The Theatres, &C.

THE THEATRES , & c .

' PririCOS'i ' s . —No useful purpose would be served in oritioising such a play ^ 3 " Alone in the World , " by Mr . Prentiss Ingram , whioh was submitt . 1 to public rotice last Saturday afternoon . Mr . Ingram ia correctly uamed , for he is certainly a JT re ' prentice to dramatic literature , and has not learned even the t . st principles of the art .

As an unintentional burlesque upon the sensation melodrama , the piece was amusing , but even Miss Louise Litta , who sustained the part of the heroine , assisted to make it more ridiculous . When we mention that the kidnapped damsel , who suddenly finds herself in a thieves' kitohen , joins in a " flash " chorus , and entertains the rogues

by pirouetting—it could not be termed dancing—about the stage ; is placed in a mechanical bed , ia supposed to be smothered , turns up again at a pionic , and fights a duel with swords , a fair idea of the plot may be imagined . How anybody oould be found to produce such rubbish

is in itself a marvel ; but while " friends in front" will vociferously applaud , and hand np beautiful bouquets to the leading lady , we presume somebody obtains satisfaction and is willing to pay for the privilege . Our sympathy is with the actors engaged to interpret it .

Adelphi . —Having suffered purgatory in the afternoon , it was with mingled feelings that we betook ourselves to Messrs . Gatti's handsome honse in the evening , for the purpose of witnessing a new romantic drama , entitled " the White Rose , " by Messrs . G . R . Sims and Robert Buchanan , whioh those experienced writers have founded

upon Sir Walter Scott ' s novel "Woodatook . " Tke new play is a distinct advance npon the popular Adelphi drama , and foroibly reminds ns of those delightful pieces produced by Mr . Feohter at the Lyceum some years ago . Immediately upon the rise of the curtain we find onrselves at the Gates of Woodatook Chase , with the maypole

and village green , and enter at once into the romantic and interesting period of the Protectorate . Markham Everard is a colonel in the Cromwellian army , but is in love with Alice , daughter of the ardent old royalist Sir Harry Lee , and is forced by his position to assist at the ejection of his friend from Woodstock Chase , whioh has been

sequestrated . Here he joins issue with Colonel Yarborongh , who , having been rejected by Alice , makes use of his authority to vent his spite . Everard however delays the ejection , knowing that two royalist refugees are in the house , one of whom is Alice ' s brother . We are next introduced to Cromwell , at Windsor Castle , and doubtless

differences of opinion will be expressed as to the line taken by the authors with respect to this oharacter , but the more humane side of the man is represented , and in the handB of Mr . Charles Cartwright becomes a most effeotive part . In the next act the second fugitive is discovered , making violent love to Alice , when Markham arrives , and

npon expressing his intention of chastising the presumer , is informed that the aggressor is the King ( Charles II . ) There npon the gallant colonel assists him to escape , but is detected by Yarborough , who betrays him to Cromwell , with the result that Markham is ordered to be shot . Through the influence of Elizabeth Cromwell , herself in

love with Markham , he is at the last moment pardoned , and the play ends with the prospective happiness of the lovers . The aoting of all concerned deserves high commendation ; the traces of melo-drama still linger with Mr . Leonard Boyne , who represents Markham , but they will soon wear off , and leave an otherwise agreeable part

unsullied . Miss Evelyn Millard makes a spirited Alice Lee , and Sir Harry finds an able exponent in Mr . J . D . Bereridge . The two best characters are rendored by Mrs . Patrick Campbell , who performs Elizabeth in a most charming manner , and Mr . George Cookburn , a new comer , who plays Colonel Yarborough , with a quiet

vindictiveneas that is strange to this theatre . The lighter parts are effectively sustained by Miss Clara Jecks , Mr . L . Rignold and Mr . Charles Collettee , but their opportunities are few . Special mention mnst be

made of the beautiful scenery , by Messrs . Bruce Smith and W . Perkins , the last scene being a highly artistic production . Taken altogether we may congratulate Messrs . Gatti upon their new departure , which will surely attract playgoers for many months to oome .

Savoy . —Undoubtedly Mr . D'Oyly Carte has scored another success with Messrs . Sydney Grundy and Edward Solomon ' s new comic opera , for what with tho bright music , amusiDg libretto , and tastefnl dances , it could hardly be otherwise . If there is one manager more than another that knows how to make tbe most of biB opportunities

it is the popular lessee of the Savoy , and in " The Vicar of Bray " tbis is more apparent than nsual . Mr . Carte has secured a strong array of artistes , has had bright and pretty scenery painted , while the orchestra , under the direction of Mr . Francois Cellier , is as competent as ever . Mr . Rutland Barrington is most happy as the Vicar ,

and has more opportunities than usually falls to his lot . These hn does not fail to make tbe most of ; his dances with the ladies of the ballet are something to be remembered , as well as to be laughed at , while his general business i 3 thoroughly amnsing and artistic . Mr . Barrington is ably supported by Mr . Courtioe-Poundsas tho

, Rev . Harry Sand ford ; Mr . Richard Green , a capable singer , as Thos . Merton ; Mr . W . H . Denny , excruciatingly funny , as Mr . Bedford Rowe ; Miss Roaina Brandraro , as good os evir , as Mrs . Merton ; Miss Mary Dnggon , who dauceswell up , Nelly Bly ; and Miss Lenore Snyger , who

sing . H exquisitely , as Winifred . AH work as if thoy enjoyed tho fnn as much ns the nndiencj ; this good feeling , which seems always to exist at tb Savoy , is doubtless , one of tlif reasons that the operas & rp presented . n such an artistic style , anr » -e trnst it will be seme time before . ir : Carte will be obliged to brs k up the happy band . A new play , in four acts , entitled " the Fringe of Society , " will be produoedat the Criterion to-night ( Saturday ) . Mr . Charles Wyndham

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will be supported by Messrs . E . H . Vanderfelt , W . Blakeley , Cyril Maude , F . Atherley , Miss Mary Moore , Miss Carlotta Addison , Miss E . Jeffreys , Miss Frances , and Mrs . Langtry . Owing to a prior arrangement Miss Nellie Ganthony , whoa «

musical sketch forms such a clever Lever de rideau to " The Magistrate , " at Terry ' s , has to appear iu Manchester next week . During her absence Mr . Ben . Nathan will give a new and original half honr'a entertainment . Miss Ganthony resumes her engagement at Terry's on Monday , 9 th May .

Seats can now be booked for Bro . W . Meyer Lutz ' a annaal matinee whioh will taka place at the Gaiety , on Thursday , 12 th May . Operetta , burlesque , songs , dances , recitations will be given on the occasion .

New Music.

NEW MUSIC .

All Music intended for review should be addressed to the Editor of The Freemason ' s Chronicle , Belvidere Works , Hermes Hill , Pentonville , London , N . — : o : — " Pianoforte Method , " by Walter Macfarren . " Nos . 1 and 2 of Quatre Morceaux de Salon , " for violin and piano

by Eniile Sanret . " No . 52 of Classioal Musio , " for the pianoforte . " Innaraorata , " Waltz . By Florence Fare . " Our Empire . " Quiofc Marob . By Carl Kiefert . " Six Husbands . " Song . Words by Arthur Chapman , musio by J . M . Capel .

" Merriest Sport . " Sohool song . By Alfred Redhead . " Elements of the theory of Music , " by Richard Sutton . London : ROBERT COCKS AND CO ., 6 New Burlington Street , W . THIS enterprising firm of music publishers are once more to the fore with musio , for all kinds of players . We have books for the student .

songs for the singer , a waltz for the dancer , and selections for the player of the violin and the pianoforte ; all these are well worthy of consideration . Walter Macfarren has also supplied a new pianoforte method ( No . 1 of Messrs . Cock ' s Modern Method Series ) in which he deals with the elements of musio in an exhanstive way .

Mr . Macfarren has succeeded in rendering the work absolutely progressive , and has also succeeded in bringing it in every particular abreast of the time . Tbe Elements of Music have been successively explained and illustrated , and the scales in like manner hnve been treated in regular order of succession , while tho Melodic Minor

Scales and the Chromatic Scale have been exhaustively set forth The twelvo major and twelve minor keys are illostrst ^ d by short original compositions , which Mr . Macfarren has striven to render progressive , and thus no accidental * whatever occur throughout tbe twelve major keys , nor at all , until the minor

keys necessitate their employment ; and further the marks of expression , words , and signs in use are introduced one by one as thoy are needed . With regard to tho other part of the work , a short treatise on elementary harmony , an exhaustive vocabulary of Italian , French , and German words , a series of selected technical exercises ) ,

a chapter on intervals , the construction of the soales , and an explanation of the names given to the degress of the same , together with the various pictorial illustrations , all tend to render the " Method" thoroughly up to date ; and we venture to remark that Mr . Macfarren hBS succeeded in providing the student with a work

that is at once concise and intelligible . NOP . 1 and 2 of " Quatra Morceanx do Salon , " for the violin and piano , by Emile Sauret , principal violin teacher R . A . M ., are capital work ' , and should be heard frequently , while No . 52 of Classioal Music is a very harmonious and tuneful piece . Miss Florence Fare once more gives ns

a magnificent waltz , which has already become a favourite with ball-room frequenters . A quick march , entitled " Our Empire , " on Angelo Masoheroni ' s oelebrated " Soldier's Song , " is taking , and should well repay Carl Kiefert , the composer , for his trouble . A capital little school song , "Merriest Sport , " has had bright mnsio

written for it by Alfred Redhead , while the song "Six Husband ? , " words by Arthur Chapman and music by J . M . Capel , is one that is Bure to become popular , both in tbe concert and tbe drawingroom . The last of the present parcel is the new and enlarged edition of "The Elements of the Theory of Music , " by

Robert Sutton . This work is especially adapted for use in training colleges and schools , and contains the full notes of lectures delivered by Robert Sutton to the studentB of tho York Training College during tho ton years he was musio mastor at that Institution . At the end of each chapter is added a series of questions for examination .

It is compiled from the works of Goss , Macfarren , Hullnb , Dr . Callcott , Dr . Marx , Bannister , Sir F . Gore Ouseley , Busby , Currie Murley , RShner , Mann , Walker , Chappell , & o . It exhausts the subject of musical notation , and contains the elements of harmony , and wilt doubtless supply a want , long felt , of a full , elementary , and cheap work on the subject .

Tho Langton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1673 , has gone into recess for tho summer season ; it will resume work on the second Thursday in October .

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