The New York herald., 1868-04-29
MUsEM E.NTs.

NiBLo'S.-"THE WHITE FAwN."-The new changes
in the of the far-amed Black Crook" have
brought up the houses again to their original standard
The music and leadership of Howard Clover the arts
tic and beautiful singing OF Miss Fanny Stockton and
the quaint humor OF Mark Smith serve as foil to the
bewildering scenery, the numerous tableaux, the
graceful dancing or Sohlke and Bonfanti and the
grand transformation scene that closes tile wonder
full pageant. Mile. De Rosa, the first danseuse In
Ekr0pe makes her debut In this theatre next week
Miss Lucy Egerton makes charming prince, and
the rising bath at the end OF the second act is one or
the most beautiful effects ever produced on our
stage.
New YORK. THEATRE.-The charming and ver-
satle Worrell Sisters playing double cards just
now at their neat little oUou Of theatre, and every
one OF them trumps. Paris and Helen, nightly con-
coct their schemes with the aid OF pious old Calchas
for giving the slip to poor doting Menelans; and the
inimitabe Lefngwell, with eccentrlcty upon eccen-
Mr. Romeo 3aer jenkins, in the Streaming come
dietta, OF ''ToO Much for Good Nature" The wor-
rel sisters shine pre.eminently In baresqne
story OF 1.-THE the Grecian d elopement az now served
ing themselves and are nightly adding new aurels
to their fame. Last evening the vivacious act
quite oe and each Of s@ rsoeea
well deserved encore in their several
parts While Miss Sophie Worrell was sing
suddenly overcome with weakness and tainted away.
She was borne from the stage amid dead silence;
but the play proceeded without further Interruption
and upon her temperance she was hailed with
perfect storm OF applause, which was continued to
such length that she had to bow her acknowledg-
ments several times.
PARK THEATRE, BRooKLYN.-Mrs. Conway last
evening revived the sensational drama Of the "Octo
roon" but the house was not Of that nature in the
matter OF numbers to infse the greatest amount Of
life into the company as whole, this being appa-
rent during the performance. The piece was well
put upon the stage and the fair lessee Zoe aroused
to degree the old enthusiasm in the rendition Of
tnat character which the hdbftueS OF this cOsey
little theatre will recolect was awakened at previous
representations of the same drama. The support
, which the lady received, however was, with one or
term, the burden Of the play being imposed upon
her, which she credtabiy sustained George Wren
as Pete, the venerable slave, Miss Fanny Queen as
Paul and Mrs. Howard as Mrs. Peyton deserve the
recognition referred to.
KELLY q Icons MINsTRELs.-The Partisan
Duchess Of Gerolstein was short-lived in our city
as compared with the promising longevity Of the
"Grand Dutch 'S'" at Kelly & Leons. Present
appearances, as indicated in the immense crowds
that still nightly gathered in this popular
temple of Ethiopian minstrelsy to witness this
pleasing burlesque show that 1t has Just fairly
NOT to 06y a@as G is Se ieee sd i
full OF broad humor, its sarcastic hits are
SO SO ,b sharp rpr,o and pointed and the deineaton
perfect in every detail. But aside from this great
drawing feature there are other strongly attractive
features In the continuous change OF the preliminary
programme, which always presents splendid COM
bination OF the finest singing good music, racy and
Of transatantc repuaon ~ has ust been aT aded to
the company, as also harp player OF great SKILL
Novelties, however, are an unfailing characteristic
OF the place, with Leon as the great exponent OF all
that makes burlesque so attractive.
SAN FRANCISCO Observation-Disclosures talented per-
formers enjoy reputation which nothing but the
most careful and unremittng attention to a refined
and popular taste could have eectually secured
Variety seems to be their great speciality, and while
throughout the entire Of their pleasing entertain
ment the most versatile humor is displayed, they do
not fail TO exercise avery judicous discrimination in
the selection ofthe numerous items presented Last
evening, as indeed on every previous one, the
Portable little theatre was densely crowded by an ap
precatve audience who repeatedly manifested their
appreciation. Every member OF the well regulated
pf line Of business whether referring 10 the instra
mental, vocal or comic departments, and where
there is such an excellent combination the result of
their united efforts must at prove interesting
and attractive In the more humorous sketches
the audience appeared gIte delighted by the many
Of fun assisted by his no less successful associates
Backus, wambold, Rice. and Bernard. The pro-
gramme was. replete with many sweet and well
rendered melodies, not emitting the newest popular
songs The burlesques are characterized by the
Kerosene Lamp" is still in high odor and altogether
the entertainment Is pleasing in the extreme
THE PANORAMA OF THE WAR.-This exhibition at
Madison Square Hall may be regarded as pictorial
history OF the late rebellion the newest and best yet
presented to the public. 1t is not surprising, there
FORE that It attracts large attendance every night
As work OF art 1t Is highly merit0rious; as a
volume OF instruction, tending towards an INTEL
ligent comprehension Of scenes and deeds with
which we are all made familiar by reading or by
hearsay Its value can only be appreciated by those
who nave seen It, There are no leading features In
the great war omitted from the canvas that could
render the story complete. The attendance last
night was as good as usual The panorama will be
exhibited at matinee to-day for the particular
benefit of ladies and children.