The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-16
Dramatic and Musical Matters.

The chief dramatic attraction OF the week has been Mr.
~ ccaults adaptation Of "The Heart OF Md lothian
h,.n, rs attracted crowded houses at Laura Keene'
,he.,, en- ~ night since it produced and which viii
have v.,, " 'g run 1t Is exceedingly we'll acted,
no small mar, al s attraction furnished by Mr.. Baker
n, Of tho uric. The overture which is 20
rourr of popu,ar Scott sh airs is admirably done. Tn,
piece will be played every gh this week. A. walack
1.-The Husband to Order stn keeps is place the bills
1t will be played this evening, with another very
cessful comedy, Everybodys Friend" At the
Winter Garden the Octoroon " lis approaching
the termination Of her eventfnl career The
piece will be played every evening this week. and thou b
takenoG from the metropolitan stage. has been done
at Buffalo, and Ia announced for this week at Boston
Nibo's Garden will be reopened this evening" with tho
performances Of Cookies amphtheatre, which has been
transferred, with all s paraphernala from London
New York Some changes have been made in the stage
and front Of tho house. The very dsagreeabIe bouquet
and unhealthy dampness which are exuded from the
circus ring prevented by the adoption Of magic ring
made OF very thick mating and removable at pleasure
The effect 70 the eye very agreeable. The full parhcu
lars Of the entertainment tonight when several
artists, including equestrenne of European fame will
be introduced, may be found in the Advertisements
Among other novelties hear that Tom Taylor's Scarf
baldi" will be produced at early day.
The Webb sisters young fresh looking and agreca.
BILE actresses, who have been playing at the Bowery.
nounce that they will commence at the Broadway
Boudoir, 40 Broadway, this evening, and play in three
light and pleasant peces-"The Maid with the Milking
Pail" "Four Sisters" and "woman's whms."
At the Bowery theatre on this evening, a new drama
by j. f. Poole, called "Gpsy Cover" viii DO given
with the "Scrious Family"
Az the New Bowery drama called "The Man OF the
Red Mansou and founded upon events during the reign
Of terror in France, will DO produced Two light
peces"The Frolcs Of the Fairies and the "Schoolmas
ter" will also be given.
At Barnum's, the patriotic drama, "The Req Ran
ger,' will be played this afternoon and evening
Bryant's Minstrels have some new songs and the ex
travaganza "Johnny Gouler their bills for to night
George chrsy has such immense number Of friends
that his New Years reception at Nibo's Saloon is not
yet over
At Chickering's Rooms, this evening, Mr. c. j. Hopkins
native American composer, whose works for the piano
and have received high praises from connosseurs
will give the first OF two chamber concerts The pro.
gramme is dantily selected, and in It's performance Mr.
Hopkins will have the assistance of Miss Hattie Andem
Mr.. Guiimette and Mr.. G. W. Morgan.
The admirers Of Mr. Burton throughout the country will
regret to learn that that is lying ut the
point of DEATH At the moment that we write this
receive the Englsh papers containing the announce
ment Of the death Of Mr.. Wright the only rival Mr..
Burton on the English stage. The London Star Of Dec
" announces Mr. wrght's death as follows
This favorte comedian once popular at the Adelph
theatre expired at Bouogne Thursday morning last
sfer long and severe illness. Mr. Wright born la
1873 and had, therefore, not exceeded his forty sixth
year. He was originally intended for commercial life
but he exhibited inclination for the stage at very
early PERIOD and contrved to make appearance the
couragiDg but undauned by the advice that was then
given to him 10 seek other vocation be went into
soon established himself as an actor Of great BREATH q
humor When Braham opened the st. James theatre for
evening his rst recognized appearances as Comedian be-
fore metropolitan audience, playing Splash, in the
ritzoloddy in meager farce called 'sMethnks See My
Father" He afterwards went 70 the Adelphi theatre
where with the exception of brief interval at the Prin
cess he pursued his career till within few months ago.
He was great avorte with bis audience and the
rous parts which he created as in Sasher and
odd You Ever Send Your Wife to Camberwel' "Domes.
tic Ecoromy'-who forget his John Grumlcy?-and,
above ALL his Muster Grinndge, the travelling Snowman
nection with his name.
The death Of Mr. Henry Farren, the manager Of the
st. Louis theatre, will feeling Of deep regret
amongst his numerous professional fends both this
country and in Ensld He was the eldset son Of VIII
liam Favren, the celebrated English comedian and was
himself actor Of fair abilities. He wasa young man
Of ne person and Of agreeable and
qualities he to this country three or four
years ago. made his first Appearance the Broadway
theatre in the character Of CAuie Menoe. He not
create any marked impression and after performing
three four nights starring into the country
He finally settled down into the dreary and Improbable
career Of provincial manager, in which death ha
prematurely overtaken him. He leaves young wife, to
whom he was but recently married. and who is also, we
believe, in the profession.
The proceeds Of the entertainment TO be given the
Chatham Amphheatre next Thursday evening will DO
given at the suggestion Of Mr. George Arnold who is
performing there, to tho sufferers by the
at the Pemberon Mills, Lawrence. The example of tho
managers-Messrs. Aymar and Sherw woods well
worthy imitation.
At the siadt theatre the latest novelties
been "The Merchant of Venice Mr. Fallenbach Shy
lock- "Ihe Romance of Poor Young Man," for the
bepe6t of Miss Scheller.
The third concert Of the Brooklyn Philharmonic Society
took place Saturday evening. Notwithstanding the
nciemencv Of the weather. the large ha Of the Athe.
closely packed by the members of the society
and their friends The following the programme Of
the evenings performarces;-
Second Symphony in Opus 81 "oscarD R. schumann,
Allegro vivace, Allegro holto,
Duet-aPetofa al PADRE Prata. .Belni.
Madame Albertini and Signor Beaucarde
Allegro concerto-(Pianforte). .:.......c Mayer.
Romanza-"Una Furtiva lagrima," Eisir
Sencr Beaucarde
Overture-"J essondan ..................L Spohr.
Aria--"I, tuo Frequent Palpit Niobe. Pacni.
Natame Albertini.
Concert Polka (Pianoforte) N. J. Lore!z
Mr.. NJ J. Loretz
Duet-"Mra IA blanca luna, Soirees Musicales .Rossini
Madame AIbertini and Sgnor Beaucarde.
Overture Robespierre" .................H Itolf
There could have been better selection, both
chestral and vocal than the above. The symphony
admirably rendered under the direction Of the able
ductor Mr. Esfe!d, who bestows the preparation Of
works Of this character and attention worthy Of all
praise The duet from the "Prata, by Madame Albert!n
and SgDor Bcaucarde given with all that precision and
elegance which distinguish the vocasm Of these artists,
who are perhaps the most purely Italian in their method
Of any in this country The round, mellow quality
Of Signor Beaucard6s voice was most agreeaby