The New York herald., 1868-12-25
THEATRES AND mIssIRELs LAST NIGHT.

At Pixies Opera House last evening 1t was evident
that Ofenbach is becoming decided favorite every
where; and II 80, he may thank Manager Batenan
for good share of his popularity in New York. The
crowds OF holiday faces that testified their apprecia
tion OF the excellent in which Les Bavards"
and la Cbanson de FOrtunio' were placed upon the
stage spoke volumes OF satisfaction and enjoyment.
Wallacks theatre was just as steady and quiet as
If Christmas was six months away. The old castle
OF the Legitimate" presented Its usual appearance
OF contentment and an apparent determination to
listen to the excellent production OF THE Wonder"
1t was wen presented, and the audience perfectly
satisfied.
At Nlblo's Garden noses Of the most purple hue,
cheeks blanched ana eyes bedimmed with tears
crowded nearly every available part OF this
spacious building yesterday evening. "Aiter Dark'
was immense to the strangers, and many thought
London mighty queer sort OF place and Its repre-
sentation truthful.
At the broadway theatre nothing could have been
more attractive on Christmas eve than the Emerald
Ring" 1t revived the old associations OF the many
spectators present. who did not fail TO appreciate
the excellence Of the piece by frequent tokens OF ap
plause
At the Olympic theatre there was more laughing
at the haritya OF the youths last evening than at
the actual representation OF the far famed "umpty"
The crowd was tremendous and the enjoyment such
as can only be participated in Christmas eve.
At the New IL ork theatre the Worrell Sisters did
their best last evening to put their audience In the
best OF spirits by the representation OF Bue Beard"
They succeeded.
Al Woods Museum Miss Lydia Thompson and
troupe made herself known to many new face last
evening. The wheel of "IXi0n" went round with a
brlskness that astonished few while all the excel
lent songs admirably sung, ELECTED decidedly lavora-
bic tokens OF appreciation.
At the Bowery theatre there is no denying the
fact that the fun last evening was sincere hearty
and just the thing for the multitude OF strangers gers
Herring, was hailed With bumper from all parts
of the house.
the oriental improvements, was greeted last even
ing by well filled mousse, and not a few wished to
become possessed Of the wonderful lamp.
AT the New YORK Circus all the Young fOlkS VINO
had seen the appurtenances OF their Christmas trees
satisfactorily adjusted were surely there last even
ing, when bareback feats were performed with un-
usual daring, to the amusement 0l the juvenile sym
patnzer5.
The Brooklyn Academy OF Music was more sue
cessful, II possible than ON wednesday evening.
The performance of 'Genevieven last night was
received with downright enthusiasm. Gabe almost
surpassed himself, while Rose Bel was as charming
as ever. The advent OF 'Genevleve In Brooklyn has
Whatever may be said Of Tony Pastor by his enc
miles, no one can deny that variety Is his motive.
The gentlemen Of the B0wery paid him a Christmas
visit last night in large force.
The minstrels were better attended last evening
han on any other during the week.
these heroes, put good humored audience INTO q
state Of risibty not to be forgotten till next Christ
mas
At Bryants' Minstrcls the many patrons Of Bryant
Il Co. were doubled by their cousins and country
friends last evening. and from the commencement
TO the termination oil the programme the neat little
concert hall was retained IN state something tanta-
mount to commissions. No medical men were called
At the San Francisco Minstrels Notwithstanding
| the many counter attractions elsewhere, Birch,
Wamb0ld Bernard and Backus combined to do JUS
tlce to the classic melody OF Bone Squash Dlablo"
| IL was O regular Christmas entertainment and as
| such thoroughly enjoyed.
| AT H0oley's opera Houses, both IN Brooklyn and
| Williamsburg, sSanta Claus. or the Children's
| Friend,n was produced with all the accessorie,,
necessary to render 1t interesting TO the host of
Christmas visitors