The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-15

Theatrical and Musical.
BewEnv THrArsE There is no lack In the patronage
Of the public for this place of The exploits
Of the +" Three Gusrdsmen' are nightly witnessed by
crowded audiences, and the actors, who are fslly
competent With their parts performing with
ease and much ensemble 1t is q pleasure to see how
well works this dramatic machinery and to hear the
vact Of the spesches aud the accuracy and apropos
of all the rspartess and points Of the speeches Mesrs
Lester, Wslack, Gilbert Dunn, Arnold and stevens,
resppg numerous psudits The entertainment csnclud
ed with the famous drama Of THE Wife with Seven Has
bands which was performed in very crsditabls style,
Three Guardsmen' will be repeated this evening.
BRoApwAv THEATRE. The httls Batemans took their
benefit last evening Misses Kate and Ellen appearing
In the characters Of Lady Macbeth and the Thane of
Cawdor, In selections from Shakespeare tragedy Of
Macbeth and also in the burletts of "Od and
and Kate personating the amusing and versatile cha
raeters Of the four MowbIays. While We admire the
tions, cannot but feel certain degree Of sstonsh
ment that infants enter into the spirit Of sHch
sppsng dssSS as those COMMITTEE ~ Macbeth and
eentatop last night In the burlstta they each dis
played great talent and confirmed us In previously
expressed opinion, that Though correct In their read
rg OF more serious parts, comedy Is certainly their
forte This evening they make their last appearance
Burrows THnArHE.-Mr Lynne one of the excellent
performers at this theatre took his benefit last
ming, and the play going public certainly gave him
bumper for the house filed to Overlooking with
han dsome assortment of pretty women The selection
Tor the evening was the Serious Family followed BY
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with the popular local draIis called Temptation ali
Of which were received with great eciat
national THEATRE -" The Female Guard, or lad
in the Wonderful Lamp" is burlesque for which Mr.:
C. Burke deserves great credit. 1t Is not only good
play but 1t also contains the most magnificent
ry ever exhibited ut this place of amusement The
costumes very rich and the scenery which has
been painted by Mr. W. Porter, Is really magnificent.
or the plot Of the burlesque cannot give the de-
striking Incidents which are altogether amusing and
very effective and that Mrs. Messyer, the leading
Lockysr, Smith Charles and Muzzy and Msssrs Burke,
Herbert Seymour and Jefferson The Female Guard"
whCse military
IL nightly received with unboundsd applause. The
Grand Lantern March is very imposing spectacle,
which terminates the play with remarkable effect.
The house crowded last night and the entertain
men.s, which began with the farce Of the Budget Of
Blunders," ended with the " Dead Shot" The bur-
esque Is to be repeated this evening.
MITcHElL's OLYMPIC THEArRE.-Y esterday, being the
benefit Of MIR Stafford, this fsvorite place Of amuss
Dents Of the evening commenced with the operetta
entitled mo Song No Supper" which was executed,
which Internationally sttests the talents and prob
cheney OF Mr. Mitchells excellent cast Of characters
Mis- Mary Taylor Of course sang last night With her
accustomed precision and expression, and was rsptur
musical farce Of the Swiss Cottage and the farce
called Crossing the Line in both Of which Mr. and
Mrs. Merryheld, who, on the present occasion, had
kindly volunteered their services made their appear
The amusenents concluded with Mr. Bakers burlesque
Amy Lee or no Loves Best" which was witnessed
NTH a. much zest Is ever TO night vii be performed
misory Note"
ITALIAN OPERA The third representation OF Maria
evening The artists all in good voice. and sang
their respective roles with excellent artistic ability.
We have never attended an opera at which so
highly peae and delighted that Of last evening.
There seemed to be evident Improvement Ia every
department The quintee at the close OF the arst act
ears OF the audience In such strains OK thrill
ling harmony that the artists called before the
curtain to receive well msited plaudits There Is one
remarkable feature In the Opera House. and that is
that the chorus department perhaps inferior to
Of the same class; and this is principally owing to the
egsnt discipline Of the distinguished muscsi leader
Max Naretzek whose orchestra is the best organized
body of musicians we have ever listened TO- We should
future representation Of this light pleasing and beau
tifcl opera
CHR,srY's OrERA Housr There will be an afternoon
concert at Mechanics Hall, to- day, commencing at
O'Clock, alec one in the evening, which begins at
o'clock 1bs programmes for each are very attrsctive
containing nany Of their best melodies. Children with
their parents will be highly amused By visit to Chris
ty's, this afternoon.
CIscus AsroK PLAcE--This afternoon an extra per-
foI will be given for the accommodation Of uvs
niles and such families as prefer attending In the day
time. Gossin, thei boys favorite and certainly the
.s q 70 IN 'ss
nomenon will appear In the Wild beasts den aud per-
form prodigies Of valor w. B. Carroll aud his infant
daughter In their two horse act. MIR Nixon and his
talented children among the attractions of the day
Gossin's benefit comes OF on Monday.
ANERIoAS MussuM.-Tbis elegant establishment con-
tinues 10 attract large audiences, we'll see the
stage performances to view the large and splendid
collection OF deeply interesting natural uriosties with
which this theatre abounds. The performances
sist Of yaudeves, comic pantomimes gymnastics aud
comic singing.
BAnNuMs MUSEUM at Philadelphia Is the most popu-
lar place Of amusement in that city IL is great IA
nily resort aud pstronsed by the most respectable
classes The collection of csrosites Is superb Peaes
great collection having been added to the Of
tLiladeiIb ia and that Of this city
CHINrsr AssrNuLy Room.--This evening Mr. Paiges |
concert comes of ut the above The programme
good and his friends attention Is called tcthe fact
1BE ALLsoHAsiASs will give Of their charming
concerts at the Tabernacle Tuesday evening next
The programme contains many beautiful songs duets
trios and quartets.
s1uVvFs,Nr INSTITUTE This evening Mr.. G.. Van. |
dehhon viii appear 10 the costume of William Shak
spesre ana read Antony and Cleopatra From the |
brilliant reception he met with Tuesday evening" |
persuaded bis instructive reading this evening
will be attended by large and fashionable audience
We know Of no announcement so well calculated to |
part knowledge OF elocutiOn, aud which tends to
refine the taste for correct reading than the pre-
sent uu dertaking Of this eminent artist.
PAnoHAaA OF THE NILE This painting, which IL de-
scribcd ny excellent lecture given by Mr. Glidion
yhcuid he by those who lose to travel over the
valley At this great river. The customs, habits 81
living, agd every other particular q the people, all
unfulded In the lecture.