The New York herald., 1868-04-22
MU S E NJ E N rs.

FRENCH THEArRE.-'IIe cried no wonder such ce-
lesal charms for ten long years have kept the world
in arms" So Pope says that Homer says that
Priam said when he first saw La Belle Helene
and that was without Onenbach's music and without
the Paris dresses What would the exuberant old
fellow have said If he had IL with all these addi
tions If he could have entered into the spirit OF that
exquisitely arch piece OF musical mischief lie Roi
Plaintiff qui sembarque," or have heard the naive
reflections of the princess touching mari sage
| Helene Meneaus. Agamemnon, Paris the two
AJaXes, have become as much realities in the life
ago the GranS io Duchess Paul Puck and and Boum
and realities OF the same nOnsenscal and delicious
sort-people in whose company we give ourselves up
to absolute fun and laugh at all the shams and things
herocal Long live the princess and her husband,
the king of kings, and Cachas the priest But un
fortunately they are not to live long in the presence
OF our public. Next week Is their last here Mr. Bate
mans lease OF the French theatre expiring at that
time. grand testimonial benefit has been profered
TO Mr.. Bateman, TO take place at the Academy of
Music with which our brilliant season of opera boBe
VIII come to an end The troupe will then, we be-
ieve, visit the provinces and the admirers Of Helen
must see her TO their hearts content this week a2d
next week. or not at all
WALLACK's THEATRE.-Tom Taylor's dismal bus
popular drama OF Henry Dunbar" with admira-
bic distribution OF the numerous characters, includ-
ing J. W, Wallack, Miss Rese Eytinge, ana most of
the other leading artists Of this company the bill
at this house on Monday night; Int the special at
favorte and popular artist Mr.. Charles Fisher
Housed up for many weeks in the country under
severe attack OF infammatory rheumatism, the an
nouncement of his restoration and return to dufy
attracted very full and enthusiastic audience 70
welcome his temperance. The character of ''the
Major with several aliases" which he has made
famous Tas the part assigned aim, ,,an,i ana
~ the ragged sgapegallows, he welcomed with
such shouts and cheers and clapping of hands as
arc Dlt seldom awarded To the greatest celebrities OF
the stage. These demonstrations were the
pyatuations of the public on Mr.. Fishers crafty
cordial and pleasant are the bonds OF sympathy
between Wallack's patrons and Wallack's artists
"flmiliar In our mouths US household words,- as
according to the Major, the divine Williams ex-
presses IT, The play was, OF course, neatly done
throughout, "a everything Is done af WalacksS but
the great feature OF the evening Fishers ret0rn
and Fishers welcome, which he ought to and no
doubt with cherish as the proudest event of his life
TO the end Of his days. Douglas JerDOid's never-il
ing " Rent Day " Is Walack's bill for this evening
NIBLO's GARDEN.-Dsring this twelfth week Of she
representation OF the 'white Fawn,'' Sibos Garden
Is nightly crowded withas enthusiastic "a multitude
as ever. The changes which have been INTRODUCED
throughout the second aud third seem TO haze
converted the entire piece into a novelty Of the
highest attraction. Last evening the comic bal
lei entitled 'srhe Loves Of Martha and LIONEL" IN,
which Mile. Augusta Sohlse hal fine opportunity.
as old Dr. Rash would have said. of "energizng her
functions" and evincng her wonderful vitality; the
admirable 'fsarragut Matelot,T In which Mile. Bon
fanti displayed all her surprising grace in an entirely
novel light; the grand tabean Msi, Of Nepiune,s
vellously well danced by Fraulein Schlaeger. the
enid pupil Of Fanny Elsses; the @ graz, ] pallet OF
Inyernezzi, Exhibited talents as a drill oilcer
that the late lamented Colonel Ellsworth
ran Polka" by Mile. Augusta sohlke; and last by
means least, the song OF "The Bridal Morn" eX-
gulsitely sung by Miss Fanny siocStoI eiicied rap,
expressly for Miss Stockton 10y Mr.. Howard Glover,
who led the orchestra In style worthy of the repu-
tat0n which he has so long enjoyed IN London.
BROOKLYN ACApEMY.--Mrs. Lander appeared at
the Brooklyn Academy last night In the well
known play OF elizabeth" The occasion was inte-
resting. 1t was practically benefit night, and the
Jenefcahe was the widow Of once highly
esteemed actor william F. Brough. Mrs. Lander's
Elizabeth IA piece OF good acting. IL has never
been our opinion however, that 1t was n character
quite suited to her capacity. For queen, especially
such queen "a Elizabeth Of England she labors under
many serious disadvantages She does not look every
inch Il queen. Might and majesty and men, she
wants them all. Rstori's Elizabeth Is tolerabe, be-
cause Il IL always dignied. Lander's Elizabeth is
hateful throughout, because IL never reveals the
higher and more commanding qualities. Mr.. James
ii. Taylor makes good Essex. lf his e0cutlon
were equal TO ms gestures se , Would oe Wafing
Some Of his attitudes were admirable, and II Is man
ifest that his capacity great The other characters
were sustained with fair ability The house was
well illed and the audience seemed appreciative.
Mrs. CoSwAY's PARK THEATRE, BaooKLYS.-Jo
seph Proctor Ia playing the ''wild and thrilling"
drama-and very wild and particularly thrilling and
we may say noisy IL is-entitled Nick Of the WOODS
or Jibbenanosly" at this theatre. Mr. Proctor
supported by the usual company, has nearly the
whole stage and all the cciat TO himself In his ak
characters for neither Mrs. Sarah Conway, Brook
yn,s fayorite nor Mr.. Conway; an almost indispen
sable adjunct OF the Park, appears In thlS piece
Their forte being the legitimate, rather than the
thrilling ana sensational drama, the lovers of the
latter rlass OF art probably do not miss them yet
we confess that almost grudge the alr manager
ess her ak nights vacation, unknd though IL may
be ana anal rejoice 70 see upon the boards again.
The house last night was not very iun, we except
the gallery, and the enthusiasm Oh ,ne auacnce con.
centrated there upon the whoops and shouts OF the
semiciyzed supernumerares and the red nght
situations" We hardly , think, pS ,Soo,ro upon the the
regret very much the night when this piece shall
| he withdrawn 10 make way for the genuine drama
with which they are accustomed TO be favored, and
which are 80 entirely appreciated at Mrs. Conways
elegant theatre.
uootry,s OPERA HOUSE, BRooKLys.-The sttrac-
tive leading events Of the day rarely fa to find ap
nrnitabe buresque representation at Hooleys.
This week the raw head ana bloody bones Of the
"rhree K'sr-the Ku Klux Kian-has all its tragic
nhases done in the broadest comedy n Is intensely
nnnv ana beats the impeachment farce az Washing
ton III 10 pieces This portion OF the performance,
m in n humorous conception is bt an interidde ID
the general programme, which keeps the audience
highly entertained for couple OF hours. ~
THE EUROPEAN CrRcus.-The weather on Monday
spoiled the intended procession Of the European
Circus, whcn was 10 have made Its gorgeous march
through Broadway. However, the night perform
ance at Thirty.fourth street and Broadway came o
as announced. The grand pageant took place yeser
day the principal feature was Q splendid tawney
lion who rode on q das erected on Q van, looking
proud Of his uncaged Independence. ~ 1e0
AN Hour WITH THE PrANo.--Mr. Jerome Hopkins
VIII give his second matinee Of ancient and modern
pianoforte music at three O'Clock to-day 1t Dod.
worth's rooms for the bonent Of the Orpheon Free
Choral school. He win be assisted by Miss Zephel
rtne in filling the programme, which s rioh In good
selections.
Musical and Dramatic Notes.
Signor Psncani, one Of the brightest ornsu.euts Of
Italian opera that this city has been svoreo with 70,
years past sailed for Europe with hls accomplished
wife In the steamship Laurent on Saturday aas II