The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-07
the most brilliant and gorgeous paintings We have

the most brilliant and gorgeous paintings We hav
ever seen on any stage.
NmLos G.RDEN.-1here will be no performance
at this popular establishment tonight but to
morrow evening the performances will commenc,
i with the "EtOn Boy, in which the English vaude
vile company will appear, and the amusements
will conclude with the grand ballet Of "Gisellc, =
with those famous and highly accom- plished artists
The Rousset Family, in the leading characters. AS
they will remain in the city but few nights more,
those who take delight in the best 1erpschorean
exhibitions, should by all means visit the garden.
Mile Caroline is danseuse in every sense Of the
word. She is lively-bounds like a sylpl-is as
graceful and fascinating as a Peri, and receives
throughout the whole piece the most enthusia site
and deafening cheers Her three sisters are also
exceedingly clever, and the father seems as expert
any Of them. The scenery Is new and beautiful,
and the audiences receive the worth Of their money
BURROWS THEArRE.-lhe entertainments which
are given nightly at this prosperous establishment
continue TO draw immense audiences, who give tes-
timony Of their delight by the most enthusiastic,
cheering. The pieces are happily selected, 80 to
suit the taste Of the times, and the parts are all
distributed to the respective artists according to
their various abilities This is the grand feature Of
Burton's success-he has always the best actors
around him; and with his own powerful assistance
as comedian, all move on so smooth and elegant
that not single objection can be taken to any
character IN the pieces produced Tonight Sher.-
dams splendid comedy Of the sSchool for Scandal"
with Blake as Sir Peter Teay!e, Burton as Oliver
Surface, Lester as Charles Surface, Bland as Jo-
scIh, Jordan rs Backbite, and Johnston as Crab
tree-Mrs Russell as Lady Teazle, Mrs. Skerrett
as Mrs. Candour, Mrs. Hughes IS Mrs. Sneerwell,
and Mis- Hill rs Maria. This cast viii cram the
house. Tue orchestra viii play various overtures,
and the entertainments viii conclude with a favo-
rite piece.
NATIONAL TircArEr-still the splendid and mag
nifcent production Of "Thalaba, the Destroyer, or
the Burning Sword" continues to draw crowded
and delighted audiences. We are not surprised at
this, as Il is the best piece that has been pro-
duced within the walls Of this old and very popular
establishment The machinery is welt worked,
confusion or delay taking place. and the scenery is
rich and gorgeous, particularly the rural moonlight
views, the sepuichre, the romantic pass. the SUI
tans pavilion, the brilliant aHd dazzling revolving
star, the ascent Of tho flying dragon with the de-
mon, the fortress in flames, and the last grand
tableau. Miss Malvina will appear in a medley
dance. Tor the convenience of those whose
pations prevent their arriving at the theatre at
early hour, the manager has arranged that the per-
formanccs shall commence with the new comedy Of
the 'sslorning Call, the part Of Sir Edward Ardent
by MIR. Ill. atkins, aud that Of nirs Chilling,tone
by Miss Mestayer. NO doubt there viii be
crowded house.
fEoIGuAaI's.-Nothng can equal thc enthusiasm
with which the pieces are received Mt this now
thoroughly established and ia, orte place OF amuse
mcnt. The File du.Regnent" is oapitally rem
dered, and the scenery and general appointments
beyond all praise. This evening they do the popu-
lar drama Of the "Dcvil in Paris" with ito won
Hciiu SuabStS, IausioIiHatioilo anu cHctb FitsS
Mary Taylor shines to great advantage in her va
rious characters, and brougham's Vanille is one
OF his very best assumptions. The inderscribably
funny "kow at the Lyceum " terminates the en-
tertainment. Broughm' limitations are alone worth
tho price of admission They are perfect rcnco-
tions Of the orig nals Mrs. Brougham's Scotch
Lady Macbeth Is very amusing. Ou the whole,
the piece is iamously played.
CHRIsrl's MISsTgEI.s.-Ihe entertainments
nightly given BY the above unryalled company of
Ethiopian delineators, are of an exceedingly select
character, and receive the unanimous approval Of
the most discerning audiences. In the programme
for this evening. we find an excellent selection Of
humorous songs, interspersed with a pleasing
variety Of dancing. The insrume entail performan
afford great source Of pleas and thu wftticism5
Of George are Incompatible. 90 early.
FE;Lows' MINsTEEIs AND THE NEW OrLKAN,
SErENADrns continue TO attract crowded and
fashionable audiences to their popular hall, No. III
Broadway The singing Of Collins is delightful
Swaipc has become celebrated for his rich With
cisms-his solo on pair of kitchen bellows is one
Of the most extraysgant musical feats we ever
heard; Master Buckley executes his solos on the
violin with great precision and harmony, and night
ly receives the warmest testimonials OF admiration
in fact, all the performances good.
AMERICAN MusErN-The afternoon and evening
amusements which are given at this establishment,
surpass the beauty Of the drop scene In the
afternoon, Sontag's great moving panorama of
Millions " Paradise Lost and Regained," with the
interesting domestic drama Of n 20 Village Tale"
and in the evening the excellent and moral produce
ton Of the "Drunkard," with Grosvenor, liada-
way, and Miss &. Chapman, in the principal cha
racters.