The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-04-02
AMUsEMENTs.

NEW CHRsEUr STREET THEATRE Never too
late to Mend, by Charles Reade Is not only sonsa-
ton piece, but its production IN London was the
cause of q sensation scene amongst the audience
the rst night of its representation Its revelations
of the secrets of the prison house were strong
revolving and 80 narrowing that the audience aotu
ally refused TO allow the piece 10 proceed. These
scenes have been modified and as il 49, the piece is
emnently interesting, ana, bes des, has high moral
aim.
Miss Annie ward took her benefit at the New
Chestnut Street Theatre on Friday evening drs
K formerly popular member of the company,
volunteered her services TO play the character OF
zoe" in the QctorooR. Instead Of gong to the
Chestnut street Theatre. the lively Zoe" attended
the Arch Street Theatre, and enjoyed Mr. Dilon's
enactment of Belphegor. In tins dilemma the ma
nager had 70 call on Miss JOSIE 0rton TO perform
the part winch that lady accomplished most accept
ably, although sho had no opportunity TO rehearse
the part, and had not "looked up her lines" for
several months. 1he audience appeared pleased
at the change and the affair passed of as happily
S o zoe at sbe has threSened
that she wou be instrumental in closing the Ches
nut Street theatre ior one night at least and hence
failed and was scarcely she.NapOleOnic IN its cha
Taoter. Mis- Orton was fully appreciated, and was
called before the curtain 10 receive the congratula-
tons of her friends. she assumed the part with
difidence, and her perfection in 1t seemed to come
from Inspiration, as she surprised not only her
hearers, but herself as well.
MA NEW ENTERPRIsE.--Most of our readers have
witnessed the tght-rOpe performances Master
Edward Rivers during his engagements in this city.
He Is better known to the pubic by mis- stage name
"El Nino Eddie" fle is remarkable not only for
the grace and agility Of his performances, but for
his daring and courage He will attempt ieats land
perform them successfully winch even Blondin
himself would hesitate to try. His great popularity
in this country has induced Mr. Fox, tne Proprietor
OF the American Theatre IN this city, in connection
with some Other gentlemen, to enter INTO an engage.
ment with HIM for European tour. He VIII open
at the Crystal Paloce in London, about the latter
end OF the present month, and probably remain
England Ire and, and Scotland Tor year or moro.
He will then make the tour of the continent pre-
viOus 10 his return to the United States. John c.
Curran, ESQ. an accomplished gentleman, very
familiar with amusemtno., and having LARGE eXpe.
Tience IN the taste of the public left New York on
Saturday last in the steamer City Of WASHINGTON,
ior the purpose OF making appropriate arrangements
qualified success, and for those who have embarked
in the venture. remunerative returns. We hope
that he will give us touch of his quality before he
leaves US.
ARCH STREET THEATRE-On Saturday the popular
actor Mr.. IL. L. Iilton, took benefit and we
glad to say his many friends turned out full force
TO give him hearty welcome. On that occasion his
daughter, Miss Fanny V. Titon tIod the boards for
the first time in the character OF Martha ROsebade"
She played the character with wonderful nerve
and camness, for though not fine part, in est-
nation 1T is a very difficult one. The manner in
1 Wnch MISS sIlton acquitted herself was truly won,
very distinct enumeration, and seems perfectly at
home. we congratulate the LADY, and wish her all
the success which her talent and study will surely
gam iOr her. The piece was very nicely put upon
give us the admirable artistic treat twelve nights
of his exquisite and highly finished performances.
The opening piece will be wa Oats.
ACADEMY OF MUsIC.-Mr Wheatley who seemed
to have forgotten the vortex OF New York,
presents to Us this evening the Rave Family, which
seems never to be wanting in talent or in new mem-
bers. They al come dancing and skipping iuto the
world, and they never fall down stairs but fall natu-
rally down traps-the girls dance before they walk.
Altogether the Raves came iuto the world tor the
express purpose of adding lustre to the dramatic
combination known for the last twenty years as the
Ravel Family. The pieces will be put on the stage
with every advantage of decorauon and mise
scene.
WALNUT STREET THEATRE Mrs. d. p Bowers
appears this evening in The Lady of LYONS.
1hs lady will be welcomed with the deepest feeling
of sympathy as well as admiration, for Mrs. Bowers,
by The special quality of her talent interests all who
come within the magnetism of her presence. She
will be supported by Mr.. McCollom, q gentleman
whe brings high reputation from Baltimore.