The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-09
Thsafrlcal.

OPENING Or WALLAcK's LYcEuN.-The Lyceun, which
had been closed for several months past reopened und
and better auspices last evening under the manage
ment and proprietorfhp o. Mr.. Walack. The theatre
has undergone many Improvements since It has passed
into his hands The sofas OF the boxes and pquet have
been renovated and heightened Two and very hand
boxes have been added tho entrance and lobbes
ornamented; and the whole interior Of tho house has
put elegant and fashionable appearance The
formances Of last evening commenced with the excellent
comedy Of Tho way to get Married., with Blake Wal
oott and Lester supporting tho characters Of Toby All
spice Da hall and Tangant and Mr. H. B. Phillips that Of
Caustc Those gentlemen already we'll and favorab,y
known tothe play going public and criticism Of their
performances would be supererogatory suffice it to
that each seemed to strive this occasion to surpass
any thing he had done before In the line And
In this We think they successful They
certainly managed to keep the audience In a
continuous Of laughter. Mrs. auckland played
Clementina extremely well, and Julia Faulkner and
and Lady Sorrsl, also well sustained BY Mines Hale
and CrsneY. With such names occurring in the stock
company the cannot but be successful at the Ly
eeum-which bcsides possesses the attraction Of very
fine orchestra. After the comedy was concluded, ani
pas seu danced by Miss Malvna in which she
and received half doz. boquets Mr. Walack called
and his appearance the stage the signal for
loud and continuous uproar Of applause from the audi
encemany Of his personal friends standing up waving
their hats and shouting most energetcally. Having
length obtained silence Mr. Wasck addressed the audi.
ance follows
Ladies and Gentlemen, you are perhaps aware thst
have suffered vciy much from III health for the last two
years and this the rst time have trod the boards
q the atre tor seventeen months. But thank God am
wen again chers feel thst respect for my audience
should have induced me to come prepared With speech
on this Occa.ion but have Atudisd and even
had done 1t wou)d have all vanished from my brain
Therefore ladies and gentlemen you must take for
granted that mean sincerely what say; and know
hat you will forgive my want Of eloqrence since you
bave taken my feelings by storm Loud cheers IL is
thirty years since first appeared before New York
audience. then in the young blood Of life, and
met reception like that which cheers me to night They
bned the young with enthusiasm, and encouraged
him they do the old man. 10 owes his success
to your hndnese and forbearance and for thirty ycaa
in all the visits he has made in all the branches Of his
art. your ea,husissm and encouragement your great
blindness and forbearance. bore hn up and furnished
kiDd feelings towards him continued. (Cheers
Ladies' and gentlemen, became manager, as you may
Sr The old Na.ion Cheers You were pleased to
approve Of my management tbeu trust experience
manager in the little village OF London has since made
1cbesrsS s' Il Is now tSi..esn Years ago siSes
Il an certain you all regret two lost that beautiful
addIeasd you in the character Of manager and Il is
five since acted before you The NATIONAL was
fine gallant first rate old ship fuil all kinds Of &c
rpaie with the noble and industrious hands to support
her, will sail in the full favor Of your appreciation
(Chscrs) My object was to bring together those whom
knew to be established favortes with you Most Of them
are here and will present to you SOON very soon ne~
candidates for your favor and few old for viii
act IN few days myself CHEERS Tho style Of our
performances ladies' and gentlemen will be high comedy,
the babest and best class Of farces vaudeville SC,
drama Of stirring interest, such kont Day y
don Caesar de Bazsp,n &C. And viii give you
novelties, piecer, but no tragedy Much as love
h-for 1t was tragedy played for the first fifteen
visits out Of nineteen, that made to the United
etates But my object Ia to make you laugh, not to
make ycu weep. 1t remains to hoa will
perform my promises to you know you will support
and that win be well supported by the company;
know deserve It, that win get share and portion
Of that favor which others In the city descrvedy
ceive. All AK and for In fair share dcsrve Il.
90 with the times but though have not tho vanity
80 before Them am tooquck 70 be LEFT behind cheers
If gain your appreciation tnsn DO content You siii
be satisfied and will your smiiing faces till the
last Of the season Mr. Walack couclndcd amai1 loud
burt Of applause from all paris Of the house
The evenings entsrfamopt concluded with the farce Of
the Boa ding School" in which tho whole company again
made their appearance The house very crowded,
and much In, crest and enthusiasm manifested In the
success Of Mr.. Wallach's undertaking.