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y20 The Saturday Analyst and Leader. [Au...
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PARLIAMENT. In the House of Lords on Thu...
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viva- while Madame Bqrghi-Mamo , with a temerity only justified by its success , " embellished " the principal arias into something hardly distinguishable as " Dunque io sou , " and " Una voce pocafa ; " but not less melodious , arid which possessed the merit of novelty . A subsequent performance of this favourite composition was rendered memorable by the advent of . Sig . Ciampi in JBvrtolo , and who may be shortly described , in his buffo parts , as Lablache , without Ms imperfections of physique . His medium height arid figure suitable for all . charactershis powerful and facile organ , equal in volume and sonorousness to any we have fever heard—his buoyant exuberant humour of the spontaneous unstudied cast—his falsetto , which resounds like a chorus of contraltos , all combine to make him one of the greatest of bass singers . The declamatory school of singing has many a student on the lyric boards ; but the Italian school , in which the ideal of vocal expression is produced by the organs of sound alone , is presided over by a queen of song who , in this region , rules supreme . The reader will at once understand we allude to Madame Alboni , who , in a later representation
of " II Barbiere , " sang the music written for the heroine , Rosina ; Sig . Ey . erardi sustaining the part of Assur with unequivocal success . In the " Huguenots , " Mdlle . Titiens appeared as Valentin ^ a delineation which she has made her own , and in which she is unapproachable . In this opera Mdlle . Louise Michal made her debut at Her Majesty ' s Theatre in the part of the Queen , which she sustained with great ability , vocal and dramatic . " Ernani , " with Mdlle , Lotti de la Santa ; as Elvira , was produced next ; in succession ; and the last-mentioned soprano ( Mdlle . Lotti ) also appeared with marked success and eclat in the favourite " Matrimonio Segreto , " the cast of which was excellent , and comprised Mme . Alboni , Sigori Giuglini , Everardi , and Cianipi ; and Mdlle . Vaneri , equally gifted as an actress and as a singer . The revival o f Weber ' s " Oberon" ( adapted to the Italian boards by Mr . Benedictwith the assistance of Mr . Planche , by whom the libretto
, was written ) was , perhaps , the most remarkable achievement of the season . For the efficient performance of this masterpiece the whole resources of Mr . E . T . Smith ' s " double" company were put in requisition ^ and the result was such as mi <* ht have been expected from the exertions set on foot to produce it . " La Prova d ' uh Opera seria , " came next , being revived for the first time on the occasion of Mr . Benedict ' s morning concert , at this theatre , when the finale ( in which Signer Ciampi , who took the principal role , distributes the parts to the orchestra ) , was unanimously encored , despite the sedate tone of preprandial audiences , in which the feminine element always predominates so largely . Its repetition brought fresh laurels to Signor Ciampi , and brimming . audiences to the Lariimermoor towards tlie end of the
theatre . " Lucia di ' - came season ( Herr Sieger , a German tenor appearing in it , for the first time ) - as did also " LaFiglia , " in which Madame Marie Cabel , a singer endowed with the highest gifts , appeared . In our rapid summary we know not how many names we have omitted from Mr . Smiths ahnost-too-riumeroiis-to-reckpn company . We have only been able to afford space for the leading parts ; those of Madame Xemaire and Si ^ nor Aldigliieri occur to us for enumeration . The reputation of the ballet at this house was sustained by MdUes . Pocchini , Cucchi , and Eerraris , Pasquale , and , Morlacchi , & c . This department being under the direction . Of M . Pettit , Mr . Benedict and Signor Arditi discharged the functions of conductors and composers to the establishment . Altogether , we congratulate Mr . Smith on the signal success of his new enterprise , in wlaiph he has so well maintained his character as an indefatigable and efficient caterer for the public . '' , ' ¦ '¦ Enidenbenefit took lace
OLYMPIC Theatre . —Mr . W . S , ' s p on Monday night , when Miss Louise Keeley , whose debut at the Princess ' s , —TjomewfrairtesrthOTrTr ^ ear ^^ Mr . Augustus Harris ' s management , niade her first appearance . She played Minnie , the smart , imperious little rustic , who charms with her vivacity and awes with her temper in the' favourite picturesque comedietta ' * ' Somebody Else . " The part suits her well , and her pretty ebullitions of gaiety and indignation alike found fav our with her audience . Her singing was a great success , she had a couple of those characteristic songs that as much depend on acting as on vocalization , and in these she is not to be excelled . Mr . F . Robinson , a clever and well-looking actor of young gentlemen , in both serious and comic drama , likewiso made his first appearance , and efficiently represented the wheelwright , Hivns Moritz . A highly finished German landscape from the pencil of Mr . Telbin , gives to the little drama that local colouring which is always the object of laudable solicitude under the Olympic management . The " Spapegoat , " once associated with tho names of Mr . W . Farren and Mrs . Orgor , was revived , Mr . Addison
and Mrs . W . S . Emden taking the principal parts . Stbaitd Theatbe . —Mr . Horaee Wigan ' s petite comodv , entitled " Observation and Flirtation , " has been brought out at this theatre . Mr . Sanguine ( Mr . W . II . Swanborongh ) , a fine gentleman , with a croat deal of spare time on his hands , was enamoured of Mrs . Jjambert ( Mi 88 M . Oliver )* a fair widow , while her husband was living , but since the decease of the lamented Lambert has transferred his attoctions to the wifo ( Miss E . Button ) of Mr . Seedeep ( Mr . Tumor ) , a conceited old fool , who fancioa that he can road tho human heart at a glanoo , but does not pevcoive that Sanguine is courting his bettor half under his very noso . Mrs . Lambert , who at first behoves that Sangumo retains his old prediction , not only consoles horeelf for her disappointment by marrying tho less brilliant and fur worthior Dr . bloman ( M . r . Pansello ) , butnlso opens tho eyes of tho almost fascinated Mrs , Seodeep by protending thnt sho is also unmnrricc ! , und thus cooling at onco tho nrdour .. a £ .. Sangiun . o ,: w ^^ _ Oxystvv . Palace . —The eonoorfc last Saturday , at winch un admirable
selection of vocal und instrumental nmsio was givon , and nt which Mr . Santloy . M . doVroyo ( solo flutist to tho Emporor of tho French ) , und otbor taluntRd artistes appeared , was rendered potmlinrly attractive by Mdllo X ) c * rtir « So Artot ' s fnjnoua piooo , " Al rioloo emit o , " popularly known its Bodo ' rt air with variations . Mdllo . Artot ia tho prima do \» w of tho Koynl Itnlian Opera at Borliu , und lioi * liumo would occupy a prominent plueo in thw company <> 1 ' »» " ? ° P 0 l'tl in 1 ho wovlil . Hop voico PO 880 SBCH in a high dogroo tho three inUispoiiaiiblo imlurnl require * of sweetness , power , and flexibility , and when it ia stated tlmt her alylo was formed under tho poraonul superintendence of one of tho greatest
singers that ever trod the boards , it will be needless to say that her powers have been cultivated to the highest degree and in the . very best of schools . The " air" we have mentioned was , of course , enthusiastically encored- Miss E . Wilkinson made her first appearance on the present Occasion and waa encouraged with an encore in a bolero of Verdi ' s ( I vespri Siciliani ) . Herr Manns conducted . Royal Subbex Gabdens—JuiiLrEK Festival . —Madame Jullien ' s benefit took place- on Wednesday . The fetecommenced at 3 , and an uninterrupted succession of amusements , comprising every description of musical performance and al fresco entertainment continued till midnight . We can only find room for a single enumeration of the principal attractions provided on the occasion for the pleasure-seeking portion of the public . The bands of the Coldstream , Grenadier , and
Fusilier Guards , under the respective conductorships of Mr . Godfreyj Mr . D . Godfrey , and Mr . C Godfrey , junior , performed an excellent selection of martial and other suitable pieces . The Ohio Minstrels were as " funny" as ever . The Vocal Association , under the leadership of its eminent director , Mr . Benedict , sang two excellent part songs , during the grand concert , the first part of which was devoted to six instrumental pieces , beginning with the ov erture to Semiramide , and ending with Prince George Galitzin ' s Surprise Polka ( unanimously encored ) , the Prince ' s majestic fig ure and gesture in conducting , with his face to the audience , producing sax impi-essive effect . The principal artistes present were Madame Alboni , the greatest singer in the world , if not the greatest lyric actress ( for the two characters are not identical ) , Madame Marie Brunetti , and [ Signor Gassier , all three from Her Majesty ' s Theatre ; Misses Palmer , Poolo , Rate , Ranoe ,
Brougham , and Brougham ; Mademoiselle Parepa , Mademoisolle Enrichetta Camille , Madame Weiss , Mr . Weiss , and Mr . Sims Keeves . The encores were Mademoiselle Alboni' 3 "II Segreto " ( repeated ) , and her " Ah quel gioino" ( changed for " In questo semplice "—the TyroUerine from Betley ) ; both Mr . Reeves' songs " I Love You , " and " They say that all Things Cliange ; " Miss Poole ' s Barney O'Hea , " changed for " Wapping Old Stairs , " Mademoiselle Parepa ' s " I Dreamt that I J > welt in Marble Halls . " The conductors and accompanyists were Prince George Galitzin , Dr . James Pech , and Messrs . Benedict , A . Mellon , and Emile Berger . The orchestra was recruited from both Operas , and the soloists of the late M . Jullien ' s band . The lowest figure which can be taken aa representing the number of persons present may be set down at 15 , 000 , and a better pleased audierice never assembled at this favourite place of summer recreation . .
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y 20 The Saturday Analyst and Leader . [ Aug . 4 , 1860 .
Parliament. In The House Of Lords On Thu...
PARLIAMENT . In the House of Lords on Thursday , several bills were advanced a stage . Lord GBAsrvriLLE , in reply to the Earl of CaeNakvon , wlio called the attention of the Government to the condition of the convicts in the Bermuda Convict Establishment , stated that t he Government would investigate the matter . Earl FokteScue called attentkm to the pay of adjutants of battalions , ' of volunteers in rural districts , who wei'o irisufficiently paid at lbs . a-day , as a liorse was indispensable for them , and lie hoped that an additional allowance would be made . He also considered that a permanent sergeant should be attached to each company of volunteers . Earl DE Grex and RlPON replied , that the first proposal wa 3 under consideration by the Gov' rnment , -but tho latter could not be entertained . —In the House of Commons , the MetropolitanGas Bill and the Ecclesiastical Commission Bill passed through committee at the morning sitting . In the evening , Mr . Bbioht gavo notice for Monday , that he would move that it was inexpedient to go into committee on the fortifications . Mr . DtSBAEU and
aeyeral othgr membpra . . plained of the way in vhich the Government had delayed the foreign paper duty question , and after a short discussion Lord Palmekston ' s motion for Government orders of the day having precedence ot v notices of motion on and after Tuesday , 7 th August , was agreed to . Mr . Henessex ' s motion that half of all vacanc ies to bo fillod up in tho European commisdoned officer-ships in the line or local forces in India , be allotted to the tons of offices , line or local , or the sons of officers of tho civil servic : ; in India who shall pass the prescribed examination , and that the remaining vacancies bo filled up by open competition , tho successful competitors to pass through one of the Royal Military Colleges , was negatived by a majority of fiftyeight . Tho debate on the Indian army , after Lord PALMERSTOlf had asserted the inexhaustibility of his patience , and that he would sit till Hoksman
Christmas , if necessary , to get through the measure , and Mr . had promised his indefatigable opposition , was adjourned . Tho order for going into the Public-houses and Theatres Bill was discharged ( on the motion of Sir G . O . Lewis ) . The Excise Duties Bill wus passed through committee pro forma , and tho East India Transfer of Stock Bill was reada second tinie , and tho House adjourned at a quarter pust 2 . —In tho Houso of Lords , on Friday , the Bleaching and Dyeing Works Bill , and tho County Coroners' Bill , were read a second time . —In tho Houso of Commons ( morning sitting ) tho details of the Landlord und Tenant ( Iroland ) Bill were considered in Committee , uiid tho Militia Ballot Bill passed through Committee . In tho evening , Lord John Russell announced that stops had been taken to carry out tho rosolution of tho House with regard to a maritime treaty with Franco . Sir G . Lewis , in answer to Mr . M . Mij-nks , stated that a convention with tho American Minister in London had boon negotiated ,
with roforonco to tho allegocl crimes committed on board vessola trading between tho United Stitfoa and Groat Britain . In answer to Mr . Bkntinok , Sir G . Lewis thought that tho foreigners resident , in tins country woro ' not dosorving of tho suspicion tlmt thoy might ; become "aan ~ g 6 rdu ¥ WsXjroF ^^ aidorod thorn persons moBtly engaged in various pursuits of industry and trado , und not likely to ombark in tho projeots alhulpd to . Ho hod no dosiro to boo Govornuxent armed with any discretionary powov of dealing with foreigners , and it was not ; thuir intention to propoHoany iiwuburo of . t hat nuturo . After tho Ciianchlloii of tho Excurqui ' . k liivd declined to follow Mr . HrruBABD into a financial discussion , M . Housmax oom [ jlainod of tlio stnto of public busiuees . 3 To ad . airerl 11 fonnudibln urruy of no loss than ibr ( , y billw proving for him rduito at tent ion , and onuraomtort quoaiiona ci tlio higheat import anco , thoconeideration of which , ho contended , could not be postponed z and ho wid
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Leader (1850-1860), Aug. 4, 1860, page 14, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_04081860/page/14/
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