The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1859-12-27
local Items.

Presiding.
There was nothing of any importance before
his Honor this morning, unless we except
several arrests for violating the city ordinances
gainst selling FIRE works, &c. Small fines
were imposed. The Watch report ted the city
.uiet. Quite extraordinary tor the season.
TIE NEW OPERA HoUsE.-'The glttea
nine'' to whom this very pretty little Tenn
pie was dedicated during the past fall anu
who had been slumbering for four or hVe
weeks, were awakened from their quiet nap
last evening by the introduction OF new
company under the auspices OF nit. james
5chonberg. We might very well say thas
this is s'the best company we nave ever hao
nere.s' but that has been said before, and if
we were to say 80 again, our readers might
not believe as, for it would strike them
mat all could not be 'fbest;" we therefore
leave it for all who are curious to go and see
tor themselves, and feel no hesitation in say
ing that they will not be disappointed.
The Honey Moon was the piece announced
tor performance, but through some casual
mistake which the manager explained, the
audience were presented with Sheridan
Knowles ce LIBERATED play OF The Hunchbaob.
Although we are 10 admirer of much that is
in the Hunchback, atill we are sure that it is
an elegantly written play, and though
lacking intense interest, is sufficiently dra-
matte to enchain the attention of the audi
eacs, Master Walter, personated by Mr..
3. J, Lawlor, was 8 careful piece Of close
acting, in which the study Of the part was
concealed by the naturaEness OF the rendi+
zen, Mir. Dickinson we hail as a gentleman
u elegance on the stage. His Sir Thomas
clifford was quiet, digni&ed, and lacked
sitber the power OF passion nor the inapor-
lant oae Of repose. Among the gentlemen,
We may mention Mr.. HilPs Fathom, which
vas funny without grotesqueness or 7uigaFi-
". Mr., Hill as the low comedian, will be-
corae g. great fa7orite, Mr.. Browns Modus
,zas GOOD, Of the ladies, Miss Charlotte
Wyette, in her debut in the part OF Julias
made an impression on the audience which
will result in her becoming q greater favor
ito the more they see Of her. She has every
. aid which voice, expression and great knowF
edoe Of her business Should give her. and in
natbos, or in the lighter portions of the
,iose. she established hersslfin the graces of
rbe audience, and may be pronounced I'm
ishad artistic. Miss Morton, a very charming
little actress, made her appearance in Helen,
in which she acquitted herself well, although
the part was perhaps leet1e TOO raach for
per. After the Hunchback, Miss Adelaide
RAYMOND made heT first courtesy 10 Nor
folk audience, and danced Mazoarka. Miss
RAYMOND was raptQrously encered, and the
curtain fell after the repetition OF the dance,
,Tnidst the applause Of the audience. The
performances concluded with the musical
farce of the "Loan Of A Looer," which pre-
sented Miss Morton as oertrudes in which
she sang the incidental songs with charm
ing piquancT which admirably suited the
character, Her voice is very sweet and SYM
pathetic.
Mr.. Walter Hill played the phlegmatic
Peter Spyke with great JUNCTION, and in the
cuietness of the delivery, proved that there
Is a comedy distinctive from grimacing and
,2mbling, He is an excellent exponent OF
the trse school of low comedy.
The Band conducted by Mr.. W. Wyette,
We can scarcely judge of, as the time was SO
short in which he could have been with
them; but the difference was marked be-
twsen.the music given as last season, and his
SELECTION, and the change is for the better.
We predict great success for MIR. Wyette in
nis particular office, as we can. see that his
. manner of conducting evinces q thorough
acquaintance with mis- business, and perfect
control over the instruments. Ihe manager
bas evidently paid particular atteRtion to
Ibis matter Of music, and We thinE he has
done right .,..,.
For q first performance OF new c0mpa-
az, arriving the night before the opening,
We consider the whole thing asuccess. Eve
cything worked smoothly; no dreary gaps IN
lac entertainment, but everything going pit
oat and eyidencing care in the smallest de-
Jail. To such state of things in the drama
ia our midst we have long looked forward,
and we hail it with pleasure. Our people
baye now good and efficient company, ana
fine opportunity for that patronage OF the
drama Of which we are so proud ,,
Tonight the pieces presented Will Dc "In ,s
honeymoon" and "Iy Precious Betsy,
With dance between the pieces ny miss
raymond. The fall strength Of the eompa'
W will appear.
Vrpv NpAp FIpR-We learn that Mrs,