The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-18
City Am .sscmcnts.

City Amusemcnts.
The theatres and other places OF amusement in the
metropolis which conducted by management fully
impressed with the great moral responsibility which
attaches to such calling very well patronized In
the past week, although IL quite apparent during
the last few days. that good many persons In the
crowded audiences turned wistful eyes towards the
ample skating ponds Of the Park, Fifth avenue and
other quarters, and wished that 'Jack Frost" would
'manage" to produce substantial coating of ice
on their CLASSY surface. We find, noticed below, that
the theatrical folks promise very rich and agreeable
treats in the way of public entertainments during this
and ~ succeeding days of the present week.
FIFTH AVENUE OPERA HOUSE.
George ChrIsty's Mnstres to perform another new
programme at tho Fifth Avenue Opera House, West
Twentyfourth street Melody mirth and instruction
have been tremendously blended in IL, and the
members Of the troupe confident of earning contn-
of the friendly enthusiasm with which they
greeted their first appearance Charles Melville will
sing the ballad Beautiful Isle Of the Sea- this evening,
and George Chrsty with q. L. Hail. will give Desdemo-
mas Troubles Eccentric delineatons, parlor enter
tainmcnt, with the extraordinarily comicai buresque
called Clam Eclcr's Husband, to follow. The many
comforts Of the Fifth Avenue Opera House fully
appreciated by its crowded audiences.
TONY PASTORS OPERA HOUSE.
Tony Pastor grand Christmas holiday pan
tomime at his Opera House. in the Bowey TO be played
the first time this evening. II Is called Che Demons OF Evil
and will be produced great expense in the way Of
scenery, new music properties, and so forth. Pre-
vious to the pAntomime the Echo In the Woods very
musical meiange, will engage the strength Of tho entire
company, including Tony Pastor himself. The horn
pipes the grand pas melsnge with the comic act Handy
Andy, will conclude the entertainments.
THE CIRces.
Al the New National Circus Mr.. Charles Devere the
famous slack rope and trampanc vaulting hero makes
his FIRST appearance this evening Mile Marietta Fan
fretia, the Misses Robinson, Luke Rivers, the
dwarf Nehamo, with all the clowns, arc still
al the establishment, and tho whole caval-
cade with their seeds, are brilliant as ever.
Mr.. Montpelier does not permit his business en-
erprse cool his patrots for he generously donates
the entire receipts OF the circus performances of next
Friday the I'D instant, In aid OF the Metropolitan En-
ployment Agency for Soldiers and Sailors for the tender
of which he has beon warmly thanked by Colonel j. b.
Herman, manager Of the institution.
SAM IN BROADWAY.
The comedy Sam enters the twelfth week Of its inn.
mensely successful run at the broadway theatre this
evening. Mr. F. $. Chanfan plays Sam. There is no
change among the other members Of tho very talented
company Sam is popular at Christmas, New Year,
Ourtn W July, OF ANY S'TsOn iaCt Wuuu
public attest every night al the Broadway.
SAN FRANCISCO MINsrRELs.
The San Francisco Mlnstres commence their thirty
third week, musical and Joyous ever, at their hall in
Broadway, this evening. Messrs. cooper and Fields
promise to give Nancy Fat in the second part of the
entertainments The Police Court Scene and Wild Irish
Jig in the bills. The Buresque Circus exceed
ingy aughable piece will also be played this evening.
ERYANT'S MfNsTRyLs.
will bring out . very strong company, including G.
Templeton Dave Reed, w. p. Grer and Dan Bryant nj
Mechanics Hail, Broadway. The phour Krows, Exemp,
Shakers Perfect Cures In and nut OF Place. with Lord
Dundreary the Dancing Giraffe and the great variety
of dance and song which have been arranged for show
that the Bryants still have the happy "knscki OF
pleasing the people.
THR TEMPLE 0r MUSIC.
Az the Temple OF Music, OF Grand and Crosby
streets there will be an excitement TO obtain good
places evening order the Two Fakrs Of the
Nineteenth Century, renowned as the Thorpe Brothers
In Disguise The singing dancing and acting at the
Temple are OF an excellent character.
wIsEMAN's MAGIC.
The Professor and Madame wseman attract crowds by
their magic, mystery and music to Hope Chapel Broad
way The Professor places before people each even
ing all the combined lore Of the Magi Of Persia and the
ARABS 81 the dese as VOL as some OF the most oFsht
fea,s Of the great juggleB OF India Every oneeven II
attached TO facts, like OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES at the per
formances.
ACADEMY op MUSIC, BROOKLYN.
In Brooklyn there will be grand entertainment at the
Academy OF Music Thursday evening, 2lst instant Il
will consist Of tab,eauxand singing which will constitute
the sh annual exhibition Of the Sunday School Of the
Church OF the Redcemer, Fourth Universast Society.
CONCERT IN JERSEY CITY.
This evening will he given at the Tabernacle
Jersey CITY, in aid OF THE Home for Frendess Chill
drenn Theodore Thomas and his orchestra are en-
gagged and additional attraction Is promised in the
FIRST appearance in this country OF Madame T. w.
Revle, OF whose vocal accomplishments report speaks
highly Mr. q. W. Morgan the organist, and Mr. Eben,
the aus have also volunteered their services for the
occasion.