The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-29
ADJUSTMENTS.


the reports OF the amusements last night.
ADJUSTMENTS.
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Pixies Opera House.
.La Cnanson de Fortunio" and Lies Bavards'
were listened to last evening by o more crowded
audience than any that preceded 1t since the first
presentation Of those charming Onenbachian pro-
ducti0ns Mile. Irma took the house by storm, while
Leduc, In lies Bavards was simply perfection. To
the latter much credit is due, for he has made hit
where most comedians would have almost failed IN
pieces have previously been alluded to, their plots
being trining, but the music charming. The appre-
throughout the evening" and, though perhaps the
cores were little straining the demands were grace
fully complied with LA Chanson de Fortunon and
lies Bavardsn will be the attractions at Pixies for
the next few days.
The French Theatre.
The public feeling exhibited last evening did not
differ from that shown when the famous Scene
we've" was first presented. 1t was that OF un-
bounded applause and hearty approval not only In
token Of the general excellence of the numerous
artists, but In appreciation OF the splendid mise en-
scene which has characterized the entire production
at the French theatre. Beyond question Mr. Grau
has done every credit to Onenbach, and 1t Is ques-
ti0nable whether "Genevieten was ever produced
elsewhere with equal magnifcence. Its premature
withdrawal will probably cause some regret; but
novelty is the order OF the day. in view OF which I'M
portant fact sL,lEn Creve, is to be produced on
Monday next. Whether 1t will be attended with
the same success as "Genevieve" yet remains to be
seen.
Wallaclk's Theatre.
Bulwer Tor Lord Lytton's great comedy OF
'Money"-"nrst time in five years"-good as
newt is new, for five years ago Lincoln
was President, the rebel army OF General
Lee was holding the line OF the Rapidan
and Sherman was operating near Chattanooga
measured by events that were 100 years ago. This
admirable comedy OF Money" therefore, is new,
and being new and by Bulwer it's first representation
last night was honored by house which could not
have been visbly larger had General Grant been ad
vertised to be present to make speech. The plot
and the leading characters of the play will all be
Nj. Graves Ssainted Marian OF course Mr.. Lester
Wallack as Alfred Evelyn was the perfect gentleman.
Mr.. Gilbert as BENJAMIN Stout we could have wished
to have had more to say Mr. Fisher the solemn Mr..
Graves, after his little solemn Irritation with Lady
Franklin miss Mestayer), was. with the lady, called
house. Mr. Mathews made disagreeable Sir John I'm
vesey, as he was bound to do, but stll he seemed
little heavy. The Dudley Smooth OF Mr.. Polk was
than to be to rough. Mr. Ringgold, Sir Frederick
Blount sort Of Lord Dundreary, was wen posted
in the nincompoop. The Clara Douglas OF Miss Jen-
young gent at our elbow expressed 1t. OF Lady
FRANKLIN we leave the verdict OF the house to speak.
volatile but muchto be-admired Georgiana Vesey as
the representative Of very numerous class Of mod
ern bellies The piece, as usual at this establish
ment, was handsomely put upon the boards, the
ladies' fashions being up to the time, even to the
stray curl hanging down the back Best Of all, after
the surfet we have had all round US OF froth legs,
spangles, diaphan0us muslin and nummery, this
sterling new comedy OF MONEY! was like sub
stantia dinner OF roast turkey and its accessories to
cannot Do doubted, the play being good a9d new,
- 49,. sroadway Theatre. -...s........
However great the success which may have at
tended any similar production OF this fayQrte esta
lishment 'sThe Emerald RingO certainly takes q
foremost position. II was happy hit for this festive
season. and the large assemblages Of holiday goers
that have congregated within its limits have doubt
less been extremely well repaid; for more enter
tanning sensation DRAMA full Of incident and witty
1ourishes, has not been presented at the Broadway
theatre for q considerable period. The attendance
to state that the Characteristic humor Of Mr. and Mrs
Barney Williams, together with the ability Of good
company Of artists to say nothing OF the Emerald
Ring" itself, were thoroughly appreciated
NiblO,s Garden.
There were more holiday faces In Niblos last even.
ing than since "After Darkn was first produced in
this CITY, The vicisstudes Of London life rs depicted
by the admirable company-admlrable with few
exceptions-as well as by the excellent tableaux,
seemed to take the audience by surprise, which sub.
sequently burst into volume of deserved approba-
tion. Whatever Objectionable features "After Dark
may possess-and to say the least they are happily
received marked tokens OF public approval. Per-
haIs the English representatives must abide Their
time in order to obtain that recognition which thell
merits deserve, but beyond doubt some OF the prn.
cipal characters are excelently portrayed. CATER
Dark will continue Its career until February, when
the Lydia thompson burlesque troupe VIII super
sede it,
New York Theatre.
The addition OF one act Of ia Belle Helene' to
the previous programme OF "Barbe Bleue," both in
q burlesque form, attracted a large audience last
evening to this theatre, which, under proper man.
sgement will doubtless speedily attain its former
popularity. The Misses Worrell-Sophie, Jennie and
1reneof course sustained the leading roles and Is
needless to say their respective interpretations con
sisters worre have ere this been favorably referred
TO and 1t rs only necessary TO add that their usual
vivacity archness and adaptabinty to the charac.
ters represented were rewarded with a compliment
OF bouquets, enhanced by well merted applause.
Olympic Theatre.
There appears to be no cessation In the crowds
that nightly flow into the olympic. Half year ago
one would have supposed that everybody had wit.
messed Its attractive fooleres yet "Humpty,n with
Fox the prescribing physician, seems to have OBJ.
tained new lease OF its life II s'Humptyr be not
the legitimate In oil its stern magnfcence he laughs
the more and with difficulty straps his bursting
pocketbook In q word, children relish the produc-
tion with feeling almost amounting to enthusiasm,
and children have just as good right TO have their
desires gratned in . legitimate manner as grown
people. That parents have been indugent and are
particularly at the present time the nightly array
OF juveniles who throng the theatre IL perhaps the
most satisfactory proof Not the least attraction of
the establishment is excellent wood cut Of Fox,
daily exhibited outside the doors.
Woods Museum.
At this popular place Of amusement "Ernani; or,
the Horn OF Dilemma" was given last night for the
rst time, and was very well received by full house.
The play, which has little plot ana less argument
is a meldnqe, after the burlesque STYLE OF banditti
and Spanish grandees, worked up With local hits,
interspersed with songs and dancing. The talents
carried 1t through. and that s all. After "Ixion IL
seems like damper upon the abilities Of this excel
lent company.
Bowery Theatre.
This theatre, which Is always crowded, seems to
have magically expanded Its proportions to accom-