The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-29

continual smile-surrounded the arena OF the New
York circus last evening when the terrible "Blue
Beard" made his appearance, not from under the
bed but In most appropriate costume and beneath
the glare Of brilliant lights. Candidly the little fell
lows were not bit frightened, but laughed to such
an extent that Blue Beard himself felt inclined at
times TO look pleasant The ludicrous situations OF
acrobats counterbaianced their delight by the amaze
ment which their daring feats awakened.
Tony Pastors Opera House.
The Italian Opera has failed at least for the pre-
sent Even the French opera b0uDe with all its
actual charms and popularity, may, in the course Of
time, be superseded by opera coaQue which, in its
turn, may become dissolyng view. But amidst
all changes past present and prospective, Tony
PASTORS Opera House stands and bids fair long to
v0ca!ism, negro minstresy and such conglomerate
OF song and merriment as Is presented not only by
Its jubilee bill for the holidays. but by its nightly
bills during all the rest Of the year. To say that
1t was thronged last night is but to repeat phrase
OF this emnently popular resort The feature Of the
jubilee bill Is, "Broadway and the Bowery" new,
York.
Kelly & Icons Mlnstrels.
The point of interest in the entertainment OF this
company last night was q new ''piece." so called,
burlesquing that great burlesque, 'Geneveve OF
Brabant." 1t seems to have become the fashion with
the niger mnstrels to burlesque everything pre-
sented in the shape Of play, and thus their stages
are merely poor reflex Of the dramatic folies OF
the time rather than original fresh food for laugh
ter. Sometimes, however, their efforts nave some
good in the shape OF w.t. within and extravaganza OF
fancy In the ny 1e Sos sa pece
pufoOnry, without any point whatever and with the
least possible relation to the piece It rdicues NO
would guess the purpose II the orchestra did not
murder two three strains OF the opera. The lml-
taton OF Pitou and Grabuge was an exception 10 the
general worthlessness and was well done.
Bryanfs' NIinstrels.
Had the verlest misanthrope In existence been at
Bryants last evening, to say nothing of the large
and good humored audience that crowded every
part Of the handsome little theatre he would have
changed his opinions Immediately and come to the
sound conclusion that there is fun in the world after
all. The programme, though now standing for some
time unchanged Is attractive as any similar in
stitution could present, and measuring the enjoy
ment OF the audience by the hearty merriment that
ass9 aSs fnsy hear @
hum0r and strict adherence to genuine mlnstrelsy
San Francisco Minstrels.
1t is seldom that the public is treated to an opera
a la Mozambique, but the Ethiopian entertainment
with the musical title OF "Bone Squash Diabo,"
which the San Franchises have prepared for the
public may be set down as the best of the class. 1t
Is most amusing piece and If the hearty and enthu
sastic applause which greeted its representation last
night may be taken. as 1t ought, as criterion 1t
The Hibernian Minstrels.
The idea OF the stage Irishman appearing with
'the harp that once through Tara's halls" slung
behind him is evidently tickling to the native ribs
The Hibernians last night we're blessed by large
attendance, and applause loud and long, greeted
each song and dellneation OF character. M0ore's
melodies will ever be favOrites with music-lOving
public and as long az the Hbernian Minstrels con-
tinue render them with the feeling and expression
OF last nights performance they may be sure OF
1opn oopdo nv,rnr 0fi Qndt
Hooleyss NIinstrels.
Setting aside the attractions Of the Christmas
presents given away at Hooley's two opera houses
In Brooklyn and Williamsburg, the programme Of
entertainments at both establishments is decidedly
interesting. 'SanJa Claus, or the Children's
Friendn is the great magnet for all the youths; and
more appropriate or humorous production could
very large and the efforts Of the coored artists
heartily applauded.
Central Park Garden.
The variety Of entertainments at this establish
ment-and they are Just the thing for the holiday
season-attracted last evening large concourse Of
visitors, who failed not to make purchase of the
many handsome Christmas presents which were
RI :aS~S The Tammany.
sh6Ffi Of its political odor and springing as 1t
were into new and profitable existence, Tammany.
Hall looms up adorned and reconstructed in the
its New Years suit Ia well cut and does credit to It's
tailor. No moro suspicious time could have been
selected for its rcinaupHralion and il the programme
as announced be efficiently carried out, as there
s every reason TO believe it Will, its lasting
popularity win be determined. A well dgested
plan TO provide New York with host Of varied
eVe a. reazaop the how be eSs1 secured
einenty adapted for Its purposes, and 1t rests with
the ludlcious discrimination OF the management to
v1npf r{cn Thn nh
ect IL to furnish the public with complete series OF
| amusements; in fact, Q combination Of the opera
lesque and ballet the concert hail. cafes and restau
rants while club room is to be fitted up as read
ing and conversational hall. In word, Tammany
as II stands Is intended to be popular public
resort where all tastes to be sdted. The theatre
| is handsomely designed, and no doubt, when tho
roughly completed, will compare favorably with the
best In the city. From the announcements in the pre-
/ iiminary programme the opening performances in
the theatre win comprise 6uriesque extravaganza
| ballet by Bonfant, concert In which Mr.. Green,
OF London, Ia to take part acrobatic feats by the
victorellis and senyahs, and operate selections
under the direction OF Signor Opert It would per-
haps, be unfair to judge too critically OF first per-
Torrance, considering the rapidly trouble and ex-
gotten up and the very extensive and commendable
Intentions OF the management. Mr.. Leonard
| auguration takes place tomorrow evening.
| Mr.. vandenhofr's Readings.
| Last evening q select audience was well enter.
| tanned by Mr. vandenhon. The readings were from
the comedies OF Molere, from the MERRY Wives OF
| windsor" and the "Christmas Carol" In these, as
| in most OF his readings, Mr.. vandenhoG excels
rather an actor than reader The foppish dress
and variety detract much from merit which, II not
marred by these characterfstics might be more
splcuous. Altogether he pleases the public, but is
/ not by any means first class artist.
| LECTURES LAST NIGHT.
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The Unsolved Problem of City Missions.
| Mr.. Richard Morse delivered lecture or address