New-York tribune., 1868-09-21
THE DRAMA.

THE LYDIA THOMPSON BURLEsQUE TROUPE.
Public expectation, in respect to the Lydia
Thompson Burlesque Troupewhch will appear nextMon-
day at Woods Museum has been sklfully and widely
aroused From what we learn Of the organization OF
the Troupe however believe that public expectation
VIII be amply satisfied The company consists OF Miss
lydia Thompson and five other persons aud 1t comes
hther under the able direction OF Mr.. Alex. Hen
derson, the weLknown London and Liverpool Manager.
OF Miss Thompson we have already furnished nforma-
tion. She is distinguished for talent and beauty; has
made reputation in England dancer, vocalist and
besqueactress and Will doubtless increase that reputa
tion here Miss Pauline Markham 10 pass to the accompa
nyng ye is blonde beauty and Is said 10 have fine
soprano voice. which has been highly cultivated. This
lady was pupil Of the Royal Academy. Her earliest
successes made in concert. Afterward she went
upon the stage, OberOn, in "a Midsummer Nights
Dream, at Manchester England in which part she made
decided hit When the New Queens Theater, In Lon
don, was opened not very long ago. Miss Markham was
engaged there and there she has remained till the pres
ent time. Miss Ada Harand another OF the new troupe,
comes from the London Strand Theater where she has
long been favOre. Her special skill is shown in char
acter-dancing but she is repued TO be very
sprightly and piquant buresque actress Miss Lisa
Weber has assured, held high positions IN
the theatrical companies at Coyenti Garden, the ST.
Jamess Theatre, the Theater Royal at Glasgow and
other kindred establishments She is described
celent actress in comedy and is called dashng aud bril-
liant in farce and burlesque She is also complete
scan, being possessed Of fine soprano voice. thoroughly
cultivated. The low comedian of the Troupe Mr. Harry
Beckett has good reputation in England farce
actor, and by critics, s ranked with Mr.. Toole
One Of his merits thatEhe be funny without being
cOarse-and that is very delightful merit In anybody.
The Musical Conductor OF the Lydia Thompson Bur
lesQue Troupe" is Mr.. Michael Connolly; and Of him
hearas testimony to the estimation in which he is held
in LOndon-tha four different theaters in the British
tropolis offered him his terms IL he would break his
present engagement Mr. Henderson, and there
to WELD the baton With organization comprising
much trained talent, good buTesque, 1t seems TO us,
ought to win great IN this city "Xon or the
Man at the Wheel" will be brought out next Monday
night and We may confidently anticipate that it will
have prosperous career.
DEATH OF JOHN SETON.
Mr. John Seton, long and wOrthily known as
an actor died in NewYork City, Saturday last tho
10th inst tho age of 90 years Mr.. Seton Eng
shman 10y birth, but American by long residence in
this country His first appearance on the American sage
was made in Philadelphia more than generation ago
His first great hit made Jenny TCchcr IN "The
Golden Farmer" and with that character his name win
always be associated In history. On the NewYork
stage Mr. Seton has been chiefly known representa-
tive OF character parts. at Waacks Theaer, with which
he connected for number Of years Our latest reco
econs OF him in the characters OF SU In Tho Road
to Ruin Frank OataHd in "A Cure For the Heart Ache
and Canton, in "The Clandestine Marriage" lie had
clear perception for pecuarites Of character aud fine
skill in lmning them, and he could when he chose exert
the charm OF unctuous humor. In manners Mr. Seton
was particularly genial iwhle his many good natufed
oddities Of temperament made him very interesting
social companion He leaves a wife and daugher-both
actresses-and ho leaves many sorrowing friends For
several seasons past Mr. Seton has not acted His last
appearance We believe was made Jenny Tocher at
a benefit performance, last season at the Broadway
Theater He passed the Summer holidays very happily
at his little country residence In Paradise Valley Penn
sylyania.
The pieces selected for the Opening Night
Wednesday. a.. Sd mst.-are Simon Bernard" and
Dealer Than C." The latter piece, by Alr. Byron has
had a long run London.
FIXES OPERA HOUSE.
1t is pleasant To have an occasional opportu-
nifty to refer 10 these marble halls This evening the New
HbornicOn will DO shown there. for the benefit Of DR.
Burtsers Church. Its presentation there. however Is
for one night only" Afterward II will be remandcd to
Pixies cosy Music Hail. where 1T has attracted crowds OF
spectators.
SignOr Bltz every night, at DOdwOrths Hall.
"Foul Play keeps its place at the New
York Theater where it draws good houses
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T.. Florence will appear at
the Broadway Thcater next Monday IN dramatic aIAP
tation OF No Thoroughfare.
Miss Maggie Mitchell in "Fanchon," to-
night and every night this week as Woods metropolitan
Thcater Miss Mtchcll's engagement viii extend only To
Saturday next. Her admirers should improve the re-
naming opportunities Of seeing her III famous imper-
sOnatiOn.
A dramatic novelty announced for tonight,
Is the first representation Of an entirely new American
Comedy entitled "ls6s" which - 10 be- brought OUT AT
the Academy OF Music The cast Of the new piece IN
cludes the names Of Mrs wilkins Miss Henrietta irving
Mr. Theodore Hamilton, and other persona Mr. Ben
Bcker will manage the stage. Inc "oiieh 7'scIs up
pear In the matter as Iessccs"