The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-05

BowxRr THrAraE-Che splendid drama of Hoboken,
now forming the chief attraction at this establishment
has been produced by the manager in magnificent STYLE
without regard to expense. short time after the war
of 1884, British officer (GendenningO on leave Of abb
sence nsulted LADY, liss Elton) the lobby OF the
Park Theatre in the presence OF her friend, an Amer
naval officer, Frank Lennox, rejected suor OF
Miss Elton) An emuet~ ensued which resulted In a
challenge The parties fought at Hoboken, and the
British officer received his antagonists ball in his hat
ana hreS ms @ an Inc eco tSs affair Was
settled for time. The apology was ample and so
manly that the American officer struck with the
good qualities of hi opponent and strong friendship
sprung up between them; strong, that the British Off
Ger and his second Capt White are invited guests
his second returned to their regiment at Montreal
The newspaper accounts Of the matter had preceded
msnt Nicholson, Who had pique against whte) for
the purpose of dsgracing him with his fellow officers
The colonel affected e believe that the honor of his rsg
when was decided Ssswssn the principal and his Sc
could crush them, they should go back to New York
and renew the fight and thus wipe off the supposed dis
second duel resulted IN the death Of Hsry Isnnox
brother Of Frank who substituted himself principal,
scene then changes to Dresden, where Frank and his
friend Beau Ernest exquisite search out Glendinnng
lii. s
up with Franks marriage to Miss Elton: This is only
an outline Of the principal events, but the author Mr.
manner SO that relieved Of monotony and rendered
highly interesting and exciting The costumes and
piece can be recognized Immediately. The acting
throughout is Of II: first order Mr. Walcott Beau
own. and the stage is the most perfect repre-.
senation of the exquisite we ever saw Mr. Neafe
as Frank proves hl%ssi to be an actor Of no ordi
her part admirably. We her to better advan.
tage than this character Her lady like and graceful
she s well qualified take the Of the Belle OF
New York From the rise to the fall OF the curtain is
rarely fever, that piece better performed than this
We expect to this drama keep of the stage
for long time and hope none will omit the opportunity
HoSofen and in securing the service: Of the talented
author during its representation We must not omit to
mention that Mr. Wslcot was called before the curtain
from all parts OF the House.
GREENWICH THkArRr.-ws have hardly words to
express the pleasure experienced in witnessing the
performances Of last evening Mr. Freer acted with his
usual correct delneaton of character the part of Will
Merry, in the drama of the BLACK Eagle" and Mr..
Wood with his astonshed those assembled by their
inimtabe paniomine This evening, for the benefit of
Mr. Weaver, of the best bills Of the is pre-
sented Mr. Delaree the Native American vocalist and
Mr. Nickelon, the great Yankee Siteur, both appear
in the thrilling drama of the Gipsey King which will
be revived and the Golden Farmer" also will again be
performed. Miss Crawford, as usual, will sustain the
most effective Of the female characters. We conf
dent that the benefit will be bumper for the party in
terested.
CASTLE GARpEN-There is a large class OF citizens
who either from necessity or the love Of mammon,
unable to leave ct this OF the years but
them place within reach where they can breathe
the air fresh from the sea- bracing and invigoratng
the systemthey from the magnifce mt balcony of
Castle Garden behold of the most beautiful panora
mas of the world. Our magnificent harbor dotted with
numerous craft-the Narrows and the scenery of the
islands and mainland around-are all taken in at one
coup dell The orchestra in the evening delights the
with the choicest music of the finest operas IT'S
treat indeed to gaze the tranquil waters beneath the
canopy Of heaven above while the breeze from the sea-
mingling with the musicburthened air from within,
awaken thoughts of melancholy or of love.
MIR. Templeton was at Toronto, Canada, on the 2sth
ultimo
Mr.. De Meyer also at Toronto the day.
Dodworth's Brass Band had given a successful con-
cert at Boston.
Raymond & Co.'s Menagerie will be in Detroit the
10th of this month.
The New York Sacred Music Society will perform the
Oratoro of the Messiah at New Haven previous to the
close of the present season.