The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-24
ANU sEMENTs.

WALLACKs.-The opening night OF Walack's
theatre for the present season. with many of the old
company and few new ones, was the occasion Of a
partial ovation. Perhaps there was rarely so select
fashionable and intellectual an audience present at
Walack's as that which assembled there last night.
The attraction was not SO much the announcement
OF two new pieces as the opportunity which the re-
opening Of this theatre for its regular winter
afforded the hdbstues to renew old associa-
tons which have become so familiar and plea
SAINT at this house. The first piece was
light one act drama by Watts Phillips,
entitled 'Simon Bernard" military piece embrace
ing good deal Of the sensational and spectacular in
its arrangement and not wanting in some taking
taDleaux. The costuming is excellent and historic
the uniform Of the old Imperial Guard being care
fully reproduced The scenery requires word of
praise for its freshness and the skill with which it is
executed The second piece Of the evening had
more pretenslon. 1t was three act play by II. ].
Byron-"Dearer Than Lifen-which fully complied
with the promises Of the BILL wherein 1t was set
forth play OF strong domestic and dramatic in
terest There is very little in the plot although the
drama Is well constructed but such as 1t is it
was well given by John Gilbert Stoddart,
Young, Mr.. Peck, Miss Mestayer and Mrs. Clara Jep-
nings There are many excellent comic points In the
play and one or two rather touching scenes, which
was not quite SO frequent. The story is long drawn
out and wakes tedious, but 1t may run week or
two. Simon Bernard" is perhaps one Of the best
pieces In its way that have been put the boards ut
Waliack's in some time. Mr.. J. w. Wallack, who
takes the leading part, Is especially good as the Old
Guard and will make fine character OF it as he gets
more familiar with the part. The weight Of the piece
falls upon him, ana we need not say that he Is
fully able to sustain it. pleasant episode in the
performance Of last night was the cordial reception
accorded to all the old favortes each Of whom was
pleasant recognition. Another agreeable event was
the speech OF the manager. At the close OF the first
piece Mr.. Lester Walack being loudly called for,
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shall assuredly perform to the best of ability shall
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With Vi' Wish your ladies' and
gentlemen, respectfully, good night
Both pieces performed last night will be repeated.
STADr THEATRICAL this theatre last night Mr..
Herman Hendricks appeared as Struensee IN Michel
Beers celebrated drama OF the same name, the
subject OF which is taken from Danish history. The
greeting with which Mr.. Hendricks was received,
and the applause accorded to his splendid persona
ton Of the character Of Struensee throughout the
piece, proved that the public fully appreciate bis
great ability. This was further evidenced by the
fact that large portion Of the audience was COM
posed Of that class Of German citizens and their
families who are seldom or never seen within the
walls Of q theatre. In the last act the fallen minis
ters interview with his reverend father was grand
piece of acting. Miss Irschik as the Queen assisted
Mr.. Hendricks very ably. The Queen Dowager miss
Singer Is less to be commended. .,4saSh
BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUsrc.-A genial wei
come was extended the Florence troupe in sister
city last evening by an audience that crowded every
portion Of this spacious place Of amusement. The
graceful recognition was merited the comedy Of
.Caste," with Mr.. and Mrs. Florence, supported by
Mrs. Chanfrau, Madame Ponis Davidge, owen, Mar
lowe and Lamb, was seldom 80 exquisitely rendered
The vacation which some OF these artists have had
during the past month has been OF essential service
giving them vim and energy that increases their
many professional excellencies. In this quiet pic
ture of real life there is required to make 1t success
full a strong combnation-strong In the peculiar Ut.
ness Of each person for the part assumed-and that
is recognized In the present troupe. Coaster Will he
given again tonight.