The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-06-15

John Brougham continues 10 draw prizes ct Wal
lacks, In the way OF large audiences, from mis- Lot
terry OF Life.n Mr. Charles Fisher and the talented
author Of the piece appear In their several roles
every night, besides which the local scenes and
incidents in the lpay cannot fail to insure for Il
long run. i.f- q il-t .e.rcr s....s f 4-m
"A Flash Of Lightning" produced by puverized
rosin melts valuable gold chain. lifts 1t on table,
deposits 1t In scutte of coal and gets poor inno-
cent abused Bessie into all sorts Of difcultes and
adventures every night at the oyou Broadway.
At the olympic tomorrow, "Humpty Dumpty,
Fox, Harlequin and Columbine win appear In new
dresses. The pantomime has been thoroughly recon-
structed, and viii be presented to the public t0-mOr
row evening in Its new and improved" form for ap
proval.
1.-THE White Fawnn is fast nearing its last repre-
sentat6n at Niblos 1t has been performed over one
hundred and fifty consecutive nights, and yet there
is perceptible diminutlOn IN the audiences that
graceful eyolutions Of the well trained ballet and to
last ''White Fawn" matinee Of the season win be
given. sft s..ss IN
evening, tie 23d inst lto-morrow week., for the
benefit OF the American Dramatic Fund Association.
ON that occasion Madame Ristori viii appear In her
great impersOnatiOn OF "Medea," and will be ably
supported. The evenings entertainment viii con-
Guide with the third act Of marie Stuart" in which
Rain or shine, the house is certain to be crowded.
"Pars and Helen" will humbug poor doting Meme
laus but two nights longer at the New York theatre.
On Wednesday evening an English version OF the
"Grand Duchessn will be presented to the public for
the first time, with the sisters Sophie Irene and Jen
piece has been well cast and viii be brought out with
new scenery, new dresses, de-, and will probably
enough S have good
tinue to place the green above the red,n to the
immense delight Of the critical gods' and the audi
ences In general. There ID large trestlework
bridge in one OF the OF this piece which
pass locomotive and whole train Of cars at full
speed while inc nero , ana h nerone OF tne play are
bridge by the iron horse" "The Pirates OF New
YORK; new three act drama, has been added to
Shakespeare Is to hold high carnival at the New
Stadt theatre during the week. This evening Ham
title role and he will be ably sustained by the full
force. of his powerful company. Macbeth rs in
active preparation and viii be brought out some
establishment terminate with the romantic three act
drama OF the ..Avenger, or the Moor Of Sicily"
week headed startling Exciting Bewildering p
new local drama, entitled New York Mechanics"
among the lofty and the lonely only one q the
many attractions offered az this temple Of Momus
% ns G o ballet and an E N
help to contribute to the amusements of the evening"
The Theatre Comlque offers to it's patrons an i'm
troupe Of .birds, cats and mice" Will amuse the
audience by climbing poles dancing on slack ropes,
T'1g a an S the arss
number Of talented" birds and cats will sustain the
principal characters Songs, gs Ethiopian sketches
At the Park theatre Brooklyn, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Watkins will appear in a new and startling
d. anna euphoniOusly termed ''rrodden Down, or the
Lost Cause" Mr.. and Mrs. Watkins are now in
the second week OF their engagement at this estab-
lishmen and It Is gratifying to know that the pi0us
appreciated the efforts OF these artists TO please as
to crowd the house every night,
Theodore Thomas popular rcerts at Central
Park Garden are nightly growing In favor and bid
fair to become one OF the greatest musical sensations
ever introduced into the metropolis during the
summer. The matinees on Saturday ana Sunday
are always attended by the creme de Ia creme OF the
avenue.
prime dO,sfe, will have complimentary concert at
Irving Hall tonight. The fair benefciaire Will be
assisted by Messrs. Kopta, Pollak and Lansing.
Harry Sanderson's first concert of the summer
season takes place at Irving Hall on the ed under
the management Of Fred widows.
Lafayette Harrison promises the Brooklynites
Sacrifice" with powerful cast, Messrs. J. W. Wal
lack, Stoddard, Albaugh, Burnett and Clarke and
Miles Rose Eytinge Mary Wells and Annie Ward
Carl Bergmann's concerts at Terrace Garden. with
very attractive programmes, are still continued with
The irrepressible Blind Tom threatens Lyric Hall,
in Sixth avenue, with a concert on the 10th.
Kelly and Leon having made hit with their new
burlesque LA i-Bell-L. NJ" which they claim is
taken from an ancient Greek work found in the ruins
Of Barnnm's propose keeping II up all the week.
cars and Barnum's last pyrotechncal exhibition in
their burlesque. Their next essay win be 'Flash
OF Jersey Lightning" TO be taken nightly, not
daily" and warranted to kill at forty PAGES.
The San Francisco Minstres want to know on their
bill 'who Stole the ChckensY' and revive the
"Shadow Pant0mimen In which the consumpive
A change has come over Hooley's in Brooklyn. A
burlesque company, with Miss Fanny Davenport and
Donnely as stars, commence season there tonight
with Cinderella"