New-York tribune., 1868-05-29
THE DRAMA.
BROADWAY THEATER.

BROADWAY JIiLAILks
The present week is the seventh Of the en-
gagement OF Mr. and Mrs Barney Williams, whose series
OF the fact that It has
included none but old pieceshas been attended from
the outset by those large audiences which testify In an
unmistakable 90 the popularity Of dramatic per
formers The pieces that Just occupy the stage OF the
broadway are f" All HaOY Eve" and The Latest from
New York" aud Mr. and Mrs Williams participate IN the
representation Of both The former Is pleasant ttle
Irish drama, embodying story OF "snap apple night
Tie latter Is farce, wherein tho Yankee ele-
ment finds expression. Both plays present, In
an amusing combination, cOmical. eccentric traits
of two marked nationalties Both arc sufficiently we'll
east aud mounted and their performance keeps the spec
taor merriy interested. Mr. Williams has acted this
season all his woned yivacit, Rnd with moro than
his customary attention TO the strict requirements Of
dramatic art There signs indeed OF his desire and
design 10 do I'm the future whatsoever IN him lies Tor the
good Of dramatic art rather than exclusively 10 consider
The capricous aud often Incorrect taste OF the multitude
WIN merely mcrCeuEry mind John Brougham,
IL is already known, is writing now
drama for him, Of higher character
than usually marks the Hberuan literature Of the stage
and this is be produced In sumptuous manner next
Autumn when Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams propose 10
inaugurate n new dramatic season, with better com
pany and elegantly appointed theater than they
have hitherto had. Mr.. j. c. Williamson, now OF Wal
lacks company aud one OF the brightest young act
character business This, however, is only by the
way. The more immediate purpose Of par
hgraph IA 10 note that the engagement Of Mr
and Mrs Williams is drawing toward close, and TO COM
mend thein to the attention Of such heaer
gocrs as take pleasure in the Irish Drama whereof they
are the recognized leading representatives In America.
Mrs Barney Williams Will take a benefit this evening.
and the last Williams Matinee down for TO morrow
afternoon Making due allowance forthe inevitable
ngency OF rain say the last performances OF
these fayorite players will be gcetedby delighted crowds
DRAMATIC NOTES.
John BrOugham is at the Walnut, Philadel-
phia where new drama, from the actors pen. h
innounced under tho title OF Hearts or serpents of
Society"
Mr.. Daly's new drama will be produced at
the broadway Theaer the evening OF Monday, juno
g. Matilda Herons engagement there will last but
week, beginning next Monday.
"Humpty Dumptyn has been produced at
the Chestnut in Philadelphia Mr. Robert Fraser
the Cio,en and Mr.. j. v Daily the PdntdioOn. Mile.
Betty Rgl leads the ballet, having seeded from the
Olympic
"The White Cockade," at Wallacks Theater,
night Next week the last Of the season. win be devoted
Gce. p and The Rivals" ~ ~ '
Miss Kate Reynolds, who lately went to
Engand-thus depriying the American stage Of Of
London, ON the 23d Of May, US Donna ViOIante, in
Wonder"
"Mare Antoinette" will keep its place on the
q
Madam Rstoris engagement draws rapidly 10 a close
Tho final opPortunies Of seeing the great artist should
be improved by the lovers OF good acting They not
likely to see her equal in this generation.
The tooth representation of "Humpty Dump
ty at the olympic Theater will be given onfhe evening
OF Saturday June and Will be celebrated, learn. In
true festival style On the subsequent Monday the pan
tOmime is TO be exhibited In new dress and with rej
yenated appointments. hatinees, as usual on Wednes
days and Saturdays.
Mr.. John Brougham begins the Summer sea-
son at Walacks Theater the 9Th OF June Mr. Lester
Walack whose health is far from robust and whom
of the season have weighed somewhat heavily
Branch, with his family, Monday
Mr. Theodore Moss Will manage Wallacks Theaer during
the Summer.
On Saturday afternoon next there will be n
performance at the Philadelphia Academy OF Music for
the benefit OF the American Dramatic Fund. " London
Assurance" will be acted by leading actors from the Wal
nut aud Archst Theaters. Mrs John Drew Will appear
Lady Cay S3Ianker, and Mr.. John Brougham as sir
Hdrc0urt C0tuHeB.
Six theaters in Phladelpha---the Academy of
Music the Walnut the Arch the Chestnut the Eleventh
ct. Opera House, and the American-toOk In $40 $40
during the year ending April 80 1868 The u g. Internal
Revenue tax paid on all receipts amounted 10 s2S752
The American open only eight months OF the year.
and each OF the other houses closed during one
month out Of the twelve. -
The following is statement of returns made
to the Revenue Assessors Of receipts for the month OF
April at the different Theaters DC, in NeY-York;
Olympic Theater 400 Theater ConAdue .s0Oi2
Eblos Garden..... 3l,593 WOrrell SIS Teater. $3.50
Waacks Thcater... 29,449 Old Bowery Theaer 1851
French Theater 25,S23 Kelly Leons Mn. s670
Pixies Op House No returns San Francisco Min. 1853
broadway Theater 1922 Tony Pastors o. Ho.. 6,s72
Eew-YOrk Circus. 80. Il,
The return from Wsaoks includes four performances
given In Brooklyn, which earned about $1,000.
Mr.. Joseph C.. Foster, of whom we read that |
he Is one OF the Oldest actors living s 10 receive oomp