New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-11-30
AmUsEmENTs.

WALLACK's THRATRR.-It is by such per-
fornances as that of Mrs IDchbalds comedy, ITO
Marry or Not to Marry" which was revived last
Monday evening that the superiority of this theater is
atested Nothing SO thoroughly excellent and artistic
elsewhere be displayed Other theaters have their
special advantages and use them literally; but ther
representations show such combination Of agreeable
qualities as those at Walacks 1t would have been d
fcult on Monday evening to discover single occasion
for critical disfavor The action Of the comedy was
prompt and fluent from beginning to end and 'otaiy
free from those infelcites of first nights Whlch we
often entreated by managers " excuse. Inc
characters were, without exception, most happny per-
sonated. OF the entire manner OF the pfoduc'on We
can speak with unqualified satisfaction
"To Marry Motif Marry Is certainty one Vi MIS-
Inohbald most entertaining dramatic WORKS. a'hough
she herself underyalued it, and cassed IL among hef IN
ferior plays 1t is full of grace. sprighthess anu good
feeling and though the incidents are not Dod the! are
80 pleasantly and skilfuy combined that no desire Tor
stronger material is felt. The particular iault Is lis
length. the story being insufficient Tor tardy de-
yeopmeut of five acts. At Walacks Iheater this has
been iudciousy remeded Two characters are omitted
the in which they appear not being necessary TO
the principal purpose OF the piece. The 1--WE acts are
thus compressed into three with few alterations OF
stage business all OF which are well conceived and in
crease the effectiveness of the performance In its pres
ent shape there does not exist pretier light comedy
than ." To Marry Not to Marry
The principal parts represented on Monday by
Miss Cannon Miss Morant and Mrs. Vernon. Of whom
it is impossible to say that either cxceled the other
and MesSrs Lester Wallack Gilbert and Fisher. The
gentlemen were not behind the ladies' in the merit of
their performance. Mr. Fisher especially distinguished
himself in the character OF Willowcar
"To Marry or Not to Marry" will be repeated this
evening and on Saturday and frequently, trust here
after.
VAN AMBURGH's MENAHRIE.-The attrac-
tons of this establishment already numerous beyond
precedent in their way, are liberay increased this
week by the addition Of a score or upward Of new and
rare animals which have just been imported from Cal
c,ta Some of these are Of species that have never
before been exhibited i'll America. The Isabel bear Is
entirely new. and. IRE assured is the second that
has appeared il any collection of animals 10 the world
The Rhamapoor bloodhounds are the first of their kind
that have been here Several valuable specimens
of Bengal tigers eopsrds bears and Asiatic deer ore
also introduced this week. We heartily invite attention
10 the increasing OF this excellent place OF enter
tainment. 1t deserves every encouragement and the
most liberal public patronage. So thorough complete
and handsomely conducted exhibition Of its class is
a benefit TO the community.
READING BY Miss LATHRoP. AT the Church
OF tie Puriians OF Fifteenth - Miss Julia A.
Lathrop viii this evening give reading OF selections
from popular authors including among others Crabbcs
" Rival Husbands Brownipgs Italy, and WhitterS
" Barbara Irietchie." The entertainment viii be
varied by pianoforte playing