The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-31
yper.,,c ana Dramatic Natter.


SON. and on whole have every TO be satisfied
with It's results. They closed at Philadelphia yesterday
with . matinee-Colson, Brignol and Ferr singing in
sDon Pasquae No arrangement has yet been made for
Abe appearance Of this excellent company in the metcpo
lis There Is q prospect-slight, it is true but still a
prospectha something win done after The holidays
y~fxeover.
New Years evening Carl Formes takes his farewell
\ boGt tho Academy Music when Martha" will be
PNvn at theatre prices. Mr. Formes has concluded an
Engagement in London, and 1t not probable that he
viii ever revisit the United States one more oppor-
sanity enjoy his spirited performance of Punkett viii
be eagerly embraced by the public Mr. Formes VIII be
pGpisted by Nine. Johannsen Nine Won Berkel and Sig
ligeli.
The gave old pieces very fair bust
Mr. Forrest played his famous part Of partacs In
"The Gladiator" 10 immense audiences on wednesday
and Friday, and will repeat 1t this evening. The
kouaves gave their second and third PERFORMANCES at
iblos Saturday and evening and improved
upon the very favorable impression which they made at
! their hrst appearance The zouaves announced
Tor two performances Tuesday Mr Jefferson has ap
peared during the week at the Winter Garden in Rip
Yam winkle" "a Conjugal Lesson and " Robert
Macaire" This is Mr.. Jenersons fret attempt to assume
The position OF star in tho metropolis, and 1t has
been, all things considered successful one. His per-
Torrance Of Rip Van Wrinkle has universally ad
ment of the Fast Men of the 0lden Time,' and
the "Seven Sisters still draws full houses at Laura
Keenes theatre. Al the New B0wcry equestrian dramas
and pantommes have been exceedingly attractive, and
n the old theatre the English pantomme which il won
derfuly well gotten up, has delighted very large audi
ences
- For the present week the managers offer varied
nnd attractive performances. AT the Winter Garden
tonight, Mr.. Jefferson is to play Paul Pry and New
rSnaFN oooo al.aIac Niol.a hysfl
Al Laura Keene's theatre the "Seven Sisters
nounced for every night this week.
At Walacks theatre ssPauline,v very effective
tion drama and OF the favorte plays in the roper
toire of this house, announced for this evening
I will be played on Tuesday and Wednesday also.
AT the New Bowery tho historical drana 'Mad
Anthony Wayne" with the "Frskey Cobbler" (pan.
tomime) and the 'Mysteries Of Pars, win be played
tonight Two performances at this house morrow
AT the old Bowery the English pantomime, the Mon-
ser Of st. Michael announced, with certain taking
novelties in the equestrian way Two performances here
On New Years day.
Barnum offers ssTbe Sea of Ico for this afternoon
evening Special arrangements have been made for the
~ptertanme0t Of the public New Years day will be
/. en- by announcements elsewhere
~ Bryants Minstrels the holidays celebrated in
great STYLE the performance closing with that popular
festive chant "Dixic" Hooley and Campbell's Min
strels viii give the zouaves few hints in drill and
tume, aud Mr. Grin,ins piece doccasion, Happy New
Year. viii be played every evening
Two pieces were given at the German Stadt thea
ire last week. The first clever two act drama,
ga Day Before Christmas in which Miss scheller played
the principal part with distinguished success and the
second, political drama, Palm, German Patriot"
This piece produced Friday for the benefit Of Mr.
Hoym, and repeated on Saturday.
The old National theatre Chatham street, has been
0sSor~ Of MaNo
Schroeder Dummler. g Don JUAN was given here on
Christmas night.
The Arian Singing Society-an organization which in
cludes among Its members many leading among
German fellow citzens-ceebrstsd Christmas in a very
agreeable manner Among other pleasant incidents Of
the soree the presentation Of elegant to
Nessrs Carl Absolute, Carl Bergman and Hartmann,
conductors and leaders Of the society The Arian
certs viii be given Irving Hail. Irving place, during
the winter and will be well worthy the attention Of the
< musical public.
The Brothers Lubn viii give their soiyecs adgq,N 1T
the bookly l>theneum this week.
ARTISTIC MoynxSrs.-The Bostonians in ecstacies
over Tom Tsyor's play g The Babes in the Wood"
produced by Miss J. Gougenheim at the Howard Athe-
neum week beiore last and running to full houses
mo Journal says,-
TO welcome the erusious Of one whose fame stand
ard popular writer well established that Of Tom
9syicr new xaI Of his entitled Babes IN the
ence last night and proved to be Of the best
ductious Of the day The play abounds in matter Of
That connected form and quick transition Of scene
which marks the skill of thorough ssdcnt Of effects
The story OF earnest love between parties standing
high worldly favora marriage agans, the
viii Of parents, cutting on OF worldly supplies and the
sitter vsssitudes parties thrown upon the
world without resources, knowledge Of the
q sustaining themselves under the infection The Overs
and Mr. Rushton (Mr RarreN IT, cor,ss ,rc ,he
Rmy a,so the aotins s.ler Of the Lady Blanche orr
~ nv .>s stealthy 10 his offspring.
an!th), an amorous Lord OR. Aien), jew money
lender (r Ismoyne), and Mr. and Mrs Bee tie, servants
sas I and hey an sns
Ihc Lady Blanche Of Miss 0ougcnheim exhibited the ten
or ME- q g esc
advantage In his part. The pcreonaton Of M seechel
vas in DRY humoT and and attention osr 70
actors well those Personatng characters Of minor
importance appeared toenter into the spirit Of the play
with feeling and have rarely Witnessed success 30
unequivoca as this play OF "Babes In the Wood"
Misc Charlotte Cushman took benefit al PhladeL
pha playing Meg Merrilics and Mrs. Simpson The house
was dcnsely crowded Miss Cushman plays Lady Macbeth
tonight with Edwin Booth a. Macbeth. Late Australian
papers flied with mandatory notices OF Miss Avona
jones' who playing farewell engagement at Sydney,
previous her departure for England and the United
States Mr.. NeaAe, who Is playing very successful en-
gagemeni the Surrey theatre, London is thus alluded
70 In the London Hwses, December s.
The already long list of American actors In London Is
Increased this week by the appearance Of Mr. Neae,
tragedan who Ia going through series Of Shakkperan
characters at the Surrey, and may Judge from his
Hamlet, supporting IN very crcditablc manner the
reputation he has acquired In the United states. With
sbs ordinary routine % the part he IL evidently familiar
but he does not savishy follow tradition; he INDUCES
hero ant there 10 reading and bis frequent prac
ece q making Hamlet sit nj the back Of the stage when
he ordinarily stands the footghts seems 70 rest on
independent intention TO endow the prince with more
han xtaual ~ an 1c " n
Esriors As declamer Mr.. Meade Is unexceptionsbly
careful and correct and 20 far be from evlncng any
disposition 70 rant, that he rather on the side OF
odesty and unobtrusycness. However, in Of the
famous speeches he shows that he By means lacks
force and that instructive dread Of claptrap prevents
him from more frequently employing IT, In person he
ta his features are expressive, and bis department Ia
thoroughly genticmanke and even commanding Thus
Ne has ali the natural qualifications for hs calling and he
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