The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-03-09

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often Arst class We heps - hnd several more
such frssh. pretty fAess upsa Nr. waiacks stage
nszs season. = only cut & regard 70 The feelings
Of young New York. Young men cannot b en-
thusiastic about actresses who young and hand
some many years ago; and, the young men are the
principal supporsrs Of the theatres ths tastes should
b consulted in some degree At least. On Friday last Mr.
John Gilbert took benefit 1t the theatre playing
"Ihe Busy Body 70 very large house. The same even
ing Miss Mary Provost played Knowles "Love for hss
benst at the Winter Garden. Miss Rchngs had benefit
~ NioOs the same evening. Mr. J. T. Poole, she mso-
dramatic author, had benefit. Also Friday ~ tho
New Bowcry. Friday does mot seem 70 be a unusky
day Electrically.
"Ernestine" and "The Little Treasure" repeated
at Walacks last Wednesday, and announced for next
Thursday evening. In "Ernestne" have 70 praise
the admirable acting Of Misses Cannon and Henrques
and Mrs. John Sefton and the less admirable perform
ance Of Mr. Lester Wsllack and Mr. John Gilbert Mrs
Hoey overdresses her part we limited last Monday
She does not look the domestic she pretends 10 be
Her costume would be appropriate In ballroom
No poor but honest domestic" could wear such
robe, such crinolne such skirts and such headdrcss-
any one Of which articles would cost more than her
wages 1t is well to attempt to outdress the other
actresses much better to dress In keeping with the
character assumed In "Ernestne" Mrs. Hoey also
The deception she supposed to practise upon
the viscount Champeve is made too apparent to the
audience and this avore artist lie therefore guilty Of
the grave fault Of destroying the illusion OF the play.
1.-The Little Treasure" Is almost perfectly performed.
Both pieces placed upon the stage with that care,
taste and elegance for which Mr. walack is famous.
The other evenings At wallack's filled up as fol-
lows To night, "The Wonderful Woman" and " Blue
and Cherry" for the benefit Of Miss Fanny Morant
very clever and popular actress Tuesday, Fant Heart
Never Won Fair Lady,, and "The Youthful Queen"
Wednesday, Mr.. Wilkins "Henriette;" Friday the long
expected comedy, "spring and Autumn" before
acted at this theatre and skeches in India" Both Of
these plays will be remembered as having been exceed
ingy successful At walacks old theatre, and they will
now draw q crowded house. The programme for the
week 10, therefore, very strong
At the Winter Garden Miss Mary Provost repeats this
evening" her mpersonaton Of the Countess In Glove"
To morrow evening "Nen Gwynne' will be re-
vved. We consider this the best OF Miss Provost's
characters. "Lucie D'Arvile," which we reviewed
at length yesterday, is not announced for repetition
The Female Gambler" il in rehearsal Miss Proyosts
engagement is marked by steadily Increasing success
The Fair One with the Golden Locks will be played
for the tenth and last week at Laura Keenes The fall in
gold said to have something TO do with withdrawal
OF this popular burlesque. Mrs. John Wood sings and
acts more charmingiy than ever, and the "Fair Onen
gives her ample opportunity for the display OF her best
powers. The last week should be the best week.
Miss Caroline Richings and Mr.. Peter Richings
still delight crowds with their sataneIan at Nibo's
Ths scenery 10 this spectacle Is magnificent and
the whole affair is pleasing. Next week "The Enchan.
tress" will be revived with ITS unrvaod stud Of basket
horses. Galletti dances as usual
lies Pattes dc Mouche" the original OF "ucnrstteu
was admirably produced at the French theatre last week.
and win be repeated 10 morrow evening. No matinee
this week. ssr
ambition" new drama, in which Mr. Joseph Proc.
tor plays the leading part, and The Rose Of Ettrck
Vale" will be produced At the Old Bowery theatre TO-
night Mr.. Proctor's engagement is very successful
"Ambition" will be put upon the stage with scenery
dresses and appointments.
"Paul Clifford" "My Poll" and "Grace Hunteyn make
up long bill at tho New Bowery TO night. Mr.. G. c.
Bouface plays In two " the pieces. Mr.. J. W. Lingard
will be the recipient Of complimentary testimonial
Friday NEXT The New Bowery Is always crowded, rain
or shine.
Minnie Warren and Commodore Mutt all Barnums Mu.
scum daily. Tme Tries AL" 10 played In the pous lec
turs room, whore people 60 who would not attend
theatre. Master Robert Hendershoot the brave drum
boy who killed rebel, exhibition. What nexti
Matilda Heron plays edith" at the Brooklyn Academy
on "wednesday evening she appears at Springfield
Monday. New Haven on Tuesday, and at Hartford on
Thursday and Friday and engaged to mako her rens
at Niblo's on the S0th inst
The Broadway Menagerie will close in two weeks. Our
citizens will not have another opportunity OF inspect
ing large varied and interesting collection Of living
curiostes. Burmese calf has just been added the
menagere by Dame Nature. The collection ought TO be
purchased for the Central Park
Mr.. 7 L. DonnelIy. the Irish comedian, has been
gagged the American theatre, Broadway and will make
his debut there tonight in a. The Irish Mormon"
Mr.. Henry Wood has secureda przc play called "Grand
dad Joe which he will produce at his hail. opposite the
st Nicholas Hotel, this evening, with scenery and
appointments. This a idea in the burnt cork bust
ness
Dir. Mark Smith has taken tho Winter Garden for q
season, and will bring out light pieces oxtrava
ganzas and burlcsqucs assisted by Miss Emily Thorne
actress Of merit in that line.