The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-27
METROPOLITAN HERRIhTNT,
The Theatres, Minstrel Halls and
Skating Ponds.
The Holiday Season i'm New York
and Brooklyn.

The people Of the metropolis still continue to enjoy
the holiday season. The celebration OF the Christ
mas festival is only single point reached. and il.
advent ana observance relate to one Of the mos
important events of the worlds history necessarily
attaching TO 1t religious aspect. The New Years
holiday, recording an era in time, is made by gene
raj consent throughout all civilized countries
festival OF enjoyment TO a greater or less extent.
Nowhere perhaps, in the world is the event observed
30 fully as in this metropolis Relaxation from the
more burdensome business OF the city Is TAKEN and
pleasure and interchange Of kindly offices pervade
the community The city at present is full OF srran-
gers-rcpresenatives OF all parts OF the Unon-who
come here at this season Of the year to enjoy the
carnival season. The city theatres and places OF
amusement are just now enjoying their pecunlary
harvest-managers are happy, the people satisfied.
Below will be found the daily record Of metropolitan
merriment.
Irrespective OF choice those who culed out a hol-
day"and 70 defne the number would be an arithe-
metcai difficulty not easy to be oyercome-thronged
every public place OF amusement that threw open
its doors. AT Doth matnees and evening entertain
ments the attendances were exceedingly numerous
IL was plain that at establishments the visitors
were not regular habtues at least Judging from APP
pearance and the delight, as well as bewilderment
with which they beheld the several spectaces
presented prominent feature in nearly all the
audiences was the number OF contented Juveniles,
whose persuasions and future promises had induced
their owing guardians TO bring them before the bril-
lant iootilgnts. Besides these were the bashful
AZ II about to get their photographs taken. Man
ayers had good reason rub their hands with glee
ments Nor Should they forget their artists whose
IaDcrs dufing the week have been incessant.
Pixies Opera House.
The attractions at the matinee were "Les Bavardsn
ana "La Chanson de Fortunion and in the evening
''La Grande Duchessen, Mile. Ducos sustaining the
principal role. How many of the audience will
crowd the stores Of mus c publishers in quest Of
the principal gems from the above mas not peen
estimated but, judging from the rapture with VIII ch
the productions were received 1t Is clear that Oifen
Dach added many scores OF admirers to his long list
The house, brilliantly lighted and well filed in
audience, was spectacle scarcely to be riva.led.
Mile Ducos' Interpretation OF the Duchess was wei
ably missed.
Theatre Francois.
Curiosity and determination 10 see everything in
tho city worth looking at characterized to some
exten. the crowd OF Christmas visitors to the French
theatre yesterday when the last matinee of "Gene-
viewer was given with even more than usual vigor.
1t was plain that the unprejudlced and mirth-seek-
ing audience rendered u silent vote OF thanks to
manager Grau Tor presenting the Injuries OF Ofien-
bacn In the best style. The evening performance
rang with frequent bursts OF applause. 70 near
tiabel would have chased away the most obstinate
t0OthaChe.
Wallack's Theatre.
'The Captain of the Watchn and "woodcock's
Little Game" were regarded with greater interest
ihan any other Christmas game. The performance
oi those charming comedies has already been
favoraby alluded to- and is only necessary to add
That boxes, parquet and circle were unanimous in
their opinion Of their excellence. So long as the
repetition Of good pieces draws there is nothing
10 complain Of The manager Is, nevertheless, keep.
ing his big guns In store to combat the attack upon
his castle ny other big guns. The contest viii be
watched with pleasure by the public.
Broadway Theatre.
Laughter is undoubtedly contagious. No sooner
does Barney Williams smile when throwing out
some OF the witty shafts In the Emerald Rlng' than
a similar movement visible nearly every face
in the house, and then comes the pent up store OF
visibility which after dinner, holiday one espe-
mt the matinee. Inc only complaints made against
the 'Emerad Ring will be by medIcal gentlemen;
but there never was a ''rng" OF any kind without
IN enemy
Olympic Theatre.
"Humpty Dumpty,r with all its undefnape acces-
sores was again viewed at matinee and evening
yesterday by eager and delighted audiences. 10 il.
member with any degree Of dstinctness onv ~ the
innumerable features Of the -.o,nc,,on would no a
we've the hest nel .oment. But papss and manmas
Tie short iac' .ople in the world yeserday-at sast
,Soncnf ,Aeted: plump and blooming little Fellows
80 So Doubtless many households VIII pc
~ yerted into downright Babes during these Christ
mas times, consequent upon tue discussion OF
"IInmpu's" merits 10y enthusiastic lusenes.
Niblo's Garden.
There being no matinee OF "After Dark" yesler.
DAY its evening representation largely attended
by an audience anxious, no doubt 10 see the
mysteries OF London life by gasght. The portraits
m ~ tngtp
the terrible resorts OF infatuated citizens, ana The
scenes, truthful as they undoubtedly are, must nave
gwen the audience good subjects IOr meditation.
Woods Museum.
The last appearance OF Ixion" Vac an event OF
moment at woods Museum, re rerbans never was
thai institution more co.ap,etely PACKED. 10 the
young students OF classic authors the occasion
must have been unusuaiy interesting ana instguc-
hive, snee th-y learned more % the deitles dolngs
Han iher Professors cared 20 confess. Al all
events ihe'r igvels were wirneesod VIM gru.s
pleasure. The burlesque "Erpaui 7 Is announced
for tomorrow evening.
The Hoyycry Theatre.
Christmas week mas been brisk time at this eS-
taDlishment With a commendsble sagacily the
manager perceived that variety was the order OF
Tie day and IN view of which important feet no less
than ak pisces. with Miss Herring III every one OF
them, were performed the several representations
y = neefiess 10 observe, were received win great
tnthusfasm n not by an assembaIe OF Ioras ~ u
congregation OF appreciatlve citizens The Female
pet s,iivc' was among the attractions
Park Theatre, Brooklyn.
Last evening sin another evidence was given III
tie fact Mrs. Conway has hit the popuar taste
wei this season by the timely production OF the gor'
ycUus "Aladd,n''-tne play, not ihe buresgue. Miss
Fanny Prestige a charming young actress, takes the
ttlc fU.c, and IN the course OF 1t sings some very
taking songs. The scenery Is very fine, and the
mar8gcress has evidently spared neither money nor
time in putting THIS attraction on the stage.
The New Vaudeville. Thcntrc, Brooklyn.
Mr. Morton Price, an English comedian Of somo
note. and Miss Catherine Lucette. charming cogl-
1terie8,e, have opened new Vaudeville Theatre
over the Post onlce, Washington street. various
dcfecis Of structure nave been gracefully overcome
III Inc arrangement OF the room, and the general re-
SUI Is q neat and pretty little stage, and well ar
RANGED auditorium. The prominent actors are Miss
Inceiie Misc a~ion, Mr.. Price, Mr.. Edmund phil
and NJ. Dun. The leader OF the orchestra IL Mr.
Scdgwick tate ~ the Park Theatrc who has secured
inc able and panstaking Mr.. Mallatrati IA hrs