The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-04
Theatrical and Musical.

fection,n with Miss Taylor as the enchanting Kate
OBricn the lady Who with true Milesan wit, convinc
ed the seeker after perfection that he had found it,
the amusing farce Of "The Loan of Lover with
Miss Taylor Gertrude, served last evening to keep
the large audience at the Bowery in the laughing mood
until the production of the famous drama of the Wiz
ard Of the Wave' with all its nautical scenery and
various startling incidents. This piece played
two ago, for great number of nights in
is now altered Of course Mr. Marshall taking the part
which Mr. Scott then played and the rapidity of the
changes and the illusion kept up is really wonderful
Such piece is sure to have good run The lacking
on the vessels the scenery and all the machinery
reonrec carry out the novel and startling effects
probabyas a. tns Sowsry as a. any other
GUS Many common the., holiday last evening by
visit to the Bowery and they cou,a not have made
better selection. We expect, to-day, the r-rm No
ances viz at half past in the afternoon and the
usual hour in the evening Both the bills attractive
ones, comprising various pieces Of interest they will
be found enumerated in our list of amusemeuts, We
expect the theatre will be crammed it always has
and always will be the avorite popular theatre Of New
York
NIBLo's, AsroR PLACE, BRoApwAY-This magnA-
cent place Of continues to draw full houses
to witness the beautiful groupings and passes the
ViennoiSe children; as ALSO the other parts of the
entertainment, which received with acclamation
their peror mances always For this afternoon
The dansueses will appear in the grand advertisement
during the afternoon performance, among which will
be consisting Of ton dances The laughable piece
of 4" John Jonesn will also be performed, and the Bel
gian Giant will stand up in the power of his might
The evening entertainment will be rich and varied
The Vennoises will make their last appearance on this
continent and it would be well for them who have not
them, to embrace the last opportunity. Every
one who has seen them has expressed delight, and he
who allows the last opportunity to escape unembraced
cannot conceive of the pleasure he has lost Go and
them. The Belgian Giant. Mons. Bihin, also,
makes his last appearance to- night He is wonderful
specimen Of humanity, and worth seeing This place.
under the management of Mr. Niblo has become quite
popular and deservedy So for no pains
spared in catering for physical well mental func
tons 1t is delightful place, and the first visit is
sure to be followed by q second.
BROADWAY THEATRE-Thc performances last night
at this splendid theatre highly interesting, and
admirably executed by the talented company. Mr..
Lester particularly distinguished himself, In fact,
since the fair and anonymous lady critic of the Herald
took him under her patronage he seems to have taken
a higher flight and to have mounted several degrees
higher in his profession well ALSO in public estima-
ton. This evening, however, 1t Is proposed on the
great occasion National Anniversary to eclipse
in brilliancy of attraction all that has hitherto been
most dazzling and brilliant the theatrical horizon
The holiday folks of all kinds may be sure of enter
tainments such will them never to forget the
4th CT July Of 1S4S
CHATHAM THEArRE.-Barney Williams goes on fine
y at this neat house. We must say that in the genuine
Pat such every day stepping ashore from the
ould country he is inimtable Williams has such
good natured ph such expressive pair of eyes, and
such fund OF that 1t
suspect is labor of love to him to Pad iy in his
glory. To mind he is more happy in such charac-
tiers as Miles the Post Boy, Paddy oRaderty, Teddy
that class Of Irish characters. Nose shone out in
character at least at the Chatham, for he APP
peared in the "Glance at New York; We have fire.
quently noticed the excellence of his performance of
this class Of character and have only to add that
hope next season to him appear in many more local
pieces. that have more story to them than those
hitherto produced. There is great fund for the
dramatst in every day life it is in the large cities
the stage would be found to be immensely popular and
attractive, certain The Chatham will not be be-
hind the other theatres in its attractions this day. for
they have got up two first rate bills for the entertain
of the holiday folks The performances will take
place at half past two in the afternoon, and the usual
hour in the evening Mr. Chaufrau will appear on
both occasions, will likewise, Miss Messenger, who
by the by most favoraby received last evening
Lie. Though absent some time from New York, she
is still an immense favorite. We refer to our list OF
amusements for particulars.
CASTLE GARpEN.-After the rainy morning had
yesterday the weather cleared up fine and bright, and
great numbers ofour citizens avaed themselves of the
attractions at Castle Garden and well repaid for
their effort The farees and the of the Hauser
Family went off WELL and gave the usual satisfaction.
Today will be grand day at Castle Garden it has al
ways been favore place of resort, whenever any ho
liday times going and French and Heser know
so well how to get up these gala entertainments that
we have no doubt they will be equally well patronsed
during this day and evening. They have made most
extensive preparations grand performances will
take place. From sunrise the garden will bs open to
visiters During the morning the admittance will be
shiipg and those taking adva mage of this beau
tfu place will have fine view of the bay the nume-
steamboats, starting their excursions. the
lutte from Governors Island the mastering and review
ing of the troops the Battery, and all the stirring
incidents with which the lower part of the city abounds
on this day: The afternoon performance will com
mence at ~, p. M and will consist of tight wire
dancing by a celebrated Mexican artist, a concert
by the Hauser Family, and most amusing pant omime
The evening performance will consist of tghtwre dane
ing three farces national aegory, and magnificent
display of fire works board vessel, which will be
moored in the Of the Garden. If French and
Heiser have not made angements to only celebrate
the Fourth, we do not know who has In addition to
all this the delightful refreshments &c. to be obtained
there make it altogether the place for enjoyment to-
day.
TABERNAcLE-SrEYERMARKI harmonious
band gave another concert last evening, which was
well attended, and the audience seemed delighted in
hearing their bewitching strains The entertainments
CONNIE ced with the '' Hungarian March, which
beautifully executed, also the overture to Fra
Strauss whose music is always pleasing received
with repeated cheers. The duetto from :" Linda by
Donzetti, was also performed in mastery manner
The Vennose Quaorles by Strauss as also the Esele
and Besile Polka lively and inspirtng, and the
grand pot pou,vi called " The Gathering of Flowers
was Splendid combination of the most beautiful mu-
steal gems. The overture to Freischutz,' by Weber,
and waltz the "Rays of Hope,n brilliantly
cuted This evening, very rich programme will be
the delightful Syrian national Dances called sounds
from Home,n which have, on former occasion been
received Win enthusiastic cheers, as also Ihe Night
Review tableau of harmony, and other inspiring
melodies for which this band celebrated No
doubt all the lovers Of genuine music will crowd the
Tabernacle this evening.
CHRrsTY's MINsTRELs-These harmonious darkies
have FURNISHED up their faces stiencd their shirt col
lars and ground out most extensive series ookes and
fine songs to celebrate the day of independence thus
she wing them to be most patriotic set of darkies
They will give two performances, viz at and NJ
and we strongly recommend our country friends who
may visit to-day to attend one If not both Of them,
because the minstrels popular here that we
no chance of their getting away to give people in
other parts chance to hear them. They have
lectsd their programme with the greatest care, and
but their very best songs figure in it. Their
dances, too they will go through WITH and really
though put down in the bill as burlesque, they
most graceful exhibitions. We have doubt they
will have crowded houses to-day
BANvARp's PASoRAMA- This great work will doubtless
be visited by thousands tomorrow at least it ought to
be- for there be appropriate way depending
part Of the glorious anniversary Of Independence