... THE DUTCH PLAYERS About three years and a half have elapsed sinc a ensation ariingfrot plitcalexpetations that were doomed to dis- appointment, was caused in the gay capital by the produc- bion at the Frsnais of L'Amei Fritz, a new three-act comedy by MNll. Erckmann-Chatrian, the famous novelists, who have ever been the most determined opponents of that spirit of militarism in France to ...

... (rROlS OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) PARIS, THURSDAY.-NO novelty, no semblance of a novelty to be noted; we are in the period of summer stagnation, and most houses in the agony of dissolution ; several have already given up the ghost, as you will see further on. The great topic of the week has been M. Coquelin's resignation at the Comedie Franiaise. For two or three days it occupied more attention ...

... I r. . ADAME PUZZI'S CONCERT, Aladamlle Puzzi's concert, given at St. George's Hell, Oil Monday afternoon, in the presence of an overflowing audience, may fairly be set down as one of the moat successful concerts of the season. Madame Pazzi is generally fortunate in her artisles, who scarcely ever disappoint ler, and she is equally fortunate in her audience, for the Hall on such occasions is ...

... [ Bellini's ?? is one ot his weakest operas, andl yet it has an attraction for many, since it supplies the tenor and soprano with showy and graceful lunsie. When such01 a soprano as Il'adame Albani underts Ices the character of Elhira the feeble- ness of the Putritni is forgotten, as audiences knowl they will halve the pleasure of hearing some brilliant solos ; such, for example, as the pretty ...

... SOUTH LONDON PALACE. Mn. CHARLES POOLE'S IBENEFIT.-The vast lall in the Lon- don-road was, on Tuesday cvening last, crowded to the doors the occasion being the fifth annual benefit of Mr Charles Poole, the Acting-Manager, whose invariable courtesy has gained for him a host of friends asnd well-wishlers. The stage was placed under the experienced direction of Messrs A. Maynard and T. Holmes, ...

... [ ('he fO ov2iggJ appeared in our Towzi EPIm.oN of Last Wer-c.T At largely increased prices of admission there was a numerous Mad fashionable audience assembled here ?? afternoon to witnessa performance of Shakespeare's charming ?? Ado About Nothing, and of a new and original comedietta entitled Mad, from the p1)0 of Mr E. Rose. In the Shakespearian work the chief interest appeared to be ...

... WE are pleased to hear that arrangements have been made for a speelal perlormanee by the Duteh company on Wednes- day next at Drury-lane Theatre. This will be their final appearances in London. The programme will embrace selec- tions fuly illustrating Dutch costumes and manners, and we would recommend those of our readers who have not yet seen thislingularly clever troupe to take advantage of ...

... There was assembled at St. George's Hall, on the evening of Thursdaylast, a large and fashionable audience interested in the welfare of St. Matthias Schools, Earl's-court, and in the his- trionic efforts of the members of the above Society, the said efforts being intended to enhance the funds of the said Schools, and, of course, to air the acting ability of the amateurs. The ladies and ...

... THE LONDON BIUSIT HALLS. THE METROPOLITAN. This spacious, elegant, and eminently comfortable establish- ment has long been famous for its ballets, and its reputation, in this respect, is not likely to suffer by the latest production of this kind, which saw the light on Monday evening last. Its title, Fizz, will, of course, be suggestive of its character. When the curtain rises we get a peep at ...

... Signor Tito AMattei, the popular pianist, gave a morning concert on Tuesday at St. George's Hall, which was well filled. Signor Mattei, whose skill as a composer has added to his reputation as a pianist, introduced some graceful composi- tions of his own both vocal and instrumental. One was an elegant melody for the Pianoforte entitled Peine de Cceur, and another was a waltz in the bravura ...

... I - -ac A. - -I ?? WVIXOM OUR OWN conRESPONDENT.) NEW YORK, MAY 22.-The Union-square Theatre was filled on Monday night with a large, critical, and fashionable audience, to witness the first performance here of Boccaeccio, given by Hahn's English opera company. This pleasing com- position was presented originally in Amenrca in German at the Thalia Theatre, and achieved great sucoess, adding ...

... Miss Eleanor Bufton (Mrs Arthur Swanborough) has been the victim of one of those outrages which occasionally occur in Liverpool and other large towns, and illustrate the perils of the streets. Miss Bufton is a prominent member of Mr Chas Wyndham's company, now playing at the Prince of Wales's Theatre, in the town named, and fills the role of Mrs Birkett, in Betsy. On Friday night, 4th inst., ...