The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-18
Siblo's acknowledgements OF MI. and
Mrs. Barney Williams.

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The re Of those old established favOrftes Of the New
FORK public, Mr. and Mrs. Barney Wilams after nearly
years absence abroad drew immense audience 10
blos last night The rush to gain admission was such
is not often theatres and ten minutes after
doors opened there not vacant seat to be
BAD The passages starcases and every available spot
rom which view Of the stage could be obtained were
closely packed and hundreds sent away from tho
cprs to swell the audiences at the other theatres The
taken was understand, close upon sixteen hun
ired toasone or the largest receipts that has ever
h The entertainments commenced with the old stock
piece IN which 80 many Irish regulations have been
nade and which is SO pleasantly familiar to our audi
made his appearance with his beamng face and merry
ngrg voice, the enthusiasm Of his reception beggarcd
description, ana guide bewdered the lucky Paddy HIM
elf Three cheers, twice repeated, and given with the
most deafenug emphasis from all parts Of the house,
bowed that the feeling Of pleasure at the return of their
I'D favorte cordially participated in by the fasn
en- minutes elapsed before the piece was suffered
continual roars Of laughter by the capital acting
ii Barney who played with rcrre that was no doubt
tmClated by the warmth OF his reception At the close
Il the piece he audience called him before the curtain
another round Of applause and impatient TO hear
BIN give some account Of himself compelled him 70 make
speech Nothing loh modest lrsman gave vent TO
its overchargcd heart tn the following terms
LADIES lENTIEMKy-I cannot give expression 70 my
ceilings in terms commensurate TO the pleasure that ex
erence at once meeting the friends Of former days
Afer an absence Of three years and half am again
reeted with warmth that is truly grateful to me by those
Who cherished in my early career. Although
have been most kindly received in England,
scotland and dear old Ireland {cheers) the memory Of
,our former favors has departed from me- and
row in this my temperance before my old friends,
eel all the sympahies and affections Of my early profess
iopa days renewed. Be assured that although cannot
Ind words to sufficiently express my gratitude for the
cption you nave this night given me, shall ever be
herished by me Of the happiest events Of my
ne
These few sentences modesy but gracefully delivered
{ brought down another terrific round Of ap-
alause.
In the humorous trife can Hour in Seville' adapted
rom French piece by Mr. Charles Selby TO suit Mrs Bar
aey Williams talent for rapid and striking changes Of cha
acter that lady gave great delight TO the audience She
improved immensely by her trip TO Europe, the &C
luan,ance that she has made with the English and
french stage having given her greater ease and self
ession and enabled her to personate with delity the
oregn pecuarities that she initiates: In another re-
pec-her mode Of dressngshe has also gained greatly
Nothing be exquieitey fresh, tasteful and mag
.ihccn than her costumes, all OF them being finished
tudes in themselves and evidently taken from the best
/ Paris models
The entertainments closed with what Is termed ia the
bills a new vaudeville, entitled tThe Latest from New
FORK 2 by Mr. Sterling Coyne, the literary merit Of which
rot very great, but which s yet sufficiently clever 70
i've full scope to the peculiar exseencies Of both Mr. and
dfs Barney Williams. This terminated evening Of
cal enjoyment, which, Of course, derived Of its
from the opportunity which Afforded for the re-
cwal Of old friendships and associations