The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-23

TnRATEE.

There VIII be 'sarnn matinee at this establishment
to-day aud another Christmas In addition TO his
perscnaton OF Sam Mr. Chanfrau viii appear MS Nose
every night noxt week. On the sth Of January Chan
frau viii be followed By lr John Owens who will
warm welcome home.
MISS RUsHroN's NEW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
FOR TIE OPENING NIGHT.
There quite gathering OF privileged guests at Miss
Lucy Rushton's New York theatre last evening The
occasion Of the assembling hc announcement that
tho establishment would be thrown open for the inspoc
lion Of the press and consequence there pre-
ncriber or gentlemen curious TO inquire into the
novel features OF tie toabonsiers.
Il Is unnecessary 10 enter into any details to the
many improvements which have been introduced
fu description Of the interior and exterior OF the cdHce
published last Thursday HERALD and proved 10 be
entirely accurate Tie iumlnstory and ventiatory
apparatus, known the sunlight" aud adopted ia all
the Partisan theatres tested and success
fu every the establishment being flooded with
light, and the temperature being maintained In al
parts or the house The OF the theatre IL carpe.ed
With the best Brussels ,ops and the papsrins Of the
boxes apple green studded with gold. showed 10 excel
lent sfoct.
The stage arrangements worked admirably. The
eight ladders suueu fco.ighs and rows OF burners
in the flies shonc brilliantly upon several sets OF hand
scenery, and gave due relief to the scenic excel
ience Of well painted drop curtain and TO the magnin
OF the crimson rcaU silk with it, golden tasscis
and rnges Nor did the tasteful carptng OF the boards
escape notice. when II Justly remarked that the mic
ssne OF the plays TO be produced would he worthy
arsan theatre for the minute correctness Of the stage
setting To Mcssrs Kitchen Dcmorest and Montgomery
is Mr. H. Davis indebted for ,hc successful execution
u all his plans
Tho inaugural performance at the new establishment
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programme rs to comprise the singing Of the "s,ar
spsnpled Banner by tho whole company, an opening
address by Miss Rusiton and the rendering of Sheri
dan sterling comedy, the school for Scandal, with
powerful cast To insure good performance the entire
attention Of tho able stage manager Mr. James Schon
berg has been directed TO the rchcarsals which have
been many and careful The cast IN peculiar and novel
M Waicot will perform the r5ie OF Sir Peter Teasle
for the first time in this city Tho character OF Joseph
Surface, the arch hypocrc, will be taken by Mr. X
Mortimer, dnshing light comedian, TO whom tho
part Of Charles Surface, placed in the hands Of Mr D.
Waller, might better perhaps, have been assigned
Mr. Harry Pearson, whose successful representations
have often been appaudcd win appear the old nabob
gnd financial deus machi,sa OF the play while Mr.
Thomas Plecidc Crab,rcc win rapurousy tho
epigrams Of Mr. Mss,syer's FIR Benjamin The fair
lessee as Lady Tsaze and Mrs Clara Fisher Maeder
Mrs csndor will assume the leading female characers
But little need be said Of the programme Of the winter
season. It is rumorcd that comedy which 10 at
receiving the encomnms Of tho London prcss
and public will shortly bc produced, and that largo
stock company has been engaged. Meantime the theatre
VIII be thrown open the play goers this night, when
the lovers OF the drama will have ample opportunity to
judge OF the merits OF artists and the grand features
of the house.
wooD's THEATRE.
Mr. Wand xnl efx
on January IS The opening attraction will be a new
piece b. Mr. DO Walden, In which Chanrau will appear
Mr. Wood apparently the only manager who considers
u worth while TO produce new pieces The HanoD
Brothers will appear also Among the new decorations
s very beautiful varicgatcd fountain