The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-23
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Manager Bateman were, like Barkis, ''willin'"-
with n delighted and an excited public to see ia
Chanson de Fortunion and hear Mile. Irma in her
pleasant role sustained as she was by those favo
rites Mile. Lambcle and NJ Leduc. Ia Chansonn
was followed by that most witty, most sparkling and
Bavards,n in which Mlle Tostee, with fervor that,
II not genius, IL nearly allied to II, sustained her
original part Of Roland. LA Chanson de F0rtunio"
and lies Bavards" are put upon the stage in superb
style. The scenery Is perfect and the costumes new,
correct and costly Two grand companies i'll two OF
Onenbach's most champagny operas ool.0es, mag
nifcent double chorus, closing with star ballet
troupe, led by the beautiful danseuse Mile
DE hosa, N complex YET HARMONIOUS r tSa o
powerful attractions at this establishments at pre-
sent 1t is hardly necessary to say that these draw
houses that are Ito repetiOn fulln to the enrich
ment, we trust OF the enterprising manager, whose
disbursements are necessarily large In gold and In
greenbacks. ia Pericholen Is underlined and will
shortly be produced "La P6richole" Ii 0nenbach's
latest effort at fun and frolic.
FRENCH THEATRE-There assembled last evening
at this fashionable resort OF the most brilliant
assemblages that have congregated within its limits
during the present season-brilliant because OF the
sparkling jewels, elegant toilets and beauty OF the
many Jewish maidens who thronged the establish
ment TO witness performance doubtless interesting
TO them, but profitable to the Hebrew Benevolent
Fuel Association for whose especial emolnment the
theatre was cranmed IN every part The entertain
ment was III every respect worthy OF the occasion,
and the result must be regarded as complete
success. The first act OF Barbe Bleue'' was given
with much better effect than In the Academy OF
spri9htly peasant girl at sixteen and "A half
might wish to be, while her voice was In excellent
condition. M. Carrier confirmed the favorable i'm
preston which no has already created, and the
powers OF his good tenor voice were displayed TO
The very best advantage. The other characters
were also well sustained. indeed, "Barbe Bleue' mt
the French theatre last night was quite delight
ul surprise. Next followed two acts OF the famous
"CenevIeve de BTabant" Nothing can be added TO
what has been already said. The characters, the
mise en- scene and the music are too well known TO
elicit any recapituatory comment. Suffice 1t TO say
that the performance was satisfactory IN two dis
tnctiye fegturesto the audience and to the Hebrew
Benevolent Fuel Association, whose charties during
this festive season Will be dispensed with no nla-
gardly hand.
BROADWAY THEATEF.-lt seldom occurs that the
sensational and comical be found so beautifully
and, therefore, pleasingly blended as they are in
Brougham's Emerald Ring" The ring has been
started triumphant roll along the road TO sue
cess and handsomely and evenly is the setting
done that the ring rolls along without any per-
ccptible jar. The crowds who attend at the Broad
way at each periornance--and there are gen.
uine, wholesome profitable crowds at the per-
formances-lcave the theatre at the concu-
sion feeling satisfied and happy. The SEN
satlonal effects OF the wrecked ship ana the
rising tide engulfing the fur heroine OF the
drama are so painfully natural that the silence
which they command from the audience becomes
so intense that the drawing or q breath ana almost
the beating OF the hearts can be heard. With many
IL IL apparently diiGcuiv matter 10 breathe and the
respiration grows spasmodc. But relief comes just
In lime to save the doomed in the drama from the
Ynerciess waves and The tcn.er-heared audience
from the Bursting OF their hearts, Then the rollck-
ing Mike mr. Wlamsl throws into the play thai
now OF spirit which s peculiarly has own aud with
his charming Maggie (airs. Wiiliansl fills such IA
bumper OF good-nature for the victims Of the SEM
sation in the audience TO drive away every shade
of care or fright and lead them from grave 10 gay
with such pleasing srddenness as 10 make them
believe that they are the victims OF dream
OF the mounting OF the piece all that need be SAID
is that Mr.. and MRS. Williams have superintendad
IL themselves. From their knowledge VI the busi-
ness and their weA known desire to please their
patrons and achieve excellence n every ucparnent
it must he adiudred thai the scenery IL IN keeping
with the spirit and superiority oi The drama. The
members OF the company have neri1edIy and
assuredy established themselves favorites that
IL would be needless 10 attempt 10 Ind fault even II
there were any reason or opportunity for 80 dong
The Emerald hIngr l. undoubtedly destined 10
have q lengthy run, ami those WHO wish 10 get their
ribs properly licked and vet up good merry cN-
preston ON their features for tlie holidays should
not fan TO zee and iical the prosperity OF Nike ana
Maggie Mccarthy.
wALLAcK's THEATRr.--rhe repetition OF the two
excellent comedies, "rwo Can Play at That Game"
ana "Foes OF d Night was attended with success
in every point OF view The latter especially pro-
voked the uninterrupted mirth OF the audience from
beginning to end, not perhaps on account OF the
merits OF the piece Itself. but because OF the finished
and nIghy crediable manner in winch II was pre-
seuted With such actors as Mesgrs. Lester Wallack.
Charles Fisher John Gilbert and Others hlgn comedy
must be received with pleasure, for they are true
interpreters OF their various 7ons Last evening
the theatre was crowded by an intelligent and ap-
preciatlye audience, though many present did come
TO New York TO spend the holidays and were capabe
Of testiiying their appreciation by Wen deserved
applause.
NIDLo's GARpES.--Whocver has been to London
or whom chance has led TO the varaous scenes de-
pcted IN AFTER DARK" must give credit TO the
scenic artists OF Nblo's theatre for their
trIthlulness ana sincerity Of design. More
over, il IL very questionable whether the niece
itself better placed any stare in London than
u al Ni5o's. since there IL no apparent absence
OF any requisite 10 render u complete.
II has so lar met with great success, and
while we must not uphold sensational intro
duc,ions in opposition to more substantial plays
still the approval OF q perfect panorama OF human
nie must AZ all times be conceded. Ana such y
characters 10 say the least, quite equal 10 their
parts some OF them. indeed. possessing marked
ability. 1t IL not too much to expect, therefore, that
Messrs. Palmer & Jarrett VIII realize their expecta
tons OF Receiving as much Of the young foiSs'
fableanx demand. AZ the termination OF the trst
ACT last evening new curtain. representing tie
Goddess OF Liberty ard painted by hchard Marston,
appreciation Of its excellence by well mcrited ap-
plause.
NEW YORK TisATEE.--The vvacous worrell Sis
tiers, since their return 10 their headquarters IN his
city. have been the recipients Of many dattering
rccogntons from their Old consttuents--the New
York public. Their clever operate travesty upon
.Barbe Beuer though not 30 good IN a musical
sense as their English rendition Of "a lIee
flecner is. nevertheless sufficiently novel to attract
scores OF playgoers. many Of whom ind more 10 ad-
inire in the burcsqnc as done by the sparklingss-
tiers than In the 00g6s original. The acting os tie
Young ladies' has been Improved. 10 certain extent,
since last season: bus we cannot Say much for
their Singing Tie English version OF .Barbe Blene-
has been placed upon the stage ia very credit
able manner. and oil the principal airs from
the original have been carefully preserved. Mss
sophie susiains the roe Of Blue Beard Mss Irene
that o. Feurette and Miss Jennie that OF the holden
ish Boulct,e. Tue chorus--the remnants OF some
purst-up opera conpany-Doih male and female.
IL de, dely better IN voice than IN looks: but anon
the whole. "Barbe Bleue'' AS performed 81 the New
York theatre viii 40 when taken ~ small doses.
aud VIII doubtless continue 10 draw crowded
houses unit aiier the holidays
OLYMPIC TgkATRE.--"Iunpty Dnmpty," though
acknowledged to I've q decidedly funny and mis-
chievous Ieow s no infant. Theatricaliy speaking,
he has seen the rise and fall OF a score or more VI