pils; of day schools, 267, with 22,272 pupils. The two American districts together returned of these, 11,219 communicants, 17,848 members, 9,017 pupils and 1,110 teachers in Sundayschools, and 4 boarding schools with about 500 pupils. The' Moravian College and Theological Seminary, at Bethlehem, Pa., has about 30 students. The missions-in Greenland, Labrador, Alaska, among the North American Indians, in the West Indies, Mosquito Coast, Surinam, South Africa, Australia, and Central Asia (Kyelang and Poo, British Tibet)-return 111 stations, with 22 filials; 343 missionaries, 51 of whom are native; 1,659 native assistants; 29,971 communicants; -and conducting missions in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and America. Its central and controlling court is the General Synod, which meets once in ten years at Herrnhut, in Saxony. During the interim between the meetings of the General Synod the affairs of the Church are supervised by the Unity's Elders' Conference, an executive board of twelve members, which has its seat at Berthelsdorf, near Herrnhut. This board acts under special forms of organization, in the triple capacity of special executive board of the German Province; with the inclusion of representatives of the several provinces and mission fields as the directory of the work among the heathen; and with the inclusion of the members 55,835 baptized adults, candidates for baptism, etc., making a total of 85,806; 232 day schools, with 19,794 pupils; and 107 Sunday schools, with 14,974 pupils. The income of the missions in 1888 was £19,500, while the expenditures were £19,402. The sum raised annually at the various stations toward the support of the work (by contributions of the members or by trade, as well as by special gifts for school purposes), is estimated at £25,000. Including the interest of capitals left for the support of specific missions. Government aid, etc., the actual expenditure of the whole mission work reaches £50,000. About 2,300 brethren and sisters have been employed in this service from its beginning in 1732. The Unitas Fratrum, or Moravian Church, is an ecumenical organization divided into three provinces-the German, British, and American of the missionary department, as the board of appeal for the whole Church. The General Synod is composed of the members of the Unity's Elders' Conference, delegates from the Elders' Conferences of the provinces, the bishops and other general officers, nine delegates from each of the three provinces chosen by the provincial synods, and representative missionaries-making sixty members in all. The General Synod met in Herrnhut, May 27, and continued in session till the 1st of July. A large proportion of the time was devoted to the consideration of missionary affairs. The work of the missions had been extended during the last ten years especially in Surinam, the Musquito Coast, Caffraria, the Cape Colony, and Alaska, and the number of converts had increased by 11.031. Measures were taken in continuation of a plan set on foot by the previous General Synod, to promote the rise of the West Indian missions to self-support. Endeavors were advised to encourage the training of native preachers in other mission lands. A new mission, to be begun in the Island of Trinidad, was resolved upon. Measures were taken to provide for the consecration of a bishop for each of the larger missionary fields. The chapter on the use of the lot was ordered omitted from the General Synod results; but, according to the report of the Unity's Elders' Conference, those who wish the lot for their private guidance will not be deprived of it. It will simply not be forced upon any. The Synod expressed its deep-rooted abhorrence of the traffic in intoxicating liquors among uncivilized heathen races, by means of which the natives are not only morally ruined, but also rendered perfectly incapable of receiving the Gospel," and all Christians and friends of missions, and the mission department in particular, were urged to use every opportunity to protest against the evil, and to endeavor to check it. MOROCCO, a sultanate in northern Africa. The Sultan is the religious head and absolute despotic ruler of the country. The present Sultan is Muley Hassan, born in 1831, who succeeded to the supreme power on the death of his father, in 1873. The area of the empire is estimated at 316,000 square miles. The population has been estimated by Dr. Gerard Rohlfs at 2,750,000, and by others as high as 10,000,000. More than half are Berbers, and the rest are Moors, Bedouin Arabs, Jews-who are estimated at 340,000—and negroes. The Moors are a mixed race resulting from the intermarriage of Arabs with the aboriginal Berbers. There are not more than 1,500 Christians. Fez, the largest city, has about 150,000 inhabitants. The other two political capitals are Mequinez and Morocco. The Emperor of Morocco is nominally joined in the direction of ecclesiastical affairs by the chief of the order, Muley Taieb, but north of the great Atlas mountains his word is law in religious more unrestrictedly than in political matters, while in south Morocco he can exert very little political authority, and his coadjutor is recognized as the head of the faith. The representatives of European powers do not reside at the capital, as in all other countries, nor come in contact with the Sultan's court, but have their residence at Tangier, where they deal directly with the Minister of Foreign Affairs; and all questions must be referred to the Sultan by means of couriers, and often months pass by before an answer is returned. Commerce. The imports in 1887 were valued at 32,556,000 francs, and the exports at 24,923,000 francs. Chief among the imports were cottons, of the value of 14,169,000 franes, and sugar, of the value of 4,639,000 francs, after which came raw silk, linen goods, tea, iron and steel manufactures, candles, and spices. The largest exports were pease and beans, of the value of 4,165,000 francs; wool, 4,151,000 francs: maize, 3,356,000 francs; goat skins, 2,361.000 francs; cattle, 2,104,000 francs; almonds. 1,218,000 francs. Other products that enter into the foreign trade are eggs, olive oil, gum, slippers, wax, canary seed, and dates. The tonnage entered under the various flags in 1887 was as follows: French, 214, 123; English, 190,371; Spanish, 51,863; German, 13,268; Portuguese, 8,267; Swedish and Norwegian, 1,415; Danish, 1,415; all other countries, 1,938. German trade in Morocco has gained ground in the past two or three years, and the Sultan has ordered a dozen vessels in Germany, and employed German engineers on the harbor works at Tangier. His contracts for arms have been given to Italians, and an Italian engineer and two military officers have been commissioned to establish a rifle factory at Fez. Belgians have been employed to build a railroad, while French capitalists have sought, so far in vain, for a concession to extend the Algerian railroads into Morocco. Campaign against the Kabyles.-The Sultan does not exercise effective sovereignty over more than one third of the people of the empire. The Berbers are inimical to the dynasty and filled with hatred for the other two races. Hence the necessity of a large standing army to guard the Sultan in the city where his residence is temporarily placed, and especially during his progress from one capital to another, when frequently he has to withstand the attacks of mountain tribes. In April, 1889, a sanguinary conflict between the allied tribes of Angad and Beni Hassan and the Mhaya tribe was reported, in which the latter inflicted a loss of 800 men on its adversaries. In June the Sultan left Fez at the head of a strong army on an expedition into the mountains of the north in order to punish the Arab Kabyles, who had rebelled against his authority, and refused to pay tribute. He proceeded from the town of Tazza to Gayatsa in the Kabyle country, and continued his jour ney through the mountain Kabyles to Tetouan, reducing the inhabitants of Beni Zeroual, and afterward those of Kmas, to subjection after an exterminating campaign. While the harem was installed in the palace at Tetouan and munitions were being accumulated there for the purpose of making it a strong fortress, the Kabyles came from the interior and devastated all the fields of grain and gardens up to the environs of the town. On Sept. 4 Muley Hassan made his entry into the place. The mountain tribes made no such general resistance to the financial requisitions of the Sultan as they have in times past, being impressed with the strength of the army that accompanied him and the unusually large supply of ammunition with which the troops were provided. Most of the rebel tribes made their submission at his approach, with many protestations of loyalty. Wherever they attempted to resist he followed the custom of the country, subduing the rebels with terrible carnage, striking off the heads of a certain number, and sending others in chains to the prisons of Fez and Morocco. Difficulties with England.-The Northwest Africa Company took possession of an island at Cape Juby, south of Sous, being upheld by the British Government in spite of the Sultan's protest that the island was a part of his dominions. The Sultan said the English should not trade, and prevented all trade in that quarter. In March, 1888, Moors destroyed the factory, driving out the Englishmen, one of whom, named Morris, was killed. For this the British Government demanded an indemnity of $250,000 with $25,000 additional to be paid to the wife of the trader who lost his life in defending the station. The smaller sum the Sultan agreed to pay, but not the other claim till after fuller consideration. Juby, he said, is in his possessions, but is so far removed from his capitals that he can not hold himself responsible for the lives of Europeans there. Much friction was caused by the action of the English in laying a cable from Gibraltar to Tangier against the wishes of the Sultan, who in withholding his permission was supported by the diplomatic representatives of other powers. The cable was laid secretly, and connected with the shore. The Sultan demanded that it should be removed, but this the English minister, Sir William Kirby-Smith, refused. The Sultan even offered to pay a large sum if the company would take up the wire, and finally ordered that it should be cut. His officers severed the cable as they supposed, but it was only a false one. Early in 1889 the cable either broke or was found and cut by the Moors. The 'company applied for permission to complete the cable. The Sultan replied that he would grant it as soon as he had the concurrence of all the European representatives at Tangier. The British minister, who had slyly circumvented the Moorish authorities was sick at the time that permission to repair the cable was openly asked, and also to extend it to Mogador. The difficulties between the governments had led to various indignities being put upon Englishmen by the officials, and a few weeks before English travelers had been assaulted by the mob in the streets of Rabat. In order to restore British prestige, settle finally the cable question, and influence the decision of the Cape Juby matter, the English Government decided to try the proved remedy of intimidation. About April 1, five large men-of-war suddenly entered the harbor of Tangier, and the menace had the desired effect, for the cable was openly laid without any opposition along the beach. The indemnity of $25,000 for the killing of Mr. Morris was paid on April 10. Quarrel with Spain. The Spanish Annexationists were dissatisfied with the results of the mission sent by the Sultan to Pope Leo XIII, which the Moors were led to believe.would bring about the conference that had failed to meet because France and England could not agree on the programme. The Moorish embassy to Germany and its brilliant reception, the rumored project of a German coaling-station on the coast of Morocco, the Italian contracts, the French and Belgian railroad enterprises, the English cable, and the spread of English influence in the interior of Morocco, were all considered as diplomatic advantages gained over Spain, and laid to the charge of Diosdado, the Spanish minister at Tangier, who was recalled by the Government as soon as he was attacked in the Cortes, and in his place Figuera was appointed. A subsidized line of steamers between Cadiz and Tangier was expected to promote Spanish commerce and influence; yet there were no appreciable results, while the trade with England, Germany, and France grew steadily. France succeeded in having the obnoxious governor of the oasis of Figuig removed and a man devoted to her interests appointed. When the Sultan, in deference to the naval demonstration at Tangier, desisted from his opposition to the laying of an English cable to Mogador, the new Spanish minister intimated the intention of his Government to take possession of the small territory of Santa Cruz de Mar Pequeña, south of Mogador, near the mouth of the Yfnu river, the Spanish claim to which was conceded by the Sultan in 1883. On Sept. 5, the people of Zamozet, on the Riff coast, pillaged a Spanish coasting vessel in the Bay of Alhucemas, and carried off the captain, a passenger, and four sailors as hostages, to avert punishment. A gunboat from Alhucemas went to the Riff coast, and recovered the vessel. Some men who landed under a flag of truce were fired on by the natives. The vessel that was plundered was said to be a smuggler conveying arms and amunition to a rival tribe. Nevertheless, the Spanish Government demanded an indemnity, as well as the liberation of the captive Spaniards. The Moorish Minister of Foreign Affairs suggested an inquiry as to whether the vessel was attempting to land contraband. The owners asserted that she was bound for Tangier to get a cargo of cattle, poultry, and eggs and return to Malaga, but was carried out of her course by the current. The incident seemed to the Africanists in Spain to furnish an opportunity for establishing Spanish predominance in Morocco, and therefore a great popular agitation and commotion were aroused. The Government, for two days after the affair became known through private channels, took no measures except to call for the release of the captives and institute inquiries, being aware of the questionable character of the plundered vessel, and was only driven to take an aggressive tone by the agitation of the annexationists. The attack on the Spanish landing-party afforded a colorable pretext for energetic action aside from the original cause of the difficulty. A Spanish squadron was ordered to Tangier, where it was anchored when the Sultan made his public entry into the city, and took part in the salutes and honors paid to the Moorish ruler. When the news came that the Riffians had fired on a boat's crew from the gunboat "Cocodril" 20,000 men were ordered to the seaboard, and 20,000 more were called to arms. The Sultan sent commissioners to the Riff coast, on receiving the first communication from the Spanish minister, to demand the release of the imprisoned sailors and threaten with death any person guilty of killing Christians. The captors surrendered the Spaniards. Urged by the English Government, the Sultan expressed a willingness to accede to all reasonable demands. MUSIC, PROGRESS OF, IN 1889. In looking back upon the achievements in dramatic music during the past year, we observe a preponderance of German and Austrian composers. Although dozens of newly created operas are heralded from France every year, we do not hear of their performance; only one opera of the serious style was brought out in Paris in 1889. In comic opera, the French composers proved more active, and Italy did not fail to do its share, while England also showed greater productiveness than usual. The great "boom" in operettas seems to be abating; although, especially in Germany, the number of novelties is still more than is desirable, the majority are evidently short-lived. France, which once supplied the world with pro ductions of this kind, is outdone by Italy, where, of late years, the operetta has been cultivated to a greater extent than the opera seria. Of ballets and spectacular pieces there was a profusion in all the principal countries of Europe. But we will pass the events themselves in review, giving precedence to Germany, where New Year's Day was celebrated with the patriotic work of a native composer. 66 poser; an important part is assigned to the chorus, the single persons and situations are well characterized, and the gradation of effect is well-nigh perfect. "Philippine Welser,” in five acts, by Carl Pohl, libretto after the drama of Oscar von Redwitz (Stettin, Stadttheater, in March), conducted by the composer. Die Königsbraut," in three acts, by Robert Fuchs, libretto by J. Schnitzer (Vienna, Hofoperntheater, Operas." Des grossen König's Rekrut," pa- March 27). The gloomy Elfrida legend here triotic opera in three acts, by M. Clarus, libretto appears for the first time treated from a cheerful by W. Meves (Brunswick, Hoftheater, Jan. 1); point of view; King Edgar does not wed the fair the subject is an episode during the Seven Years' Elfrida, but her sister, and Ethelnold, the king's War, treated musically in the style of operetta friend, is not murdered by him, but remains in rather than grand opera. The several effective possession of his wife coveted by the king. The military scenes with which the work is inter- libretto betokens more than usual dramatic skill spersed met with particular favor. "Der Sanct and feeling for scenic effects, but unfortunately Katharinentag," romantic opera in three acts, often suggests the operetta, which element curiby Wilhelm Freudenberg, who also wrote the ously enough is increased rather than lessened libretto (Augsburg, Stadttheater, Jan. 4), con- by the character of the music, otherwise highly ducted by the composer, who scored a decided commendable. "Die letzten Tage von Thule," success. 'Der alte Dessauer, patriotic opera in romantic opera in four acts, by Georg Rauchenthree acts, by Otto Neitzel, fibretto by Paul ecker (Elberfeld, Stadttheater, April 2). "LoreKurth (Wiesbaden, Hoftheater, Jan. 27). "Ja- ley," romantic opera in four acts, by Emil Naukobyn " (The Jacobin), Czechish romantic opera mann, libretto by Otto Roquette (Berlin, Königin three acts, by Anton Dvorák, libretto by Mme. liches, Opernhaus, April 9). "Eddystone," in Marie Cervinka-Rieger (Prague, National The- three acts, by Adolf Wallnöfer, who also wrote atre, Feb. 12); the work, which was received with the libretto, after a novel of Wilhelm Jensen much enthusiasm, lacks uniformity of style, in- (Prague, Deutsches Landestheater, Sept. 27): clining partly to comic and partly to grand opera, the composer, who is the heroic tenor at that but is invested with much dramatic fire, melodious theatre, sang the principal part (Lord Edgar), invention, and ingenious treatment in general. and was the recipient of numerous honors, in his "Reinhardt von Ufenau,” romantic opera in four triple capacity. The music is conceived entirely acts, by Franz Curti (Zürich, Feb. 18, Altenburg, in the spirit of Wagner, the main part being asHoftheater, April 7). The performance at Zü- signed throughout to the orchestra, which seems rich was attended by a large audience, whose the more strange, as the composer is a singer. sympathy increased with every act; what char- "Der Vasall von Szigeth," in four acts, by Anacterizes the composition in the first place, is the tonio Smareglia, libretto by Luigi Illica and F. excellent instrumentation with its manifold and Pozza, translated into German by Max Kalbeck surprising effects; Wagner has been the com- (Vienna, Hofoperntheater, Oct. 4), won considerposer's model, who, nevertheless, asserts remark- able success, especially with the first two acts, able independence. The vocal parts are skillfully while the last act proved less effective. The treated, and the melodies are the outcome of a composer, who is totally blind and hard of hearhealthy natural sentiment. Several of the cho- ing, was repeatedly called before the footlights. ruses are strikingly original, and the conclusions "Der Rübezahl," Czechish opera, by J. R. Rozof the first, second, and fourth acts most impress- košny (Prague, National Theatre, Oct. 18). “Das ive. "Fernando," by Wilhelm Floderer (Brünn, Mädchen vom See," romantic opera in three acts, Stadttheater, February). Without pretension, by Otto Klauwell, libretto by Leo Vonderwied, the work is distinguished for excellent orches- after Gerstäcker's tale Germelshausen " (Cotration, and contains many pleasing original logne, Stadttheater, Oct. 20). The music of this melodies: it met with the kindliest reception. dramatic maiden effort of the composer, who is "Der Meisterdieb," Eine deutsche Mär in drei professor at the Conservatory of Cologne, is Theilen, by Eugen Lindner, libretto, freely after, firmly rooted in the soil of the romantic school, Arthur Fitger's poem, by Gustav Kastropp and showing the influence of Schumann; its success the composer (Weimar, Hoftheater. March 3), was very fair. "Emerich Fortunat," in three conducted by the composer (Dresden, Hofthea- acts, by E. N. von Reznicek, libretto by Eduard ter, Sept. 18), met in both places with a Dubsky von Wittenau (Prague, Deutsches Lanthoroughly favorable reception. Manuel Ven- destheater, Nov. 8). Die Hochzeit des Mönchs." egas," in a prelude and three acts, by Richard in four acts, by August Klughardt (partly reHeuberger, libretto by Josef V. Widmann, after modeled, Dessau, Hoftheater, Nov. 15). "Rua novel of Juan Ruiz de Alarcon (died 1639) salka" (The Water-nymph), Russian opera, by (Leipsic, Neues Stadttheater, March 27). Al- Dargomiszky (Prague, National Theatre, Nov. though the composer was the recipient of many 23), for the first time outside of Russia. "Der honors, the opera is severely discussed by the Richter von Granada,” in three acts, by Richard Leipsic critic Bernsdorf, who reproaches the von Perger, who also wrote the libretto (Cologne, composer with the tendency to" out-Wagnerize" Stadttheater, Dec. 8), earned much applause, well the master of Bayreuth. "Die Bergknappen," deserved by the intrinsically worthy music by Armin Früh, libretto by Theodor Körner offered by the composer in this, his first dra(Nordhausen, in March), conducted by the com- matic effort. Marino Faliero," by Wilhelm poser. The opportunities latent in the poet's Freudenberg (Ratisbon, Stadttheater, Dec. 29) text have been skillfully embraced by the com- Esclarmonde," romantic opera in four acts, by .. 66 66 66 Jules Massenet, libretto by Alfred Blau and Louis de Gramont (Paris, Opéra-Comique, May 16), met with the warmest reception, which neither libretto nor music fully deserved; the love scenes in the third and fourth act, and all the lyric moments of the opera, are the best, while in the dramatic scenes the composer's inventive power does not prove adequate to his task. 66 Brinio," lyric opera, by Van Millingen, libretto by Van Lochen (Amsterdam, Park-Theater, in August). Norma," by J. Rijken (Rotterdam, end of November). "Marcos Botzaris," Greek opera, by Carreris (Marseilles, Théâtre du Gymnase, October), by a Greek opera troupe. Aben-Hamet." by Théodore Dubois (Paris, at Mme. Calzado's, Dec. 11), accompanied on the pianoforte by the composer. "Flavia," by Sauvinet (Lisbon, Teatro Doña Maria, in August). 'Edgar," in four acts, by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Ferdinando Fontana (Milan, Scala, April 22). Agnese Visconti," by Antonio Nani (Malta, Royal Opera House, in Spring). "Beida," by Angelo Bottagisio, libretto by Ugo Capetti (Milan, Teatro Manzoni, in September). "Clara," by Panizza-Pugnalini (Milan, Teatro Manzoni, in September). William Ratcliffe," by Emilio Pizzi, libretto by Zanardini (Bologna, Teatro Communale, Oct. 31), scored a great success; the composer was called forth twenty-five times. “I Corsari," by Giuseppe Guardione (Florence, Teatro Umberto). "Adriana Lecouvreur," by Ettore Perosio (Genoa, Teatro Paganini, Nov. 13). "Mariska," by Giacomo Dell' Orefice (Turin, Teatro Carignano, in November), “La Battaglia di Dame," by Giovanni Ferrua, libretto by Maurizio Toussaicat (Turin, Circolo Artistico, Dec. 6). "Gorjuscha," Russian opera in four acts, by Anton Rubinstein (St. Petersburg, Marien-Theater, Dec. 3), on the occasion of the composer's jubilee. "The Rose of Windsor," by Walter Parke and Bond Matthews (Accrington, England, in August). "The Castle of Como," by George Cockle, libretto by Searle, after BulLady of Lyons" (Liverpool, October; London, Opera Comique, November). Belphe gor," romantic opera in three acts, by Alfred Christensen (South Shields, Theatre Royal, Oct. 27). Theodora," by Willie W. Furst (San Francisco). Lo Schiavo," by Carlos Gomez, libretto by Alfred Tannay and Rodolfo Tarravacini (Rio de Janeiro, Teatro Imperial, Sept. 28). wer's 66 66 Comic Operas.-"Eros," in one act, by Frédéric Le Rey, libretto by Goujon and Daniel (Rouen, Théâtre des Arts, in January). "Nadia," in one act, by Jules Bordier, libretto by Paul Milliet (Brussels, Théâtre de la Monnaie, Jan. 18). "La Cigale madrilène," in two acts, by Joanni Perronet, libretto by Léon Vernoux (Paris, Opéra-Comique, Feb. 15). Le Seigneur Pandolfo," by Gustave Canobi, libretto by D'Hervilly (Rennes, Grand Théâtre, in February). "Rencontre imprévue,” in one act, by Richard Mandl, libretto by A. Larsonneur (Rouen, Théâtre des Arts, in March). "La Jeunesse d'Haydn," by Mlle. C. Carissan (Paris, at Duprez's house, April 3). Jenny," by Clément Broutin (Roubaix, in April). "Joël," by Gilbert des Roches (Baroness Legoux) (Nice, April 11). La Sérénade," in two acts, by André Martinet, libretto by Charles Fourcaulx (Geneva, Cursaal-Theater, in summer). "Pierrot puni," in one act, by Henri Cieutat, VOL. XXIX.-37 A 66 libretto by Sémiane and Gérès (Geneva, CursaalTheater, in August). "Le Contrat," by J. J. G. Pénavaire, libretto by Jules Ruelle (Boulognesur-Mer, in September). "Un Modèle,” by Léon Schlesinger, libretto by André Thomas and Lerouge (Blankenberghe, Belgium, in September). Deïdamie," by Henri Maréchal, libretto by Edouard Noël (Rouen, Théâtre-Lyrique-Français). "Cornarino," by Léon Rosellen, libretto by Felix Cohen (Paris, Bouffes-Parisiens). "La Meunière de Marly," by Maurice Lefèvre (Brussels, Théâtre de la Monnaie, Dec. 14).`“Gli Amanti di Teruel," by Tomas Breton (Madrid, Teatro Real, in February). "Occhi azzurri," in one act, by Cavalieri, libretto by Erminia Marzochi (Fossano, Piedmont, in March). "Leonina," by Guiseppe Verdi (not the famous Verdi) (Cremona, Teatro Concordia, in April). "Le donne curiose," in three acts, by Emilio Usiglio, libretto after Goldoni's well-known comedy (Rome, Teatro Costanzi, in April), met with the most flattering reception; the opera is commended as one of the happiest contemporaneous efforts in this field. "L'Oste gabbato," burlesque opera, by Cesare Augusto Furlanetto (Venice, Istituto Marco Foscarini, in April). "Ettore Fieramosca," by Lucidi (Rome, Teatro Costanzi, September). "Cavalleria rusticana," by Gastaldon, libretto by Bartocci-Fontana (Rome, Teatro Nazionale, in September). “Nama,” intermezzo by Alfredo Donizetti, libretto by Bignotti (Milan, Teatro Filodramatico, in October or November). "Il piccolo Haydn," by Alfredo Soffredini, who also wrote the libretto (Faenza, Teatro Communale, in November). "Nerina," in three acts, by Carlo Chiappani (Trent, Nov. 16). Lully," lyriccomic opera in four acts, by Carl Hofmann, libretto by Josef Weyl (Stettin, Stadttheater, March 5). "Margot's Entführung," by J. C. Metzger, libretto by A. Schirmer (Troppau, in March). "Eulenspiegel," a musical comedy in two acts, by Cyrill Kistler (Würzburg, Stadttheater, April 15). “Iduna,” in three acts, by J. P. Gotthard, libretto by Bohrmann-Riegen (Gotha, Hoftheater, April 17; Coburg, May 12). Die Brautfahrt," romantic-comic opera, by Hermann Winter (Salzburg, Stadttheater, in April). "Die Braut von Frascati," in four acts, by Adolf Arenson, libretto after the Italian, by J. Montell (Hamburg, Stadttheater, Oct. 25). "Die Brautschau," by Oscar Fuchs, libretto by Albert Kasten (Neustrelitz, Hoftheater, in October). "Margitta," in three acts, by Erik Meyer-Helmund, libretto by R. Bunge and J. Freund (Magdeburg, Stadttheater, Dec. 5). "In Florenz,' Swedish opera buffa, by Mme. Helene Munktell (Stockholm, Royal Theatre, in July or August). Paul Jones," in three acts, by Robert Planquette (London, Prince of Wales Theatre, Jan. 12); the title rôle, written originally for a baritone, was created by an American singer, Miss Agnes Huntington, whose rich contralto voice seemed to meet all the requirements. Being at the same time an excellent actress, she made a most favorable impression, and is warmly praised by the critics. Delia," by Procida Bucalossi (Bristol, England, Princess Theatre, in March). Pickwick," by Edward Solomon, libretto after Dickens (London, Comedy Theatre, in March). Doris," in three acts, by Alfred Cellier, libretto by H. P. Stephenson (London, Lyric Theatre, |