The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-25

headings from Mazeppa, walker
Comic Song written for the occasion by Judge
After which the third act o, shaispores trassi Of
Hamlet 1880 C Anderson, Esq
Ghost. VIM II Lyle Esq
King Of Denmark. ...,............F. T. chamoers Esq
EosencranH Il D. Dennison
EuiidensteTn ~ ware, ESD
Lucianus Augustus Bradley
Sd Actor. b. Coomb. Esq
Horatio... o. Cassiy
Opheha. "aas~ne
Queen Gertrude. MIS-. s Moarse
s'a'ef eusen After Hamlet ''''' '''''
song "Woud We're Boy Again, by j. r. John son
Eenry J. Smith and VIM Holmes
With piaoo accompaniment, oy.........W. F. Colburn
The orchestra will perform q
GRAND MEDLEY OVERTURE,
Composed and arranged by Mr.. Chas. Warren.
To be followed with from the third act OF shak.
pere's
Shyocs M D. Coombs Esq
Saano ........................:M Mr. Geo ). Guhord'
saarino MI heonarn wooiun'
> After which the
sryRIEsgE
BY Mr. Alex Shank and Miss Susan Schenck.
To which will be added the Library Scene in Colemans
IRON onrsr OR HoxoR's VICTIM
Sir Edward Mortimer. Mr. Charles NJ Barraa.
Wiord o Louna'
After which, rec itation from Byrons Manfred" by
Col Janass Ia ylor, Of Newport, Ky.
Solo tie bugle, "fhe last Rose of Summer, by Mr.
Dutch. English Ballad, with hsnd.organ accompani,
mept, by Mr. Charles Bsrras.
To be succeeded by the grand Sero Comic, Burlesqus
BoaBAsrrs ruRloso.
General Bombases Mr.. W. B. cassidy, Merchant.
King Aria xomines Mr.. VIM. j. Flagg, Lawyer.
Fus6os Mr. E. NJ Powers, Alderman.
Counters ,...........,W' oFen ana =. .; McDowel'
Ft'er ...............Mr Leonard Woodruff, Reporter
"a Drummer Mr. John L. stettnlus, Gentleman.
30 Nance Mr. Hsnr %I R.es Eiit np
Bonbsstes Grand Army, by the entire Company of
Amateurs.
Toe evenings performance viii terminate with the grand
National Song OF the
sPASGLED BANNER,
BY Joseph NJ Blunden,
Assisted in the Chorus by the entire Company Of Anna
tours.
Having given the programme we might stop by say.
ing that every person whose name appears did excel
lently we'll" but that presume would not be salts
factory to readers and il certainly would give but
very faint expression Of our feelings.
Tie effect Of Judge Walkers reading" was, to some
extent lost in the confusion which inevitably attended
tie seatns Of considerable portion of the audience
during that performance. But, Notwithstanding the
continual movements Of the ushers the rustng oil gar
ments tho sound OF multitude Of footsteps and the
other unsettled aud uneasy movements throughout tho
huge congregation, the Judge was, by many, atten-
lively aud admiringy listened to- and received warm APP
plause.
The sons by Judge Carter, sung by Master Charles
Carter happy effort and recsived with expressions
Of enthusiasm Every ody felt like telling master Charles
that no was q good boy, and had q Cue voice.
The personatiou of Hamlet by Charles Anderson,
Eaq., was feature that took su'h Of the an.
OF the Intentions OF the amateurs by surprss, an
all. We might sly, were surprised ior he play
ed surprisingly we'll Hamlet Is character which must
not be traed with by any one however great his abi
ties, and the most gifted men have need OF all
to have studied the drama Intensely aud to have &C
quired al appreciation OF IL which veteran 'stars'
might envy. He Understood, too, the complicated
nstAye directions" and the by play. HIS movements
were graceful his bearing self possessed his action en-.
ergetic and his voi,c, with the exception Of ths rst
scene Tin which II rather low, well attunei TO
awe expression to the varied passions and Incl
dent TO the drama We would say more, but the hour
At which write is LATE and there is not space for
Mr.. Anderson va, efficiently supported but cannot
pause dwell upon each character ~ the case of Ham
lei II may he well ard must fer to presnt be saf
Gent to Say the gentlemen who appeared in the infe
rior characters in the several great arsm scenes Of
which we're given that Their ability snG erSmstc cul-
ture should not b, rate BY the grade II c"ster IN
which they appeared. Circumstance rbaree e ds.
position to be obging had nearly ever, i"ng to 20 IN
the "csst."
piano accompau iment, were well received
The Grand Medley Overture, composed and arrangei
By Mr. Charles Warren full OF In prat0n' was felt By
all who had music in thier soui The as Syrenne sa'
captivating 10 is gracefulness. The scene from Tue
'Mct cha OF Venice rendered 10 highly impressive
The eminent hstrionic abilities Of Mr. COMBS
universally understood in this com nunty, and cor
tainy need endorsement He was without exception,
very veil supported
The library scene from the "Iron Chest" was given
with thrilling effect There could have been no improve
ment, which are capable OF suggesting, in the Sir
Fdgard Mortimer OF Mr. Barras. HIS voice, which 1,
Po;o,ous had not been distinctly heard in the dis
fant parts Of the theatre, in this scene
oaabs Ia tone aud psnstratei every part Of the
At the close Of the piece he wa. loudly and long
and responded 70 the call BY appearing be-
10 70 the curtain and delivering In the most nimisbe
sty the following exquisite satire upon the ridiculous
Drst .asisas ipordnate vanity, AMI pcnpou. seu suh.
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