New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-16
AMUsE MENTs.

| A remarkable incident occurred one evening
last week at the Olympic Theater. A distinguished
comedian (Mr Charles Whea,leieD appeared upon the
stage in the presence Of a lady with his hat OF. lie
went 30 far as TO carry bis hat In his hand for several
minutes without betrayng symptom Of embarrassment
or fatigue Considering the prevalence Of the tbreatr
cn hat disemper we are compelled 10 look upon this a
a burst of delicious inspiration The law OF The New
York stage In this respect the law OF general
society No actor feels justified In remaining uncovered
before lady If no lady be visible the case ia altered
lie il then perfectly at without hat. But the
faines rustic Of approaching peticoa sends 1t fly
ing skullward with unfaiug promptness and unerTing
precision Memory recalls occasional exceptions TO
this usage but few only 10 make the rule moro
positive. Green novices supply the most conspicuous
exceptions but find that experience soon brings them
all the conventional practice. II seems to be one OF
the most sacred traditions Of the stage We cnn testify
that no Broadway theater is free from 1t. We are not
sufficiently familiar with the Bowery houses to state
whether they habituay follow IL, or not. Probably all
are alike for OF all theatrical instincts this appears TO
be the mos, deeply rooted and the most universal
popular actor in Western town lay stricken with NOR
tai illness. His female relatives approached 70 take
leave Of him. At their appearance he grew restless
nervous and agitatod Finally he called for hat, put
it on at once became tranquil and calmly surrendered
his existence This was the ruling passion.
Mr. Charles wheateighs single appearance-for The
benefit Of Mrs Sedloy Brown-afiorded occasion FOR
hearty denomination OF good will and regard toward
one Of the most excellent comedians with whom New.
York audiences are acquainted. He sailed on Friday
nt for California, whore he will remain during some
years in the enjoyment Of fame and the pursuit Of opu
lence.
Theatrical attractions this week are abundant ana
various Bel Demonio." which has long been In
course Of preparation at Niblos Garden Will this even.
ing be produced with all the scenic pendor for which
Mr. Wheatlcy has made his theater chiefly famous.
Nile. vestva will sustain the character of tho young
oyer-that which In London has in turn been person
ated BY Messrs Fechter and George Jordan. The en-
tire cast promises to be effective one. Marvellous
mechanical effects novelties Of costume, an eIuberani
ballet. and other agreeable things also TO be eI
necte1 Az Wallnoks Thea,cr old standard plays VIII
he represented throughout the week excepting on
Tbursday night when "Rosodale" will be repeated.
For hi, evening Money" is announced with Miss
Madeline Henriques for the first time as Clara Douglas
On Wednesday 1.-THE Jealous Wife Will be revived.
| Al Mr. George Woods Broadway Theater a dramatic
sesson opens tonight with the production Of Mrs
Kemble's play IAN English Tragedy; Ia which Mrs.
Emma Waller Mr.. d. W. Waller. and Others appear
"Belphegor the Mountebank. is announced for rcpet
ton this week AZ Barnums Museum after which II VIII
be withdrawn. Mile. Ernestein, the popular dancer
appears here at each afternoon and evening perform
ance. At the Winter Garden Mr.. nd Mrs. w j.
Florence resume tomorrow evening The Ticket oil
Leave Man" supported by the same excellent cast rs
| that ~ last Winter.
The sympathies Of the public will again be stirred
this week on the subject Of benefits. Mrs Chanfrau
one Of the most estinabe and charming OF New-fork
artss announces hers for this evening NJ the winter
Garden Mrs. Chanfrau's own title 10 popular ia'or
would be sufficient 10 her capital audience but
she offers additional attractions Of various kinds to
tempt the appcttes Of all classes. Mr.. Chanirau has,
without the slightest difficulty. been persuaded TO ap-
n,ar ON the occasion Ho will give his celebrated per-
sonation Of the double part Of Lord Dundreary and
| I,rother Sam in Our American Cousin ut Home
Mrs. Chanfrau will assume the character Oh Susie
Trcncbord and introduce number OF songs. Mr.. james
sevmour has volunteered, aud will appear III Paddy
| Miles. Row" He also will demonstrate unsteady. a
oush Of colored mnstresy will moreover be youchsaied
| by Mr. Dan Bryant and several assistants. Another
benefit takes place tonight at the Olympic Theaer-
that Of Miss Henrietta Irving who announces the first
representation of " Satan in Paris" and An unpo
. tected Female"-Mss Irving in the satanic. and
MIb W oOu III lne uhpl"N''''"
benefit bulletin of particular Interest Is that ssned
by the friends of Mr.. Dan Bryant proposing Academic
compliments to him next Thursday evening. Numbers
OF ladies' and gentlemen from Waacks Theater. the
Winter Garden and elsewhere are to contribute theiI
assistance and Mr. Bryant is to repeat his remarkable
personation of Handy Andy In which he achieved
great success lsst Summer OF course the Academy OF
i, Music will overflow with numbers aud enthusiasm.
Mr. Robert Heller afironts the public by announcing
that this will DC the last week OF hislperormances al
No 5s5 Broadway We are disnclined to believe that
Mr.. Heller would do ything so maniiestly In oppos
ton to the popular wish 10 close his entertainment
at present 1t is to be hoped that the announcement
only of his startling illusions His operations are
SO thoroughly enjoyable and 80 far superior to those Oh
any of his order who has preceded him. that It would be
pity to have them cut short In the flower Of their pros
perity If the edict is really final ono, 1t must be
borne in mind that series Of the ceyerest exhibitions
Of necromancy have had together withitruy excel
lent musical entertainments is about II be brought to
speedy close.
The circus company Of Messrs. spalding Rogers
whose performances have during the last three weeks
attracted crowded audiences 10 the Hippotheatron
will take leave Of New.York after Deaf STANDARDIZATION