. McKenn1) should receive 25 per cent of the net profits. It was also agreed that Mr. F. F. Mackay und the Criterion Comedy Company should do Prof. MeKenua’s play, or adaptation, or something of that sort, in New York; but that agreemeat fell through in some unex- plained way. . Whereupon, the Fifth Avenue Theatre being in need of a new piece, and Prof. McKenna being the business manager of the Fifth Avenue ‘Theatre, and ulgo having a strange und inexplicable Gesire to see some moncy for his work in writing, or adapting, or something of thut sort, the comedy of * Whi 7 —he (Prof. MeKenna) having received but $50’ so far as his share of the Criterion Comedy Company’s protits,—he (Prof. McKenna) yested in Mr. Dan parle s the nght to produce the piece in New York. ‘WHAT FOLLOWED. Immediately thereafter did Mr. ¥. F. Mackay cause to be printed. a title-page, which con- tained, in addition to the word &Vhimns,” a warning thut any person who attempted to use any lines or business originated by him (F. F. Mackay) would be prosecuted to the full extent” ofthe law. Tais instructive and amusing slip of paper he put in the hands of ex-Judge Ditten- hoefer, who is a lawver witb a pressure of wind that knocks the Keely motor into the shade by comparison. Ex-Judge Dittenhoefer sailed over to court, aud applied for an injunction restrain- ing Prof. McKenna from producing his own piece, on the novel ground that it wasn’t his, piece at all, but F. F. Mackay’s. Funny, wasn’t it? Especially funny in view of the fact that in all the advertisements’ of the Criterion Com- edy Company “Whims*? 1s advertised as the work of “Stanley McKenna, Esa.,?’—but, curiously enougn, witnout regard to Herr Me- Kenna’s title of Professor. In the meantime rehearsals of the piece go calmly on at the Fifth Aveuue, and “ Whimns ”? will in all probability be brourns out to-morrow nigat. it is supposed that ex-Judge Dittenhoefer will be sufliciently squashed by that time to present no more ob- jections. And it is hoped that F.F. Mackay will vo away somewhere aud be a real good little boy, wid not do so any more, If he behaves well in future he shall have a sugar-plum. “QE MASKED BALL”? is the name of a new musical production that has been brought out at the Lyceum Theatre. It was imported, 1 believe, from Philadelpnia, and is indorsed Faintiy by the critics of that staid and mora} hamlet. Itbas drawn only fairly this week, and will be taken off Saturduy- night. After that the Lyceum will be juown as Hav- erly’s Lyceum ‘rheatre, and will begin opera- tions at ouce, with Mrs. Oates as the chief at- traction. ‘The Little Duke” is the first opera to bedone. It will be followed in rapid suc- cession by the rest of Alice’s renertoire. Charles E. Lock, manager ot the Bush Street. Theatre, San Francisco, and who is mixed up with Haverly in two or three other ventures, is here pow. It is hinted that these two think of forming a general partnership; in which case it will be wise tor most people to follow the advice of the man who {ell from the roof of a huuse and yelled iu his descent, “Scand from under, boys. [*’m comin’, by hokey!” Frank Mayo is at the Graad Opera-House with his perenuial—and almost Centennial— ‘Davy Crockett.” The business thus far bas been lurge, and Frank will remain another week. He will then give us “‘The Streets of New York,” himself doing Badger. He is going back to first principles, you see. Did you know Frank was a blighted being! Well, be is. He thinks he was cut. out to play tragedy. And lie’s mnzdéer than a wet hen because other peo- ple don’t think so too. THE LATEST FUNNY SNAP about Frank is that he wents to do Auretffn,—the part that was written for John McCullough. Ivs po use. He isa good Badger, and Davy Crockett, and sica,—better than anybody. But when you hear Mayo snd Floreove talk about trasedy, woy that’s the time to Iaugb until your eyes bulze ‘out far enough so youcan hang your hat on Jem. “The Banker’s Daughter,” with the Union Square Compaoy, does uot £o to California this summer, ‘as orimnally plapoed. Instead, they take in Boston und Cbicazo, and then, after a short rest, goon to Philadelphia, where they will open Mr. Aboey’s new Park Tneatre. Bou- cicault, after bis engagement in Coicago next week, goes to San Fi usca, where he will begin en Easter Monday an encazement of four weeks. He will be xollowes by Fanoie Davenport, who isto open in “Cymbeline,” supported by Ada Gilman, T. W. Keene, and Barton Hill as special support, in addition tothe regular company. Miss Davenport will play a fortnight, when Mr. Wallack will begin a season of three weeks. Be will open in ‘Ours,’ which will be followed by “ My Awtul Dad,” “The Wonder,” ana several other standard comedies. After that, Lawrence Barrett will be seen in a round of tragedies. ‘The list of attractions is a strong one, and others of equal “ draught” will follow. ED LAMB WAS ARRIVED IN TOWN, having dissolved his connection with John Mc- Donough. McDonough is the man who stole Katy Mayhew’s ‘ Mliss,”’ and played it noti) he was stopped by bad business and a consequent inability to pay salaries. Alter that he took up “ Pinafore,” with Ed Lamb as the Admiral, Annie Pixley as Josephine, and himself as the Boatswain. “As a musician, McDonough was not a Cistinguished success, 50 Lamb says. One morning, while rehearsing the “ Enelishman ” song, the orchestra leader called his attention to the fact that he was singing too high. Where- upon John exclaimed with great disnity, O, H—l!. That's nothing. Ican sing five or six notes higber’a that.” And he hasn’t found out even yet what every- body was laugning at. Travnet. SCATTERING. PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY. The followiug are the dates of the ‘people named, so far as received at THz ‘TRIBUNE Office last night: Adraction, Emation, | Atri. Abby's **Eugazed” ...| leona 5 Anderson, IS sae. Newar! ‘5 Ranga, #. C. Puladelphin 2.2. 22)1 Barrett, Lawrence. ...:|Weet Meridian, N.J.13. Bullulo’ Lil, Sun Franebie t Claxton, Boston... Washiogtun. ‘isymeuse, Ne Davenport, Sass: iTalo. Criterion Compan: Calracross & Dixt Demter, ‘rouy. Davenport, Fanny. Eminet, J) K Macauley, ii. MeGutlough, Soha: Micehell, at Kochester. Wilitamsburg, NZ Tudtunapolf GREEN-KOOSt GossIP. ,_ “The Banker's Daughter” at Union Square is playing to steadily-decreasing houses. According to the latest reports from Texas, Barrymore's condition is extremely critical, ‘a Scrap of Paper” Is said to.be the most charming novelty now on the New York stage. The new National Theatre, Philadelphia, will- probably fail into the hands of Josh season. “The Duke’s Motto” will on Monday even- ing be revived at the Howard, Boston, Fechter playing the chief role, Miss Fanny Josephs, a sister of Harry Josephs, is to be manageress of Lord Newry’s newly-built St. James ‘fheatre, London. . B. E. Wolf is said to be writing 2 new play for Miss Alice Harrison, who has the ambition und talent to shine in the stullar firmament. Mr. George F. Rowe’s drama, on the subject of Ichabud Crane, ete., written for John T. Raymond, will be produced at Wallack’s ‘Thea- tre on the 18th of August, with Mr, Raymond as Ichabod Crane. Edwin Booth, supported by McVicker'’s com- pany, will begin an engagement at Detroit on the 7th. This was the date oxed for his reap- pearauce in this city, but owing to the success of “Pinafore” the tragic season at the Madison- street house has been postponed. Titles, suys the Dramatic News, have a good deal to do with the success. of plays. It is rather singular that three plays which bave been produced ia New York in which the word “dark” occurred, baye all been most remarka- ble failures—* After Dark,” at Niblo’s, Daly's “Dark City,” and “Thro? the Dark,? whieh was taken off on Wednesday night at the Fifth Avenue, to make way for * Whims.” “In St. Lonis,” says the Baltimore Gazette, “Mme, Modjeska, Countess of Bozenta, has been shown great attention by the elice of the city. She has had tea with Mrs. John B. Hi derson and a distinquisued coterie of recherehe society people. In Cincinnati she was compelled to derive her principal-eclat from. association with Paul Bovton, the amphibious tramp. And yet Cincinnati claima to have chic und art cul- chaw.”? lart next MUSIC. AT HOME, THE ABT SOCIETY gave its second concert of the season at the First Methodist Church on Friday evening, toa house full of its friends and members. The programme was an attractive one, though none of the num- bers for chorus were st all ambitious. It i cluded the “Capstan Chorus,” by Smart; “In Stilly Night,” by Lachner; “ The Equinox,” by Kreutzer; “The Village Blacksmith,” by Hat- ton; “A Fresh Song in the Forest,” by Abt (can Abt write anything fresh?); ‘Desert Foun- tain,” by Gade; “Absence,” by Abt; “Oh! Wiuter,” by Gade; and “King Witlaf’s Drink- ing Horn,” by Hatton, whose fancy leads him so often among the drinking bouts of the monks. ‘The Society turned out in full ranks, and Mr. Loesch held the baton. At the first concert of this Society the auditorium was not adapted to this style of singing, so that it was difficult to form a clear estimate of their real strength and ability, but in their new quarters there was less ground for complaint on thisscore, Thesame weak spots were apparent at the second concert that in the first we thought might be attributed in part to their surroundings. Taking the Society in parts, the second basses give 2 solid foundation of tone of superb quality upon which to build, and sing with remarkable steadiness and apparent absence of effort. The first tenors are alto- gether too prominent. Two or three voices dominate the rest, and by continual forcing sacrifice the quality of tone. Between the heavi- ness of the one, and the shouting, almost scream- ing, of the other,as if they were singing obligato solos, the middle parts are coycred up, and thus the balance is wanting. if two or three of the foremost tenors would restrain their impetu- osity somewhat, and not make themselves quite so prominent, there would be a much bet- ter effect of blending and certainly a greatly improved quality of tone. Much depends upon the conductor in this respect. In a society made up almost exclusively of excellent indi- yidual singers, nearly all of whom, in fact, are solo singers, there is even more ueed of severe discipline than in 2 socizty made up of the,musi- cal rank and file. He must subordinate them. They must sing as parts of the whole, not as in- dividuals, and the heavy men on either end must give those in the middle some show. With such fine voices as there are in this Society, and with such an segregate of musical know! edge and skill, we have a riebt to expect unus- ual results, and they themselves must expect tbat _severer tests Will be applied to them. No one doubts the capabilities of these singers, but those capabilities will never be fully developed except under the most rigid discipline. The solo numbers of. the programme were ad- mirable. Mrs. Farwell appeared in more florid work than usus!, an aria of Cen- temeri’s, “Cupa fatal moestria? which she sane inavyery artistic way, and ina beautiful song of Braga’s (with ‘cello obligato very smoothly played by Mr. Loesch), * Marguerite’s Three Bouquets,” which she Gelivered with her customary smoothness of finish as well as mu- sical intelligence nnd correctness. Miss Neaily Stevens, who can hardly yet be called a pro- fessional player, was the pianist of the evening. and acquitted herself ina very creditable man- ner. Her two principal numbers, the ** March ” from the Weber. ‘* Concert-Stueck”” and Liszt’s Ruapsody, No. 15, served principally to show her technique, steadiness, and precision, and these certainly are full of promise; but ber en- core number, a purapbrase of a Mozart song, we believe, by Kullak, showed that she has good ideas and very retined sentiment. She is yet wanting in finish, but we believe that wiil come with practice and experience. At present she gives every sign of becoming a ereat player and deserves the fullest opportunities for study. H. M. 8, PINAFORE. The first week of ‘Pinafore ” by the troupe at McVicker’s ‘Theatre bas closed with success, and the performanc’s have beeu attended by very large audiences. The prospects fur the second week are very encouraging, as the sale of seats hus been quite large. ‘There is nothing new to sav of the performances, except that familianty witu the stage and the audiences, as well as with the work itself, nas induced prompter, smooiher, aud more spirited revre- sentations. With the exception of the Admiral nnd Little Buttercup, the solo parts are now excel- lently filled, and the chorus does its work very acceptably. The two exceptions we have noted have made considerable improvement since the opening uient, but their work 1s by no means up to the average of the rest, much Jess up to the standard, which, 1s alt the more to be regretted, us the Admire! and Buttercupare the two prominent dramatic figures in the Piece. It isa matter of local interest that the chorus-singers are all amateurs ‘belonging ia the city, and the excellence they have reached in so short a time sneaks well for them and for the hard-working conductor who has bad_ the duty of preparing them for the stage. “ Pina- fore” will be given all this week. and lovers of bright, clean humor may look forward to some very pleasant cotertainments. fn cunnection wito * Pinafore? we may state that Mr. Sulli- yan, the composer, has written to a manager of this city asking his views a8 to the success which would result from his bringing over the troupe of the London Opera Comique to do “Pinafore,” “ Triel by Jury.” “The Sorcerer,” and a new Work pow under Way, next season. MORE PINAFORE. - ‘ The Pauline Markham “English Opera Com- pany” will give ascriesof “Pinafore” per- formances at Hamli~’s ‘Theatre, commencing to- morrow evening. ‘They announce a full orches- tra und chorus of forty voices. Pauline Mark- ham will be the Josephine. PINAFORE INCONSISTENCIES. To the Eiitor af The Tribune. Cnitcaso, March 29.--There are some things which ‘‘no fetiah” can understand. I throw my- self on your compassion. in ‘*Pinafore,” for m- stance, if the Cuptain ana Ratph were changed while on the **farm” of Buttercup, then of course they would be about the same age, and Josephine falls into un swful state with a man who is as old usher father and yet the youngest of the crew. Then, again, if Jalph and the Capfain were **farmed”? by Buttercup, she would naturally be about twenty or thirty ‘years older than either of Fem, which would make the Captain in love with pretty little Butlercup, eay 70 years old, Hanpty Ever. Weriveitup. If we were to attempt to ex- plain the iucovsistencies in“ Pinafore ” it would take the whole sixteen payes of Tuz Trisuns. But if it were not for the inconsistencies, what would “Pinafore” bet ; CHAMBER CONCERTS. A new combination, recently organized for the performance of chamber music, 1s working to- gether with most excellent results, and will give its second concert at Reed’s Temple of Music to-morrow afternoon. The members of the Club, if we may so call it, are Miss Ingersoll, the least pretentious but one of the best of our local musicians in real devotion toher art, and Messrs. Lewis, Kurth, Rosenbecker, and Kich- heim, all of whom are weil known, The pro- gramme for this concert will include the Men- delssohn’s Trio, op. 66, the Canzonetta from Mendelsson Quartet (op. 12) and_ the Raff Quin- tet (op. 10). Miss Fanny Root will sing Rubin- stein’s “Spring Song” and Schumann’s “Abendlied.”” TERSREY POPCLAR CONCERT. ‘The nineteenth Hershey Popular Concert will be given at Hershey Hall to-morrow evening, with a very attractive programme. Mr. Eddv will play Thiele’s “Chromatic Fantasie and Fugue.” and Guilmant’s Fantasie on _** Sweet Home,” and “ Rule Britannia; Miss Ingersoll and Mr. Lewis, Rubinstein’s Sonata in A mivor, op. 19, the Adazio from David-s Fourth Con- certo, und Wicniawski’s “ Mazurka”; und Miss Eva Mayers, the Chopin Polonaise in A flat, and Goldbeck’s ‘* Moonlight on Grevn Lake.” Miss Hiltz will sing Meyeroeer’s “ Fisher Maiden,” Rudersdortf's Maying,” and Schubert's “ Barcarole”; Mr. Kuorr, Sach’s “ Gypsy Bal- tad,” and Benedict's *t Eily Mavourncen”?; and Miss Hiltz and Mr. Knorr, Curschmaun’s duet, “Tn-the Woods.”? THE HESS TROUPE. ‘The Hess-Apbott troupe will commence its second season at Hooley’s ‘I'heatre, Aprit 7, opening with Victor Masse’s “ Paul and Vir- winia,?2 work which has never been done here, but which made a great hit in Paris, The troupe has done a very aaccessful business since it lett us, in the South and Southwest. In a private letter Mr. Hess states be is $20,000 ahead on the season thus far. Lucky man! LOCAL MISCELLANY. Mrs. Mattie Blake, well kaown in our musical and art circles, will sing ut an entertainment to be given by Mrs. Laura Dainty, at Adrian, Micn., uext Thursday cyening. The fortv-third pupils’ matinee of the Her- shey School will occur next Wednesday after- noon. The programme will consist of recita- tions by the clocution pupils of Mr. Samuel Kayzer. ‘ The Chicago Music Company have just issued the following new music: “Jubilate Deo,” alto solo und quartet, by A. Baumbach; ‘Re- flection,” idylle for piano, by the same; ‘Clair de Lune Waltz,” for piauo, by Julia Pierce Briggs; ‘Lovely Spring,” gavotte for piano, and “One Summer,” reverie for piano, by Paul ‘Kinkel. A concert is announced at the Methodist Church Block, on Thursday evening next, by Miss Lina Winter and Mme. Schiller, the flutist, in which they will be assisted by the St. Cecilia uartette, and Messrs. H. C. Eddy, Philip Fried. Carl Wolfsohn, Frank F. Powers, and Adolph Rosenbecker. The programmeis a pop- ular one. The eighty-eighth of Mr. Eddy’s. organ re- citals was given yesterday noon, with a food audience in attendance. The vocalist of the re- cital was Miss Helen M. Bragg, a young and yery promising pupil of Miss Ella A. White. She has an alto voice of unusual fulloess and richness, suid shows in ber singing the results of excellent schooling. ‘fhe second concert of the Elgin (Ill.) Mendels- soln Society, Mr. J. Hattstaeat, conductor, came off last Thursday cyening, :md proved to bea great success. For the first time the Society nad orchestral suovort, all Elgin performers. Miss Jessic Bartlett, the solo vocalist of the oc- casion, met with an enthusiastic reception. and seems to haye pleased the Elgin people im- menscly. The Remenyi combination. organizedfzby Messrs. Slayton and Davis, of this city (M. Remenyi, Ferd Dulcken, Mrs. Thurston, and Frank H. Bowen), will commence its season at Utica, N. Y.,on the 14th of April, and .will ap- pear that reek at Dunkirk, Pittsburg, Youngs- town, O., Canton, O., und Worcester, O. ‘The second week they will be in Toledo, Ano Arbor, Detroit, East Saginaw, and Grand Rapids. The programme for the Turner-Hall concert this afternoan wiil be as follows: ‘“Nibelungen Mareh,” by Wagner; overture to “‘Rosamunde,’? by Schubert; waltz, “My Life is Love und Jor,” by Strauss; overture to “ Wallenstein’s Camp,” by Kerling; variations from the quartette in D, by Scoubvert; *“furkish March,” by Mozart; finale to “Ui Giuramento,” by Mercadante: “Hip, Hip, Harrah Potpourri,” by Rosenkranz; “Water Pictures.”? by Bach; and ‘“Seraphine Quadrille,” by Bilse. ‘The Sappho Quartette (Misses Donna C. Da- Minnie Sherwood, May Phoenix, und Luiu ‘uthill) sang at the entertainment of the Atheneum Societv of the University of Chicago given last Thursday evening in the First Bap- tist Church, corner of Lake Park avenue and ‘Thirty-first street. They met with a most cor- dial reception, and their singing was so saeeess- ful thut they were encored after every appeur- ance. - It is but a short time since this quartette was organ.zed, but they are making fine prog- ress. ‘The spring term of the Athenzeum Conserva- tory of Music will begin on Mouday, March 31, at 50 Dearborn: street. This school of music hag been placed in cbarge of Benjamniu Owen, the accomplished organist of Plymouth Church, and the following coros of teachers has becn se- cured: Benjamin Owen, piano, organ. singing, and harmony; Miss Minnie Somarindyek, piano; 8. Wilson, violin; Joseph Silvers, cho- iu and votce culture; aud Mrs. Kate bailad and operatic singing. ‘The in- est character, Owen, struction will all be of the hig! and the terms very moderate. ‘The forty-secoud pupils’ matince of the Hershey School was given last Wednesday with the tollowing programme: Piano caprice fa A minor, Mendelssonn, Mr. Lucius J. \derson ; romanze, “Deh non voler.” from ‘ Anua Bo- jena,” Donizetti, Miss Ida M. Gilbert: piano, “Sninning Song,” Litolifl, Miss Mattie E. Brink; song, ‘The Charmer,” Mendelssohn. Miss Bet- tie Cossitt; piano sovata in F minor, Bec- thoven (tirst moyement), Miss G. E, Daniels; song, “ King of Youle,” Liszt, Miss Mina Rom- meiss; song, “The Skytark,” Hatton, M Albert F. Dean; piauo, ‘Second Barcarolle,”* S. B. Millis, Miss Anzie P. Braga; uria, “An! S'estino.” from Donna Caritea,” Mercadante, Miss Lulu St. C. Tothill; piano, grand polu- naise in A flat, Chopin, Miss Eva Mayers. In bis next sympbony_ concert, to occur at McCormick Hall April 16, Mr. Pract is making the praiseworthy attempt to ealarge and perfect his orchestra. ‘The strings will number 32, divided as tollows: 10 first violins, 8 seconds, 6 violas, 4 ’eellos, 4 basses. This will give an even balance to the wood and brags, which number 19, including 4 French borns, and will enable the conduetor to produce with greatey distinet- negs the beauties that are so often marred by un overweigut of brass, and at the same time to sotten the effect of the horns and trombones wuen they are playing, as is frequently the case, melody or harmony jo unisun. Kettle sud angre drum, bass drum and cymbalta, and a harp (Miss Jalia Peak Blaisdell) comolcte the orches- tra, whica ig probably the hest equipped in all its details of auy ever. formed in this city. ‘The public rebearaal will take piace Saturaay, April 18. at Lo'clozk a. m., to give ladies and chil- dren an opportanity to sttend. To this the tickets have been placed at the nominal price of 25 cents, so that all can enjoy the programme, which will be given complete, the same as at the concert. qohe Haynes Brothers send us a card, saying: The uet proceeds of the concert for the beue- fit of the blind Haynes family, held at Plymouth Church Tuesday evening, March 4, were $130, ‘$50 of which were paid for the use of the church, leaving a balance of $$0. We wish to tender our heartfelt thanks to Miss Emma Fenimore, who was instrumental in getting up the concert. Also to Mrs. Dainty, Mr. Pratt, Prof. Allen, and others who so kindly donated their services. We only wish we were as rich as we are reported to be. We should not then be under the neces- sity of accepting such kindnesses. Any one wishing to know our circumstances can find out the same by applying to Mr. Heman Baldwin, 74 Washington street. We would like to know ‘where the revort originated, in oraer to correct it, as it prevents our getting av honest living. Hares Bros. Miss Fanny Kellogg, who made so many friends when she sang here ia “ Azis and Gala- tea” and “St. Paul.” with the Aoollo Club, is meeting with great success in the East in orato- rio. She has just been singing with the two principal musical societies in Pailadelphia,—the Ceciliau Oratorio Society and the Urpheus Club, —xnd received a cordial recognition 1 both in- stances. Muss Kellogg will alsu sing in Boston with the Handel und Hayda Soctety duri Aprilin “Judas Maccabeus,” after which she will sing the principal. part: in Frederick Cowen's ‘The Rose Maiden,” winch 1s to be given in Hartford. She is under engagement to come West later in the season, singing in “Samson” at Cleveland, and with the Indiava German musical - societies ut Terre Huute in June, where she is to take part in the presenta- ion of Max Burch’s “Fair Elen” and Mendels- sohn’s Forty-second Psalm, ELSEWHERE. A NEW COMIC OPERA. The New York Tribune of the 25th says: “A comic English opera, the libretto of which was written by Mr. C. Barnard, and the musfe by Mr. Edward R, Mollenhauer, the weli-known violinist, was brought out last night at the Ly- ceum Theatre. Itis hard to understand why it is called a ‘comic’ opera, for certainly a more wolully dreary work has never (hardly ever!) been inflictedon this patient public. The music is generally commonplace, and though in one or two pieces it is bright and melodivus, there is nothing of a really talking character. The libretto is a farrago of unspeakable nonsense, and which the lower part of the house, which was at least polite, endured in silence. The ,fallery lost its temper, and amused itself by “guying’ the singers long before the piece was over. ‘The ‘Mask Bull? does not seem likely to gain any great share of popular favor, and it is not provable that it will displace Sullivan’s ‘Pinafore’ just at present in the affections of the public, well-worn as the latter woric may be, Sor neither in the matter of soloists or ensemble was the ‘Mask Ball? cleverly done.” CARL ROSA LECTURED. London Figuro. The Figaro stood by Mr. Carl Rosa until the gradual ceterioration of his performances was only too upparent, and it then, in the interests of justice aud truth, fearlessly pointed out the folly of Mr. Carl Roza’s proceedings. . The rest of Mr. Cari Rosa’s supporters are equally fear- less and just. ‘She Zimes, the criue of which paper is one of Mr. Carl Kosa’s best friends, now talks about ‘the snortcomings of Mr. Rosa’s troupe.” The majority of the leading crities follow in the same strain; the Atheaweum says that all but one of the artists in ‘* Mari- tana’ were not altogether so eflicient as"in for- mer performances of the opera,” while the mu- sical critic of the Academy, whose adoration for Mr. Carl Rosa recently induced him to cut off his list of acquaintances all those who could not con- seientiously laud nis prophet to theskies, declares in his current issue that “the ensemble in the + Huguenots’ left much to be desired,” that “the orchestra was 1aulty at times, und the chorus unsteady throughout the opera.” Every effort has been made by Mr. Carl Rosa’s Sest friends, the plain-spoken critics, to induce him torevertto a course of art. He has been warned, he has been kindly “chaffea? for his mistakes, 2ud the engines of satire and con- demnation have been brought to bear, bat with a result that things are going from worse to worse. Mr. Carl Rosa would do weil to take warning of the inevitable result of his present proceedings. Greater men than he have held higner reputations, as sell earned, and appar- ently mors stable, but by playing with those reputations they have been brought to the ground. Mr. Carl Rosahas many people abont him, who, for the sake of a little intluence or a little money, will bow the knee, wilt declare everything perfect, and will. cry “C'est mag- nifique,? when Mr. Cari Rosa sets two artists to play one part. Ent the public sre quick-witied, and will soon discover the truth. ff he ve wise he will once more engage a full band, recail his old first-rate company, have proper “understudies,” and thus regain the high reputation for ensemble he is now fast losing, At any rate, when the leading critics find tault with artists, band, and chorus, when the entire affair is so disorganized that the yery orchestra play practical jokes with their con- ductor, and when a role in an opera by Wagener is divided at one performance between a Ii soprano and 4 contralto, the reputation both of Mr. Carl Rosa and of English opera must in- evitably suffer. TUNGARIAN MUSIC. Maximilian Vogrich, the Hungarian composer and protege of Remenyi, contriputes the fol lowing to the Vew York siusic Trade feview on Huogarian m 3 New York, March 20.—A great ceal has been written lately avout Hungarian national music, and composers who happened to have been bornin Alangary; have given, when consulted. their wisest opinions’ upon the subject without Knowing any~ thing more adont it than the negro singers in Iluvana know of the difference between thetr songs and those of ether people. Some twenty-five years aye, in the time of the ** virtuosi,"” and a bad time it was for music, hardly a piece of music could be finished withouta movement, called with a certain: affectation, **alla polucca.” It was generally only an excuse for the vulgar character of the selection. There was bat one genins who could stop this non- geuse, ¥o dangerous to good nmusical tuste.. ‘This genius was Frederic Chopin, the divine youth. the Raphael of the piano, who came forth with the Polish music and armed wita tremendous courage. "The defented yariation writers gave up their ** Finales alla polacca” in favor of ** Finales all’ ongarese.” ‘They knew very well that not every nation could boast of cenius like Chopin to save its imrsie, and so the poor Hunzarian music had to surfer evn more than the Polish. Genume Hungarian art dates back for centuries, ana 13 as distinct from all others asthe Hangar fanguage 13 unlike any other. it is 2 vreat mistake to think that the Gipsies introduced the art of music into Wungary. Hungarian mosié existet {and the statement can be casily proved) a lonz Lime before Gipstes were Known in Europe. If the flungariun music is of Gipsy origin, why is it that the Gipsies in Spain, Russia, Scotland, and - other countries have nevercreated music. The Honeanan peagants despise the Gipsies, and treat them lixe slaves; but the conning Gipsies are well aware of the frantic love of the Manvarians for daacing and wine, and little by little they bave taken the na- tional airsand transformed them into dance-music. ‘The Gipsies invented the czimbal, a sort of large zither, the stringy of which ure rttuck by two bain- mere,’ ‘They algo intreduced tne violin into Hun- gary. The only musical instrament possessed by the Hungariaus was the simplest form of wuistle, made from a willow twig. Tnis primitive instra- ment ig ull tae best udapted to render the pure Hungarian mosic with its pecnliar rhythm, and there arc peasants to-day who play with astunish- ing skill upon this whistle. Tanall not now explain the peculiarities of Inn- _gariun music, though I may do so at another time, Dut I do wisn to speak of its aouge, and Lum sorry tosay that Hungarian music is often abused by Hungarians themselves. The wonderful Liszt. a Hungarian nubdleman, astonished the whole mu- sical world with his immense ** Rhapsodies Hon- groisea,” Lut who can play them? Only afew of the dest pianists, and they snonld be not only vir- taosi, but—Hungarians. Hungarian music will never become popular in foreign countries through Liszt's **Rhbapsodies.” Liszt should bave been Chopin to save Huagarian music, but unfortunate- ly ne was not. Shall I speak of some Germen wasps, who, becanse they have not sufficfent talent tu cumpose food music, give to their poor, inisera~ ble tunes a Mungnrian rhythm, and call it *-all’on~ gareae"? They are’ like French cooks who have a sauce piquante for every dish of meat. Stull great German composers have gometimes been inilu- enced by Hunzarian music in their eternal works, Remember Beethoven and Schubert. Sincerely and respectfully yours, MaxisrLtaN Vouncit. MUSICAL NOTES. It ig said that Capqul is to receive $40,000 and expenses for his six months’ scasonin the United States. Col. Mapleson states ina letter to the New York {Word that it is bis intention ‘to speud the greater purt of bis life over here catering for the American public.” : ‘The latest report from Europe is that Mme. Christine Nilsson intends shortly to retire frou the stage and become the wife of her husband, who, for several years, had to be the husband of his wife. Secretary of the Navy Thompson escorted twelve or fifteen ladies to sce *H. M.S. Pina- fore” in Wasnington last weck. The audience very cordiully vrected ‘nis sisters and his cousins and his aunts.” | It is intimated in the Parisian press that Mme. Therese Carreno may: ultimately become the wife of Signor Tagiiapietra. How much more ubey scem to know in Paris about the plans of the lady than we do here! The authorities of Paris have decided to build an s3yiam for the maintenance of 100 singers of both sexes in the neighborhood of Passy, where Rossini’s country seat was. The widow of Ros- sini gave the City of Paris 2,000,000 francs for that purpose. It is stated that the Patti-Nicolini combin: tion have bolted from Naples, some people say without paying their notel bill; certainly with- out fulfilling their engagement at theSan Carlo, whose manager has gone to law about it. Miss Emma Thursby bas been singing to a very pleased audience at the concert of the Philharmonic Society in London. ‘The house applauded Miss Thursby wildly. and the Time: observed next morning that she evinced techal- cal accomplishments of the highest order. An appropriate monument to J. S. Bach has been reared in Arnstaat, Germany, throurh the efforts of H. B. Stade, music director. A sum of 12,000 marks was raised and expended in renovating an organ which the old master Bach opened in March, 1703, and played regularly until July 1, 1707. Albani returns to Loudon from Russia about Mav, aftera short visit to Paris, which im- plies that the statement that Clara Louise Kel- loge, who sails for England Wednesday, was to take her place at the Covent Garden Ooera- House wus a bad guess. Albani promised St. Pecersburg folks befure she left to returo there bext winter. Mr. Carl Rosa appears to have made a success in London with his English version of Bizet’s © Carmen” and Wagner's “Rienzi.” Sir J. Benedict's “ Lily of Killarney” bas also been produced by the same management, the com- poser himself conducting the performance. ‘The audience, it would seem, can have no cause to complain of a lack of variety in the eutertain- ment offered them. Miss Avonia Bonney, who fs either a niece or 8 granddoughter of the Count Joannes, has lately made a brilliant success in Verdi’s *Er- naul” in Italy. Her voice, exeention, and act- ing were alike highly praised by press and pub- lic. She is a youn Jadv who has been studying abroad for several years, who showed the great- est promise before she weut, aud of whom the highest expectations are entestained. Joachim, the violinist, is said to be apparent- ly abuut 50 vears old, of dignitied presence nnd serious meiu, who disdains all the usual person- al adoroinents of tne stage performer, dispens- ing with diamonds and full-dress suits, und en- tering upon his task with an air which unmis- takably proclaims that he regards violin plas- ing as an important and weighty matter, and not ss 3 means of displaying musical gymnastics and tickling the ears of the mulgitude. ‘The New York Tribune says: The next ap- pearance of Herr Wilhelmj in New York will be at the Philbarmonie Concert and Rehearsal of April 4 and 5. The lovers of music will be de- lighted to learn that auring the month of April he will play here in a series of Chamber Music Soirees. The string quartette wiil include Dr. Damroseh, Mr. Schwartz, and Mr. Berguer, and several piauists will be heard at the entertai ments,—probably Messrs. Pinner, Rummel, Mills, aud Mason, and Mme. Carreno.’! Verdi is in Paris, and it is reported that he is writing a new opera on a libretto turnished him by M. Detroyat, editor of ! Estafette, There is, however, no reliance to be placed in these stories concerning this composer. As far back as 1316 he was to nave written a “King Lear”? for Lon- don. He did not.-but gave “I Masnadieri”? in- stead. Periodivaily it is announced that be is to work on ‘Lear’ or “Nero,” and lately on “Montezuma.” Verdi, with the exception of his ‘ Mass,” has composed nothing snco “ Aida,” und this is 2 long period for sacn a pro- lide man. The second performance by Joachim of Brahms’ new violin coucerto was the principal matter of interest at the Jast concert of the London Philharmonic Society. The vest criti- cism of the London oress ugree in their expres- sion of opinion with regard to this work. Ouse paper says: ‘Whatever we owe to Herr Brahms as the leader of legitimate musical art in Germany, we cannot affora to be blind to his shortcomings, or to allow simple goud nature to gloss over evident faults.” And again, it is said “that a numerous audience were predisposed to be enthusiastic, bur could not summon the de- termination to be joyous over so unsutisfactorvy atueme.’? Other papers speak of it in the sane general tore. ‘The New York Times of the 8th says: “On Saturday evening next the Symphony Society, under the leadersiip of Dr. Damrosch, will give amemorable concert, whicn should command the atteation of whe lovers of muste. Beethoven and bis most eloquent culoziet und devoted fol- lower, Wugner, are the only two composers who apvear on the prugramme. ‘The Sympnony So- ciety will have the aia of the Oratorio Socety, aud will give Beetooven’s Ninth Symphony, with an ensemble that cannot fail to be i ing. ‘The Oratorio Suelety haye the adyantaze of experience in this work, and the orchestra (hich, by the way, is to be increased) are known. to becntirely competent for their part. ‘The solo parts are assigned to Mary L. Swift, so- vrano; Miss Emily Wynant, contralto; ‘Mr. Fritsch, tenor; und Mr, Stoddard, baritone. ‘The first part of the concert will consist of Wagner's “Tannhanser,” overture, **Chorale,”? from “Der Mcistersinger von Naernberg,”” and the “Kaiser Marsch,’? for orchestra and chorus. ‘This last-named work has vever been played in New York but once, aud then witb an insufii- cient chorus, whereby the effect of the composi- tion Was lost.” FOOTFALLS OF THE HOURS. Bright against the gates of Sunset, ared-winged uird, behoid! Hangs one radiant cloud, and softly Twilizat drops her misty purples O'er the laniscaze. fold on fold; -- While the stars come out. and sprinkle All the sktes, and gleam and twinkle — "Tecan dream them golden flowers From the garlands Angels wear. Hark! what breaks upon the silence? ‘js ihe footfalls of the hours From my spirit’s inner chamber, Where, the daytime, they are dreaming; Wine I watch the new ones coming, Greet them with an earnestxceming— Hulf-forgottei for the moment ‘hat my Life's ungatherea flowers Lon were crnshed beneath taeir footfalls- Crusited into the earth and baried. Osu surely! O so deeply! By the footfalls of the hours: ‘They can aever rise to greet me. But tbe hours so soothe and cheat me ‘Turouga the day that is so busy, Grimming fall of work and laughter, ‘That I might be balf-believing Lehonld set. within my bosom, Wear of Faith or Love a blossum, But for ghosts that follow after— Ghosts of Lifetime's early hours, ‘Yrvoping past me in the twilight— Tivurs in wnica { sowed and pianted, Mars in which I watched and tenaed, Heurs with which their fragrance olended, ‘curs that crushed them outof sight. Through the dayT may forget, Hoping to see them blooming; Lut remember, in the night, ‘They are ouried out of slant! Wothered, O so hopelessly Nevermore can any buar Bring a sunbeam ora shower ‘That can give them back tu me, So that I have lost my Mesven; For these flowers, they wece given ~As a passport througn its gates, © the loss! the bitter pain? For [ cannot go without them; I must lie where they are ourird, When the footfatls of the hours I shall never hear again. Miu C. Pournor. ———— TO A FRIEND. (On recetring a basket of exquisite flowers.) How cold and dumb all language seems—how weak—~ When prisun‘d souls their stories strive to tell! ow unavailing any word to speak 2 ‘The tearless anguish of a long farewell! But thou, dear heart, hast made thy meaning plain In symools whose rich beanty and perfume Have drawn the sting of bitterness from pain, ‘And set the jewel, Hope, in circled gloom! O lovely blossoms! Rure and fine the soul Whick chase thee from thy sisters, gayer dreas’ And sent thee with thy'beaty to consoie Asad heart struggiing in a weary breast! Old-fashioned violets, which childish feet Tlave wandered for by many woodland ways, Look up, wita eyes so blue 202 breath vo uweet | ‘They set me dreaming of long buried days. ‘The lily-of-the-valley’s tiny bell . Swings on its stem as in taat olden times Bat an! { never more snall know the spell Of innocence which heard the fairy-chims! Myrtle and ivy, hellotrope, and one - (The dearest name among the cherish’d lot) Which lovers prize; beneath whatever sun It breathes their pray'r, and mine—*> forget-ma- not.” Pansies asleep in gold and purple bliss: Kozes. half-shut, ablush from pins to red; Lily und tuberose, ‘stainless as the kiss Latd softly on the calm hpa of onrdead. =~ The tender tlower-faces smile on me, And whisper brightly 2* ‘Hush thy sons, and /rvet!s ‘True hearts will beat, troe jo<a will cline tu thee, When we have faiter'd to forgotten dust!” And so T put them, dewy-sweet, away— Some day npvn my breast. in Tolded | handa, To Me gran pO0E, faded things—and say: “* Her denthiess love blooms in immoral fands.* Mancu 21,1872, Mintaw Beatatcxe Deane.