The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-01
Theatrtcal and NIu.icai.


give readers description of the alterations i'm
proyements and decorstions of the interior of this
magnificent theatre. To those who have Just re-
msmbra 60 Of the Park it was the change effected
win appear most extraordinary for all is new from the
outer entrance to the stage and of character alto
gether novel in this part OF the world There is q
charm in the very name of the Park Theatre vhtrh
neil her time misfortune destroy Around the
front Of all The boxes Is open lattice work Of French
white richly ented with highly burnbhed gold
rosettes the small intervening panels containing
richly Scrolls in gold on tinted ground work.
The lattice work is with broad cushion,
with rich crimson velvet and around the
Of esch running scrolls Of deliberately finished,
in dead and burnshed gold The dome Is painted in
crimson and pale blue, with centre of beautiful gold
work design The pttis most msgniacsntly atted up
with richly cushioned seats and will be as pleasant
any part Of the theatre. The proscenium is entirely
new from the stage to the apex of the arch-an en-
lars, surmounted by richly carved and glded capitals,
support q magnificent cornice from the centre Of
which springs the arch, which spans the entire width
of the stage, now much wider than in its original
state The panels in the arch are painted to CORE
fpond with the dome The seats in the dress circle are
and covered with beautiful tapestry velvet. The
second tier 10 FURNISHED with seats Of asimar pattern,
also improved in every respect There are six magni.
fcently furnished private boxes in the presesnium,
will be lighted by about twenty chandeliers en-
tjrely new and original design, each having five.
burner with shaded globes The whole has been con-
structed by Mr. J. NJ Trmble skill as an architect
is unsurpassed The theatre will be opened on Monday
proprietorshp of Mr. Hawbn who viii aSDear on the
re-opening, in Of his favorte characters Mr.. H.
has spared no expense In fitting up the Park, and
Joyed in bygone days.
BowERY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. large audience was
assembled in this elegant house last evening and tho
performances all gave great satisfaction The great
press of matter in our columns, prevents entering
into particulars regarding the various pieces Suffice
| nj
the beautiful ballet of Diana and Endymion, ap-
peared to much advantage, and were gfeetSdoWith
Of 1Gsss msn
or admirably Tonight first rate bin win BE- pre-
scnted and expect TO see crow ded house. % Diana
and Endymion" will be repeated with other enter
tainments. 1890. 0H'+' si'l3iih"A 81
BRoADwAsi Again, last night was this
magnifcen rtemplei of the drama crowded in every
part to Witness the beautiful play Of Damon and Py
thias in which Mr. Forrest appeared as Damon. Mr..
F. is always eminenty successful in his characters but
in this was doubly We have frequently seen the
character personated but perfectly as last
night In every line from hs by Pythias to the
last scene when all the mental and physical energies
his friend and devotion to his wife and child nothing
could be more perfectly and beautifully ppurtrayed
The applause at every point was camorous, and the
entire audience seemed enchanted with the easy and
mastery effort After the fall of the curtain, he
iO at the on M
The part Of Pytbias by MIR Dyott was excellent and
received with suOh that before
\ the curtain. Mis- F.Walack. Hermion, wifa Da-
mon and Mrs. Abbott as .Calanthe, wife to Pythias,
performed their respective parts in style
b, The performance closed with the /" Elton Boy" in
which Miss Isabel Dickinson made first ap pearauce
in this country, and sustained the characters OF Tom
and Fanny in style CONNIE with the applause
which was bestowed upon her at the London thestres
Want of room precludes the possibility Of going
fully the merits of all the characters would
DESIRE Mr. Forrest appears this evening in the cha
racter of Hamlet. I'D ..!,i rili If .,.sa.s.,,t,g
\ D NIpLo's THEArRE.-The benefit of Mr.. t. Placide
last night Of those occasions that cali
culaed to test the claims personally and profession
ally of gentleman and an artist Of sterling merit.
We had prepared report Of the valuable assistance
he received from his brother Mr.. H. Plscide, Mr. Van
denhof, Mr. and Mrs Charles, and all who coutribu-
ted their valuable upon this occasion but
the arrival Of the British steamer compels reuc
family to eurtai our remarks and simply ayprise the
opera going portion of the Aston Place. that tho File
dn Regiment will be repeated this evening; aud that
the accomplished George Yandenhoff, will, TO-
morrow evening, be candidate for that testimony of
public Appreciation, to which his talents eunently
title him The ensuing week at NibIo's WI he one
Of peculiar attractiondramatic and operate and the
arrangements of the house under its present expert
enced management, are such as to comma nd public
1 patronage lH9q1H 1di jtd3 abnnogp idi gOqu
1 NATIONAL THEArRE.-Once more all,was brilliant
and bright at the National and the audience seemed
determined to make up for their depriva OF the usual
performances the evening before last, by doubly ap
plauding those of last night The beautiful drama Of
"Victorinen was capitaly performed was also the
drama Of the wife's Stratagem }" Chanfranis keep
ing up the reputation his house has acquired under
his management; and can boast of as numerous and
\ respectable patronage any place Of amusement
in town. The bill for this evening is varied apd in-
| terestipg. l4pvlH 1N t.flr 9,os a.I gi.y If
! m CASTLE GARDEN is much patronized these warm
evenings The view Of the cosmoramas, representing
scenes in every part Of the GLOBE is alone worth the
price Of admission. 81 81 D7sbqlDs - 1oln
MonAyiAN VocALrsrs. The Apollo Rooms last
night, presented an assembage Of highly respectable
citizens and artists to hear the harmonious gees for
which this band is celebrated The grand fantasia
on the wood and straw, by F. Stoepel lie In
the price Of admission; his execution on this curious
instrument is wonderful and the audience give test
mony of their pleasure and delight by repeated
Mile Loyarny sang some plaintive melodies With pc
culisr sweetness and musical skill. Kraus Is great
acquisition to this company-his bass voice Is mellow
and gives finish to the concerted pieces There is
great We would advise them to IA "a the Ia
nernace as they seem to increase every nish in pub
CAmrBEL Lis M,SsrnELs had a fine large audience
last night These elegant and popular singers have
established for, themselves enviable reputation
! They wlA sing, every evening this week. 80
/ Maurice STRAKoscH.--This fayorite and d;stin.
guished pianist has lately been giving concerts at
| Rpckawsy which were fashionably attended lie was
Miss Julia Northall. Although entreated 70 give
concert here, we are informed he will not do 60 until
| the month Of October "ne1 9o!d .aI .19sIq
| Madame ANNA Bishop, NJ. Bochsa, and Sisnor Val,
| tclina were In Quebec on the 26th ult. % . SdG
Yankee Hill, the delincator Of the Yankee character,
| isin Oswego. 10 5lDW UInI I'll b.1iGl 81
Marine Affairs t. f,rr
TIE STEAMSHIP FRANKbIH. This ma gnil Mt steam
| er vas successfully launched Thursday morning
| at the appointed hour. An immense convourse Of
people assembled to witness it. She win b ready to
take her station with the Washington and liarmanr
| in December next q.,.7f-si H. rottif,t 49,
| 80 800 ------- 100
I.edi mdiiw be- City Intelligence. .3T