The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-22
Dramatic and Musical Matters.

The chief theatrical event Of the week has been the
farewell engagement Of Mrs A. G. Mowatt at Niblo's
Garden The spacious theatre crowded from par
quette to dome each night when she appeared She
| played Parthcnia, in "Ingomari' Adrenne, in "Air
enne, the Actress Juliana in rhe Honey moon, and
Ioanthe, in King Renes Daughter" Her benefit on sat
urdsy was attended by some Eve six thousand people,
only part Of whom could get sight at the stage Mrs
Mowat goes 70 Boston and plays during weeks at the
Howard Athcnerm. She is TO be married at Ravens
WOOD, Long Island, ON the 9th proximo. Mr. Wallack
has played at his theatre during the week. to very
full houses He has appeared shyock. in 'The Mer-
chant Of Vence Martin Haywood, in tsThe Rent Day.
and Rover, in ssWild OATS On Thursday farce Grst
played at the Lyceum theatre London on the 10th Of
November, was played for the 6rst time in America at
this theatre. 1t written by Tom Taylor ani
is entitled "a Nice Firm" Messrs. Moon Messiter,
solicitors are two Of the most irregular Of The
former (Mr Chippendal) is old slow orgetful and OBJ
tuse; the latter hr Brougham) young fast, unrefect
ing and impusive. Between them, papers lost mis-
laid, overlooked and confounded-cents kept wait
gparties mistaken misnamed neglected and almost
ruined. All this il symbozed by a series OF incidents
which gradually open into chaos incapable being pene
trated by any Light Of intelligence the of the
parties Atlengh they stand in peril being compromised
in CAFE of felony. John and Richard Ripton, their
clients (r Vincent and Mr Phillps) have ingenously
contriyed "a little ruse' on an assurance ofce-the
ater dying and being buried for the noncethe
claiming the Of three thousand pounds by
the policy The Mice Firm in the hour Of need can
not find the policy but the junior partner always pre-
cpitate, win draw cheaue for the amount deducting
the costs, and hands II to John Rpton Other situ
aions then occur from which ii appears that Richard
Rpton entitled to considerable property will Of
some one receAtly deceased whereupon he throws OF
his disguise willie his brother audaciousl duplicates
Ne n IF tha
policy transaction and reduces the senior partner to
state Of utter despar, while thu junior Affects the
utmost coolnes Hisf habits here in fact into
available play and lie promptly sends his clerk to stop
the payment of the check which he had drawa and
makes other practical hits which tend to give turn
affairs In the hurry of the crisis lie shuts the door Of
the iron safe while Moon is within III seeking for the
policy, and not being able 20 end the key is compeeo
leave him TO the peril of socation. AZ length Rider
clerk (Mr. Reyi ods) methodicali than his
se finds Both the key and the policy and also prevents
by timely discovery, the aAi termination of mort
gage transaction. Matters beipg thus SIT to rights
Rider is promised share in the partnership and the
hand of Miss Moon and undc- his auspicecj it hoped
the business Of "The Nice Firm will be- conducted
in regalar The farce was well
put on. the stage and fairly acted but there is
too much tails in it, and the situations hang
fire on this account At the Broadway theatre Mr.
motto, james ", (tKing of the Commons ~ ana Mac.
beth, tcpny moderate houses Al Burtons g. Miss. Annie
Lee said to be novice has her debut and p4ayed
Carlo in the musical drama called aAsmodeus.' Mr.
Jordan and Mr. Johnston have had benefits. A. the
Bowery, newmelodSam s'Salvatc7 Rosa y has dawn
coed houses. At Educational sThe Blacksm OF Ant
werp," an effective drama, has beer. revived and the
principal parts well sustained by Mr. and Mrs. Prior NJ
Julien's band have been drawing good houses to Castle
c..
reil and John JOY tbs gentlemen who have managed
NJ Julien, affairs in THIS country each presented,
by officers Of the Fire Department Association, witha
beautiful gold medal, token of remembrance for
their aid in getting the benefit given by M. Jullicns
band to the Orphan Fund Of the Fire Department The
benefit given last January and nettsd to the
fund.
Julien announces a grand jubilee tonight at Castle
Garden Madame walaee-Boucheie has been engaged
and she viii sing this evening The american Quadre
will he given for the last time The engagement Of
Madame Bonchee for one month, WA be hailed with
delight by thousands Of her admirers.
We learn with pleasure that Mrs. Woodward the highly
talented and popular actress to return to Boston,
from NEST successfuk tour of nearly three years. du
ration in California. Mrs. w. commenced playing at
Boston about eighteen years ago. At the old National
theatre then under tie management Of Mr. Peby, and
her earlier impersonatons fresh in the mind Of the
dicted for her brilliant career and she has not disap
pointed them. She ranks among the very best Of
artists, and has won her present elevated
position by unremitted study and application to the du
ties Of her profession Her Lady Macbeth excellent
and Mrs Haer in the Stranger, and Meg Merriles
she not exceled any actress Her taste in dressing
whatever character she assumes, acknowledged to be-
unexeeptonable. Her private character irreproach
abe and she ia most esteemed by those who know her
best.
At Nblos Garden, this evening, the Raves and Mile.
Matthias appear in Medina, !, and a ballet
At the Broadway, Mr. Anderson plays "Gisippuss
The names Of Messrs. Conway and Pope and Madame
Ponisi, appear in the cast.
At Burton's theatre Mrs Bucklnnd has beneft to-
night The bill includes the comedy Of the Honey
moon" and " The Two Buzzards." Mr. Walter Keeble
from the English theatres will play Duke Sir
William Don win play the principal part in the farce and
Mile. Ducy Barre will dance. On Tuesday evening Mr.
Burton has benefit and the theatre will then close
after most prosperous Following the universal
example Messrs Burton and wallack have resolved next
to increase the price Of tickets to their theatres
from fifty to seventy five cents each We presume that
the other theatres viii do likewise.
At wallack's theatre, this evening, shaksperes
comedy, @As You Like IT, is announced for the first
time this Mr.. walack snd Mrs Hoey appear in
the principal parts.
At the Rowery theatre this evening Salvador Rosa
and The Forty Thieves" viii be played
At the National the Messr Cony, with their trained
dogs, win commence engagement this evening They
will appear in two pieces and the drama Of Michael
Erie with Mr.. Prior in the principal part, will also be
played. The manager has restored the shilling pit.
Various other interesting entertainments are an
nounced foS this evening and their several attractions
will he found duly set forth in advertising columns.
1he New York Dramatic Society give performance at
the Brooklyn Museum on Tuesday evening
FmLApElrBn. Julien gave his second and last
concert Friday, 10th. Mr. and Mrs b. Williams were
playing at the Walnut street theatre, Sgnora Pepta
Soto at the Chestnut, and stock pieces at the Arch
welch's theatre is closed Franconis Hippodrome viii
open this evening The manager Of the Chestnut street
theatre is said has made arrangements for presenting