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426 THB ' LEADBB, [No. 371, Saturday,
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HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE. No performance br...
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FKOM THE LONDON GAZETTE. Tuesday, April ...
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Royal Academy: Private View. Varietv And...
and found by the young ladies that are seeking him ; Anthony , " The Spring in the Wood ; " Ansdell , " Mules Drinking at Seville ; " Poole , a " Field Conventicle" in Charles II . 's days ; and Mijllais , another picture , powerful , beautiful , but unintelligible . We shall hereafter endeavour to decipher the story : the beauty of the principal figure needs no deciphering ; it is the loveliest face yet painted by Milulis , which amounts to saying that it is the most beautiful ever yet painted by an English artist . But why debar us from sufficient explanation to understand the action of the gentleman who is releasing her ? Somebody ou ^ ht to rise in the House of Commons , and ask the Secretai-y for Foreign Affairs what were the real circumstances of the incident . Philip has another Seville picture—a satire on the charity of the Spanish clergymen . In the third room , Cope ' s " Pilgrim Fathers , " Wallis ' s "Montaigne , " Archer ' s " Time of War , " Hook ' s " Ship-boy ' s Letter" —a rustic group stopping at work to hear the tidings from the sea ; Dobson ' s " Child Jesus borne down by his parents to Nazareth "—are amongst the pictures that make the traveller stay ; but the most conspicuous in this room is Ansdell ' s great landscape , quite in a new manner , a ploughing scene near Seville—a broad scene of plain land , with oxen deliberately marching over the ground under the luscious sunlight .
426 Thb ' Leadbb, [No. 371, Saturday,
426 THB ' LEADBB , [ No . 371 , Saturday ,
Her Majesty's Theatre. No Performance Br...
HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE . No performance brings back old days more vividly to the frequenter of Her Majesty ' s Theatre than the Puritani . The famous Four—Grisi , Rubini , Tamburini , and Lablache—are indissolubly associated with the Elvira , the Arturo , the Riccardo , and the Giorgio of this melodious opera . Grisi's Son vergin vezzosa , Rcbeni's Ella e treniante , ami the famous Stioni la tromba of Lablache and Tamburini are traditions of the golden age of Italian music and Italian singers . If in these latter days we cannot boast of a cast including four names so universally renowned as those of twenty years ago , we can at least record such a representation of Bellini's chefd ' eeuvre as , in some respects , has not been eaualled since Grisi was in her prime and Rubini at his apogee .
Ten years ago there was a notable revival of the Puritani , with Mario , whose voice was then in its full unwaning glory , and Grisi , as yet unconscious of the lapse of years . But to Tamburini , still the accomplished artist , there remained only the tradition of a voice , and Lablache was at ' the other house . ' The performance on Tuesday last was , in its general completeness , as well as in one or two distinctive points , superior to the best we have heard for many years . Signor Giuglini , the Arturo , has fairly taken rank in London as the legitimate successor of Rtrarsi . Neither in the Favortia nor in the Traviata had he found an equal opportunity of distinction . In Beliini's music he is thoroughly at ease , and in the prodigal succession of lovely airs he revels in all the luxuriant richness of his voice with an evident sense of power and enjoyment in its manifestation . In the A te , o cara f perhaps there was a slight disposition to drag the time , and , so to speak , to cloy the sentiment to excess ; but the charm of the portamento and the grace of
the embellishments were irresistible . In the more energetic passages , and in the recitatives , Signor Giuglini sang with equal strength and spirit , and always with the most finished elegance ; and in the last act he startled the oldest inhabitant of the stalls into a belief that Rubini himself was here again , so wonderfully did the transcendent quality of the voice , the style and the expression , resemble the great Arturo of other days . Not to forego the privilege of criticism , we must , however , again hesitate a doubt of Signor Giuglini's falsetto , which , we confess , is not to our liking . Probably it has been little cultivated by a singer who can happily do without it so well , but in the Puritani the falsetto is indispensable , and we find Signor Giuglini's somewhat weak and flat in tone . Study and practice will , no doubt , amend this defect , but while we are critical , let us be permitted to add that Signor Giuglini would do well to moderate a tendency to conventional gesticulation , and to restrain the scooping motion of his arms . These are trifles , perhaps , but in a dramatic artist so near to the promise of perfection they deserve to be noted and to be corrected .
Madlle- Ortolani , the debutante , is an elegant ladj ' , with a pleasing but not particularly expressive face , a light and slender figure , and a refined demeanour . Not having what is called a good stage face , she is scarcely capable of impersonating the strongest emotions ; but there is a sort of tearful prettiness , a beseeching gentleness in her voice and manner , that engages the preference of an indulgent public . Her voice may be strictly denominated a pure , unmixed soprano ; it ranges exceedingly high , and is purest and- sweetest in the highest notes , becoming feeble and thin in tone as it descends . Dryness and
hardness are its besetting sins , and in pathetic moments an inclination to whine . Madlle . Ortolani made her first appearance at a disadvantage before an audience betraying the lassitude and indifference peculiar to an off-nieht as every night on which Madlle . Piccolomini does not sing must be called ' For it may be remarked that your bright particular star not only eclipses all contending lights , but leaves a double darkness in its absence from the sky . Madlle . Ortolani came heralded by no notes of admiratipn , and she has succeeded in making a favourable impression . The tremulousness of her voice on the first evening was , we dare say , only occasional : the flexibility , the brilliancy , and the facility of her vocalization , are sure to tell with increasing effect the more they are known ; and we doubt not Madlle . Ortolani will gain in favour as the season proceeds . Apparently , she will be heard to greater advantage in the concert-room than on the stage .
An amusing instance of our truly national horror of innovation and persistence in received prejudices , is the remark which some of our contemporaries have made with evident sincerity and a sense of its profound justice that Signor Belletti is too small and too light for the part of Giorgio : the reason for this judgment being that the part of Giorgio is inseparable in the orthodox Opera-goer's mind from the form and figure of the great Lablache . Undoubtedly a finer and grander Giorgio than Lablache is not to be imagined and we shall not soon see his like again ; but why the Giorgio of the opera must be as big and heavy as Lablache it passes our comprehension to understand . Signor Belletti looks the rude , old , kindly Puritan to the life ( he is about Cromwell ' s stature ) , acts the part very sufficiently , and sings it most effectively . We are particularly happy to be able to say a hearty word of praise
for Signor Bisnevkntano , whom we may have seemed too little disposed to appreciate . On this occasion we shall not even take his legs in vain but pronounce a decided opinion that his Riccardo is , on the whole , an admirable performance . In the beautiful airs with which the part is studded he sang with marked discretion , and a delicacy for which we were not prepared , and in the famous Suoni la tromba his really noble voice , encouraged and excited by the alliance with Belletti , vibrated through the house with immense effect . If the duo was not audible at Bologna , it was powerful enough to shake the Austrian Empire to its base . We never heard it sung with more enthusiasm or with more success . After the curtain had fallen , the audience insisted on its repetition , and the two singers vied with each other in the power and intensity with which they declaimed in unison , ringing out the Liberta like the tocsin of awakened Italy . At Milan Liberta would have been pronounced Lealta .
We cannot speak so well of the orchestra on this occasion . It was too loud , and sometimes coarse . Signor Bonetti is a vigorous and effective conductor , but his propensity is rather to the slashing style . He is apt to ride his orchestra like a steeple-chaser , with more boldness than judgment . Last evening ( instead of Thursday ) the Traviata drew an immense house again . To-night the Puritani is repeated . At the Royal Italian Opera the Favorita was revived on Tuesday with Mario as Fernando and Grisi as Leonora , both pre-eminently fine . The delicious voice of Geaziani as Alfonso was very acceptable . By the way , we may apologize for the havoc a typographical error made with his name in our paper last week , and we may here correct an erratum which made Monday of TUursdajj in last week , the first night of the Trovatore . This evening Lucrezia Borgia is produced , and Madile . Cerito makes her first appearance .
Fkom The London Gazette. Tuesday, April ...
FKOM THE LONDON GAZETTE . Tuesday , April 28 . BANKRUPTCY ; ANNULLED . —Thomas Owen , Liverpool , joiner and builder . BANKRUPTS . — EiazABKTH Silby Small , Fonthillplace , Clapham-road , plumber , painter , and glazier—Joseph Bruce , Yarmouth , islo of Wight , grocer—Thomas Harrison . Harriutsham and Maidstono , coal ami timber merchant —William Paskkll Gariiakd , 16 , Little Towor-st . reefc , City , wiuo and spirit merchant—Henry Maukinbihld ADnEY , 17 , Henrietta-street , Covent-gardon , and 21 ) , Gloucester-torraco , Hyde Park , bookseller and publisher—AlimuD Hinton , Birmingham , druggist and grocer—Gkoroe Alexander . Hewitt , Derby , chemist and druggist—William Tabkbk , and John Audub , Solby , Yorkshire , potato merchants—George Parker , Leeds , grocer — IIknuy Waltebs and Benjamin Walters , Alfroton , Derbyshire , druggists—Robert M'Ljsan and James M'Lean , Hulmo , Manchoator , builders . SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS . — W . Ouaio . Nelsonstreet , 'fradeatou , Glasgow , wine and spirit merchant—R . KUbsham ., Whltohlll , Old Monkland , Lanarkshire , farmer and grain dealer—P . Bajluour , Dundee , manufacturer . BANKRUPTCIES ANNu ' lS .-Nathan MiTcnmx . Leeds , morchant—Ohauucb Healy , Manchester , wholesale clothier and marine utoro dealer . I * . w £ IK - 'K £ ? S '« Jambh Alurmd , Norwich , tailor and outfitter—John Bdbooyhh Reri > , Cardiff , ship broker—S u £ ? J 2 '« ' H > u f h , Brom > »« voiwlilro , miller-John H . « novrN , Sundorland , HhlpbuUder-JosKi-n Sxonhu , Spitthport , Lancaster . grocor-ftonitnT llvan Lankustek , Brcad-stroot , Choapsldp , enamelled bag manufacturer—FiiKVKmGK THOMA 8 tfiius , Whltocross-Xeot , oil and colourmart-GBonQB Paobx , Stafford-street , Liverpool , morcliattb' -GnouGB Moore , Shardlovr , ' Dorbysljiro . iniikoopor-JoiiN WATKiNfl . Orlckbowoll , Brecon Komakor-Piujuwp Naihn , Warren Mills , now Bolford . Northumberland , inlllor-WigMAH M'Gijljl , MauohoatoV . mcrohant-Roueux Janchh Buown , Sundorland , timber merchant—John Kxiaiok . Knightsbrldgo . terraco , Knightsbrldgo , nUvorsmlth and jeweller—IIknky Wijumam Bund Bmam . 1 jpikch , and Henuy William Sfikok , Gulldford , Surrev ourrlorsundsaddlera , *'
SCOTCH SEQUESTRATION . — Augxandjgk Mjclnr , Dundee , baker — San « 3 TER and DuNtoi ' , Edinburgh , wholosalo stationers—A . AI'Dowall Ross and Co ., IMiuburgh , fancy goods warehousemen—Donald Campbell , Ainulrce , Perthshire , innkeeper—John FmtouaoN , Patrick , near Glasgow , flesher .
We Learn From Paris That Madame Ristori ...
We learn from Paris that Madame Ristori has achieved an immense success in Montaheixi ' s new tragedy , Gamma . In speaking last week of the forthcoming performances of the Bouffe 3 Parisians at the St . James's Theatre , we said that we had often regretted that , instead of two Italian Operas , the company from the Salle Ventadodr was not established at the Lyceum . This was a slip of the pen : we meant , of course , the company from the Salle Favakt , where the Opera Comique , one ot the most delightful of all dramatic entertainments , is performed .
Theatrical Notes. Mr. Ckebwick. Is Indef...
THEATRICAL NOTES . Mr . Ckebwick . is indefatigable in the provision of relishing dishes for the entertainment of his audience at the Surrey . Easter Monday saw a new drama of exciting interest , and the following Monday the production of another , called Florence , or the Fatal Error . It ia a pleasing composition of assassination , seduction , treachery , retribution , and other gentle stimulants of the same order . Of course all this shadow has its sunshine of love and generosity , and several hairbreadth escapes add to the breathlessncss of the interest . _
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BIRTHS , MARRIAGES , AND DEATHS . HI RTHS . CARR . —At Manchester , tho wife of Dr . J . K . Carr , 20 th K . O . Borderers : a daughter . DOUGLAS . —At Claybrooko Hall , Leicestershire , tho wife of H . Sholto Douglas , Ksq . • a son . MARRIAGES . DAVIES—HENDERSON . —At Trinity Church , Poddington , Henrv D . Davies . Esq ., of SpHng-grovo House , Middlcsox , to Harriet , daughter of Hout .-CoTouel II . B . Henderson , GODFREY—MORTLOCK . —At St . Marylobono , the Rev . William Godfrey , of Keimott Hall , Cambridgeshire , to Agnes Lcathcs , daughter or tho late Sir John Cliecthaiu Mortlock , one of her Majesty ' s Commissioners or JKxcise . DEATHS . BIRD . —At Honaingham House , near Whitohavon , tho Rov Wcntworth Bird , nged 48 . . GRANT . —On the 22 nd ult ., Ellen Muir , aged throe years , youngest daughter of Mr . George Grant , London Secretary . of the Scottish l ' rovideut Institution , and of Springfield Lodge . Amwell , HertH .
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London , Friday Mvoning , May 1 , 18 C 7 . Tan tbreo last daya at tho Stock Exchange have been devoted to the settlement of tho account , and but little buHlnosa else has beon done . This day ban been n . holiMity . « ooordhig to custom , aud wo have no later prices than tho » o of Thursday evening . A general depreciation will bo observed in utocks and nlinrca as well as CousoIh , whicu close 024 , 021 for money , 02 J , » 24 for account , andOilii OiJtt for tho June account .
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CORN U All K E T . Mark-lane , Friday , May 1 , 1857 . Wheat and Flour have arrived in but small ouaiititles , and are held lor higher rates . The supply of «* ' »««{»» ' ^ of the demand , and to effect sales labors arc obliged to ac cept a reduction of fid . to Is . from former prlooa O « ts m . in mir rcquont . without alteration m value . 1 wo oi thro ) cargoes of Saidi Wheat arrived have been hoW » ^ 'Jfi ' freight , and insurance , and a few cargoes ol ''« ' » ' J *^ on passage at 30 s . and M * . 0 c ., cost litMgl . l , a . y ™» ° to the Continent . Beyond those , there have been Haiui > anv fresh arrivals oil' the coast .
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Leader (1850-1860), May 2, 1857, page 20, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_02051857/page/20/
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