The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-23


Illustrate the every day life IN our cities. but III
reality many them would object to an association
win the roushs and rowdes mat congregate IN Inc
boxing school. To expect so abrupt descent 10
degradation Is. indeed, running little too FAST.
There occasional touches In the piece OF truthful
coIoring. which bring us face 10 face with young
bloods who know no limit TO extravaganza In order
To shine among the foppish fraternity. The aero
battle performances come to the rescue and wake up
that portion OF the audience who cannot relish jokes
WOODS MusEUM.-The last week OF sIxion" Is
announced AT this theatre. and il the house which
greeted the popular burlesque last night is to be
fairly taken as specimen the closing nights Will be
among the best. As burlesque "lxion" 10 as near
perfection anything which has been presented
good local hits and genuine. fun. but
does not In any way descend 10 broad, suggestive
humor Miss LYDIA Thompson ana ner assistants AZ
seeking an evenings genuine amusement may md IL
in witnessing the performance at Woods theatre.
The burlesque Is preceded by the comedietta OF Ine
Quiet Famllyn in which Messrs. Beckett and Sol
Smith, Jr., and Misses Weber, Harland and Mortimer
take part.
New YORK CIRcUs.-The feature OF the entertain
ment at this establishment In view Of the approach
ing holidays is a new pantomime, entitled "Buc
Beard, la Turque Francas," designed specially for
the amusement OF the young folks, whose minds yet
unaught OF the falsehood OF all seeming can find
pleasure in the Illusions presented to rhem believing
them to be veritable miracles. The pantomime is
introduced by short prelude recitng the story, so
familiar all childhood OF Blue Beard and his wile
Fatima, after whose rescue from the anger OF her
husband it presents series OF comic situations and
amusing conference.-the very thing calculated 10
delight the little ones. Old folks, too, may renew
the feeling OF their youth, and revive recoections
OF the time when they first saw circus--perhaDs
after cheating the manager by creeping under the
canyas-n visiting this establishments, the ring por-
ton OF the prog anime ofered each night being
made up Of some OF the most daring feats OF horse
manship and gymnastic skill ever performed on the
sawdusi. The bareback riding OF Mile. ROLAND and
Melville is in this connection especially noticeable.
BnYANr's MINsTRELs.--Good management, talent,
enterprise and liberal expenditure OF money will
when combined, draw large audiences to any place
or amusement. Bryant understands this, ana con-
sequenty the public shows Its appreciation by
crowding his house nightly aud heartily upplaudlng
himself and his artists. I'll Trovatore,n in which
Bryant gives u most humorous representation, Is
simply side-splltting, while his impersoDation OF
Gabel one OF the gendarmes, Is u masterpiece OF
comlcality. These were among the attractions last
night The hall was crowded 10 Overlooking and
the applause OF the audience Waa frequent ana en-
thusiastc.
KELLY h LEoN's.-The public seem never to tire
OF Barbe Blue IN opera or burlesque. The capital
travestie on the opera which Leon has brought out
was produced last night at this popular place Of
amusement and was received with the heartiess ap
pause and laughter by an overlooking audience.
THE SAN Francisco MINsTIELs.rhe exceedingly
amusing bnresque, known as Bone squash
Dlablo, with Its original and appropriate music, was
served up by the Francscais last night to daughter
loving audience. The success OF Birch, Wamoold,
Bernard and Backus IN their different rotes assures
long and prosperous career for the classical compo-
slIion.
THE HIBERNIAN MINsTREls.--This company made
their deung last night at tine Apollo Hall, before
pretty full house. The songs chiefly selections
from Moore, and were sung with taste and dis
cernment, particularly IL Saw from the Beach,
by Mr.. j. Mccarthy. These were interluded with
some comic songs JOKES ana witucisns OF the
most humorous Kind but In some cases little too
coarse. Mr. Acton Kelly was admirable III "Pro-
ssor o'shaughnessy.m ana promises to make good
lent original Irish American farce, and Was well
acted throughout Pheiin Mcbrlen and Michael
U'taherty land from the Ould Dart and iall in wih
q lot OF politicians congratnlaing Judge Connolly,
then get into ruction at John Aliens prayer meet
ing and wind up III tle iombs. After i've years
uns and downs Mr. OiBricn IS an Alderman ana
o'Flahcrty graces the Legislature The last scene,
IN which me politicians call 20 congratulate Mr..
O'Bren aud TO have drink with the Big Judge, Is
admirable. On the whole, the nibernian Mnslrels
promise furnish an cxceent entertainment TO the
lovers of irish song an. huinof
Tony PASTORS orgsA uouse.--A comic Christmas
trick pantomine Is the latest sensation as Tony pas-
tors. Judging from the success OF .1Hckety pckcy,
ty Black LENT last night 40 may lariY be presumed
that the piece WIN nave q long and prosperous
rHa UNION LEAGUE THEArsE.--AD amateur Ora
matte and musical entertainment was given last
evening q. the Union League theatre, on Twenty
sixth street near Madison avenue Tor tile benefit Of
the lDSAAOnDIIll LyG anu i.dT JiDslita. Inc Nse-
CANT house was flied by very fashionable and
cri.lcal audience. The programme included vocal
and Instrumental music, recitatIons and comedy,
the performers all being amateurs either OF this city
or BROOKLYN. After some selections IRON RossnlB
civilian REM had been sery wen rendered the
petite comedy, .'lhe Conjdgal Lesson VAS given,
Mr. \. }. Decker appearing rs ar. simon Lullaby
aud Miss Ida Williams rs Mrs Letitia Lullaby Both
parts were acted with great ability the Performers
both Of them, maniIcsting aistritnic powers Iar
above the average OF amateur performers. Misses
Cramare and Joseph performed duct IN the
PIANO which was given with excellent taste.
Nile Rose Dusseldorf sung In charming
manner the ballad I'VE Net By Glance"
and in response to very decided encore
gave another pleasing ballad. aiss Dusseldorf las
81 very excellent voice, o. great compass, Which she
has learned TO use with excellent effect. M. Angus
tus Waters recited New Years Eve" translation
of one OF Hans Andersen's beautiful poems with
telling effect. An aria irom ''Ernanlr was wen
sung by Miss Joscphs, q !ady who possesses very
powerful voice, OF great tonpass ana sweet tone,
and was followed by hitle girl nine years old.
Mss Mason by name who sung scenes
OF Mne. simpson. one OF the best performances
Of the evening was violin SOLO, "rantisie Bril-
llanse sur ia fasorita," winch was gwen by AIR.
Edward HOFFMAN in truly excellent style. The one
act comeay, "Who speaks first' was vel rendered,
with Mr. linton Captain Charles, Dir. Goodnow as
Ernest Militant, Miss Hattie Mayer ~ Mrs. Militant
and Miss Ida Williams "a smart. Among the other
performers who gave their services the occasion
were Miss Ciotilde Dubrei and Signori Gloria aud
F0ssati.
have characterized the hrst representation Of
ALADDIN. or The Wonderful Lamp al this theatre,
they not observable last night. The stage man.
agement, on which the success failure Of piece In
great measure depends, was IN every respect good,
while the several representative OF the characters
in the piece were wei up In their parts.
There never was time Ia Tie history
Of the drama when gfea.er Attention was
given TO stage effects and gorgeous scenery
than the present especially In this country or when
the cunning hands OF the carpenter and scene painter
did more 10 aid good acting; but with the memory
of the ''Wnie Fawnr and "Black Crook still fresh
II s not too much 10 say that The scenery and up
pointments in the spectacular drama ..Ainldin'
have rarely been surpassed. Iho costumes
both new and beautiful. AMI the ar
rsngemCnt Of the several spCciac - IN the
piece Il conceived with taste ani executed
with ability. Tie cast consists vi Mas Fanny Pres
tlge Aladdin. Mons. Leon Ihenat lkssrac1, MIR. j.
Il. LATHE ttbanazar, the MAGICIAN, III l.. Cnlppen-
dale and hr. Walter Lcnnox tOld Tyson ami Young
Tyson, for the principal characters, win me other
parts ably represented.
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