The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-08
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Theatrical and Musical.
BENEFIT OF THE AMrnIcAE DRAMATIC FuHpAu,.
cIArIoN.-This BENEFIT the first one which hssbesu
undertaken since tho formation Of this association
will take place this evening, at the Aston Place Opera
House, which has been plsoed ct tho disposal OF the
association for this occasion We believe the object
Of this association lis extensively known; but may,
perhaps be well to state that 1t 10 TO establish
fund whereby such professors Of the dramatic art
shall become plated BY age accident or inrnity
necessary aid" A most worthy object, indeed. and
one which. We trust they will be enabled - fulnu
An sctors life is always hard one-the physical az
srtion alone Ia enough to down any one, whilst
oeisve and never ceasing As In eli other oallinss,
there are some fortunate ones, who acQ dre eompe-
| again vast number make more than living,
and when the inroads OF time upon them warn them
"supeiauous Tags the veteran on the stage"
what . chilling prospect have they hitherto had The
American Dramatic Fund Association, however will
We trust the Of obviating many OF these
unfortunate occurrences by sfordins aid in time IT
need to those who belong to it, and understand 1t
includes great proportion Of the profession among
its members But to return to the benefit this evsr-
| ing. The entertainments will commence with Mac
BETH, after which, singing from Signorins Trun and
Signor Benedett and performances the Sax horns,
by Mr. Distn and his sons. Tbs comedy Of Every NO
has His Faults" win concluds the sntsrainmsnts Mr..
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list Of those who have volunteered their service and
viii appear = essrs Forrest w. e. Burton, John
Scot ss walfS r:,'0p Holland Mitchell: s.:
Pearson, T d. Rice Warden, Distia and Sons W. r.
Blake, Vache, Dawson, John Gilbert, c. W. Clarke,
Bernard, James Pearson Giubsli T. Blaksly. Mssd's.
Vernon, c. i. Horn, Bailey, G Loder Timm, Knight.
wemy.. o'Connor l. Xxi Kirkha%, denim. MS q.
Lodsr will tuperintend the Musical Department. Mr.
Maretzek viii dire Ct the Orchestra Stewards Mes..
In Wanov Toh, poA>~
Brovgham, Lynne, 9 Andrews. Stage Director MI
Moore, late Prompter OF the Park Theatre; and the
splendid orchestra Of the Actor Place Opera House.
Gr and Duett by Sig Benedetti and Sig e Truth.
BowERY THEATRE.-The elegant little comedy Of
Naval Engagements" was played hrst last evening;
after which the Arabs made their went
through variety Of the very extraordinary feats
which have been much admired by the frequenters
of the Bowery Theatre. These Arabs truly most
remarkable set Of performers. The drama Of the
"Sergeants Wife, has been played In most handsome
style this week Every character in 1t 10 most ably
personsted and the interesting story Of tho piece Is
Haunted Man" will be played, with the original cast
also musical drama, and the MILLER and his Men
TIE house h.. bs.n fairly attended lately; and -
very shortly.
BROADWAY THEArRE.-The performans es last night
at this theatre for the benefit Of Mr. Lester who
has contributed largely to give this drama tho long
weeks The house, notwithstand the cold weather,
well filed, which Of only what We ex-
pectedf the great estma in which the talents
Of this actor held by the people, from the
such an important occasion It is needless to ada
that ssed en- with great ecla and It's varied fea
tuIe. elected the customary applause and Laughter
tieh night Of its presentation. Saturday evening
Is set apart for the benent of Miss Fanny wallack
who We see to sustain the character Of Lady Mac
beth this evening at the benefit Of the Dramatic Fund
Association, in the Astor Place Opera House.
NATIONAL THEATRE.-Last evening this house was
very fairly attended, and the performances went of
well. The popular drama Of the "Chillren in the
Wood" with Mr.. J. Scott Walter was the first
riece and Scott played better After this piece
Miss Miles and Mr.. Hamilton sung duett, the
Syrsn and Friar in good style We would say few
words regarding Miss Miles; she is most unassumug
hard piece saa doing her x
punctuaity and judgment; she sings very plsssingy
acts part, %1t Mr.
bids fair to be capital comedian. To night the bill
will consist Of no less than four pieces, Wis: three
played last evening in capital style We presume 10
not played this evening account Of several of those
actors who have parts in 1t, being engaged at the
Dramatic Fund BENEFIT at the Astor Place Opera House.
BURToN's THrArRE.--Again q very respectable
audience present last evening" At this theatre
witness the attractive comedy Of "vsnity FsY'
which received, a. usual, the renewed applause Of
delighted audience; after which, the first act Of the
"Calfornis Gold Mines" and the entertainment CON-
ChTisty" This piece IL Ssoomina vssv erent y.
vorite and should be by all who glory in fun and
fancy To. night good bill is offered: VANITY Fair"
"Miechsf Making" and "Monto Chrsty."
AMERIcAr CIRcus.-This popular place Of evening
recreation Vas well hlled:last evening; The Bsdoun
ehtree BY the company, was greeted with vehement
fairy steed Cinderella, the beautiful gymnastics and
groupnss together with the general here
deserved share Of public patronage An .ftsrnoon
psrfoi will be given on Saturday st O'Clock.
CONCERT OF SIcNoRI LUIGI AND ArSIBALx ELrEA AT
The STyYYEsArr Institute, e67 BRoApwAv.-This
fashionable sofs musicale will take place this evening"
at the above mentioned place, and will undoubtedly
prove very favorable and productive to the young
Several artists have volunteered their services for the
occasion, and We notice among them Nine Bottle and
will perform ssvera pieces the violin, aud among
them the celebrated duo for piano and VIOLIN from
stions Of Osborn and D. s.p H nn' Brother ussI
nbale, boy eight years old viii also play two pieces
on the piano We hope the concert Of these srtisss
enfans will be we'll attended
CHRm1y's MirsrRELs are doing finely Midst all tho
houses and ss their style Of singing, &o, and tho
there Is probability Of their continuing in the
favor with the public for length Of time 70 ooms
The NEW ORLEANS SERENADERs, at the Society
audiences whose hearty applause ct their
inimable performs show how they appreciate the
sayings sineings and doings Of these scientific and
harmonious celored gentlemen They will this even-
ing give most admirable programme, well worth
hearing
AvANsMErrco.-The explanatory lecture which
given every evening by the exhibitor Of this besu-
full panorama gives every infor nation regarding the
locale, 60 Of the famous Mexican battles which have
rendered the American soldier famous The psnora
ma itself s well worth going hundred miles to see.
Mr.. Charles Thorne, late manager Of the Federal
street Theatre, Boston, has gone to California.
Mrs Butler will commence course OF Shaksperian
readings In Cambridge, Mass, on Monday evening
next.
Henry Herr and Francis Coenen were announced
to give concert in Boston last night
Circuit Court.
Before Justice Jones.
Fxs. 7.-Dapii Francis Bacon Jsmss Wsfson
Webb-This action for libel, growing cut OF an
article bv plaintid l846, published