The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-28
Theatres and Exhibitions.

BROADWAY THEATRE.-Miss Davenport, now acknow-
lodged to be the most finished actress in the State:
pears tonight in the play of Camiller assisted
by Mr.. Conway as Armand Duval A new spectacle is
in rehearsal. and will shortly be produced.
BowERY THEArRE.--The great variety in the perform
ances given in this theatre, is attracting large
blages. The equestrian exercises commence the amuse
ments and they close with the dramatic spectacle of the
Cataract OF the Gauges"
NBLo's GARpEy.-Auber's opera Of the ssSyren" is
again announced for this evening being the night
OF its representation. Mile Nau whose vocalzation is
admired by all who have heard her. appears Zerlna
On Wednesday Lucia of Iammerrnoor.
BURROWS THEATRE,-St the new American PLAY OF
the Upper Ten and the Lower Twenty is drawing
well. 1t is announced again for this evening Also the
musical farce Of the Poor Soldier Miss Mccarthy as
Patrick and Mrs Holman Kathleen.
NATIONAL THEATRR.-Thc amusements announced for
this evening are of very light and pleasing character
The French Equestrian Company commence with feats
in the ring and the military drama Of the French Spy
closes the entertainments.
WAILAcK's THEATRE.-The benefit of Senoria Soto
comes off tonight. Several distinguished vocal and
dramatic artistes appear the occasion The comedy
of SONS and Systems grand concert, and the farce
OF the "New Footman' are the selections.
METROPOLITAN THEATRT.-The new play of Griselda y
in which Mrs Farren appears Griselda will
the amusements. The domestic drama entitled the
Wandering Boys will terminate the entertainments
the evening.
AMERICAN MusEuM.-The Benefit OF Mr. Hadaway will
tale place this evening. Two very good pieces .sThe
Wreck Ashore and the aughabe farce of 1he Smiths
win be performed In addition to this there will be the
customary afternoon amusements.
Woops MISsrRErs.-s.The Mummy with a good vocal
and instrumental concert, win be played this evening.
BrCKLM's SERENADERs.-The musical fairy ex-
ravaganza entitled Beauty and Beast will be repeated
tonight.
WooD's vARIETHs.-A fine concert comprising new
songs, dances and burlesques will be given here this
evening.
Horn CHAPEI-Miss Teresa Esmonde will give her read
ngs from the Irish national poets for the second time
this evening at the above mentioned locality. good
selection has been made for this occasion.
off tonight when there win be several select lra
matte performances. Mr. Hamilton is TO appear as
'sRolan in Pizarro.
Mr. FORREST concluded a three weeks engagement at
the Boston theatre last Friday night and says the
Erening Gazette after the fan OF the curtain loud calls
for Forrest resounded from every side and in obedi
his appearance he greeted with vociferous cheers
while bouquets and wreaths fell lavishly st his feet
When the storm Of applause had somewhat subsidized,
Mr.. Forrest spoke as follows
LADIES AND GENrLEMEN--I thank you for the welcome
OF ss % this
in ws h1'i me dsns my
., sSr,s
Applause always inspires the actor to higher degree
pOhsd art eSs.r the sas ss
pause in this connection somewhat resembles the quality
b,esses him that gives and him that takes Cheer
suRRsy give gives to him What wine can IL suppt gives
NC. only physical, intellectual and,
besides all this II gives himtime to breathe daughter
and cheers And needs this than he
eenrates the passions Of whole life into brief
and TINS the tragic actor is often called upon to do
plarse was that Of silence Now consider just
applause at ALL CHEERS, and cries Of Good good Why
misplaced sppaue-remember remember! do not say III
judged misplaced applause is always better
actor supposed never TO his audience and how
TO judge by silence alone whether that silence
Of appreciation or Of indifference. renewed appAuse)
to hush Down r""ns Ct
have hesitation in saying that such would interfere
TO prevent the payment ola just and honest debt Great
cheerng No actor always performs beet where he is
A ycIcE-"You always have it, daughter and loud
cheersl
Mr.. FoRRrsr-I myself have nothing to complain Of
where he is most appauded for who would exert his
whole to please those who ready and willing
give round OF applause to honest effort (Cheer
But while an advocate for arpaudng actor when
an actor when he merits condemns ton Applauee Not
to hiss from personal malice not from piaue
but with the sole view TO uphold the honor dignity
the stage great cheerng-thc stage which presents the
have thus far spoken something like Iectureyet am no
lecturer But, before leave permit 10 return you
my most sincere and grateful thanks hearty welcome
you have given methe hearty welcome You
given me- beneath the dome Of this majestic tempe this
temple reared by taste and dedicated TO
Cloud checrs) For the theatre rightly unter.ood and
rightly conducted h the academy Of virtue Cheers And
ladies ssd gentlemen teaches other public insttu
tion tesehes-for teaches by example, well by
example will here he gwen that precept will
enforced but that shall 70 refine tho TASTE mend
the morals and to inspire lotier and nobler
Mr. Forrest retired amid tumnuous and long continued