The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-26

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Theatrical and Musical.
BowERy THEArRs. Yesterday being Christmas day,
and dedicated universally. by all the people of Chris
tendon in all places and climes to good cheer reoic
Ing and merry making, our goody city OF New York
not benin hand in furnishing her quota OF enter
tsinments Foremost in the rank Of places dedicated
10 public amusement, stand sthe Bowery Theatre 1T al
times; but this occasion 1t stood pre.eminently
forward and furnished such supply Of smusements as
rarely combiued, at such times of amusement
the present. In the afternoon. the theatre was
crowded BY the holiday folks to that stirring drama
delta, I. Taking the Pledge; and Nose. joe and
Jack - The crowds We're immense In the evening,
The Four Musketeers" were performed to increased
crowds, which were such that hundredS were sent
away who could not get in.
BROADWAY THEarRE.-Mss Charlotte Cushman has
been welcomed with warmth commentaries with her
deserts and charace rstic of American hospitality On
Monday evening, she made her first appearance, as
Julia in the Hunchbackn to we'll filed house; aud
last night she performed the part Of Meg Merres in
'Guy Manperpg''-a character in which shs stands
uurvalled and which may be esteemed exclusively
her She isthe very gypsy of the immortal Scott
the living representative OF the peculiar
that strange and terrihcaly drawn character Her i'm
meme powers her force, physical and mental : her
commanding figure sometimes deep and trem Gus
voice-all combine to render her mort effective and
efficient Meg slerres. Miss Cushman's engagement
10 strengthened by the aid of Mr. Coudock, as excel
lent auxiliarya sterling good actor whose judcious
reading perfection in his parts render him at all
times an actor Of merit gaining admiration and elicit
Ing applause.
NlBLos GARDEN Considering the state of the
Their, yesterday evening, this magnificent place Of
amusement was filed with a numerous and highly
Intelligent audience. The entertainments commenced
with the daring and elegant ACHE meDs OF the Raw
Family and Leon lavsi, on the tight rope, which still
continue to draw forth the admiration AID applause of
brilliant assemblies They were followed by series OF
national characteristic dances, which executed
In manner highly creditable to the splendidly or
ganixed Corps de Ballet. Miles. Berth, Lehman, and
MIR Brilliant, acquitted themselves with their usual
ability and grace fulpess. The amuseTents concluded
with the fourth of the and gorgeous
fairy comic pantomime, by Jerome Ragel entitled
with enthusiastic applause The msgnfcence of the
new scenery dresses, and properties commanded the
admiration OF the whole house, while the curious tricks
and wonderful TRANSFORMATIONS executed with mar
veous facility and dextety characteristic only of the
csebraed Bavel Family contributed merriment to the
whole performances. To. night, Mr.. Antoine Ravel
takes bs benefit on which occasion will performed
LA Fete Champetren characteristic dances, and
"Raoul.n
Burrows THEATRE.-Burton, who is ever getting up
something TO suit the times presented In his bill for
last evening Christmas piece, entitled Santa Claus
we're the Serious Family and the Laughing Hyena"
which performed by the cast heretofore.
The Serious Family is one Of the best pieces of the
kind that has for long time, made its appearance.
The sarcastic blows which it levels ut hypocricy and
dupiciy made to tell with good effect. The piece
IL always we'll received. The interludes last evening,
consisted OF dance, La Zngarillan by Miss Walters
and MIR. A. Frederick; and a duet know q Baak, +"
sung by Mrs Holman and Miss Hffert To- night
Is announced Dombey Night" when Captain Cutie
and Jack Bunsby will appear in all their glory, IS
they do one evening each week, without failure.
performed, at this popular theatre the "InvincOles"
piece which has been we'll Irecsved by the play
the peiformsncs passed Of With great sa The ss.ins
vas spirited and highly creditable. The Female
Guard tho next piece, and produced roars OF
laughter from the lively manner in which 1t vas per-
formed The entertainment concluded with the amb
ssvoysrd and his Monkey" which was highly amusing
This evening the Invincibes' will be again perform
ed, owing to Its great popularity.
MIrcHELL's OLYMPIC THEATRE This popular and
much frequentsd place Of amusement was uncommonly
commenced with NEUROLOGICAL allegorical burlesta,
entitled :" Olympic Revels," or Prometheus and
ana witnessed with every demonstration of pleasure
and satisfaction. 1t was eucoesded by the fairy mu
steal extravagan1s entitled the Magic Arrow ,, aud
Dir. Wscot's local burletta Of " Frank Mclaughlin"
which passed off exceedingly we'll, Afording infinite
amusement and delight TO we'll filled house. The
ADJUSTMENTS concluded with the lsughsbe farce called
the Promlssory Nots,n which kept the audience in
continual ht Of laughter Tonight Mr.. drosvenor
takes his benefit which occasion will he performed
the drama of u Don n.ar de Bszau Olympic ReyesD
and " Frank Mclaughlin"
italian OrrRA-on Monday evening was repeated
for the fourth timo, Donizetti's opera, Don fss
quale" that magnificent pearl In the rich collection
the eminent com pssor, and never, We believe, has II
been as well performed Is on THIS occasion IL is i'm
possible to witness Norma with sweet . voice, or
SO lively couutenance the perton1cation Of that
character by sgnorina borghese. She has also been
received With tremendous applause and recalled twice
before the curtain. The r6e of q Don Pxsquslsn by
Ssnquirico, was also csptally performed and We
II any other ger aud comic actor be
found who plsys as well as does The other parts
of Erneste'' by Guild and Malatesta by RossCorsi
we're also very well h!ed This eveoiog will be
with Sgnorins Berucca and Sguor rorti In their two
prominent parts All the admirers of these eminent
Of the music and the method and voice OF the singers
The house will be overlooked, no doubt.
CHnIsTy's MlSsTRrLs-A great bill Of amusements Is
presented for the enjoyment OF the patrons OF Me-
chsncs Hall this evening. The programme contains
several OF the best negro melodies and other amusing
features which are arranged the beet possible scale,
Nv r. p
band The celebrated Voyage Musicale" forms por.
tion OF the entertainment aud the whsle company are
determre ed 20 exert their musical abilities In order to
make their visiters happy.
socirrY LmrAHr.-There viii be four performances,
by signor Dlitz the celebrated venriloquist and ma
gcisp, a. the above room, to-daythe first at eleven
O'Clock and the other enter nms nts at three six and
eight o'clock lie will introduce his learned canary
birds and make them In every respect obey bis order
Cmcus, AroR PL,cr-This place Of amusement Is
becoming exceedingly popular aud Is visited every
night by large audiences The performance viii
Gimp Of Rlches,n in which the celebrated clown,
Signor Carlo and his wonderful family, will appear.
There will be three clowns In the ring-Carlo Gossin,
and Williams Great fun fer young and old The other
entertainments will consist Of horsemanship, gymnss
tics chair tricks, tumbling, sc.
AMsnloAs Mrsrva--Ths prosramne Of entertain
for this day u deeply interesting vaudeville,
pantonimes, comic singing and dancing The great
English giant, Robert Hale.. and the dwarf Major
General Mole viii also be exhibited aud Sgnor Csnito
the monkey will exhibit his extraordinary fssts.
cpsEsE Roos.- Uliddor,s Panorama Of the Nile
continues TO be exhibited every night, at the above
room
Miss DAttKronr This celebrated actress IL playing
with great tuccers in Boston. Her benefit was bum
rsr, every part OF the theatre being crammed. She
was called out between the acts, and the stage vas
filed with bouquets and osers the audience cheering
from all sides.
SocrrrY rrAtr.-Sgnor BlitS the celebrated ven.
triloqut and magician, will give series Of his highly
amusing performances during the week. nj the above
room lie will Introduce his learned canary birds and
make them In every respect obey his commands
Mr. Fenno arrived yesterday from San Francisco,
With view to the engagement Of a company for his
theatre In that city.
Court Gale udnr for This Day.
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