New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-23
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FRENCH THEATER.

A very pleasing little domestic comedy, in one
act by Mme Emile de Girardin called ia Joie JaH
pei" was performed at tins heatcr on saturday even
ing last Tho title Of the piece tells almost the whole
story. MDe Dcsa'bicS widow CIule Larmeo, has
son. named Adric, M Ia Roche. WHO Is believed 10 pe
dead because a corpse has been found wearing suit OF
his clothes Faint hopes entertained Of the fay OF
tho report but Nofi an old servant L HamIlton), 10
stl ucrcdulous as he cannot understand how his pet
dre the most reckless and at the same time the most
fortunate dog IN the world, could after having had
thousand harbreadth escapes have lost all at once Dis
good fortune and his life lie wishes from bis heart that
the darling yagabond who had given him so much
trouble would suddenly appear and say IA
his wontcd Irresistible way, "Nocl Old fellow
make me an omeette." The words are echoed, as II
were from the other world, and Adren himself stands
before the faithful domestic Ia oie t1t per Noet Is
almost frightened out @I ms n Snse 1fa5{gS b
sweetheart Mile. Alike FarnaO, and Ocdre MS friend
M Caron) experience similar emotions at the sght OF
the resurrected wanderer But they an agree tnL te
clad tidngs OF her sons return VIII prove 100 mueh LOT
line Dcsaubcrs unless communicated by degrees WIN
cautous regard for her sorrow broken spirit AdeH IS
accordingly locked up and his mothers hopes are D III
geuiuus devices. gradually revived she sees happiness
depced on every face about her finds one room locked
and dylnes tie cause, which IS al length lapaDy l
vealed 10 her and the climax IL reached in Joyous 6
affecting meeting between mother anu sou NJ 10 10
piece admirably represented IN every respect NJ "a
Roche as Adr had not much TO do. hut that little was
nerfectIy done Nine. Larmct displayed both artistic
skill aud feeling the widow Ile meeting WIN NJ
SON. "A
repirte with truihfulness and dry telling humor; ana
ths characters Brche Mahilde. and Oc0re we're most
credltaby filled by their respective rcpreseutans Les
nors 3e Clopiire" Of which recently gave an eN-
tended notice, followed and Mile RcilleL shone LOT te
remainder OF the evening" with beWltchulk anu wi
varying briancy, IN the sauey and fascinating dAra
namesake of the Egyptian queen, OF whom II Is sld lha'
age could not wither nor custom s'lo
Her infinite variety
DRAMATIC NOTES.
Mr. Nosts "Caricatunma" has been removed
from Dodworths Hall, for exhibition In other cities
Mr.. Dickens's Third Course of Readings will
be gwen ON the evenings OF Dec 90 2th SOM ana Slst
A Matinee is arranged for the 2Sth, next saturday
The sale of seats for Madam Ristori's fare
well performance Of Marie 4monS WILL Y%@SnfMi d to-
day. The series OF performances Wall ''' D'' ''
Miss Janauschel will reappear tonight, at
the Academy OF Music. as Deborah character ~ "eh'
as to power aud passion she has 10 equal upon the ou
ern stage.
Mr.. r.. NJ. Dewitt is publishing q series of
ACTING Playa" OF which we have received twoI"N4-
bOdy's Child" by Watts Philips ana "@IV'VO W L.
]. Byron.
Mr.. Ban,um will produce new Christmas
paht2mne entitled " Little Dew Drop, or the FAIRIES
the Museum this afternoon we'll rs this evening
AT the Broadway Theater, Mrs. y. p. Bowers
rcappears In her wellknown character ~ Lady Ahy,
IN Lady Audeys Secret" rms piece wiz Dc presented
every evening In the week and at the Christmas ana
Saturday Matlnees.
"Under the Gaslightn will be presented, as
usual at the New-York Theater. "a Midsummer Nights
"Ye Grand Queen Bess" amuses all who come: at the
Flfth-aye Theater few more last nights OF inc
Black Crook" remain To be improved at Niblos Garden
Mr.. Lent will produce, at the Circus, new
Christmas pantOmine, entitled The Mser or Jagdad
The proper conduct of dramatic performance ~ the
RUG requires great deal OF ingenuity but what ~ re-
ques doubt not will be supplied. There Is 10 10 no
speaking IN the play excepting that or Few lines by me
Fairy Queen. Now costumes and appointments are prom
ised and there Is every indication of good times coming
the children. Matinees will bo given at the circus
every day until further notice.
"The Pilgrim may still lee seen mt Bunyan
Hall 10 should DO particularly noted that The prices oi
admission here have been reduced under the new man
agemen OF Mr. BAN, and that the general character ~
the entertainment has been rendered less formally and
pretentiOusy religious and more cheerful As 10 the
merit Of the Panorama which rs frcigtcd with moral
signdcancc, and faithful TO the current OF Bun}ahs
famous alegury-nO word Of praise Is essal mere
IL Ia illustrated with music and lecture and Is witnessed
by large numbers OF persons
Mr.. Wallack will produce Tonight "Thc Double
Gallant" The piece dates back hs far "a 1901 one
OF COley Clbber's numerous pays-thcft are thlS At
trbuted 10 himand 10 was FIRST acted at tio London
Haymarket Though Kissed nt the outset, u met WIN
great success aerward, and has maintained good rank
upon the since. OF course " mas bteh chfeIy
pruned and condensed for the thcaict or to-day Inc
cns OF It's characters az Nalack Includes DIT Gilbert
Mr. Davenport, Mr. Polk, Mr. Holland MI. Young MI'
Ringgod, MI Williamson, Mr.. BroWhc, MIS- Jcuhi1s-'
Miss Morant, and Miss Rance 4 brilliant performance
may be anticipated, "OIScr Twist is Ia rehearsal