“L’Oeil Crevé,” an opera bouffe on the absurd libretto of which Hervé has written some delightful music, both in point of melody and harmony, was given at the Lyceum Theatre last evening to the entertainment of a large audience. ‘L’Oeil Crevé’ was performed under the direction of Mr. Jacob Grau about five years since, but even with the strong distribution of characters then possible, the work failed to have a strong ‘run,’ mainly on account of the worthless story to which the score is wedded. Last night’s recital was only determined upon, we imagine, to allow Mlle. Aimée a few hours’ rest, Mlle. Stani singing Dindonette.” 

“Hervé’s very delightful little work—one of the most genial and sparkling compositions to be found in the realms of opéra bouffe—was given at the Lyceum last evening by Mlle. Aimée’s troupe before a crowded house. When it was first produced by the excellent company of Mr. Grau it proved a financial failure, although the principal rôles were interpreted by such artists as Rose Bell, Desclauzas, Gabel, Carrier and Beckers. This was principally owing to the stupid libretto, which borders on the idiotic. But the music is really superior in an artistic point of view to anything Offenbach has written, and abounds in delightful morceaux and amusing imitations of grand opera ensembles. Mlle. Aimée sang and acted the rôle of Fleur de Noblesse with wonted archness and espieglerie, and the other characters were ably represented by Mlle. Stani, Juteau, Duplan, Benedick, Duchesne, Lecuyer, and Deschamps.”