The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-27
Theatrical and Musical.

PARK THEArRE.-Although the weather was highly
unfavorable to theatricals last evening" still the Park
Theatre filled with highly respectable and fash
ionablc assembly, drawn thther by the attra ctons
offered in the programme for the evening, which
priscd comedies farce and variety of dances by
the fairy-ke Viennoise children. These INTEREST," ny
little creatures performed the Pas Hongroisr the
Savages and the Mirror and the most fascinating
all the dances the PAS des Feufs to the astonish-
ment and delight of all who witnessed them. They
increase in favor successive night Of their
and to fill the house ut any time They have
improved wonderfully since they here last year
and will yet reach perfection Between the dances
the comedy of Box and Cox" performed, in which
Messrs Bass and George Andrews kept the house in a
continual roar On the whole those who attended the
Park Theatre last evening had pleasant time, and
were abundantly repaid for Drawing the weather.
BowERr THEArRE.-Shakspeare' play of Henry
the Fourth" performed here last evening in which
the character Of Sir John Fastaff'' personated
by lIr. Lynne. His conception and delineations
throughout, excellent embodiment of this Gre
alton of the immortal bard of Avon; which may be
termed sui geners-for there is character in his
works that compare with the pecu arties of habit
and manner and those eccentric traits that
this redoubtabe parsonage depicted in this play BY
the graphic pen of the great Shakespeare. Mr. L. was
his interviews with the Prince of Wales,n (Clark
and the Hostess (Mrs Stickney) he displayed con-
siderable ability. MIR L., since his engagement here
has golden opinions. The part of Hotspurn by
Mr.. Marshall. well sustained; and Mr. w G.
clark's Henry Prince Of Wales" was an excellent
admirers of Mr. Lynne that his benefit is fixed for this
evening, on which occasion the play Of Henry the
Fourth; will be repeated, in which Mr.. L. will agai n
take the part Of Sir John Falstafn Those who wish
to this extraordinary character represented the
life, should not fail to witness the performance this
evening The - Battle Of Mexico will also be pre-
sented The bill will therefore be found highly attract
i've, and will draw jam house.
CHATHAM THEArRE.--The house was crowded again
last evening, and the usual amount OF applause was
bestowed on the performances. Mr.. w. Taylor per.
forms most admirably the part of the decrepd old
per in New York 1t ISL II is but short part but
what he has to say is delivered with great effect Poor
old wretch that he personaes is possible that in this
splendid city such unfortunate beings are to be
As Moso says, t makes feel kind of sorry TO hea
folks talk Of starvation among much luxury as we
have In New York. Tonight, the performances will
be varied and amusing. We refer to the advertise.
mcnt for particulars.
BASvARp's Panorama will be exhibited twice to-day,
viz at and TX p NJ. thus aIording families schools
&c, opportunity to visit IL during the day time
We have often expressed our admiration of this
great work, that will only remark-that every
one ought to go and see it.
CnRIsrY's MIssrRELs.-The town is now compara-
lively quiet and good many folks about to leave
for the summers before going, If there any who
far behind the age not to have heard Christys
ba nd. let them repair such omission Mt once and
Immediately go and listen to their delightful singing
Sc. They are the Napoleons Of negro minstrelsy.
MELooEoS.-To-day two pcrforma noes will be given
at this house-in the afternoon and evening; and
both occasions the most favorte songs of Virginia
Ministries and Miss Rcynaldson. will be sung This
house is most delightful and genteel place of resort
PALMo's OPERA Housr-To-nght n long list Of
scenes will be enacted by the model artists Nose
figures large among them and creates much amuse-
ment.
BARNEY WILLIAMS, the Irish comedian, is very sue
cessfnl in AlbaDy-he IL playing to crowded houses
every night We arc not surprised at this, Mr.. w
is decidedly the bcstlow comedian Irish character
present performing In this country. Independent Of
his abilities as actor. he is good being the
main support Of his parents and therefore, deserves
the success he enjoys.
SioSoRr BoTrEsIsI, ARpIrI, AND DLsvgRYryE.-These
three artists, the two first Of whom well
to the danh Of city for the brilliant ncerts
they gave last summer with the Havana Company ar
rived yesterday from New Orleans where they lately
gave several musical soivee and received with
deserved applause. Everybody remembers Bottesini
and his double bass, from which he drew sounds
sweet to the ear as to to forget violin vo-
lonceo. Every true Of the violin has still in
his memory the charming talent Of Signor Ard whose
remarkable compositions executed by Bottcsini
and himsef during the short passage Of the Haba
Italians Slgnor Dcsvernne. the third star of this
tistca pleiad performs the piano forte We never
heard this gentleman but from the eulogics written
upon him which We have read in the newspapers Of
New Orleans. certain that he IL worthy TO be
onc Of the associates Of that trinity OF talent These
travelling artists will soon give q concert we hope
and 90 doubt II will b. well attended.