French Opera: La fille du régiment

For La Dame blanche

For La Dame Blanche.

For La Dame Blanche.

For La Dame blanche.

Replaced Dame blanche originally advertised.

“The ‘Daughter of the Regiment’ was substituted last night night for ‘La Dame Blanche’ at this theatre. Mlle. Naddie rendered the part of Marie with all the artistic power, exquisite vocal execution and charming acting which have made her an especial favorite with those who have had the good fortune to attend the performances at this theatre. Unfortunately, we are to lose this admirable company of singers and actors. We say ‘unfortunately,’ because it will probably be many years before a similar company will be assembled again in this country. Nor are we likely soon again to have the delicious music of Boildieu, Massé, Offenbach, Auber and others, as we have this winter heard it from the lips of Miles, Naddie and Laurentis, and Messrs. Anthelme, Armand, Wilhelm, Vert and the rest, to say nothing of the inimitable acting of Messrs. Juignet, Edgard, Chol, Chandron, Miller, Launier, Lambrun and others. All of these present a combination of vocal and dramatic ability which has never been equaled on any stage in this country. But they must break up, for many reasons, which it will not be necessary to mention here. It is sufficient to say that this company have been steadily losing money until nearly all of its members are in embarrassed circumstances. The receipts have all along been much less than the expenses. For awhile our own people, Americans and not French residents, have come to the assistance of this troupe, and subscribed liberal sums of money. But this could not last long, and the company must break up.”