The New York herald., 1866-09-04
ADJUSTMENTS.
The New York Theaire-Alterations and
Dec0rmtions-The New Com mpnmy, Nc.


The New York Theatre Alterations and
Decoratfops-The New Company, xc.
The New York theatre, lately occupied by Miss Lucy
Rushton and known by her name, having been leased
by Mossrs. Mark smith and Lewis Baser-s entiensen
wen and favoraby known TO the people OF New York
active preparations have been making for some time
past for the opening OF the fall The alterations
that the building has undergone have been numerous,
and cannot fall to relieve the theatre OF It's former
sombre aspect
EXTERIOR.
The improvements on the front Of the building have
been very extensive, embracing they do complete
change Of It's exterior fronting Broadsa fine
casing with heavy ornamental mouldngs, decorate the
doorways, giving to tho entrance light and pleasing
appearance. heavy panel, with cornice and hand
pedment, finish the facade Resting the pro-
lection OF the main wall large panel and heavy coruice
conceal the batllement and carried around tho face
OF the tower thus form ng the top OF the main bndn ng.
The dark work has been covered with plaster and
the whole painted and sanded in imitation OF brown.
The top and sides Of the tower have been similarly
treated and the OF the theatre painted three
SIDES of top. Handsome jaloalsies of and tin
painted in bright coors have been placed permanently
over the windows of the cdidcc giving il bright and
happy appearance.
The parque seats have been raised sufficiently TO give
the audience perfect view Of the stage The space be
the balcony chairs has been increased all the bar
and other unnecessary encumbrancas taken away,
and only price has been established for the greater
portion OF the house the audience Will not be ncon
venlenced in any manner, bit freely 20 from
part Of the house the other A pretty semi
circular lobby has been constructed vunnng aronnd the
back Of the dress circle and materially adds 10 the I'm
provements made for the be tier convenience OF the
patrons Of the theatre room devoted specially TO u
use Of ladies desiring TO adjust their toilet ana other
equally aproros accommodations have been added The
appearance OF the neror ot the theatr has bee"
changed for The better ana what with new scenery and
the other requirements OF place of amusement OF the
kind IL has lost IT'S former diney aud forbdding look,
and has become welcome and acceptable stcmpe ~
the drama
THg COMPANY
The names Of the members OF the company aud The
parts they Sustain are follows: Mr.. Mckee Rankin,
leading light comedian and an as,o, wen known to
comedian Mr. Farley tenor, with, u " said excei
lent voice; Mr. Metkin, and Messrs Chapman md Ring,
excellent actors In their lines Mr. Percy from the Cali
forn.a theatres; Mr.. Humphrey Bland and Mr. YER
non from tho London theatres and Mr. Gomcsal
comedian OF repute Mr. Marx Smith IL TOO well known
10 need particular notice and the may be said ..
Mr.. Lewis Baker.
Tie ladies OF the company comprise pretty strong
corpe Of actresses Mrs wilkins, or the Haymarket
theatre, London IL tho leading old woman Miss Alicia
Mandeviiie COM ntdcnne from ,hc California theatres
M,ss sadee Cole and Mr. H. bland among M fcigre-
Mrs W. H. Gomcrsal perhaps, the best actress 10 tc
humor, and will undoubtedly create sensation. Mr.
Harry Wall from San Francisco Is also one Of me rron
neni features She y quite beauty and - sad to d"
\ excellent actress and ciarning vocslis,
Altogether the company presents fair array of talent
and w. as il promised the actors and actresses are kept
UP their present standard 81 excellence, the theare
cannot fail TO become popular rcfor. The manager
energetic gentlemen and actors Of well known ability,
that the management To he thoroughly eIec
tive As the season advances The company viii De IN
crenked by the addition uf other popular arttsts
riir orrsiSo sarr
fuccesstul regarded the performance" The b,
consisted or Old Phiis Birthday comic drama WHICH
had never before hcrn played New York and the
steal and Tcrpschorenn et,ra,aganza ~ Lola NonaS
lIoth pieces very IA rlv rendered. The irs
maLl5 dependent upon nr. L"wis Baker who, IN the
character Phil Sapc,on snsained his reputation rs
character with credit himself and satisfaction
10 the audience HIS blur Britousms ana honest
casmg received with repeated ropnds Of genuine
appla Sc aud Than eye was ~ sd with tear
by the force ~ lis plain, but ioa"bing efforts TO
clear his from The sisn o. dishonesty,
conciadne Wy a. aiming ihe re-r1H'o'hiy hiu,-
self The play i of absorbing interest," hfhoSgh
dcpenden. only upon everyday incidents ami
being entirely devoid 81 Tho thring and tfagic con
coInlfauis common 10 the modern drama There A.
no blJ,d Spilled and there = plenty ~ ovn NJ the dr1na
Tor the sentimental and yeu Of hImoar Tor the 70, cr
II fui Mr. A H. unyeDpor. The son OF oid stapir
ION goeped a careful aud palnstns ng artist u sas
quite ae rp hit liues aad gave saii-tncion sehraif
fLo .amr s'an ~ sala N Mr Hnmparey Bland aud the
Ialt of thr cast Misses Saliie Colo ard Ar Maudr
Vile hnt ~ the young who cs-ay"d the rle ri
L.ouc Hardup. whowl 1ed through bis scenes With ~"
sinie of a codhopr"r and spoke vIh the snrncss IN
unsr ssea cari wheel H. province evidently nihd
the srrnes and not before The foothgts me hiasie
under tie leadership q Jrias Echhirg Ior the W,
r4biir performance ~ the orchestra, was agfccaOc
l. ah he more ~ ttit members ~ ne
orehcstra become accustomed 60 playing together
lola Nontoz Wa. MT novel "a the Sew YORK
pubic but Mr. Mrs tOner.a ~ tlar c,st cNald
nst n, uniuieresilns. The Remainder ~ tne part y
this estragagAYla wsrs Only prs-ahly rendered. Wits
some ght amendments hessrs smi;h ard Baktf may
feel prrnd their company their sonyepent and isrF
appointed theatre. and q they continnr - produce is-
.iarking coInsa.. aud bright cetnc TAs, ~ "a
arccpiiric style will s-grefly succeed n nakrg thcir
paee = ano ement on q the most Popular AMI fashion
able on Efoadwav