The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-04

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Correspondence of the HERALD

correspondence OF tne Herald.l
"CrrY or ELMs," May -, 1916.
Theatrical Exhibitions Ferbidden-Hop Euaded-
Private 1heatfcais-A Great Desire for Places of
Annssernents
Never before, think have taken pen or pencil
to give to your paper the shortest communication
from this-the "City of Elms" Yet some things
have transpired within few days of so novel
character that can do no less than send you short
account, and let the guide people, as well all ac-
tors and actresses, know that "a chiefs amang them
takin notes."
You must know that it is directly opposed to all
Connecticut law to have any theatrical exhibitions
within the confines Of this State, either on land
water. But the theatre going spirit OF New Haven
has become aroused, and ls now eager, that II
can and will no longer brook this "blue," and plea
sure preventing law a# egn .ass
You must also know that there is in this place,
"The Young Mems Institute"-an institution esta-
blshed tor the praiseworthy object Of Improvement
This Institute has been accustomed for several
years to give exhibitions which ought to be entirely
private, and exclusive of both sexes. Such, how
ever is their idea of their dramatico-comico talents
that they frequently convert the Exchange Saloon
into an leglnmate theatre-issue their hand-bills,
and attempt to gather an audience. To collect an
audience is the part the most easily ACCOMPLISHED,
for as Iintimated the people tger-herce for ex
hlblnons, which SAVIOR, however, little of regular
theatre or circus.
Last evening "Wednesday they gave one. 1t was
Tic UcuCut VI HO pdIuCuldI Out IOI Tie
benefit of all: Athaf past 2 o'clock, respectable
number OF the theatre going population of the city
were assembled In the Exchange. They were i'm
patient tor the curtain to rise, and the boys, who al
ways occupy the front seats at all public meetings,
here gave signs of their unbounded curiosity to see
what there might be behind that painted mountain,
by kissing, whistllng, and other sounds, familiar
to frequenters OF such places Of amusement
astonished! Twas no other and no less than the
Lady Of Lyons" by Sir Edward Lytton Bulwer.
Such was the presumption of these youthful aspi-
rants for theatrical reputation and honors Oh!
this! Better had it been for you that had never
written this piece. Well, the curtain did rise, and
upon the astonshed audience burst the stage, with
all its rich and splendid scenery There was to be
and fans, promiscuously daubed about. But what
called forth the admiration of the audience most,
was two specimens OF nature seated on a damask
sofa, which seemed altogether out OF place and |
now believe it was hair bottom suffused with
bushes These beings were none other than the
representatives of Pauline and her mama. You
can suppose no less than that they ladies',
0vga Sy Bu sgDs u gyy egs IN
describe them! They surpass description, and none
but house painter could have painted them But
just imagine for the beautiful Pauline-an ugly, I'M
SoI gaak{ youth OF about ra ye feet eight
white kid gloves would have blushed to cover them,
but which were partly covered by brown linen. Her
feet oh Venus Oh, MUSES. If we had feet, what
pity! Her dress is easily described. 1t was glazed
pink muslin with, should think. black painted
border round the bottom. Oh, We gods, what
form what a neck and shoulders! Reader,
did'st ever see female fish-seer And oh, what
voice! Its tones were bewtching-and, OH the
looks she gave him The character of Claude Mel
note was much better supported and, indeed, ! may
say, very well acted. 1t was played by Charles
Rattle, old stager, and who, think, did him
self great credit in acting, but much dishonored in
being caught in such company. | imagine he
thinks it better to be at the head of than the
tail ola lion. At any rate he was at the head of
mouse last evening, and very small one, too In
word, the whole affair was despicably mean, and
reflects much dlshonor upon city, whose popula-
ton can pay five hundred dollars for music to be
played upon its green twice week. We admire,
however, the spirit that prompts the young men to
attempt something Of the kind, although they have
altogether mistaken their abilities. What !-prac-
teal clerks and shoemakers conduct theatre
What would a Macready, Forrest, or Anderson say
to this On the whole, there Is affected spirit OF
opposition to theatricals in this city, that cannot
much longer resist the spirit Of the young for mno
cent amusements !; and why oppose il! The young
will have diversion of some sort, and If they cannot
get it one way, others will be devised. A place OF
amusement ought TO be founded here; and, Judging
from the way exhibitions of all kinds attended,
it would meet with good and hearty support
had intended to have given you some other
news about town. but let it be reserved for future
communication. Very truly yours,
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