The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-09


In noticing the production of Nrs Batemans play Of
Geraldine in London one the newspapers OF that city
has the following characteristic description Of Bateman
psre:-Mr Bateman played, o. David, OF Rnthin ma
evolent Welsh harper and seemed really emulous al his
daughters he delivered curse, modelled on
that Of Leah with much energy and vigor as was
shown in that celebrated malediction. Whether, IN
Mitonc phraseosegy II was the same "cursc gone homo
to roostn must be left for wiser judgnents but
very like the ola one, and was quite as effective and
narrowing.
Mr. Byron has essayed his hand at Q comedy, called
War to the Knifa which, II not very brilliant or
powerful example 0f dramatic composition Is smart Ia
dialogue and affords capital opportunity for the display
Of Miss Marie Witoas best qualities On actress Tie
story Is not particularly new ard 70 appearance %
derived from the French but It may be only such 10
collection Of three English comedies o. would be
inevitable TO an author 90 familiar with existing models
o. Mr. Byron the "sersp of Paper being appar, nifty
of tho elements
The Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, which was burnt down
somo time ago. is 70 bc ilaSasda:cy rebuilt i'm
proved plan.
The new Surrey theatre wii differ materially from the
old one nasmuch will occupy far greater space Of
ground What considered waste land at the back
of the stage will DO thrown into the building, and the
boxes pit and gallery will bo constructed In form
Tho entrances and tho Of exit will II is said be
well considered expected that tho theatr, will be
finished in about Ave months t
There Is no truth in the rumor that Mr. Fechter in
tends commencing his autumn the London Ly-
ocum with an adaptation Of Tea.e Ans de IA Vie dun
.zaue1r
Thc production at Liverpool Of Arydk ma Pogus Mr..
Boscicaults latest and best composition, hassbccn
marked by tho dsb OF young and talented actor, Mr..
W. B. Cahil who, in the character OF Michael Feony,
has earned great distinction and has done full justice to
tho csever aud eccentric conception Of the aathor
Colonel Stodars is giving performances of NEGRO
NANCY - the Egyptian Hail. London, and exciting con-
siderable attention among tho seekers or amusement.
Two Of his tricks Indian origin and have been often
referred 70 by travellers. Tho consists Of what Is
called The basket trick Into this basket child being
placed tho conjuror thruss sword several times the
shricks Of the child heard and is supposed to be
killed, when the basket being opened tbs child has
escaped. Another clever pioce Of mechanical conriv
IL the rapid growth OF tree In presence OF the
audience, which is soon covered with foliage and
flowers. Colonel Stodarc has had the honor Of COM
mand 70 exhibit his skill before his Hghncs, the Prince
OF Wales
The distinguished actor, Mr. Montgomery, has taken
tho Haymarkct theatre Tor short time after Mr.. Buck
stones over and he has gone ruralizing in
straw hat and nankecns. The play written by Mr. Rus
SELL the OF the singer and composer of that namo ID
the first novelty to be brought out
B'oudin is performing in Paris, and he draws tremcn
dously The report that Leotard has broken his leg ut
Madrid is contradcted.
The Theatre dc Ia Gazette has produced q novelty called
Il. C'os Iomner, rural play, In five acts, by NM
Achard and Dcsys OF late Will be remarked that the
French stage has given us great number OF new
plays the plots OF which purely rural the inter-
est Of light and simple character-perhaps during
NOR heat the play Ia campagne n tho most refreshing
Les Venddnges du Clos Tdvdanrs, another Paris
novelty in Ave acts is written for tho purpose Of show
ing that what Wills she can perform; but in
doing so che often misses tho goal OF better things to