The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-12
A Ii U S e M E N is.

= 4Aiuer pa Ky was to be produced az the B0Wery
theatre but owing to the service OF an injunction,
granted by Judge Barnard at the instance Of Mr..
Palmer at he last hour previous to the curtain
going up, the audience was disappointed in witness
sing the drama announced. The piece "After
Dark" was produced by the management O. 6. the
Bowery theatre, under con.raavu with Mr.. Nc
Donough, who agreed 10 furnish the piece, with
scenes properties &ea and It enjoyed an uninter.
evening The injunction OF the court, OF course was
obeyed peaceaby, but there IL little doubt but the
efects Of this theatre which made t SO popular with
the patrons OF Old Drury.
THEATRE CoMIoUE-with favoring breezes OF
popular approval and amid the loud acclaim OF en-
thusastic audiences the bark OF Thespis, bearing
Lingard and his fortunes, speeds on triumphanty,
receiving and giving profit Legitimate successor OF
that coarser kind OF comiQue native American opera
bo0e known as negro minstresy, Of entertain
ment provided at this establishment has, under able
presentation and competent management, grown
into standard order Of amusement in this city,
The advent Of Lngard here was in the nature Of an
experiment, but his Captain links took the town
by storm and established him at once and
for V Ills Ao Opportunity S now for his manner
OF utilizing his success. II mas been Wen
at &e TSare Comsue have their
prise by the observation that having tired OF negro
minstrelsy the popular taste was improving and
ment, they have, II not shrewc, been fortunate IN
securing combination Of talent capable Of just
enough is known to render other reference here
unnecessary. They have not yet ceased to draw
crowded houses but sound Judgment would suggest
that to insure the permanent success OF this eStab
ltshment novelties should be more frequent. Miss
Susan Cation, the charming young English prinaa
voice and action, and deservedly a fayorite: Miss
Lena Edwin Mr.. Thomas Within, Mr.. ]. T. Ray
m nd @ tbs
week Is strong one.
TONY PASTORS OPERA HOUsE.-The already numer
Gus attractions at this favorite place Of amusement
have been further strengthened this week by the
addition Of the celebrated ethiopian Meteor and
Black Diamond" Mr. J. @. Campbell, to the num-
Der Of favorites and the engagement Of "the great
anupodean aerialistn Mr. Frank Gibbons. Both have
proved good cards and drawn crowded houses and
loud plaudits for their several performances; The
former. in his clever deneations OF SamDo, his gro
tesdue acting and the thorough ooseness
being more than once encored, and the
latter by his daring feats on the atvolent circle"
his fearlessness ano precision startling into breath
less attention and admiration the whole house and
winning repeated thunders Of applause for his cool
new Hibernan drama, entitled Ireland After DARK,
is likewise presented bringing in the full strength
Of the company. 1t abounds IN precisely that kind
OF attractions which make the success Of piece
here-broad fun, thrilling combats and grand
tableaux Toney himself comes out strong, as
usual in his lively repertoire, to which Is added
new song
ACADEMY OF Muac-BRooKLYN.-Mr. Theodore
Thomas the now celebrated orchestral leader, gave
the second OF series Of his orchestral concerts at
the Academy last night. On this occasion the pro-
gramme was varied by the first appearance in Brook
Ign Of Mrs. Jennie Kempton, soprano singer, well
known to concert goers OF New York. She rendered
several choice selections from the different operas
and the song "Red, White and Blue' In style suil-
GENTLY pleasing to call forth the applause OF large
tras as usual were found perfectly conversant with
the most difficult passages OF the German and Italian
composers, and the conductor himself was warmly
welcomed to Brooklyn.
Musical and Theatrical Notes.
Miss Kellogg sings in Portland tomorrow evening.
Edwin Booth plays Brutus in Chicago on Mon
day evening"
Mile. Zoe delights the Cincnnatians on Monday
evening with Fulton's "Nita."
"The lancashire Lass'' Is great favorte with the
Kanucks Oft oronto.
ssThe Lancashire Lass" is not keeping the best
OF company in moral Chicago
'After Darkn and Leotard are the attractions at
the Boston theatre.
Jennie Engel sings and suky sohlke dances
nightly to admiring throngs at the New Orleans
Academy OF Music.
The Richings English Opera Troupe commenced q
short season In Chicago on Monday evening last.
"Martha, was the opening piece.
Charles Barron Is "away down In Maine" doing
heavy tragedy, to the intense delight OF our Yankee
cousins. He plays tonight in Portland.
Mrs. Scott-Siddons has achieved splendid success
In the "IIubn Her readings thus far In that ancient
city have been even better attended than they
at Steinway Hall.
with IN New
where be 10 giving the Creoles series OF unadulte-
fated STANDARD comedies. -s@'s--
Scion Single Owens s tickling the good people
"
name Of johnson, who u a villain after The Lam
"a Midsummer Nights Dream" will come to an
end on Saturday evening at McvIckers theatre, Chi
cago, and immediaiely afterwards that city WIN
about for new sensations
The Crescent City boasts Of genuine Lady Of
m sfe real o. were
feet Of the IONS Il is but fair to state, have been
The Lancashire Lass, was according to an
nouncement performed at both the Chestnut and
ing. AT each establishment It was well acted and
well placed upon the stage. The scenery OF the
rss aSaees at the
ditto at the Arch. It viii performed every even
ing during the week at the Chestnut street theatre,
also at the Arch street theatre.
An interesting affair In the shape or humorous
lecture and concert" win come OF at Apollo
t thee S0n and viii m0s' delivered
by Mrs. marie wilkins, late OF the boston tneatres.
the lecture Ii divided into three parts, viz. =
"Girhood" "Maidenhoodu and "Womanhood,n
and Is the work Of Mr.. 4. N. Caryalho, well known
Journalist and critic Of this city. A number Of well
known artists will assist in the musical parts Of the
entertainment.
Richmond Is crying for operas oou6es. Listen to
the wall OF o Confederate critc:-"when good
Americans die they go to Paris; when good South
erncrs leave this vale OF tears they probably are per-
mltted to nhablt New York, which is Thought good
enough for the unreconstructed. Meanwhile, not
having performed our earthly pilgrimage we accept
the crumbs from the rich mans table. We can't get
yostee; we take the Worrells az capital substitute,
and 30 they are. Bright dresses, music bizarre and
striking, while In reckless violation OF oil rules or
art, acting which borders on the confines OF inde-
cency without quite exceeding its llmltstheee are
the characteristics OF comic French OPERA and they
were faithfully reproduced last evenng.n