The New York herald., 1868-12-16
MU s E M E N is.

BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUsIC.-Mrs. Scott-Sd-
dons appeared last evening as Rosand, in Shaks-
peares great comedy "As You Like It," before an
appreciative audience, and showed an Improvement,
II that possible, upon her splendid display In
New York. Her adaptabiliy to the very diflcult
role of Rosalind was evident from the first and the
their approval of her excellent impersonation. The
Academy was well suited for the more perfect pro.
placed placed upon the stage In the forest scenes Mrs
tage. Her wonderful vivacity, archness and
degree that ELECTED universal admiration, while
her graceful ana finished gesticulatons added
servedly created. Mrs. ScottSiddons exhibited
thorough knowledge OF her part, and failed not to
place before her audience clear and comprehensive
idea OF the authors beautiful conception. In fine,
her Interpretation was an undoubted and decided
success acknowledged by the frequent tokens OF ap
probation bestowed upon It, She was ably sup
ported by Mr.. d. II. Harkins as the banshed Duke.
That gentleman Is a good, sterling actor, without
much pretension but with good deal Of talent
Touchstone found an excellent representative in Mr.
Davidge, and, indeed all the characters were more
or less fairly represented.
PARK THEATRE, BRooKLYN.-Last evening the
effective and well known drama OF "Jack Cade, or
the Bondsman Of Kent" was performed at this IA
vorite and comfortable little theatre. Mr. Joseph
Proctor appeared in one OF his finest rotes-that OF
Jack Cade-and acquitted himself in most deserv-
ing manner to the entertainment OF the spectators,
which latter il is to be regretted, were not as nu,
merOus as the occasion deserved In the several
superior passages which the play presents for the
exercise and development OF that impas-
stoned style Of acting in which Mr.. Proctor
excels the audience gave frequent expressions to
their appreciation. The leading character was well
supported by Mr.. j. H. Little who sustained the OBJ
noxious character of Lord Says Mr. w. Harris as the
handsome Lord Clifford, Mr.. F. Chppendale as the
valiant Friar Lacy and the rest OF the company.
Miss Ellie Wren's representation OF Marianne was q
very fine effort on the part Of that artist and met
with wel-merted applause. Miss = Whitman as
Of that prosecuted fair lass. The stage appointments
were fair and the play went or very smoothly
throughout.
Theatrical and Musical Notes.
"Genevieve de Brabant" tomorrow evening In
Brooklyn.
Amusements in New orleans-gambmg, drinking
and fighting.
"La Perichole' is shortly to be produced at Pixies
Opera House.
"The Octoroon, and slack Sheppardn are having
lively time IN san Francisco.
Late comers TO theatres should not crush past
ladies TO reach their seats. Wait Till the curtain
falls.
Laura Keene is shortly to visit Norfolk and IL to
appear in Boucicaults last sensation, -Hunted
Down."
Mrs. Anna Bishop and troupe have been giving q
series OF successful concerts IN Australia. She Is
| now on her way TO London.
The second classical soiree OF the New York and
| Brooklyn Conservatory OF Music takes place this
| evening at the Brooklyn Conservatory.
Charleston is to have General Tom Thumb on the
2lst, when no doubt the gigantic hero will extend 20
all comers the hand OF fellowship. Mutt is TO accom-.
pany him.
The Havana papers speak latteringly OF the opera
"Conqnlsta de Madrid.- recently produced by tho
company under the direction OF Senior Gaslambde.
The Havana Dtdrio DE Ia Marina particularly com.
pments the artists on their courage and skill IL
.1acing the music.n