New-York tribune., 1866-12-24
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There will be q performance to-day at the Winter Gar
den TO which-in view of both the and circum
sances-tho attention Of the public should be especially
called At time than the present does the sacred
cause of charity home to hearts. II Christmas
means anything II means love- and kindness, and bsnevo
lence Whoever honors the day will practice the virtues
that belong to it, Tho performance at the Winter Gar
den 10 which we alude be given for the benefit Of
tho Masonic Hall and ASYLUM Fund. Mr. Booth and oil
the players in the Company have volunteered their
vices Air. Stuart gives the theater The play wnl be
"The Stranger" aud the performance will commence at
l2l o'clock in the day. We sincerely nope that sOnu
benefit will result.
On Tuesday evening, Christmas Mr.. Booth will enact
Rceeu The same play Is to be given at the wednesday
matinee. ,
ON THURSDAY an extra matinee will be given for the
benefit Of Mr. Lngard, who has sustained such heavy
loss tho burning of the New Bowey Iheater
Mr. Booth and tho theatrical company, as also Mr. Ma
rtzek and his opera troupe have volunteered TO particle
pate in this entertainment The occasion Will be one OF
peculiar interest and scarcely fail to call together
large audience.
On Saturday evening next the long promised representa-
ton OF "0theo" will bo given. with MIR. Dawson as
Oibe1O Mr. Booth Iago, Mr Gotthold as Cds'o, and
Mrs Methua- Scheer Desdem0Ha. The dialogue viii
be spoken partly IN German and partly IN English aud We
should say that the effect must be something wonderful
RISToRI.
On wednesday evening next the Goth inst, Madame
Risor will reappear the French Theater IN this city
in her best part Queen Eh:aJeth On Friday evening
she will play Deborah-whch is familiar to American
tbea,ergoer, AS Leah tho Fosskon and Saturday,
At matinee she will enact Msdea Madame Risori's en-
gagemcnt in Philadelphia was prosperous she played
PA ID Toome for her benefit, on Friday evening aS ana
ao recited Legouyes French version Oh oenleIS poem
of " Joan ID Arcs Farewell"
SPECIAL ADJUSTMENTS.
"Tho Huguenot Captain" will be acted for the hrst
time at the Olympic Theater, this evening Mr. Jordan
will sustain the principal character.
At the New-York Circus Matinee will be given every
day. at q O'Clock, until further notice, in addition to the
usual evening performances. This arrangement VIII ae-
commodate all classes OF pleaSuTesoeAes WHO ussIs 10
improve the holiday season.
Mr TIartz will give his Tooth entertainment at Dod
worths Hall this evening, and will perform new ieat
entted Multum In Paryo 1t consists We believe IN
taking An immense bulk Of miscellaneous arteles-such
as birdcages and dressing OF small portfolio
There can be doubt of the perfectly posing mystery OF
Tho pays of Major Jonsss Christmas Present" and
Away with Melancholy" will be acted for tho first me
at Barnums Museum, this afternoon. r,..
Ours has entered upon hne run at W Alacks Inca
ter-so that we shall abundant time for further ana
ysis of its merits and of the excellent acting WhereWth
Mr. Owens is drawing crowds to the Broadway Theator
nv the old magnet SCION Shngie. He is, this week -
play "The Live Indian" as on atter-peco.
CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCES.
A fov notes as 10 the performances announced for
Christmas day may prove useful to our readers and are
therefore, here appended
Three performances will be gwen al the CrcuS-t"Oi IN
tho day and one in tho eyenins.Mr Hartz will give an
afternoon as well evening performance at Dodworths
Ua-Afternoon as well evening performances are to
be given at Nibos Garden aud at tho Thsater
1.-The Black Crook" may be seen at one theater, and
Cendronp at tho other These true holiday pieces
Their merits have already been Acknowledged and de-
scrbed-Christmas Day will bo very busy time at Bar
NUNS Museum, since as Is customary on grea' ocoason
are TO be given there at almost every hour
from dawn 20 midnight. The Van Amburgh animals, 70
which We give special attention elsewhere VIII Dc OK
hbited as usuaL-Budworths Mnstrels commenes
matinee tomorrow at the Fifth Avenue Opera House.
They present an excellent bill, Of which Tho man IN
Black s not unnaurally the chief
tanment at tho Hall of Messrs Kelly Icons Ministries
"A performance Of tho excellent comedy Of sun Sers
Run Deep" will be given at the Brooklyn AcauenI OF
Music on Christmas night. Mr. George Jordan and MI
Thomas Pacide will appear tho oocasion-this being
the first of series of entertainments to be gwen at tho
ACADEMY under tho direction OF Mr &. W. Taylcnro.
ON "Wednesday evening Mr.. De Cordoya will road
Dickepss Christmas Carol a the BrooklTn Ahon~nm