The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-01-02

ton to the inmates Its mysteries and beauties
produced most pleasing effect upon the strange
audience. and the EXPLANATIONS Of delight, that
were abundant, was compensation sufficient for
the little trouble ii had caused. Music also con-
tributed to please the inmates Of the respective in
situations, and thus, in feastng and listening to
Kind words and sweet strains that called up
visions of faded fancies to many hearts, the first
day of the year was passed upon Backwell's Isl
and-a day that will live long in the memories Of
those that participated in the seasonable feast
and were the recipients Of that great kindness
there manifested.
The Theatres Yesterday.
BRoADwAY.-Mrs. Bowers appeared matinee
and evening in her best character, Mary Stuart,
at this establishment.
NBLo's.-" The Black Crook" received hume.
rous calls in the evening, and displayed his at.
tractve ballet as usual.
WALLAcK's.-O Twist, Bill, and Nancy
Sykes and Fagin had their own little circle of
admirers at Waack's last night.
New YoRK.-The merry, bright eyed Worrell
Sisters placed their establishment "Under the
Gasght" last night and at the matinee.
BANvARDs.-"T Willow Copse," with
Albaugh as Luke Fielding and Miss Mary Mitchell
as Rose, was given at this house yesterday.
OLYMPlo.--"M Midsummer Nights Dream ex.
hibited all its scenic spendors and grotesque char
acters at this theatre last night.
BowERY.--Manager Freligh gave two perform.
ances yesterday, at which the "River Prates,"
"No Thoroughfare," Grady RATHER" "Jolly Cob
bers, "Slasher and Crasher" &c. were presented.
FIFTH AvENUE.-"Queen Bess'' received calls
matinee and evening, for the last time, at this
handsome little burlesque theatre
THEATRE CoMIouE.-Two grand variety perform
ances were given by Messrs. White, Cotton and
n1nu In HonIn n1n
Buffers AMERICAN THEATRE.-Matnee and
evening performances, with the usual monster
bills, were given at this establishment
NEW YORK CIRCus.-The grand comic pantomime
" The Miser of Bagdad," with all its eccentric at
fractions, was presented matinee and evening.
Tony PAsroR's.-"There was an Old Wo man
that Lived in Shoe" although some may be in
cned to doubt it, Tony Pastor proved it yester.
day in his pantomime of that name.
KELLY AND Icons MINsTR ELs.-Santa Claus
distributed his presents at this house, both ma.
tinee and evening, in choice performance.
SAN Francisco MlNsTRELs.-Billy Birch and
Charley Backus, the head centres Of minstrelsy
appeared last night at this house in o screaming
bill.n
HOOLEY' g MINsTRELs.-This establishment was
"Under the Lamplight" in the afternoon and even
ing. This is a capital burlesque.
BUNYAN HALL.-The Pilgrim, with its paint
ings. music and gorgeous transformations was I'M
tans yesterday.
The Day In Brooklyn.
The anything but auspicious inaugural of the
new year-meteorologically speaking though
well calculated to cast damper upon the pros
pective enjoyments of the time honored customs
Of the LIST of January, did not extend its material
influence in this latter connection, and the sturdy
lords of creation plodded their way the live long
day from residence to residence, wherever a
particular friend was to be seen, as though
the difficulties Of walking were az naught,
and the barriers set in their route of
march by the clerk of the weather were
easily overcome. Indeed, from the hour of ten
in the morning-at which time the prospect was
anything but inviting out doors-young and old
were to be seen Drawing the elements, with UNI
brellas, at times inverted by old Borcas as be
swept around the corners, and with heavy snow
boots, lapel of overcoat turned up close about
the ears, and other sensible precautions taken
under the circumstances, as they proceeded
to fulfil their customary calls. AS the day
advanced the thoroughly saturated snow became
morn densely packed under foot as travel grew
greater, door bells were agitatcd with more fire.
quency, and fair hostesses, who had almost begun
to despair Of receiving the visitors for whom they
had made 40 much preparation and whose coming
smilingly welcomed "Mr. So-and-so and Mr.
neat though often rufiled garb, bowed smrk-
ingly, repeating for the hundredth time
sion. Still il is fair to presume that many were
disappointed in not receiving visit from those
whom they expected and the cause thereof may
safely be attributed to the "inclemency of the
weather. The tables set were as profuse in the
good things of this life as on former years. spirit
uous liquors, wines of every brand, and all the
delicaces Of the season appeared in abundance,
Notwithstanding the caution given by Parson
Dan aha s,.t.y
drinks TO gentlemen. There was but little drunk
enness, however, visible in the streets, and but
few arrests are reported at the station houses.
Mayor kalbheisch (who entered upon the dis
charge of the functions of Office rs chief magis-
trate of the city yesterday, in company with ex-
Mayor Booth, the Street Commissioner and Col
cctor of Taxes, did the honors OF the city to such
az chose to call them in the Governors
ROOM City Hall. The reception of these dignita
rics was commenced at ten o'clock, and
continued until noon. large concourse of
citizens availed themselves Of the pleasure
Of greeting the incoming and outgoing
officials. John Cunningham Chief Engineer, also
held levGe at his Office in the City Hall basement,
aud was not overlooked by the fire boys, who paid
close attention 20 fine spread provided for them
The Sheriff also received calls at the jail. Ser
vices were held in the Catholic churches and in
the Methodist Episcopal. The clergymen in the
former churches animadverted in severe language
the folly and extravaganza OF the custom Of the
day and urged all good Christians TO desist from
the evil which it engenders, and give the means
thus squandered useIcssy upon tables to the poor
of which class there are many at the present time
in want Of the common neceSsares of life.
The Day In New Jersey.
dull day was the opening OF lsGS in Jersey
City. From the quiet observable through the
streets II would seem that "calling" has fallen
into disuse, but the unpleasant weather accounts
for the almost deserted streets yesterday. Ten
arrests were made for drunkenness. John
McRowe was arrested for stealing $40 from Will
liam Bennett and was locked up for examination
David Cowan was also locked mp for threatening
the life OF woman Of the same name, the pris.
oner being mere boy.
The celebration at Newark was greatly marrcd
by the rain and slush. Comparatively few calls
were made upon private individuals. Governor
Ward, Congressman Halscy and Mayor Pcddie
r.......l III l-n on III "a. Of BLaal