New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-25

Saturday evening, at Miss Lucy Rushtons New'fofA
Theater which was then Tor the first time, thrown
open" to the public. There was much to stimulate
merrmen both in the aspect OF the theater ana III the
performance then given its stage. The old church
has been strangely altered brick porch with three
doors makes it exceedingly comica in external aspect
while the usual appurtenanees OF theatrical audto-
rum together with much paint and tinsel blue ROOF
gemmed with stars and the vertical glare OF eentfa
sun Of gasght scarcely conquer its stubborn ecces
astea appearance within. Yet, all things considered
II is toeraby pretty theater There were about 9o
persons within its walls Saturday evening, and with
these II was nneomfortably full. The audience was
extremely various in character, an element OF rough
moss seeming TO pred0minate. In fact the sporting
community turned ont in force 20 witness MISS
Rashtons inauguration as a Inanseer. Inc e1er
cises consisted OF vocal attempt on the "Star
spangled banner" by the theatrical company,
an address by Is3 RGshon and the representation oil
The School for Scandal" Miss Rushtons speech be-
gan in verse; but speedily burst through metrica and
all other trammes and became distinctly prosy. she
was understood TO describe her theater as beautifn
and herself overcome with emotion, and the flag OF
this glorious country as waving in the wind. Sheri'
dams comedy was then acted with much deiberaion
that the performance did not clpse till nearly midnight
To crtcise il in detail would probably DO to confirm
Miss R1shton in the belief that she is kind OF heatri
eal martyr. l. was pretty tedious. Mr.. Placide.
as Crabiree, took several pounds Of snuff.
in the conrse Of the evening, however, and
this circumstance, together with several others,
served 10 cheer up the audience a good
deal Fortunately Mr.. Pllcide did not sneeSe
in the same proportion that lie snnheu'
and thus probably he escaped the serious catastrophe
Of general explosion. Mr. Pearson also contributed
to the hilarity of occasion. by smackng his lips
over the part-a novel one TO hinof Sir Oliver Surface
which he finally swallowed. Mr.. Mestayer, who has
probably lust returned from a long ramble among the
Inaccuracies Of language refreshed bis hearers with
some choice specimens Of original photography IN the
port Of Sir benjamin Backbte. But perhaps the most
celebrating feature of the entertainment was The per
son alton Of Sir Peter Teazle by Mr. Wncot the elder
Not boing restrained by that reverence for antiquity
which j. 20 admirable in the rcqucn,ers Of Barnun
Museum Sir Peters auditors, we regret TO say looked
upon him as distinctly lldicrous creature-whch he
vas-a Kind Of reiuyenated EgyTtian mummy, whose
voice was d voice from the tomb and had doleid
aonud Sn1h. We say, were the flashes OF brightness
which ht up this singular representation. Iher'
WCs some good acting - notably that Oh MI
Mortimer, who should have played Charles ou'
who did play Joseph Surface. Miss Rashton herself
WAS chiefly remarkable for the gorgeonsness Of cos
tune which would have been appropriate perhaps. tC
a queen, but was wholly unsuitable 20 the wife OF q
knight IIoweyer-not 10 dwell longer upon q
topic which is only important because II chances
TO 10 q Btte uoyel-Miss Rushtons New-YorA
Iheateg has been opened In respectable
manner. aud may possibly succeed In winning
~ rank among It's elder brethren. We shHi
be aa 10 witness It's snccesf rot beeanse We consider
Miss Rash,on good actress but because multiplicity
Of iheater. Which, least ain to do justice 10 th
dramatic art il favorable 10 the drama and TO th'
theatrical profession.
Miss Lucille Western commences an engage
meni TO night at Nibio's Garden In Green Bushes"
Monte Crsto " viii be played tonight and
every nieit during the holidays at the Olympic. Every
lover Of the romantic drama and child should see
H. more excellent spectacle tor tho season could
scarcely be desired
Dreams of Delusion and Rural Felicity
will he acted tonight at wallcks and the two pieces
viii Introduce nearly all the members of Mr.. Walacks
company. Secrets Worth knowing will be done To-
morrow night for the first time this and Love-
Sacrifice viii be produced On Wednesday.
Two PERFORMANCES VIII "c S'''n N"-N"s ''' 'NN
Ola Bowery The first beginning a :, the second at l.
The former bill comprises The Dumb Boy Of Man
chester "Jocko the Brazilian Ape and The Snow
Bird" The second consists Of Wandering Steenie,
The Snow Bird" THE French Spy and panto
mime.
Our notes Of the Christmas theatrical merry
making would be incomplete to neglect TO say
that fine programme is offered at Bryents Minstrels
and that Woods Minsres will give two performances
today thus taking farewell of New York On the ith OF
January these makers of melody start on professional
expedition into the provinces. appearing that night III
Morrisana the next in Brooklyn. and thereafter in
more cities than wise Ulysses ever saw. Let their
Farewell to-day and tonight be spoken to multitude
Of the lovers Of Ethiopian Mins,relsy.
A merry Christmas to all our theatrical
friends, and II any kissing must be done let it be len
exclusively 10 the Christmas Goose.