The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-05-08
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Miss Laura Keene takos her farewell benefit this even
lug. The house should crowded. Some Of tho first
ladies Of the city have the benefit in charge and
fashionable audience Will be The selection OF the
splendid comedy Of "second Love- and the beautiful
sketch Of "Nsturc and Art" will enable Miss Kccne 10
take her leave In two OF her most powerful
characters We understand THAI II rs Miss Keene inen
theatre here next fall ON Monday next Mrs Jane English
opens the theatre for summer season with psntomms
troupe.
Mr. J s. Clarke produces a comic drama by
Planchs this evening. Is called "Hs's Jack sheppard
treats Of the adventure Of simple hearted cockncy
who II mistaken for the renowned aiIbreaker The
Of Paul Pry" concludes the performance The occasion
n Mr.. Carkes benefit, and he appears In both pieces
OLD BowRnY.
Mr. Tryon tho Treasurer. his benefit this Ing
very strong bill will presented including "satan In
Paris "Rohert Macaire," tho pantomme called "Ths
-Four Lovers and tho ycry serious drama called "The
Rose OF Ettrck Vale" Besides all this Mis- Fanny Her.
pips. Mr.. Tryons merits and such programme ought
70 draw house
PERFORMANCE IN AID or THE rRrsn RELIEF yUsp-
sPH1CH OF BARNEY wrLLIAB.
AZ the performance for the benefit Of the Irish Relief
Fund, II the Academy OF Music, Tuesday evening,
after ssme oshsr pieces the prorammshad been dis
psssd Of, Mr.. Barney Williams came forward and said
that no DID not know whether he appeared bsore the
audience q spoogist or not. when DO applied 70
Madame Strak oech days ago 70 sing for this bensht
RANGED thar sbs should sing %Ksshlcsn Msvourncen
Since then another friend bad applied 70 the LADY who had
& s 70 .s e~ r. ne 'qa
Madame srakosch had now come prepared 70 sing this
sams song The only ons~he had rehsarsd and she do
sired know whssher under the circumstances, would
Be acceptable 70 the audience. ncsd cries q yes,
from all parts Of the house, And whIls b.
matter thas must be pleasing an 10 would be useless
for him 70 repeat what they al knew that ms snerss
ne wss psss 70 ssy that The rssa. Of these e1srous
was greater than he anticipated, for ~ be understood,
after clearing :. sapensss me prcaac q ns
plause Don't imagine ladies and gentlemen. said M.
Wans that take any credi, 70 myself for this result.
ne v .ors would have Sssn * : avail 50 many
Trends could have been brought together were not
syirood cause for .ras hospitality ola rssas bcsss
and In acting tnos not one O. w would exchange
Win the prcnds, peer f.. "a -. ssr so can
Of ireland ~ sbls writer's and seakcrs bu. though she
truly beautiful garden the bitter storm Of famine and
has passed her. nppipg the buds o. her
prosperity and blasting all her hopss su, this wl NOD
Be forever. lAppIaasel Ihs deeds done tonight WI
have given your miss and the artists q New York have
given theirs. The generous impulses the public and q
success hope every isdy add gentleman present win
receive my warmsst thanks and thnt you may gu 90
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| Nxw Yonx. May =, 1888.
Ina. sn-Tnsmuch a. the movsnsu, FOR Ire rslsf Of
Ireland nAugurstsd under your saspoe: :. President
OF The Frisndy Sons Of 80 Pasrch, a. their late snnver
os & benz. r. 's s.srs !ouss
~ rslist bsssds ~ de Academy, dsductns oaly shs
THANKING you personally Tor placing IN position "
Be q srv,ss 70 eorSsryTsc n assess and We r-e
! shaRxkr WILLIAMS.