The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-01
AN U s E M ENTs.


bage who patiently sat through the entire perform
ance which was not concluded until hafpast
eleven O'Clock. 1t ia unnecessary to speak Of Mrs.
Lander's representation OF Englands greatest Queen
The most hypercritical have conceded that she is
worthy OF an equal place In the Walhalla OF hisronc
fame with Nine Rstor. Last EVENING , sue was'
Her signing Of the death warrant Of Mary Queen OF
Scots and her subsequent interview with that I'M
fortunate woman's son, James or Scotland, were
truly grand. SO also her conduct at the close OF
the third act wherein she raises Lord Howard to the
Dukedom OF Nottingham and degrades the Earl
OF Essex, the conqueror OF Cadiz-the only
man she ever truly loved; the suDse'
rant OF her lover and her death in the presence
OF her heir and the court were finely conceived and
ticularize Mrs Lander as Elizabeth. It is a fault
less conception and fully and vigorously presented
as grand historical picture to her audience. Were
she more artisically supported those who attend
upon her Efforts would be better pleased.
WOODS MUSEUM AND THEArRE.-Wood's museum
and theatre thrown open to the public yester-
day. matinee performance of English opera bouGe
was gwen in the afternoon. when addresses were
made and the theatre opened in due form. In the
evening ''Lore," new play adapted from the Ger
man by Mr.. G. II. Rosewald was presented. In
pecunary it very successful, the house be-
ing crowded in every part For the play Itself but little
can be said. 1t has at least good moral but the
plot Is very poor and is so cumsly worked ont that
the interest is not sustained throughout. Parts Of
the dialogue give evidence that much has been lost
in the part allotted to Christopher Dader (Mr. G. G.
Davenport is very poor. One scene, however, in the
fourth act-where peasant girl is suddenly brought
before q German serene highness and Is introduced
to the contradictions the piece. The constrained
and awkward manner of the countrybred
dansel is very natural and forms proper
contrast to the stately manners of the cour-
tiers. Miss Maggie Mitchell as Lore, the peas
ant girl. made as much OF the character was pos
sble but one could not help regretting that she was
not cast In better piece Rheinhard, the artist,
was fairly represented by Mr. J. w. Collier. The
but 1t would be well II little less rant was INDUCED
In. The scenery OF the Piece is good but ts effect
was somewhat marred by the way In which the
scenes were shifted. This il defect, however,
almost inseparabe from first night performances.
During the progress Of the play u numerous con-
course OF people, who could not find seats in the
theatre, or who were not sufficiently interested in
the piece roamed through the tasteful and well
stocked museum, and commented favoraby on the
improvements III the construction OF the interior or
the building and the arrangements made for the
lishment
NIBLo's GARDEN.-rhat steadily growing favorite
with the public, ''Barbe Bleue," most brilliantly
represented last evening. But the feature OF the
evening was not the brilliant music, the spirited
acting and splendid dancing but the retirement Of
Mr.. VIM. Wheatley, not only from the management
of the theatre, but from the stage At the end of the
first act he was loudly called for, and in response
made his appearance in front of the drop cur
tain. lie most enthusiastically cheered and
in acknowledgment made the following brief
speech:-
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN-I appear before you this
evening to say farewell after lifetime devoted to
your service as actor and manager. during that
long period 1t has been my earnest aim and en-
deavor to do my duty to all with whom have had
business relations. That my efforts have been
crowned with success Is evidenced in the reward OF
a generous public which enables nue. to withdraw
many afectionate expressions OF regret at my re-
trement received from the members OF my Pro-
fession. In taking a final leave, of the stage
thn nffGfnn Ia NOT mi
for my connection with 1t has been truly labor OF
love- and look back upon my seven years at Nblo's
with feelings OF pride and pleasure. In the very
height of ia prosperity and renown resign the
management 10 my energetic and enterprising sue
| bright and brilliant future Of success, which am
confident they will achieve. And now, ladies and
"that must be and hath BEEN" thai 'sound which
makes us linger" to one and all, respectfully, fare
| well.
AZ the last word fell from his lips shout OF cheers
such as never before has been heard within the
| walls OF this theatre rent the air nom
| parquet to dome. In the course OF Mr.
Wheatley's speech an unreconstrlcted individual
Ia the upper gallery tried to Indulge In an 0pp0s.
ton speech, but the style Of his Oratory was not
considered very chaste or elegant and he was cut
short In his 0rat0rica attempt by policeman.
SrADr THEATRICAL this place the season opened
last night with Mosenthal's drama, "The Schulz Of
Altenbueren," piece which met with little success
In Germany, and its performance here provoked
hardly any show Of approval. The well known stock
company has been increased by several additions.
but the first appearance OF any actor ever 80 talent
ed in piece Of so little attraction, Is criterion
for his ability and Judgment OF the value OF the
acquisitions should therefore be postponed. The
interior Of as well the entrances TO- this place OF
amusement have been handsomely rehtted and
decorated anew, and had the day not been so warm
and the evening not so rainy probably fuller house
would have greeted this first performance OF the
season, though those who stayed away lost but very
little.
BowERY THRATRE-Iast among the relics Of the
oncfen regime Of the drama In this city when the
boundaries Of Thesps' kingdom extended not above
Canal street. following in the procession Of the Park
Burtons the Franklin the National and others, the
old pit Of the Bowery theatre IL no more The an.
nouncement OF its removals. new parquet, with
upholstered sofa chairs has been constructed In place
OF the old pit, with double entrance through the
centre OF the dress circle" IL simply made but what
visions OF free and easy endowment, what recoectons
OF peanut sprees does II not conjure up and what
now and with il much OF the historic interest thai
attached itself TO this house. The new departure
taken here was however, not unworthy OF the trad
tional reputation OF the Old Bowery. Being the open.
ing night Of the fall season, after week given up to
carpenters painters, decorators and upholstcrers 1t
thorough appreciation OF the enterprise and taste OF
Manager Freligh In the improvements made. The
presentation Of a new drama, entitled Lille
IN the streets" The piece is OF the sensa-
effectiveness exhibited in the Ticket OF Leave Man.
which II more resembles than those later successe,
THE Streets of New York" and ''Under the Gasigtt"
The piece was well put upon the stage strongly cast
including Whalley and Mrs. W. u. Jones IN the lead
ing roles, and 9. =. seabcrt, Miss Jenny Clifford,
sam Drake and other favorites In the minor parts.
its success was unequvocal and 10 VIII doubtless
have long run. The performance concluded with
nautical drama entitled False Colors."
KELLY a LEoEs.-The season opened at Kelly
Icons last evening under very suspicious circum
stances. During the recess the neat little theatre
which has. oft been the scene Of many pleasant
hour has been beautifully embellished and now
presents handsome and comfortable appearance
Notwithstanding the coun'eracting influences OF the
weather ~ wen Of the numerous attractions
through the city, large and fashionable audience
assembled 70 greet the OF these Iavorite min
stres, who verify surpassed themselves in drolery,