The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-29

ri Dramatic ard Musical Matters. 81 n
RvSsTs or THE wEsx-AsorHER DKBUrASTE-rHE
CALIFORNIA AND AUSTRALIAN DRAMA-roREIGS
ITEMS, ETC., ETC.
The city theatres daring the past week have
not given "a much Of novelty. Tia most interest
ing event was the appearance ct the Metropolitan,
last Saturday, of Miss Mary Agnes (Camoens) a.
Constance in the "Love Chase" II IL stated that
Miss Camoens has not only never acted before, but
that she has Fever seen this cnmedy played. II was
fair performar &c, and very succsssful dtbbt the
Lady being called out after the second act and again
at the fall OF the curtain. Miss Csmoens will DO
fine actress with practice. She is, unless
when initiating the gestures and attitudes of
distinguished American actress, easy and graceful.
Shs has nice perception Of character, good figure,
an expressive face, and voice OF exceeding power
and sweetness She Displays some sfsctation 10 her
sudden vocal transitions: time win cure all that
Two points of her acting were particularly good
the scene with Wildrake, where she rallies him on
his musical criticism, ard that wherein be informs
her Of his intended marriage. Her exit in this scene
should have been more subdued, and little more
repose would have improved the whole performances
II Miss Camoens win carefully avoid limitations, re
member to speak to the person with whom she is
attitude gesture to express one passion fact,
she may safely hope to win dramatic aurels,
ard this is saying great deal in her favor Her
successful debut, altogether unaonounced she was,
must be gratifying to her friends and the lovers Of
the American drama generally. The piece was very
smoothly played throughout. Mrs. Archbold's
Widow Green was capital performance. and she
was called out.
"The Virgin of the Sun" was brought out at the
Metropolitan and played through the week. It was
well gotten up and we'll played, but it did not draw.
Miss Gertrude Dawes had benefit on Thursday
night, when Miss Blake me- de her "f-st appearance
on any stage" as Fanny Sparks in farce called
"The Water Witches" The regular dramatic per-
formsnces at the Metropolitan have been suspended
for the present and it will be opened as circus TO-
night, by Sar ds' and Nathan's double company.
The list Of their company includes many distin.
guisbed equestrisDs.
AT THE BROADWAY THEATRE, Cinderella has
completed its second week, and is announced for
third. Last week there was Q change in the
cast In consequence of the illness of Mr.. Whiting,
the part Of the Baron has been played by Mr. Horn
castle, and Aldoro by Mr.. G.. Rea. localized
Epgish farce called Bona Eide Travellers was
produced on Wednesday night. Miss Josephine
Gougenbeim made her first sppe arance sinse her Ill
ness, and played the part originally sustained by
Mrs. Kelley, at the Adelphi. Mis- Gougenheim was
received with hearty applause. Cinderella" and
The Omnibus" are announced for to- night.
Ar Burrows THEATRE, MIR. Barnett new comedy,
"Our Set, has drawn full houses since Wednesday
The acting In this piece is oil good, asd Burton 10
immense. Tonight "Our Set and the clever
French drama +" Lsabella.r The cast Of the drama
is q very strong one.
AT WALLACK's there has been nothing new dur
ing the week. Mr. Brougbam's play, Night and
Morning." has been given every night, to the era.
tifcation Of coed houses. This evening" Mr.. Lester,
the stage manager, has HE benefit, and puts up
strong bill, Town aud Country" and The Critic"
both Of which will be played for the first time in
this theatre. Mr.. Lester would have full house on
his merits, and for this bill there will certainly
be crowd.
AT THE BowERY THEATRE there have been no
novelties To night Mr.. and Miss Charles commence
an engagement. They appear in " Ireland as it Isl
and Irish Assurance and Yankee Modesty."
Ar BARNUM's MUSEUM, Mr.. J. R. Scott continues
to play as . star, supported by Mr.. G. w. Clarke,
Miss Mestayer and Others "Macbesh" Is the ct.
traction for this evening.
tempting programme for this evening, including
burlesque On Robert Mscsire."
Ar CHINESE HALL, the Buckley Minstrels give to-
night their Rew burlesque on the opera Of "Lucis;"
also pleasant selection Of songs, &c.
AT HoPE CHAPEL, Mr.. Dsnaldson's excellent baad
announce good programme.
Mr.. E. 8. Conner, q well known American TRACE
dian, is In town.
THEATRES IN OTHER CITIES.
PBILADELPHIA-Mr. and Mrs. A. +. Baker took
q farewell benefit at the Chestnut on Saturday, ap
pesring in Satan in Paris" and David Copper
feli." Midsummer Nights Dream" was still very
successful at the Walnut. Josh Silsbee commences
at the Chestnut this evening. On Saturday, at the
City Museum, Mrs. D. P. Bowers played Juliet to
Mr.. McDopough's Romeo.
BosroN.-The Times of Saturday saye:-
The operas during the week were " Nor ma" ola
Favollts," and !" Don Pasquale." the of nighss,
Tuesday and Thursday, having been devoted to
comedy by the stock company Of the theatre, and
ballet dive easements by Cocca, S,to, &c. Norma"
10 to be produced this afternoon, and on Monday
evening, Mozsrt's Don Giovanni" Will be per
formed.
At the National. the performances have been Of a
much more pleasing character than last week. The
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Abruzzl," the Marriage Of the Queen" &s., some
cid and some ne =, but all Of which nave proved az
tractive, and Mile Duret has gained considerable
in public favor, and appeared to great advantage in
her various characters
At the Museum Mr.. E. L. Dsvep port hiss still fur
Their established his claims public favor by his
excellent acting during the past week. Toe plays
Of "S'. Marc" "The Stranger" "Black Eyed Su.
sam and civilian Tell, have been performed ge-
Morally good ard the house has been packed
every night.
PORTLAND, Me- Mrs. Fsrren and Mr.w. Marshall
are playing very successful engagement.
BUrFALo-"Ida Msy" has been dramatized, and
was brought out here Oh the 23d inst.
CHARLESTON, 8. C.--Coney and his trained dogs
are the atara at n4esauf Tha Nan1n,d anoak hinh.