The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-01
MUs;CAa AND THEATRICAL NOTES.

There is but little novelty this week in the way OF
theatrical affairs In this vicinity. The old plays ct
present upon the boards arc however, apparently
Still possessed Of sufficient charms TO satisfy the
majority OF our playgoers, and as q general thing
still attract large audiences. After The smoke
from the impending political battle clears away VIC
are to be regaled with infinite variety OF dramatic
novelty and sensation, of moro than ordinary merit
After u famine comes feast and after the election
comes the promised change In tue theatrical pro.
grammes Until then therefore, mast we content
ourselves with the old In order that we may the bet
ter enjoy the now whenever it is voucasaied us.
The sprlghty Lolita, who a little more than year
AGO delighted the town at Wallack's with her viva
cious Sire Fly" commences an eight weeks engage
ment at Eibo's Garden this evening, when she
appears in her great dual character OF Little Nell
and the Marchouess She will be supported by q
strong company including Miss Kate Newton and
Messrs. Vincent, Coleman and Hale. During Miss
Lotta's engagement at this theatre she with appear
In number OF her most popular representations
ana In addition TO beng well supported VIII enjoy
the advantage OF having her pieces magnillcently
mounted.
Miss Bateman as Mary Warner Is still. the attrac
ton at Booths. more sweet, natural and capt.
waiting picture than that presented by the lone life
binary Warner has seldom been seen upon the stage.
vate and adorn the name of woman that 1t will
require great efforts on the part Of the strong
minded to undo the effect OF this representation OF
what q woman should be. To speak OF Miss Bate
mans acting would be superhuous. 1t is In fact
the browning achieyementof her numerous dramatic
successes. As y matter OF course tine theatre Is
crowded every night.
Colloy CiD5er, with his "She Would ana She Would
Non continues TO reign at The Fiith Avenue theatre,
thus crowding out Shakespeare, WAC was to have
made ''Much Ado About Noth,ag' of the gilded
0;jo. tins evening. During The past week tlis thea
ire has been crowded 70 its utmost capacity "She
Would ana She Would Not'' is SO apt title and SO
characteristic of the sex that It is not to be Won
uelea ut tnat the LADIES show such preference Tor
me play. Moreover II Is fun OF excitement bustle
love al cross purposes anu all the matters thai
ladies' are fond Oh, aud is considered good Tor as
lone run as The manager Will give II.
Novelty and variety are still the attraction at Wal
lacks. This evening we are promised Tom Iaylor's
popular comedy Of "Still Waters Run Deep" for the
inst tne THIS season tomorrow evening "ihc
He'll al Law VIII be repeated; on Wednesday "Ine
school Tor scandaln VIII be given on Thursday IAN
Unequal Alatch;'' on Friday 1.-THE Heir at Law,
again. and on saturday 'Stil Waters Run Deep.n
IN Monday evening, The sth inst, Mr. Lester Wal
laCk makes his reappearance upon tAe boards IL
lioDertsons comedy OF ''liome." During ihe season
Mr. allack VIII appear III Two new characters, III
addition to several OF his most popular inpersona-
"Cnarles o'Malley'' and the bold Irish dragons
will flourish for another week at the Grand opera
audiences. These same dragons are mounted
upon steeds whicn, II neither thoroughbred nor
direct ron the prarles, have at least substantial
appearance, WHICH smacks somewhat OF the stables
o'Malley,n the irish dragons and hickey Free.
Between Faconer and FISK they are likely TO make
good headway at the Grand opera House.
The pleseut is the last week Of 'lhe Streets Of
New lorkn at the Olympic. On Monday evening
next new sensational drama, emitted "Poor
Humanity viii be produced at this house,
mol, mn n
parts. THIS play is said to be dramatizatlon OF
story bearing the same name, which appeared some
time ago in one OF the English magazines, and which
at the time ed considerable attention.
"Flick Flock the new Spectacular burlesque now
on the boards at Woods Museum, has also reached
its lat week. After closing her engagement at this
house Nile. Sanga, who sustalns the leading rote
In the piece, Will start with her troupe for San Fran
cisco, where she is under engagement. The custom
airy matinee performances VIII be given as usual
during the week by the Rand Sisters and the regu-
lar dramatic company belonging TO this establish
meut. Yankee Robinson III his popular speClaics
IS underlined Tor next week.
Iummany, as usual, Offers mammoth programme
OF novelties Tor the current week. In addition to its
buriesque, ballet pantomme and varieties attrac-
lions il announces for this evening the first appear.
auce TINS sea on of the Hanlon Brothers, IN a new
breakneck act for the safe and artistic accomplish
Inent Oh which they nave been In constant training
for the past eight months.
At the Bowery theatre drama and pantominc by
double company are the sensations Tor the present
Verdict VIII be given for the first time in this city
TINS evening" ana wit be followed by the panJomime
OF 'iDt 'hiane bUrbei Win lkODefL Butler
The leading rCe
The programme at the Theatre Comlque for this
evening - one OF unusual briance aud attraction.
Ihe lnglishiei Ouch bureslue Of "Richard No. 81
and 'uappV uAcc Johnn arc lis principal features
Mr. W. Is. HARRISON the popular eXtemporzer, viii
also take pat III the performances
The WGvcrlcy theatre Is also Keeping pace with the
times and its BILLS arc Illuminated with q host OF
stars, every one OF which IS SAID to be extremely
brilliant Charley White, the veteran comedian in
burnt cork, in conjunction with other shining lights
appears every evening III O number OF his conical
s.ecialties
The san Francisco Minstres are as funny as ever
and are crowuing their hall nightly, the comic
| dancing OF Legged and Allen, ana Wamboid's new
ballad OF Driven IRON Home" being received every
| evening with repeated eatOyes.
Dan Bryant ana his aooty band likewise retain
| their prestige undimmed, and prove an unfanl
source OF amusement TO their numerous patrons.
! Dams comic song and dance IN connection with
| Dave Reed, entitled ''Shoo Fly DON'T Hodder Me.o
mas made u most sensational success, and Is nightly
4 received with roars OF laughter
Tho New ORR Circus, III addition to the regular
"huop-a attractions OF the sawdust arena, will be
| cnvencd this evening by the All Bon Abdalah
| troupe Of Bedouin Arabs, twenty in number who
| VIII npDear In some oil their most sensational and
characteristic performances.
TIE grand round Of novelty - still Kept up by
| Manager Pastor ut his popular opera house In the
Boyery. For the present week, besides the usual
/ allowance OF songs, jgs sketches ana ballet
iourishes he will repale his patrons with new SEN
/ sational drama, entitled "a buchanan in London"
which VIII be presented for the first time this even.
| Ing.