The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-26
Dramatic and srusic.l Matters.


catered by two roupes-that IL, literally IS far an
quantity is concerned But the ungratefu public wiz
not abe advantage of such managerial generosity and
omusical tiste to have expired on last Wednes-
day noon when Gsls ard Mario left these inhospta
Bile shores 70 enjoy what one Of the journals calls
the "ranti braves Of ondon and Paris audiences
The papers circulating Partisan canard relative
TO Rachels visit TO America She has made engage
nent but comes, as say, "on Der own hook with
her brother Mr.. Felix az her financial manager.
At The BROADWAY THEATRE, Mr. E. L. Davenport has
appeared Hamlet, Othrllo, Brutus ST. Marc
and Hercule Civilization We only repeat the
opinion have tady expressed at some length, that
Mr.. Davenport is thorough artist and to recommend
the quiet school, Of which he is eminently the
master 10 al youthful asprsnts to dramatic honors.
Mr.. Davenport has wen supported in the second
parts by Mt H. Perry Of the Wsnat street theatre.
Philadelphia. Mr Perry of the finest actors IN
juvenile tragedy and light comedy in the United States
This evening Mir Davenport appears in his own play st
Mare" The afterpecs viii be ''My Aunt" with Mr..
Perry as Dick Iashai. On Friday next Mr. Davenport
has benefit wien Miss + vining will mako her debut
in America. On Saturday Miss Mary Agnes (Camoeusp
win take benefit. Mr. Davenport win play on that
night
THE METROPOLITAN THEATRE IL closed for the present.
There is a that it vii shortly be opened for
operate reprcse by the Grisi Marie
troupe. Ipropos bottles, this theatre ia pronounced
by all the foreign artists who have played in it to be
Of the most perfect in the word, regards the two
great desiderata OF such buldp acoustic and op
teal qualities There is part of the house from,
which the performers the stage cannot be distinct
y and heard from the front seats It u.s. for this
reason adapted operate than the
rretentous building specially erected for them in Four
teenth street. and which violates in its constructions
these porant conditions Madame Grisi and her hus
band grated with the superior facilities afford
ed TO their efforts by these pecuarites of the Metopo
TAM that previous to their departure for Europe they
addressed tho following note to Mr. rrimbe the arshi
tect -
am charmed to be able TO declare to Mr. Trimble,
architect Of the Metropo TAM that he has been fotu
nate enough to erect tn, which is not only very
elegant but admirably adapted for the voice and for
New YORK, Feb 20, 1855.
Underneath was added the following postscript, in
signor Maro's handwriting =
am happy to be able to say much. MARIO.
FEBRUARY 20, 1865.
The only theatre that we know OF that bears resem-
bance to the plan OF the Metropolitan is the Theatre
Lyrque, formerly the Theatre Hstorique in Paris II
specially built for the performance Of dramstised
versions of Dumas historical romances but it had the
great defect for such purpose Of not having sufficient
depth between the stage and the balconies to help out
the scenic effects required This fault has been avoided
by Mr. Trmble, whilst he has preserved all the advan
tageous parts of the plan There TO- in fact theatre
either in Paris London that be compared with the
Metropolitan for combination of all the elements which
necessary to render audience comfortable. 1t is
to be regretted that the stage accommodation is not
equal TO thst Of the other parts of the house This,
however, Is defect which be easily remedied, by
the purchase OF two OF the adjoining buildings.
At Br RroN's THEATRE light fsvorite pieces have been
played through the week to good houses. Mr.. Charles
Fisher had good benefit on Monday night. Mr.. 7. B.
Johnston for some connected with this house,
retired from the company. His remplacan is Mr.. H. c.
Jordan who makes his first bow the Chambers street
audience this evening Dggory in the spectre Bride
groom" The bill also includes three other pieces
two OF which Mr.. Burton viii play. The "Upper Ten
and Lower Twenty" will be played tomorrow evening"
Al WALLAoK's THEATRE there has been nothing
new. This evening Mrs. Centlivres comedy 1.-THE Busy
body viii be revived with Mrs Hoey Mrs Stevens Mrs.
Conover, Messrs. Blare, Lester, Brougham Dyott
Stewart, and Vincent in the east. This 10 one Of Mrs
Cen0vTo's best comedies-Mr. Pooles "Paul Pry' was
bulk upon itand has only play ed twice in this
city during the past sixteen the Park and at
Burton's The piece will be done at Waack,s with new
scenery, costumes Of the period, G719) &c.
AT THE BoWEy THEATRE this evening there is 10 be n
complimentary testimonial to Mr.. waldron, the ma
mayer Among the volunteers, we find the names Of
MIS- Dufheid nee Kate smyss, MIs. Yoemans, Mrs
Charles Burie, Mr. Eddy, Mr.. r. Johnston, Mr.. TR
Dill includes lrgomar" "The Truand Chiefn and
Married Life" and the prices will be axed at double
the Usual rates on this occasion On Wednesday COM
phmentary benefit 10 Mrs. c. Burke, widow of the dis
unSu,shed comedian, Ia announced Mrs. NJ Jones has
finished her engagement at the Bowery. She had a
crowded house on the occasion Of her benefit.
AT BlRSuhs MUSEUM, Uncle Tom, rediricAs Ia being
played II viii be done this evening
At WOODS MINISTRIES, No. 47a Broadway a fine hill ia
announced for to- night including Bakers burlesoue the
Hotel d'Afriquo"
AT BucKIEY's MISsTRgIs, $40 Broadway a new niece
called " The Two Pompeys," is up for to night
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA ELSEWHERE,
PHirADfIpHA-At the Walnut the opera (Pyne and
Harrison uoupe is drawing well. "Uncle Tom is tho
attraction at the Chestnut.
BosToN-Mr. and Mrs Florence are at the Satona,
The Howard Atheneum, under Mr.. Willard will be
opened on Wednesday Mr.. James Anderson stage
manager. The company includes Mr. McDonough. Mr. j.
H. Robinson, Mr.. Thompson, Mr. FLOYD Mr. Tozsr
Mrs. II j. Nichols, and Miss Charlotte Nj tchell MIRA
barrow had benefit at the Boston theatre on Friday
night Mr. Barry for several Of her admirers presented
her with gold watch Gu sn The GoreS gives tIe
receipts OF the Italian Opera, for four weeks thus
FIRST WEEK.
Jan. ISL Furitani. ............ SO. 07s 80
lt-Ihree Farces.. ........... 233 so
lT-Lucrezia Borgi a.......... 1881 rs
Is Bold Stroke for Husband l26 80
1e-l a Eavorita .............. 3.277 SO
2e-Bs!bitre. ................ 1,2i7 80
-si1, s5i 10
SECOND WEEK.
22-Eorma. .................. 1926 90
23-Bold Stroke Tor a Husband 2eI so
.f-Fayorita. ...,............. 3,59s 90
2s-Riya's.; .........."...... 2l7 rs
@s-tsslahe' .'.....',.....t. Z3yi 20