The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-22
Theatrical and Musical.

The DocroR,
| Theatrical and Musiear.
BcwEsy THEATRE There was exiraord e Ariy
crowded house here last evening; before egh: clock
the boxes both lower and upper tiers, we're flled
| in every part. the Hobbies filed aaa every
box. door had crowd Of heads peepng over one an
other the pit was crowded in such way tina: was
extraordinary hewsthey could bear the pressure and
| all this immense audience presented every s'gn Of
| great excitement and enthusiasm. The cause a. all
this the appearance of Miss Turnbu and Sienora
Ciocca, the GGnseuses, both Of whom were advertised
to dance in the course of the evening. As this
ing since the night when the 6meute took place, Of
course the friends and admirers of both parties
anxious to see their favorite do her best and in
deed, each Of them did MIR. G.. w. Smith danced
with them BOTH and long, loud aud continue was
the applause they all received in fact i. most
gratifying circumstance to see all differences healed,
and things so on so orderly and well az they did.
| The drama OF the "Mines of Riga was tue first
piece. The little Miss Dennins have parts in H. in
fact it was written expressly for them they show
| to much advantage in it. The farce OF Jenny
Lind" and the new piece of :" Midas" in both Of
which Miss Taylor acted and sung with her ual ex
ceepce. closed the evenings amusements. TIE same
bill, dancing, and ell will be repeated this evening
NIBlo's THEATRE; AsroR PLAcE.-The perQue @ and
boxes Of this beautiful theatre were last night 20
crowded that many persons were obliged take seats
in the gallery Brinsley Sheridan's beautiful comedy
Of the School for Scandal presented, with pow
erful cast Mr. II. Pacdes personaton of Sir feter
Teazle was in keeping with his high reputation as a
CVhAeui6h
less. His scene with Lady Teaze where he her
of extravaganza and folly, was ably handled The
that cheers followed his truthful representaton Of the
character, throughout every scene, Charles Surface
by Vandenhof, was well received and read with ali
the point and effect which deep histronic ability could
give to it.. Vache too Sir Oliver Surface scted his
part WELL and Crabtree by Mr.. Seton and Sir BEN
jamin Backbite, by Dawson both suscai ned in
the best style of these accomplished actors Mrs Mae
der's Lady Teazle was finely drawn. In fine, every
character in the piece well done, and the aud euc
of their nv
cheers. Nibo's Theatre is sure to go ahead as the
sterling talent he has engaged will always insure
! crowded houses.
Burrows THEAyrE" Dombey and Son and
"Lucy" were performed last evening at this very
pretty theatre, and both passed with as ecat
has attended each alton from the fret time
they were played "lDombey and Son" improves every
time that it is played, and must say that have
never seen better adaptation of novel the stage
Burton has done more than any other. manager in
New York, thais, he has made his theatre in Clam-
as it is nightly crowded by highly respectable su,
diences the secret of this is that he started in the
HIM the Best that could be- nna sreps ~
keeps on on the same plan, doubt not that he win
long keep the run Of patronage he has obtained. To-
pieces are in preparation, and every thing looks fair
for Burton s theatre
NArroSAL TmEArnE.The TRACED Of Macbeth I, will,
J. r. Scott the thane performed before crowd.
ed house. and Scott was successful in his
VI great cndrActer OF SnakSpn0ro6'
The tragedy was well got up; Mrs Mclean took the
part Of Lady Macbeth and performed it well; it is
very arduous part and one which requires mu IN pre-
paration well tragic talent the part the act
ress, to fill it well. Mrs Mclean. however, performed
it we'll The laughable farce of the King and ~ con-
cluded the evenings entertainments. The National
theatre is, without doubt, one Of the best and most
respectfully patronsed houses in the city. Since
Chanfrau has had the manage ment of it he has made
complete change in its character and 1t is now pa
tronised by our most intelligent and respectable cit
zens and their families Those who go will be quite
on nj mn tn =
which the house is arranged and decorated. Tonight
drama-the g Children in the Wood'' in which Mr.
Scott will appear as Walter. Mr. Burke and Miss
tertainments will thus be of the most amusing charac
ter.
CASTLE GARpNN.-For a delightful promenade q
splendid view, pleasant music, amusing and interest
ing cosmoramic views, fine refreshments and in fact
all the advantages Of the favorte watering place
Castle Garden stands pre-eminent The price Of ad-
mission is but tring and is Of the best invest
ments that can be made of an evening.
CAMPBELL MiSsTRELs.-The very great success
which has nded the concerts of these M
proof positive Of the merit of their performa
They are indeed most admirable singers aud must
eans and Will no doubt have very long and success
ful time among our citizens.
MrIoOrOs.-In addition to the Virginia serenaders'
the famous Fire King has been engaged
He is q great curiosity.
MoRAVrAS SrSGEns-These accomplished vocalists,
of whom report speaks in the highest terms will make
their frs appearance at the Apollo Rooms Mon
day evening next, when a grand vocal and instru-
the given of their from
don and the other Prir cpal cities in Europe there
can be little doubt Of their success throughout the
States.
Charles Dibdn Pitt and Mrs George Jones, have
been engaged at the St Charles Theatre, New Or
leans.
City Intelligence.
SyMPsruy THE SUFFERERS IN ALBANy-At the
suggestion Of eight ten gentlemen Of this city
Mayor aayemeyer called meeting Of the citizens to
At the appointed hour gentlemen appeared for
the purpose Of devisng means to aid the sufferers by
the late destructive conHagraton in Albany Besides
those who were present to move in the matter Of hu-
manity, there were eight reporters who had assem-
ora os the s purpose OF noting their proceedings is
which have laid waste sections Of this city and Aid
has been SO cheeruy rendered by the little city Of
Albany that in her hour of misfortune, New York
should fail in her duty 1t is to be supposed, least
that all who signed the letter to the Mayor requesting
the call Of the meeting Of the citizens would attend
but not than half Of those were present IL wa,
said many Of those who would be most LIBERAL were
out OF town True many are out of town, who, pre-
sent would contribute largely but it cannot be pos
sibe that only seven were left who would be among
the humane, out of the hundreds Of thousands who.
reside in this great metropolis. They seem to have
forgotten the CONGREGATIONS Of 1885, when twenty
millions OF property were destroyed and that of 1886
latng element Hundreds Of poor citizens were de-
prived then Of their little alland without the means
to support themselves. How was it them Did the
people Of Albany or any other place, call meeting
aid, and only seven attend? No; they went to work
with might and main and the distresses Of the sue-
rers were relieved. What the course pursued by
the people of New York. immediately after the conHa-
grafton in Pittsburg meeting was called at the
tabernacle, and measures devised by which the sum
OF $4,000 was raised for the relief OF the sufferers.
ana now, when one of the cities Of the State Of New
ork is partially detroyed persons assemble to
contribute to the relief Of the sufferers This city had
not then recovered from the blight Of the fire of 1886
and yet aid was promptly administered to city be-
yond the bounds Of the State. and in the prosperity
of which very few Of the contributors Interested
II certainly speaks very little to the credit Of the city
Another meeting has been called for Wednesday after
at the Mayors Office and il is to be hoped that
New York will allow herself to be behind her sister
cities in her works Of philanthropy and nimty
Philadelphia Baltimore. Boston Pittsburg. and other