The New York herald., 1868-12-25
THEsTRiCAL AND MUSICAL NOTES.

To-day there viii be matin6es In oil directions.
Managers have brought their entire forces into
requisition and nothing has been left undone to
cater for the public taste In the way OF theatrical
and musical entertainments.
1.-THE Messiah" VIII be given this evening at Stein
way Hall, with fun chorus orchestra and a good
combination Of solo talent. Nothing indeed, could
be more appropriate.
The accident to Mile. Tostee prevents the matinee
from taking place In Pixies tomorrow ia Grade
Duchesse,n with Mile. Duclos viii be presented to-
morrow evening.
..Genevieve de Brabant,n after successful torr
in Brooklyn, VIII tender the compliments Of the sea-
son at the French theatre matinee to-day.
Mr.. Barney Williams and his better half win have
a rousing matinee to-day, and the "Emerald Ring''
Will again shine brilliantly IN the evening"
Walacks company VIII appear az tue Brooklyn
Academy oi Music III the fine old comedy OF the
"Honeymoon.r
At Woods Museum three performances viii m
given, the first at eleven, the second at two and TN
talri III the evening, when the "Bonds OF Britain,
Will appear for the first time.
"Alter Darkr IL to he given at Niblo's Garden u
both matinee and afternoon. "Tommy Doddr vii
'IIarbe Bleuer at the New York theatre vii, n,
doubt attract many fair young maidens who arr
interested In the fate OF the monsters better halves
Matinee.
1t Is needless to say that the Bowery theatre viii
be crammed. The attractions for matiu6c and after
noon are immense.
''ilumpty Dumpty," with the great Fox twice In
one day. and that festival one, will collect such
crowd OF Juveniles a. never liled the house before
At the Park theatre, Brooklyn, "Aiadinr with
appropriate Accomplishments, will be produced at
tue matinee and evening performances.
The minstrel5 will BE- perhaps one OF the most in
terestlng features Of the day.
Bryants' will show the beauties OF Verdi and OfYen
bach and other composers at their matinee and
evening entertainments.
Kelly and Leon will have n Christmas matinee O.
"BarDer Blun and no doubt will attract their usua
host Of friends.
The san Franciscos In their famous though
scarcely euphonious composition, "Bone Sguasi
Diabo," VIII initiate their visitors IN the mysterie.
Of Ethiopian art
Hooey's Opera Houses In Brooklyn and Williams
burg display santa Claus, or the Childrens Friend
Their friends to-day will be legion.
The New York Circus announces a matinee
mas pantomime, 'Blue Beard Ia Turque Fran
caIs,n Is the attraction.
Tony Pastor with "Hickcty P1ckctyn WIN be hailed
with delight by the BOweronians at the matinee anc
evening exhibitions.
The Hibernian Mnstrcls at Apollo Han. announce
matinee, In which, among other things, will he IN
tr0duced the local farce, "O'Flaherty's Dhrarne
Signor Blltz Will startc and amuse the Brooklyn
ites at the Athen9um, to-day by his magical feais
panorama will be exhibited this evening in thu
hall OF the German Evangelical church, East Thir
teenth street.
The above are the principal public entertainments
Tor this day and evening, aud should the weatner
prove favorable In the least degree managers Will
have reason to rest and be thankful