The New York herald., 1845-09-05
Private Theatricais at Brighton,

I've" Dh1HToN PAVILION, sept L.
The Comedy Of ne R'rais-Benuiy and Fashiom-The
Grand Saloon Hurry Placide Lydia Languish-
Mrs. Maiap,op-Sir .anthony 4bso,ute--Speech of Sir
Lucius O1'iegsr-Grond Bail = The Supper.
We left New York last evening for New Brighton for
the purpose Of witnessing the old English Comedy of the
Rivals" which was to be performed by gay party OF
amateurs at the Pavilion Cards invitation had bee
issued during the week and brilliant antci.
patcd Private theatrcals-when properly conducted
with taste and spirt-may become source of great
good and certainly afford elegant and rational amuse
ment Our steamer was crowded with beauty fash
ion ali gaet! and mrth Upon arrival we found the
halls thronsed with the elite, curious and theatricaily
mad anxious to secure seats to witness the
AT length the doors opened and the became
flied with grace, wit and loveness Lights from lamps
nnnmerable shed DER the saloon the glare of magnf-
cent day revealing to the enchanted the brllancy
OF the congiegated beauties who assembled impat
lutie to the scene stage and proscenum had been
erected.
The saloon spacious and the gentle zephyrs float.
ing through open easements famed with their fragrant
amorous dallance amid the silken of Beauty
Music sent forth her swelling Of mony rs ing
IN emile uhdulatons amid the air preparing the soul
for the scenes TO % enacted Standing near the
door, as We entered Harry Placide prince actols
ano good fellows, who had Gene witness the perso,
oi his favofite comedy by the fair daughter m
wis OF Gotham At lei 9Th the curtain rose D. ana
st, scene first, OF the Rivals slight dear f"h ,sa a
dence ana was at fest eAhbi,, ee OF dil
tors but it OF and the audiep~ oy .ne ac
and frequent rlaudss, exhibited their e, py 'ner puo
dia Laguish romantic senne casms,,;sh Mis usy
hss easS @a' %Us1 eaPs s celebrated
form showed the na,sew de Gifts Srecian s"ntournbes
sideways~whiie aSr ,aster heck gracefully curvng
hsN'A'ns h's"s' of happiness
beautiful and rare as beautiful !"
ra. .isht. particular stan Of the evening, however
Ia 'irs Maiar rop, who was dressed to the life In
9'sd Mrs Vernon of the Park would lose nothing by
paI 9 n ne
IN the It oct with Sir Anthony where she declares she
n @oni, OF have daughter q hers progeny Of learn
with Capt Absolute, where she hands him his let
ters signed Ensian Beverly )" calling herself an old
laughter 1t was N fact the effort of a of taste
and obseiv vation although character entirely foreign
her natural feelings, in which rdic aiectat.
h"e wos and sentiments and con equent vulsary pre-
doniiiates Capt Absolute was play ell by manly hand
some buck Of Broadway. who seemed perfectly ontai
IN the part Sir Anthony was the very person fcaton o
phle5 5matc, gouty, passionate old gentleman
apd the most corpuent Individual ever had
t'e pleasure of bchoLiing. Bob Acres" fighting
Bob"-who generally Kills man week. was We y
funny, aud received loud applause. Sir Lucus O'Trig
ss', rich brogue and quiet humor, positively re.
minded us OF tie srent Power His scene with Acres
when the challenge is written, most capital Julia
.he beloved of Falkland, assumed by beautiful and
ia, cinang lady, whom we understood to be married
oil that NAIVE delicacy OF feeling, clear rich voice
land, Feg. David, and Miss Simplicity, QucyJ all
good Taken as whole, the performance was excel
lent and exhibited great histionic abilities in tn
ing the next week, when the parties will undoubtedly
have become easy their parts At the fall Of the
curtain the audience consisting oi nearly 500 persons
composed OF the wealth, fashion, and beauty Of New
York called outs the performers who bowed their
knowledgements. Sir Lucius OTrigger, however, was
called for speech and accordingly made the follow
ing appropriate remarks
"OD my Conscience ladies and gentlemen appear be-
foe You with more than usual modes. dlfdence for
although see around me and tulips, (tWU-lips)
blooming IN pa7t.rres boast too of "sweet
Dalia behind the cnrtain that by my bushes,
would rival the brightest carnatun among you. Most
gratefully 90 thank you ladies and gentlemen for the
Kind couutenance and patient attention YOU have given
10 amateur efforts this evening-and although we
have been entirely "Absolute' III our be econ nor
perhaps meed the Kindness ration of such
Acres OF friends, on my faith will never cease
be Rivals"
The room cleared OF its benches and cha ire
and notice given that the evening would close wit n
oil harmony-the violin and huc-thc loud and T,oisv
hsutboythc harp, cIa ionet. and tnklng cymbal inv
ing TO the gay quadre, the delicious waltz, ar tho
toreiyn fantastic and fascinating Polka The oon i
MED Now r'ses each lovely belle with graceful bend
IRON tnc suit cushions hei bea had
ana rs Kind compliance the invitation to oin in
inc g'duy mhHe wiIic the rising tumu OF
pleasure heaves her satin corsage. Ii indie ed go.
rious sight Here the lovely Miss yoia Lanrth ~ Tho
play, moves with fairy lghtness her aoatn, dranery
.undna'ihg IN the arr, displaying at evary tun the
rounded oftness of her form while he dark ves hch
speak VI Paphan DO rers, melt hes fsc mated l.;
Their lqnii glare, and dim the very stars az hcavem
Tho supper, too was very rehe,che and
~ Plea his guests The wine circulated fteclv snd
oil JOY and Happiness Whom such n sceno a.
to be Witnessed, may we be thcre to ses."