The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-09-13
AMUSEMENTs.

The "BLACK CROOK This famous speotacle
was produced at the Academy of Music last
night The piece passed off smoothly. and with
the exception of a few "stage waits gave satis-
faction; The performances OF the ballet we're
especlally excellent, aud received much APP
plause, Mad'lles Betty and Emily Rigal Pc
Pita, and Antonino were constantly eacorel
disciplined by Mons Baptistin. The Black
Crook VIII be played tonight and tomorrow
: The orchetra, under the direction of DR.. w. p.
Cunn1ngton, though small is in good discipline,
and the music isrendered with great precision
andt9ste The marches aud dances are un usually
strong. and played in proper time, so that the
cadences OF the Terpsichoreans are regular, ana
10 not mar the performance.
NEW CHEsNUT STREET TTHEATRE.-Caste, the
new comedy, is having fine run. 1t is beau
uful play and deserves a great success MT Mr.
Florence as Polly" Miss Josie orton as
Esther" Mr.. jennings as "old Eccles" and
their parts No one should fail to see the new
piece at the Chestnut. caste will be played To-
the comedy OF The Road TO Ruin will be pre-
sented for the first time in this city since the
\ death of Mr.. John Drew.
WALNUT STREET THEATRE-People will
/ never tire of Shakespeare's great fairy specta-
Gle of a Midsummer Nights Dream 1t is the
most gorgeous spectacle ever presented to the
patrons Of the Walnut. and its success is well
deserved. The scenery Is truly beautiful, and
the play Is Iul OF iun, slnging, & ana ana dsnfing,
lime tonight.
Tomorrow afternoon second Midsummer
HtghpS Dream matinee.
ARCH STREET THEATRE.-The success of Miss
ulia Deap has been complete. Her audiences
re large and fashionable. This evening, for
er benefit, Miss Dean plays Laura Fairlie"and
Anne Catherck" in The WOnId,l IN White,
lpported by Mr. Frank Lawlor, Mr. Walcot,
r. Craig, Mr.. Everly, Miss Lizzie Price and
of the company favorites Miss Julia Deans
lgagement is limited TO twelve performances
THE AMERICAN THEATRE.-Mr. Robert Fox
rev open his new American Theatre last
ght, for inspection by his friends and the
Fmbers of the press. The interior is very
~, ana is not unllKe ne, the ola tneatre IN
hted by most magnificent chandelier, con-
ming one hundred and fifty gas jets. This
Rndelier was manufactured to order at q
1t of three thousand dollars The new drop
ttain, by Mr.. George Wunderlich, is a very
stty Athenian view, painted in the French
me seating accommodations are far superior
those in the old theatre. The stage is not so
ge before, but is ample for all ordinary
f0rmances. Mr. Fox deserves great credit
preparing, In such q short space of time, so
utiful and comfortable a theatre as the New
iertcan. This establishment will be opened
tomorrow Saturday night, with a variety
upe of one hundred persons. An unusually
tactive entertainment will be given. Mr.
nes Pilgrim the old favorite, is retained as
BE manager.
REsENTATIoN.-Mr w. E. Sim, lessee of
New Chestnut Street Theatre, was presented
"Wednesday night with vote of thanks,
The convention of firemen having in charge
relief otthe sufferers by the accident at the
Iericen Theatre. This is compliment of
lch Mr.. Sim very justly feels proud.
ARNCRoSs & DIXEY, at the Eleventh Street
ira House, continue to be quite successful.
~ present tonight new burlesques and
ny other ridiculous pieces calculated to give
pie strong dose OF healthy laughter.
LIND Tom, at Concert Hall, is drawing good
lses. He is a wonderful pianist, and his skill
b that instrument, when to all appearance
Everything else he is a complete idiot, shows
ht strange freaks occur in nature.
LFRED BURNETT, at the Assembly Buildings,
tinues his exhibitions He has an excellent
amusing entertainment in preparation for
visitors.