The New York herald., 1868-05-30
ADJUSTMENTS.

ADJUSTMENTS.
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BROADWAY THBATRE-A very crowded house
greeted the performances OF Mr.. and Mrs. Barney
Williams last night at the Broadway theatre, on the
occasion Of the benefit Of the latter and their last
night but one Of this season. Shandy Mcguire, by
Mr.. Barney Williams was performed with the accus-
toned spirit Of that actor, while Mrs. Barney VIII
liams, In the comedy Of "An Hour In Seville" dis
played that versatile talent, sprightness and vigor
as an actress which have made her Of the most re-
markable the STAGE At the close Of the perform
ance Mr.. Barney Williams, in response to frequent
and enthusiastic calls appeared In front Of the cur
tain and spoke as folOws:-
The only fear had was that you would not ask me
for speech. (Laughter.) 1t would AFFORD me, ladies
and gentlemen much more pleasure than can ex-
press to make speech, II thought could 40 SO
assembiage tonight. There are times, ladies' and
gentlemen, when the heart is too full to give express
sion to the feelings, and such Is my position this
moment. Tomorrow night shall have concluded
my first managerial career In the city OF New York,
where have lived, man and boy, for thirty years;
pleasantly and proatably to me. (Applause.) Every
person behind the curtain, ladies and gentlemen
from the most humble auxiliary TO tae ne Leading acsSl t
pleasant and profitable. And ladies and gentlemen,
these favorites in the theatre win remain next
season, with an addition OF names. The orchestra
conducted by Mr. Withers whose past precision and
talent have made him reputation as leader, will
desc an agent to Europe for
simply from the fact that we have more at home
than than they have there !ApPlausel .,ss ! Say that
cause American artists have supplied the
British stage for the last twelve years. Applausel
name some Of the artists, not from mere newspaper
accounts or verbal accounts, but authentic Joseph
and in my opinion there Is no better artist living
Mr.. John Owens was considered q consummate
ana the ~ wss sSysa SS
received the he prestige pre- Of his dramatic rom
father we may thank for that champagne opera
called The Grand Duchess,' is creating neroTe in
cessful and your humble servant and his wife have
| no reason to complain. We were there four years.
known as an actor until he received the prestige Of
an American public could 60 on ior an hour !. ana
sey aSe me p pace yeces on e
stage, and pay more attention to details That Is
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indefinitely win not go further ss aarnd tnan aa 70
the Br0adway theatre this season, and 1t Will appear
| next season. On Monday next the celebrated
actress Miss Matide Heron, who Camille is second
the HERALD stated the other day Of the opera and
the PATHS Miss Kellogg Miss Harris and another
British stage in It's attractive points can be attributed
to the American talent now IN that country snail
say no more, and thanking You for your kindness vi !
from your pillows tomorrow morning with as merry
hearts as you have made mine tonight. Appause.)
FRENCH THEATRE-RIsToRL- favorite play Of
Ristori's grand catalogue-'Marie Antoinette"-with
all the equipments all the excellences and all the hor
Of her mode Of representation, was given at this
house last night to very large and stylish audi
ence. There Is something attractive In the terri
BILE misfortunes Of this unhappy queen that this play
even with an ordinary actress as the heroine, would
perhaps be success; but given by Ristort 1t is
Costumes Of the period and G accessories Of the stage
have the satisfaction that 1t could not be better
syee se NJ erons there WINCH cans
not be defined In witnessing the most vivid repro
ducton ever presented to the senses Of one Of the
darkest chapters Of the Reign OF Terror "Marie
Ant0inette" the matinee to-day.
Musical and Theatrical Notes.
The last farewell "Grand Duchess" matinee OF the
Bateman opera troupe will be given to-day at the
Brooklyn Academy Of Music. Tostee and the rest Of
the original cast viii appear in the principal roles.
The company Will start this evening for Boston.
The long and brilliant engagement Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Barney williams at the Broadway closes to-day.
Under Barney's clever management this theatre has
progressed to the leading ranks among places OF
amusement. Miss Matilda Heron is the next star
there
Arbuckle, the celebrated corneta-piston player,
gave concert In worcester on Thursday.
The Gazzaniga and Lott Italian troupe gave the
"Barber OF Seville" in Cleveland, ON Wednesday,
with an orchestra consisting Of piano. The papers
there say that they might have fiddle at least
"Humpty Dumptyn b great success at the Chest
nut, Philadelphia. Betty Rigal dances In 1t.
The Macon lGa.) rseg'apn thus warbes about Miss
McCuloch, the Car0linian prlnsd dOnnd:-Fair bird
ling OF the South, predict for You brilliant future
in your musical career so auspci0usly begun, and
trust that the beauty OF your rened life and rearing
may never be sullied by the rough contact Of the
world. May your spirit wings ne'er touch the earth,
but, like the larks song may yours be ever heard
above In the purest ether
Mr.. Grau's German Opera Troupe has not "come TO
grief" as was reported In the Springfield Mass
paper They had very good houses In Troy this week.
Madame Parepa-Rosa takes final farewell OF
Jersey City tonight and OF New York on the follow
At Mr.. J. ]. watson's concert, at Dodworth Han,
| on Thursday Mr.. J. N. Pattlson, the pianist was
| presented by Mr.. Watson with gold-headed cane.
| Crowds still flock to the beautiful Central Park
! Garden and the grand concerts given there every
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