The New York herald., 1863-03-16


On Friday evening .spring and Aualan" aid ske,chss
in Inda were produced for the beneA. Of Mr. and Mrs
John Soften before very largo sudence Both Pieces
were admirably played Mr.. Lester wasMk's Rattle n
"sprng and Autumn" is one of his very bcst parts
Mrs Vernon fairly surpassed herself Mrs. Rattle Mr..
Gilbert as Sir Simon Slack and Miss Henr1ues IN tho
little part Of Clara deserve special mention In Skciches
In India we have to praise Mr.. se.tons Count Clio
rieux, Mr. Fishers Tom Tape aud Hiss Gannons Sally
scraggs Mrs sefon, as Popeln received unusual and
most aattering applause. The programme for this
week opens tonight with tho s'Poor Gontlcman" for
the benefit Of Mr.. George Holland This actor
has q double claim upon the public, as an
old favorte and capital comedan. We certain that
the house will be crowded. and that actor In Waliacks
company better deserves the compliment On Thursday
evening Mr. Harry Isherwood, the scenic artist at Wal
lacks, takes benefit ''The School for Scandal" will be
performed with its unrvaled cast. Mr.. sherwood is
one Of the best scenic artists in the country and the
audiences at Wallacks indebted to him for no small
portion Of the pleasure derived from the performances
for his scenery is always appropriate. tasteful and
artistic. We beg remind q ths patrons Of this
theatre that such are the facilities for egress that the
house cleared in precisely three minutes matter how
large the audience may be- and that 1t h not worth who
to insult the actsrs Interfere with the enjoyment Of other
persons thus transgress the rucs OF good breeding
by leaving the theatre before the curtain als order
to save this small amount OF time
Miss Mary Provost has drawn increasing audiences at
the Winter Garden during the past week in several OF
her Avorte characters This evening Miss Provost plays
Margaret Emore In Gloves Sacrifce" Tuesday, the
Countess, In Glove" and Wednesday, Lady Gay
Spanker, In "London Assurance" with Mr.. Chas Wal
COT Sr. Sir Harcourt Courey the occasion being
complimentary testimonial rendered to Miss Provost by
thousand two Of her distinguished admirers Miss Pro-
vost then retres with eat to her trumphs in the
Provinces and Mr. Dan Secheli takes the stage on
Thursday, ~ Capt. Cutie, in " Dombcy and Son" and
Madame yanderpants in "onc Thousand Mlliners Want
cd" Mr.. Setchel has just conc luded successful
gagement Washington, and his rendering Of Burton 8
parts is highly praised by tho country press
Mrs. John Wood concluded her splendid engagement at
Laura Keenss Saturday evening, after receiving
substantial and deserved benefit Friday, and Miss
Keenes regular company resumes possession OF her
theatre this evening. The play is "old Heads
and Young Hearts," with Miss Kccne as Lady
Alice. Mr.. Blake as Jesse Rural and Mr..
wheatlegh Tom Coke "Old Heads and Young Hearts"
will be repeated on Tuesday 'Pog wofngtonn on We'd
nesday "She Stoops Conquer Thursday and sThe
W' on Friday and Saturday. This is Miss Kecne's fare
well appearance at this theatre and the public should
make every evening benefit night for her. that she
may be enabled to build her theatre Immediately
"The Enchantrcss' will be revived at Nblos Garden
this evening" with its fine music, magnificent scenery,
ceen ballet and uneluaed circus troupe. Miss Caroline
Rchings will sing tho operate portion Of the entertain
mont Mr. Peter Richngs will play tho Pirate, and eclipse
Scmmes Of the Alabama Mr. L. r. Shewe will act tho part
OF Don sylvio Mr. Harry Pearson will essay Mushroom,
Gallet and Sarzett will dance and the basket horses
will delight tho Juveniles We have doubt that this
sconge, this sapoida this spectacular stew suited to
all tastes and to please everybody, viii have lo
same success as at Its former representation here
The bill at the New Bowery theatre this evening Is i'm
mense. new French drama, 'eThc Old House on the
Bridge" the "Brooklyn Burglar' "The Brownie cf
tho Brig should satisfy everybody. 0n St. Patrick 5
day In the evening great performance will be given
The French theatre (Nblos saloonJ is becoming more
and popular with best society At every repre-
sentaton the saloon is crowded. and the display OF
toilctes Ia worth seeing Tomorrow evening the
dy "Deux Enfants de la Repubquo" will be actod with
excellent cast on Thursday NJ. Ernest Gravier, q
talented artist takes his benefit On Saturday noxt
matinee.
Mr. Joseph Proctor plays parts at tho Old B0wery
10 night "Massanieo and sNck Of tho Woods" are the
plays Miss Fanny Herring Miss Louisa Browne and Mr.
c. K Fox lead the company which supports Mr. Proctor
The attractions at Barnums manifold. Aiss War
rem Commodore Mutt, the hppopotamus and the syro-
Arabic troupe ugglers scrobas and contoronsts
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played the pious theatre attached to the establishment
The Broadway Menaeeric closes aftor this week. We
very sorry that the collection has not been purchased
FOR tho Central Park Those who have hitherto neglected
TO visit the aud curious beasts and birds at this
nagero should improve the six days Of grace remaining
Grand Dad Joe," the new negro play just brought
out at Woods Mnsres as great production In It's
way as Uncle Toms Cabin All the best artists In
the cast and the play bill says, t alternately ecits
smiles and tears"
fox Currans "New idea" opens To- night at 4s5 Iroad
way. Tho idea is entertainment for families. in
which tho minstrel troupe tho ballet troupe and the pan
coed depends upon circumstances and the management
The prospect Is a fair one.
Al the American theatre, 4i4 Broadway, T. L. Donney
appears night Pat Rooney In "The Omnibus Col.
lns the vocalist-no the great J. HCharey White aud
ether performers vary the programme.
Mr.. L. L. Davenport and Mr.. j. W. waack, Jr., have
lately been starring il in New England under the
Mr. Jarrett They are, OF course everywhere
cessfu They were at Washington, ID. O.. last week.
The Wabash Minstrcs gave entertainment at Port
Royal s. c. and introduced the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Ga beautiful and unique instrument invented by inge
nIous Jerscyman the sacrifice Of tho best part Of
long life." Fine fun for the blue jaciots.
| Miss Charlotte Thompson Ia playing her drama
"Ilo Barefoot" at tho st. Louis theatre. The pla
| Is said 70 be good-Mlss Thompson certainly is.
Mas Lucille Western Is at the new Chestnut theatre
Philadelphia. Her audiences are larger than were
before attracted this establishment. The night.
very bad in comparison.
BY telegraph from Norfolk learn that the theatre /:
prospering Mss Kate Denim, star OF magnitude
shines thare this week. assisted by Miss Mary Mitchell
| aud Messrs. Ryan and Lossn.
Matilda Heron drew immense audience At the Brook
iyn Academy last week. She plays this and next wcei
at Washington and appears at Nblos On the Goth, IL
| "Ednh.r ~ -. I. " .c,s -
Fortune fayors the Florencos. Their tour In the wes
has been very successful We expect them back to New
| York 10 the summer
Our Washington correspondent telcgraphs that th,
famous Ella zoyara Esq, has made application for
passport 10 Spain. Tho war has damaged tho travelling
| circus business. 49,. Il n1a.