The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-03-21
Theatrical and Musical.

Theatrical and Musical.
COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO aR. w. r. BLAKE.
The Broadway Theatre, last night was thronged with
the most brilliant sseem blsse ever known within It's
walls. Not only every seat occupied but the
asles pleteiy filled, and the orchestra aso
the musicians being obliged to play behind the
The comedy Of the Poor Gentleman excsilenty
ton to the several excellent presentations Of character
which commanded the applause and admiration Of the
house AT the fell OF the curtain Mr. Blake was called
for. and responded -
ladies aud Gentlemen With great irocrty,
hf %Sa a AZ loss &c but '
must be feeble explosion at best which shall ain 60 Pic
h.vs 70 There no acting Deem ma not tedious
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Unhsraided, unknown from that peroa there mas been
the and mPnipss Re New Yos public
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festion Of the puddle. demands gratitude To
and 20 the press which hs. my hopes
apseties This ths brilliant will
long remembered onOe for all. and for all my thanks
This address, was received With prolonged applause
ard Mr. Blake retired, much excited with the warmth
Of attachment exhibited by this great public demon
stration Of favor immediately after, the personal
friends Of sir Blake aud the ladies aud gentlemen of
the profession, assembled in the green reom when .
splendid silver pitcher and salver beautifully designed
and Of massive proportions were presented to him Dr.
James Powell, in a pertinent speech, said that the
actions Of the public and of Mr. Blake's friends would
better speak the opinion of tbe worth which they all
deebtd TO honor than any words that he could utter
and that he took great pride In presenting testi
monisl to 60 richly deserving Of it, lie hoped it
might be treasured IS an heirloom in the memories
Of the poet. To this Mr.. Blake feeugly responded.
that he accepted the token Of good fellowship and
s, na s t leave Win to II. sop as an evdsno. OF
the kindness Of his friends; and he would renew
those assurances Of bis gratitude to his brothers
and sisters in the profession which his heart had
prompted few momeots previous TO utter before the
public Hewoula chesfuy reciprocste in ell those Mind
Officer which gave charm TO the scenes In which 1t
wss their province to engage.
The farce, In which Messrs Burton and Broughsm
took principal psrtr now owed and after the per.
multitude dispersed highly grataed with the brsn-
Of the and the excellent character OF the
formaDces.
BowIRY THEArnE-This theatre was crowded TO
oyeroring last evening" to witness that successful aud
splendid piece the "Osth Of Once" and that deeply
thrilling drama tne %
and skill to excite astonishment and admiration in
all beholders. This evening" the oath OF Once will
again BE- performed conjoned with that charming aud
Affecting drama, "Ernsstinen Such attractions are
invipcible.
Burrows TnEATnE.-wers the numbers who have
which was repeated last night before numerous su'
calculated, would not be In the least aste
they Sssn
rutnsry prsns, and uupsrselled and Almost puts
carer uniess We were TO say that there win be dis
cernble dmuntion Of It's success until all the Empire
state ,sc BAD TN Z. rbs
concluding part the ives the amusing
farce Of fsggy Green which was receives with un'
bounded applause and the audience retired seeming
ly highly gianhsd with the nights smusements. To-
MORROW, Domtey night.
CHssrRAu's national TuEarpr.-in this, the last
week Of the appearence Of MIR Chsnfsu Is Nose, the
National assys SLED Is nightly crowded TO witness
the fsyorite Nov York B'hoy We like Mo6e In
Cslifornia even better than Moss In New York. The
scenes Ia this play lively and highly amusing. The
scene tire foot OF Courtandt street. when the pas
fensss and Nose among them about to start for
reprers ntatio, and exceepce Of acting. "Don Cesar
DE- Bssan revived here, also beautifully played
This evening the tame pieces viii be rs-enacted
CHpisry's orEpA HouE.-The programme Of this
evening IL very amusing. Every feature Of novelty
INJECTED with negro deiinea'ons, singing dancing,
witty sayings SC, ere all TO be given for the amuse
ana delight Of the hundreds Who visit this at
tractiye establishment. Christy, the Napoleon Of
negro mipstrel.y IL giving strong cvdsnee that money
can be realized without the trouble and fatigue OF
going 70 California.
T,p,nNAolr MASTER Coox.--A grand concert will
be given ct the Tabernacle on Monday evening next,
by Sebastian knile Cook juvenile srtist lie wiu be
Kyle. OehIein, and Becht. We have, BY Invitation,
heard this youthful pianist, and we're delighted With
what poser be executed several Of the
moot difcalt musical compositions. He Is only nine
old aud can master, without auy previous prAe
Iice any piece that may be placed before him.
AroIio RoeMs. MIR. seide, the excellent nutist,
whore soft and melodous tones aud brilliant exscu
ten have often been heard With pleasure, In this
city gives his faresen concert on Saturday evening
next. ct the Apollo Rooms. Several OF the leading
artists Of this city win appear on the occasion. One
aria executed BY Mr. stide, worth the price OF sd-
mission.
tanmsnt for the benefit Of the above society come.
on at the Actor flsce Opera House. Independent Of
the great attraction Of brs y. Kembi., who Is to
read skaksr. ares "Midsummer Nights Dream tbs
object itssIf being true bsns,olenee should indscs
nun brs to pa;ropire this invaluable institution We
are pertuaded the house viii be crosded
THF HUrcHirsoS FssilY give entertainment at
hmss,eas Mrssen.-fhe little Bs.sman. are stiil
drawing large assembsgss TO this popular place OF
They appear this afternoon and evening
the Merchant Of Venice" The Msrtinetu family
appear In psnomime, and give their elegant fests Of
Cpr~ysr Mr,rr~.-To morrow evening Madame
l. azaar will give vocal and Instrumental concert at
the above room Nessr. Iimm, Sch arfenberg Leopold
Meyer Herr Van Der weyde, and sisnorna |sitellini
Mrtopvor The programme for this nights enter
tsnment is the rsme - last evening namely, negro
r.sos,M.'-Ibe Beautiful exhibition Of the Gold
Miner aud the scenery from Chagrcs to Sacramento
city, given every evening ut Washington Hall, is
mr G,osas v,-ps,uorr hs, been giving reading.
Of Shakespeare in Washington, with great success
HE reading Of Macbeth" was greatly admired and
MIR. Mefr.r. very good general actress, is nov in
the city and will probably be engaged NJ one OF our
principal theatres Her line, We believe, heavy ba-
sara. interesting Exhibitioa Of the Microscope 10
open every evening at all Broadway.
city intelligence.
F.rsl Frrrcrs or ISrrnrsrsScE.-On Tuesday
pight, man named Hiram w. Newport vas found on
House. and vas brousht mp In q hand cart to the