The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-07-01
Theatrical and Musical.

BowERY THrATRE.-The gsntlemauly doorkeepers and
officers attached to this old established Thespan temple
to take their benefit this evening for which
powerfully attractive entertainment is advertised
bracing the whole strength of the talented Bowcry
Fol- will be repeated, in which Mr. Eddy will perform
the character Of Tribust Mr. Gooda that of De Brion
of Blanche. Favorite songs by Miss Hifert and Mr..
Lehngwen will be the next feature, and the favorite
drama called Born TO Good Luck" will follow, with
Mr. Eddy personating the part Of Psudeen RAFFERTY, in
which he enthusiastically received a few
nings since This will be succeeded by singing by Miss
Hifert and Mr. Hamilton, and the amusements will
inmate with the first act of Robert Macaire,n Mr..
Stevens performing the character Of Robert Macare
BROADWAY THrArRE-FRsr APPEARANCE Mr.. W.
dian made his first bow this house last evening before
audience of his native city The difficult and arduous
character Of Hamlet that chosen by him for his de-
but Truth Of character and passion the real touchstone
and test Of dramatic worth 10 the unrvaed attribute
Of muse and in the general estimation Of
mankind this charm will maintain to him the highest
place among the poets Of the stage long human
ture thal hold on its appointed course-beyond every
other character which the immortal bard has drawn that
Of Hamlet nskes US forget the poet in his creation
Mr. Waller undertook insignificant task when he
attempted the portrsiture of the Prince Of Denmark
equivocal appreciation in the earlier
the tragedy feel perfectly competent to award to him
His attitudes classical his reading is perfect, his
voice good but the intonatons btray the want of
perence which time will doubtless rectify and make per-
feet His acting Is even and there Is audabe absence
OF rant falling into which novices too prone fall
In The with the ghost there stage trick
starting, shout; he stood absorbed and the
ejacuations which occasionally broke from his lip,
seemed involuntary, rather than a studied perform
apce The play scene he gave with full power Miss An
dertons Ophelia most beautiful and touching She
rendered the character exquisitey delicate that it
would seem as if touch would profAne it. Mr.. Da-
vidge was excellent. the shrewd wary, garrulous
pompous subtle old courtier Polonius The house
ashionaby attended. Tonight Mr.. Waller will APP
pear as Claude Melnotte and We should say from his
powers, that II is part well suited TO him.
Nm -Nofhing can surnass tho tide sur.
cess which continually flowing into this vastly popular
establishment The kavels and Gabriel appeared again,
received wit the uproarious bursts Of delight
and probstien usual by Of the fashion
The attractions offered for this evening equally
powerful and must ensure another dense assembage.
Burton, the inmit able comedian whose presentations
have always been the theme Of universal admiration,
will appear to- night, with his immense array Of stars
Plaeoe Blake, Lester John Dunn Bland, Mrs Hughes.
Miss Weston and Mrs Holman They all appear in
George Colmans celebrated comedy called Who Wants
a Guinea This Is something new to New York
dience II has not been played for several years and
Niblos Garden.
NATIONAL THEATRE.-This favorite theatre has expe-
renced most brilliant season; the successive produc-
ton Of pieces. and the talented company engaged in
their casts have for it the unlimited patronage Of
the public. We must congratulate Mr. Purdy on his
great success he richly deserves it, for he has spared
neither pains nor expense in producing the best enter
This evening highly attractive bill Is Of
fered for the benefit Of Mrs Mands ones the talented
The pleasure Of witnessing the his'ronc abilities Mrs
Jones, will certainly extend TO her liberal share Of
ih' patronage this occasion. The entertainments
viii commence with the celebrated play entitled the
Lady If Lyons in which Mrs. Jones will personate
he Of Claude Melnotte and Mrs Grattan that of
Pauline aud the successful drama called Harry Burn
ham viii be the concluding piece, which Is most power
fully cast
BRoUcHAm's LycEuM.-The amusements announced for
this evening at this favorite and elegant theatre will
afford glorious fun for the playgoing public Mr. T b.
johnston long and fsvoraby known In this city first
class comedian and who has always been received with
the utmost delight by the dramatic public IL to take hi
benefit tonight. Let him have what he deserveily
meritsa bumper The first feature Of the evening will be
the iayorite comedietta Of the Teacher Taught in
which Mr.. Broughsm. Mr. Lynne. Miss Mary Taylor and
Mrs. Vernon will appear This will be- succeeded by tn
popular farce Of My Precious Betsey" with Mr. Jefer-
and Miss Gould in the cast The greatly successful
farce entitled the School for Tigers" will be the next
piece In which Mr. Johnston, Mrs. skerrett and Miss
Gould will perform the prr cps characters and the ter
ninating piece will be the Great Exhibition" with
ihrce excellent artists-Mrs Johnston Mrs Vernon and
Mrs Drougham
ent programme to night Their well ventilated hall Is
aghuy crowded Notwithstanding the intense heat Of the
gather, and their performances received with
enthusiasm than
FrILows MNsrHELs And uE NEW oRLr.Ss sEsESA-
lEHs-A varied aud attractive programme. comprising
COD selection II their best dances Instrumental
olos and wittici,ms including the new burlesque
pera and the Shaker is announced for this evening
y the above talented companies
B.H~uM's MrsrrN We do not say that any public
'lace of amuement Is ice house at this season. bur
ally. the Museum Is cooler than any would believe.
ven when crowded At JPN, to-day the performances
pen with the aprsp pos farce of The Cheap Excursion
he extraysganzsis also among the entertainments
AMID IN the lin In the evening that very popular
cmedy The Bold Drsgoons " Il 70 be played The cast
excellent The Jave the tight rope and the feats
Herr Cline followed by those Of Lareu c0bcg1e the
.vsnibg' performance.