The New York herald., 1866-06-26

i Amuscments.
i ENGLISH oPHRA-THEATRE FRANCOIS.
Another Of Julius Eichberg's works was brodxht oo
at the French theatre last evening This little n!ne
lighter and more unpretending even than the Doctor q
Alcantara, is called Night in Rome and ts taken up
with the mishaps Of amatory barber who arrives in
the Eternal City In quest Of his bsrohod The barber
dr Wye) Is an elderly, spindleshanked specimen OF
Ris, via while his unwilling betrothed Miss Rchngs)
Is Of 'urse, the opposite in looks and spirit The
barbers se enade in tho nrst act with tho mocking
chorus OF tho ssqucraders peerng from behind every
pillar ia ludicrou piece Of mock sentiment Tho
eyabe favored lover Ar CampbeD IL one OF the mas
queradcrs and conceves the happy idea Of sezng with
the assistance Of his comp >nions his tonsora rival
Tho second shows the barbo. in an imaginary dun
geon Of the Inquston with omtnous halter dangling
before his eyes Two Of his persecctors disguised as
famiars (scssrs Ketchum and Peakes suddenly e7er,
bearing loaf and pitcher OF water and scare the luck
loss barber out OF his wits with significant hints as TO s
future fate. The entire crowd Of masqueraders thes
mske their appearance and complete his confusion and
terror by requesting Of him to leave each OF them re-
mcmsranccs after he had suffered the penalty OF tho
ella ms him as her husband and drives him almost 70
distraction by afec.onae reminders OF his approaching
fate. Sire then promises 10 procure him repreve,
Ire will only sign paper which she presents He, un-
thnkingy, consents and nnds to his astonishmsnt and
chagrin that he has released his berothed from her
hateful engagement Jolly chorus OF the masqueradcrs
concludes the opera. The duet between Nnettn and
last chorus are all excellent. Mr. wye surprised us
by his acting The barber could not find better repre
sentative than him Miss Richings sang charmngly az
usual Messrs Campbell, Ketcbum and Pcakes were all
that could he desired Such fcas OF fun, music and
merrimcnt is the very thing for this hot season This
charming operetta and the Doctor OF Acantara will be
given night at the Brooklyn Academy of Muse The
success OF tho first night of the Night IN Rome Is an un
doubted proof Of the superior ability OF the English
Opera Company Such troupe should be encouraged
by all true lovers OF music In this city.
PARK THEATRE, BROOKLYN.
Last evening Mr. Frank Dwight Denny made his debut
before Brooklyn audience in the trying character Of
Hamlet Mr.. Denny has not attained sufficient prof.
cheney in his profession TO undertake difficult part.
His stage presence good he has ingenious face and
good voIce-bu, he lacks that which only make the
OF the part OF Hamlet atrocious-mouthing,
and rantng and tearing the philosophical character
Mr. Geo Ryer as Polonius was only mediocre Mr.
Stoddardt as Iaeres was rigid and cold as usual Mr.
W. Davidge received a fine reception, and played the
part OF first grave digger In thoroughly Davidgian
manner. Miss Ada Gray, Opheia was fair Mrs.
Nichols did tho Queen toeraby The rest OF the dramas
psrsnnG were not worth mentioning. To night Mr..
Denny will essay Rchcliou.
CHARLEY WHITES COMBINATION TROUPE.
Bryants Hall crowded to It's utmost capacity las,
night the occasion Of the Inauguration and opening
week Of Charley Whites combination troupe. The bill
braced variety Of songs, baets extravaganza imita
tons equestanm and buresqucs that kept the audience
In endless strain OF good humor The artst,s who
participated have been selected with tho especial view
OF enecting combination OF the best talent In the city,
and who witnessed the rendition OF the various
items upon the bin win question the taste OF Mr. White
The opening overture Of popular composed for the
OCCASION was variety In Its way. The ballet OF tho
FOREST Rose" the plantation festival entitled, Red
Hot and the military ballet Esprit OF the North
worthy Of especial mention, for the highly crediable
manner In which they put upon tho boards These
laugh provoking performances will be continued through
the week. and cannot fall TO draw full houses every
night
WOODS THEATRE.
The two comedy Brother sam intended IA the com.
panion picture to Dundrcary produced this house
last evening" with Mr. Barton Hill in tho principal charac-
Setting aside tho impossible character OF the
incidents OF the piece Mr. HIN 10 be- congratulated
upon having made decided hit Miss Celia Logan
played Alice with great deal Of vivacy and intelii
the piece was received whether Brother sam will or
will hold the boards any length of time In Mr Hill
and Miss Logan genuine actors OF light comedy have nn
doubtedy been found The worcii sisters appeared
the close OF the bill ths Invisible Prince and drew
hearty applause By their graceful acting but !, i'm
somewhat out OF date when placed by tbs side Of
from his more recent burlcsques.
SAN FRANCISCO nIssrRgLs.
very select though not large audience greeted this
favorte troupe at the Inauguration OF their programme
for tho week last evening, notwithstanding the excessive
heat The performance was admirable throughout and
met with tho appreciation OF those present II we can
judge om the frequent Applause tina, followed at the
conclusion Of each piece Tho stump speech II am
here rendered by BILLY Birch, contains many eapi.
tai hits the times, and fairly delivered Charley
Baekus was excellent 10 his Delineations of Great
Artists The Excise Commissioner Il Identical with
the Three Black Crows, and iaughable The latter
burcsque really h. II possesses no particular mor for
its originality.
Mr.. ". j. FLoREscE
the popular comedian leaves this port In the steamship
Scotia on Wednesday, June a. for Europe In search Of
noveltics-