The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-03
Tho Now Plays Tonight at the Broadway
and New York Theatres.

prevent his escape. lie leaves Ireland comes to the
United States becomes an American citizen, fights
through the war Of 1872, during which campaign he
tbreshes many 'blarstd Rrltisher." and after the
termination OF the returns to Ireland In search
OF his wife. While diligently employed In endeavor
Ing to ascertain her whereabouts he Is recognized by
an old comrade, one Herrick Wolfe, who compes
| him, by threats Of betrayal, to assist him in
| his schemes to secure the hand OF Blanche,
| an heress, and the supposed daughter OF Lord
Desmond. BY pers0nating her real father, Fergus
| succeeds In getting Blanche into his power; but
learning who she really Is turns upon her persecu
Tor. overcomeS him In the struggle which ensues
and ia IN turn Overpowered by the soldiers who come
to rescue the villain Wolfe. Fergus Ii sent to pri-
SON. Which Blanche Also makes her home, and there
sentinel, from whom no exacts a promise that he
will save him from the scarrold by shooting him
when he shows light at the window. OHara the
sentinel, urges him to escape and Blanche Is filing
on his letters while singing a simple little song
when Wolfe rushes In and unceremonlously gives
the death signal arranged by Fergus. This thrilling
climax terminates the performance In very sensa
tional manner. which latter appears now to be the
only aim and ambition OF all modern playwrghts
Foul Play" the Joint decentralization Of Messrs
Charles Reade and Dion Bouccaut will be given
for the first time in this country at the New York
theatre this evening. A strong company has been
engaged to do the piece justice and neither labor nor
the requisite essentials to make it one Of the great
sensations OF the season. The drama will be pre-
se SCI to New Yorkers IN I'VE acts ana a proogae
ity, love and adventure, besides which the entire
piece abounds In sensational situations not the least
OF which Ii the sinking OF the ship Proser
pine IN the far away Pacific Ocean. The plot Is
Intricate enough to suit the most fastdious In such
matters, but reduced to comprehensive dimensions
is about as follows-Artnur Wardlaw, the double
dyed villain" OF the piece, who Is the of Eng
lish shipping merchant has forged a check for the
purpose OF raising the 'needful" but contrives to
throw the guilt on the shoulders Of his tutor Robert
Peniold. who is sentenced, convicted and sent to
penal Bervtude In Australia. Arthur Wardlaw,
having been so successful In his first attempt tries
his hand at another and bigger vaany in which he
1s aided by one Joe Wylie who plays the part of
inferior DEVIL and scuttcs the good ship Proserpine
q: the instgation OF Wardlaw, for the purpose OF
ooaning inc insurance on lot OF gold which he
OF another vessel. Wardlaw afterwards discovers
that Helen Ralleston, the daughter OF Sir Edward
Ralleston, the Governor OF Hobart Town. to whom
he is devoutiy attached, passenger by the very
vessel thst by his own treachery has gone to the
OF which is on on island somewhere in the Pacific
ocean, and which Helen and suffering Penfold have
succeeded in reaching Here the pair devote them
being the only human Inhabitants OF the island,
manage to I've something after the fashion Of Adam
but defer tying the knot until they
meet with who will perform the
eventually rescued from the island and taken to
England, where the heroine succeeds In showing
cencs OF Penfold, whom she afterwards msrries and
1t Is presumable that the pair ive happy alter
wards" while the scoundrels come to deserved
grief.
"Humpty Dumpty," at the Olympic theatre, will
this evening celebrate his l86th performance. Mr..
while doing the "Novice on Ice." will make his re.
appearance In the skating scene at this establishment
This is the last week Of John Brougham's LOTTERY
Of Life" at Wallack's, and those who contemplate
doing so should take their chances at once In this
interesting and sensational little game.
An excellent bill Is offered at the Bowery theatre
this week; Pantomime. Flying Men," gymnastics
that are presented to Its patrons.
Tony Pastor reopens his neat and popular temple
doubtless be- welcomed back to the city by thousands
OF his enthusiastic admirers. mammoth bill re-
plete with novelties is the attraction here.
Bryants Minstrels still continue to hammer away
In burlesque at "ll Trovatore," and nearly every
member Of the troupe now Joins in the sidespitting
ballet OF "Love Among the Roses"
Mr.. All Burnett, the humorist facial artist and
inimitable "orator from Hepsidam," continues his
edfying entertainments but one week longer at bod
worth Hall. This evening DIR. Esler the popular
baadis will assist at allevating the laughable dis
tress occasioned by the great Snowman.
The Central PARK Garden, with its delicious music
Is now an established institution. Tuesday and Sat
urday nights are set down in the programme as gala
nights, upon which occasions the "fOrty-two per-
formers" do their best to ngratate themselves into
the good graces Of the public.
AZ Hooleys opera House; Brooklyn the buresSue
evening together with the muifin "Base Ball Match"
and the laughable burlesquc pantomime Of "Dumpty
Humpty."
The sBarbe Bleueo mt Niblo's.
The extraordinary success OF the "Barbe Bleue'
at Niblos not only continues undated but Is nightly
increasing. The public eye never before saw opera
public ear always listens with delight to OTenbachs
mirthful music. Everything had been thoughtfully
provided beforehand 10 assure the immediate and
the prolonged success Of the "Barbe Beue" as
spectacle. The scenery throughout is fine, par.
ticuarly In the opening act, with the dis
tant view Of Blue Boards castle, and In the
third act with the interior OF the alchemist's
cave. The richness and variety Of the costumes
correspond admirably with the admirable scenery
The grand ballet In the palace is thanks to Mile.
De Rosa and the other picked members Of Messrs
Jarrett q Palmers excellent troupe, as brilliant as
1t is agreeaby BRIEF The orchestra Is now muon
improved. The chorus, with Its sixty voices, Is OF
Among the prominent members Of Mr. Bateman,s
company are several who became established favor
ties at the Theatre Francois In the days OF the
"Grande Duchesse" and the Belle Helene" particu-
larry Messrs. Leduc, Lagrinou and Duchesne.
app n which they have WON I ESo Me
n and S e e sasS
and Halevy, originally drew OF Bouotte. II cannot
be said Of her ss little self Of all "e s an Ross
cdmpdonorde,,n she enters with such Eest into the
spirit Of her role, she comprchends 1t so thoroughly
pretty and 30 expressive, her rompine is at
cnce so lively and Notwithstanding its abandon, so
eloquent, her movements are so quick and electric
(even to spectators who have been electrified" BY
Mile. Tosteel, her knowledge OF stage business Ia so
perfect and her agreeable mezzosoprano voice 80
well trained and so flexible that she makes most
acceptable and fascinating Boulotte. Nile. Irma
will doubtless be as permanently identified with that
character In the American mind a. Mile Tostee 10
with that Of the "Grande Duchesse de Gerolsten."
M Aujac, with his strong tenor voice, his skill
ful acting and the intense vitality which he throws
into the character OF Barbe Bleue, is rapidly and
deservedy becoming great favorte.
Notwithstanding the disadvantage under which
the music OF the "3arbe Bleue" labors Of being
heard BY New York audiences after they had nrst
become familiar with such later productions OF
OfYenbach as the "Grande DuchesseS and the "Belle
Helene" It has bravey passed the ordeal and Is now
steadily growing In public favor. Even the occa-
which contain the germs Of more fully developed
airs In his later work possess for that very
reason, O peculiar charm, according to the law OF
associated ideas. Thus Blue Boards comcal
coupet ma premiere femme est mort" II heartily
encored. "Cest Un Rubens-Pterre un jour,u the
duet in the first scene between Fleurette Mile Lam
bsle) and Prince Saphr IN. Dardignac); the chorus
at the close OF the FIRST "Auors yndvchons,n and the