The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-30
uDs'cAL AND TaEafnicAL NOTES..

viii appear with the united chorus OF both compa.
MEG. The combination must PROFESSIONALLY he
effective. II hits the veN or popular feeling for IL
SUGGESTS novelty and adds fresh aud vigorous tone
to the pleasant aspect OF affairs the new Opera
House. Mr.. Batenlan il really making strenuous
exertions to please his patrons. ana In doing
yerts hrs box olice into very powerful magnet,
which will attract the precious greenbacks with
rapiGty perfectly astounding to ali men OF science.
With few exceptions Bateman Is perhaps the most
successful 0pcratic manager Of his time, combining
rs ne does Judgment with enterprise, shrewdness
with perseverance and liberality with discretion.
To have and properly regulate two distinct co'npa-
MES, each performing ut the same time IN Inherent
parts Of The country, displays amount OF aDiliiy
to be acquired ouly by considerable tact and expert
ence. Tonight the two great companies VIII De
united with result both pleasing and profitable
"Lieschen und Fritzchen." q charming operetfa In
one act will DO presented, With Mle Tostee In tne
principal roe. "Barbe Beue" viii appear AZ usnal
with Mile. Irma ana the h6st OF able supporters.
Rivalry between operate manasers indeed
among all classes Or the community, Invariably re-
bounds 10 the public advantages. Our prognOstica-
tons relative to tho French theatre nave been full
Illed 10 the letter, ana Mr. Grau now triumphs in
success which his courage and discretion have neri-
torousy evoked. .'denevseve de Brabant.' though
ut present in its sevanth week, is only beginning TO
be thoroughly appreciated: for there is . charm
throughout the entire composition pleasing va
riery ana meloious expression in lts proper rcnd
ton that truly awaken n lively interest. The por-
tons that clng inost to the t1ancy are remembered
with pleasure and win soon arouse that popular
sympathy thai made the sparkling airs of fla
t,randc Duchesse' 81 universally favored. OptTd
oo"1e was never DETER mounted IN the
French theatre. and the righteousness or the
entire arrangements ~ only eguaed by Inc
| wei divided tient III The numerous artists. Rose
| Bell h. buoyant ana graceful, nnd contributes
largely great success wiich mas hitherto AZ
tended the crowded representations Of the famed
.'Geneseve the nightly reception OF which appears
1 TO ~ cDaracterzea with nolhing snoIi VI on
| tntsiaisni.
| Az Waliack,s the 'I.ancasntre Lass- still regns
supreme, though tue last ntgnis OF her appearance
! are stated To be drawing To u close 70 make room
/ Tor the grand Shsksperian revival, "Mnch Ado
About NuThing." ThC-e acquainted with That r.ch
| ana mastery produc.ion are no doubt aware that
/ us complete representation requires host Of
psled artists and the very perfection OF scenic dis
| play. rhas those anportanL fcatares viii not be
| wanting at Walacks The pubiic IS piefiy wen
sured, and winter slerllag plays there
has never suffered from lack of patronage for the
simple reason tnat iss managers know no" 10 appic
| ciae IL.
And now rises up before us the good humored TACO
OF Barney Williams who may justly be styled ''tae
KING of risn coniednils, and Wilo Win Mrs. vii
lias. have during lhe past week, made the Broad
Nay theutre ring with merry peas. 10 IL no cxagge.
ration 10 state that she oene those talented nrsts
present themselves the SUBSTANTIALLY they
| mado aware OF their vast popularity. Extensive
|
of the Emerald lslng,n which, IL Is sad viii far
Oltshinc the famous ''Coleen nawn.' In conse-
1uence ol IT'S poslponement hr. and AIRS. Williams
| WI, continue 10 appear during the week the
characierislc ana touching drama oi 'irciand as II
! Wasn
| after BARK runs smoothly and WELL II WAS i'm
possible that production OF such extensive proper
tons could AT nrst presented with nachinc-like
| exactness; but now that everything has been
| rendered into complete WORKING order iG
| begins To realize the bright unticipations which
tins excellent company the grand artistic effects
4
the present II has attracted coisiderauic notice, and
1 rev VINO have witnessed its elaborate details can
have failed to appreciate the lavish expenditure
| which has been bestowed upon tne piece. "Aiter
DARK has become vc'1tabe sensation. ana, follow
ing the line OF It's successful predecessors, must
| JOY long and prosperous career.
| AIRS. scoft-Siddons, lady Of great hlstrionic
| talent and moss worthy successor to the de-
parted genius OF the namc Will appear tonight as
.osallnd IN las You Like IT, Although til. pubic
has had but little opportunity oil hearing MIS-. sid
dons sufficient proof has, nevertheless neen given
oi the grand treasures OF her comprehensive mlnd
| power vi expression aud finished eiocutlon That
she viii ne received wan all that spirt of esteem
and apprcclaii0n which her ability SO unquesiion-
ably merits there is no possible doubt, for IL would
| he an lndellblc rcpr0acn were SHE 10 pass from
this city without experiencing cordial recognition,
70 winch rne - so deservcdly entitled.
The attractions al woods Museum continue I'M
| abated. '.1he Man AZ the Whcer has steered the
good ship of fortune INTO prosperous maven 1t is
needless 10 state grand success has attended the
joint enorls Of Miss Isyda Thompson aud ner charm
mg company Tor most people are b, TINS tpae aware
! of the flcl The wonders Of the Museuni. loo iOrm
additional interesting features not the least being
the gallant Ate Commodore FOoic, Miss Nestelic and
| otUcls. The manager announces thai "Ixionn will
| shortly he Withdrawn, 10 be substituted by "lhc
1 Field OF the Closh OF Cold"
| rnat "Humpiy Dumptyr has been the best produc-
ton Of its aiud Witnessed III this cly--,iur de-
tine II NOBODY can-has received over and over again
the nost convincing proofs. IL perfection Is in It's
simplicity, aud years hence tie juveniles OF to-day
will recall with feelings OF pleasure the unalloycd
| enjoyment with winch they nrst behcd the cncnan~
Ing SCENES ttc gorgeous array he plithesone iariel
the tricks joA.s aud rafting run and The hard Dlows
u bricSoats when poor tOA endured for Their nerr-
| huncrcdth performances but q seat III the olympic
after eight O'Clock is yet difficult 10 secure.
| variety, and plenty Of the same Is The order At
tile Bowcry theatre. scarcely has one production
I been satisfactorily mounted and received the
unanimous appreciation OF crowded holses when
another, Dore powerful and startling Is substituted.
The Bowery theatre IS ike one panOraHa where
| the 0liIerent aspects ~ human life are wildly aud
| rapldl, depicted Manager freeigh announces the
appearance OF Hiss salIiu Par.inglon in the ORA ma
or mo ''lied scarf and also tue revival Of .OAeal
| the Great. or 1ie Hugs u War" with new scenery
| and effects
Iinpard, with a select company OF artists. appears
to-nIgnt In the Academy OF Muse where his upper
sonalIuns and iayorite songs viii doubtless be
and heard 10 advantage by his numerous admirers.
| An excellent programme Is announced.
| tony Pastor IN view OF the many c0unteractDg
ATTRACTIONS Of the city, IN determined To be
hind in the great march OF novelty. ills patrons
| are to be treated Tonight W " local burlc-guo
titled '.Ixion IN The Bowery. the New N.n NJ the
Wheel" IN which Tony VIII appear as Mercury.
| Al the Theatre Colnique VII. Charles White, AZ Old
fayorltc viii take hrs benefit l0norrUw evening. 4
tempting bill Of fare Is announc, and the assist
3Bce of several well known artists mas been
The Kew York Circus uow without u rival. has
had y large share Of public patronage during The
past week. "Cindcrella- still remains tc prp-
graDine.
| The minstret halls arc sparkling wan vii and
! hu,uor. AZ reliy ~ Leon's Tame Cafs' nightly
| convuIses large and fashionable throngs.
The san Franciscos wind up this week with
BARBER BrOwn," which VIII be substituted by
| Ethiopian opera, "Bonc Squash DiaDolo." Tne title
| H. sufficient
| Bryanrs MINISTRIES never were better The debut
Of tho infant tenor Raphae, do Solla has been very
successful
| Hooley's Opera douses, both In Brooklyn and viii
| liamsburg, hlled to rcplctou every night. The
| entertainments in iorh establishments are highly
| amusing.
I The Park theatre, brooklyn, will enjoy The pre-
sencc Of the 'Lancashire Lass tonight AMI most
| OF visitors. Mr. and Mira. Conway wal sustain the
/ leading characters.
A concert will I've given by Nj. u. Gilbert ~ the