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

The PARK.-The new comedy, by Douglas Jer-
rold, entitled "Time Works Wonders" was pro-
duced last night for the first time, and received
with the greatest favor by very elegant and
crowded house. We do not recollect having seen
so many ladies in the boxes for long time. The
plot of the comedy is simple and common place
enough. 1t is briefly this Clarence Norman"
DyotD nephew of an old bachelor baronet, Sir
Oliver Norman" Barry falls desperately in love
with "Florentine. (Mrs. Abbott) aboarding school
miss, at the fashionable establishment of "Miss
Tucker" (Mrs. Vernon.) The youthful pair elope,
but alas! pursued, overtaken, the fair sent
home, and her lover ordered abroad to learn wis
dom, by his uncle. Connected with these per-
sonages, are "Goldthumb," a cideuant trunk maker,
retired his fortune and living in the first style Of
fashion, according to the notions of "Mrs. Gold
thumb" (Mrs. Barry) He has son, Crisp q
wild scape-grace who is packed off to the East In.
dies to get rid Of his London accomplishments, and
Ego down to posterity, as his father states " on
white elephant" He returns and marries his
old fame, "Bessy Tulip" (Mrs. Skerrett.)
Then there is Professor Trufies," (Fisher) on
whom the charms ofthe well-preserved "Miss Tuck
er" have made deep impression. "Sir Oliver
meets "Florentine, is at once smitten and soon de-
clares his passion. In the time, sClarence" re-
turns obtains interview with her, and all her old
affection bursts FORTH Although she has given con.
sent to the Baronet, she repents frankly telling him
that she cannot give him her heart. He very gen.
erously relnquishes her hand, declaring that he
Sought wife, not victim" He meets his nephew
-relents-an explanation ensues, and, finally, the
hands Of s'Florentine" and Clarence" are united by
him with his blessing. Old "Goldthumb is also
brought to pardon his son and the professor and
"Miss Tucker" are also made happy.
The comedy abounds with sparkling dialogue and
flashes Of humor. "Goldthumb" and " Miss Tuck
err" are the best characters, and were represented
last night to perfection. Pacide kept the house in
roars of laughter Mrs. Vernon, as the conceited at
fected and silly schoolmistress, was inimitable Mrs
Abbott was rather too lackadaisical Barry, as the
polished, formal, but good-hearted baronet, was ex
cellent Mr.. Crisp and Mr.. Dyon were worthy Of
high commentator. We have never, indeed, seer
piece played throughout in more respectable
manner 1t was elegantly put on the stage, and was
perfectly successful. The applause was enthusiastic
the fall of the curtain and Mr. Placide announced
the comedy for repetition this evening, amid loud
and continued plaudits.
Before the afterpiece Somebody Else )" in which
Crisp makes quite hit Hans Moriz," the pretty
Miss Tumbul and Mr.. Martin danced the Folks
with such elegance and spirit as to elicit very en-
thusiastic encore.
NIBLo's GARDEN.-This delightful resort will re-
open tonight for last season. Several old ia
vorites and some new faces appear. A new piece
on which no expense has been spared, will be pro
duced The best artists in the country have been a
work ON it for some time. The Garden is il
beautiful order, and the Grand Saloon much i'm
proved. An orchestra Of approved talent has beer
engaged, and will give, during the intermission
| the best modern music.
ErMsPEAN SERKNADERs.-The concerts of thin
unrivalled band Of musicians, at Palmo's Oper
House, have been postponed until Thursday even
ing, in consequence Of the sudden illness Of MI
Gemon.