The New York herald., 1868-03-18

FRExcH THrArRx-The "Grand Duchess" sdn
reigns with undiminished popularity and power -
TINS charming little theatre and crowded houses arc
tne rule with very little exception during tne
presens and past weeks. Grand Duke Bateman
seems to have quite repertoire -of Grand
unprecedented run OF the opera has sickness, the
weaIner OF that mysterious complaint called indis-
Without an u1 samrr Bus the saSe Se on
must ISa soon - make way for the sceptre Of
hair 81 Ia belle Helene. On saturdav vo La % trande
Duchesse'' viii bid her Brooklyn admirers an anec.
tionate adieu at their Academy, appearing at matt
nee here on the same day. s8t 81 rn
NrBLo's GARDEN.-"St. Patrick was a pentlemann
and LEFT to his people spirit OF devotion to the
ladies worthy their patron saint. Accordingly, II
the mighty multitude Of admiring men at Nib!oH
last night were an extraordinary event. 1t might
have been set down to the spirit Of st. Patrick and
to his disciples who held possession Of the metro
polls during the day. But as the "whits
Fawn," like the "Black Crook" always nlh
the house. rain or shine, spring, summer,
a,s great q attraction at Sblos last night msss
be set down to something else than st. Patrick,
although his inspiring presence was visible tnrousa
has said that "a thing Of beauty Is joy forever"
and as we all agree that beautiful woman is the
most beautiful thing under the sun we have only .
say that the 'Black Crook" alias the "Whte FawB,s
is most dazzling pageant OF many beautiful womeu
relief in the constantly changing scenes groupings,
dances, marches and tabeaux. We have only TO say
this to give you at once the solution OF the problem
The old crusty bachelor, Alexander Pope says 1.-THE
proper study Of mankind is man;' but milord
Byron's amendment that "the proper study OF man-
kind Is woman" was nearer the marx II the
inquiring reader has any doubt upon the subject let
him 20 for twenty nights In succession to Nblo'e,
and he will be convinced that the uor popuA is win
Byron's amendment.
BROADWAY THEArRE.-Mr. Chanfrau In his mimi
table character OF Sam" continues to draw spendsd
houses at the Broadway. The public would seem
never to tire Of this most amusing and singular per
sonation OF the Americanized lord who possesses IN
the peculiarities Of live, dashing Young America
captaIly and the audience never fails to honor them
with hearty and enthusiastic applause: Mr. Parsoe
is exceedingly clever In the character he personates
and makes II one OF the decided features OF the
piece. Mr. Chanfrau Is ably supported by the excel
lent company, and the piece would not fail to draw
new comedy written for Mr. Chanfrau which WIN
be presented next week.
PARK THEATRE, BRooKLYN.-Dougla Jerred's
pleasing two act domestic drama oAll that Glitters
| is Not Goldn and the Irish-Amercan play OF "ire.
land and America" were given last night at this
theatre to q crowded audience. Mr.. r. B. Conway
played his avorte part OF Stephen Plum in his usual
vigorous style, and the Martha Gibbs OF Mrs. Conway
was excellently rendered by that favorte actresa
Mr. r. Ryan's attempt to play the low comedy part
tendency to burlesque a character which is one of
the best low comedy parts on the stage. In all Other
respects both pieces were acceptaby rendered, ana
the nights entertainment well received by the
large audience present.
Mr.. vANDENHoFF BEFORE THE Young MEMS
CHRISTIAN MISUNDERSTANDING Hall was Last
evening crowded to its utmost capacity by the mem
bers Of the Young Mems Christian Association and
their friends to hear Mr. vandenhon give some Of his
readings Mr. E. Dodge Jr President OF the AssoctA-
ton MISUNDERSTANDING the license however, Of .
pretty lengthy speechthe distinguished reader, who
at once plunged into the business before him IKE p
old man at the bellows. He began with reads
| ing from Shakspeare's "As You Like It." Ths
wonderful and versatile characters Of this won:
OF his reading stood ont In bold relief before the audi
ence pulsatng with palpable and breathing life The
subsequent readings were from Sir Walter Scott and
| Charles Dickens. The same touch Of genius wa
| shown here. Alike In pathetic and humorous pas
sages he was equally at home and held the vast audi
| ence spellbound. Mr.. vandenhor had one advan.
tage over Mr. Dickens; his voice was not husky but
clear and full toned at times the bell OF MOSCOW
| and then as sweetly soft almost as angel whispers