The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-09

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humanity" within.
WOODS MUsEUM.--Aside nom the many attrac-
tons which the Museum at all time presents the In
duccments held out both yesterday and In the even
ing contributed in small degree to swell the as-
tendance that congregated In this establishment
"Nichoas NckieDy' at the matinee was reiisbed by
" yankee'i Ropinsom Vas evidently awaited with
pleasure Presenting himself In the roe o. Darius
a 7, cha,sster ~ inc way Wnleh ne scssa l
pareptIy, very favorable Impression, evident bg
the applause bestowed upon his efforts. Altogether
| the performance at WOODS last evening gave macn
satisfaction.
BowRRy THEATRg.-The new drama OF "Ncs
Gniity," BY the well known English author, watts
Philips, was produced for the Grst time IN America
Ut the Bowery theatre last night. In spite OF the
cold weather . large assemblage OF auditors was
present. The drama Is Of the sensational school
and Is repete with stirring incidents and Interesting
situations. II was produced In remarkably fine
style. TIE scenes and appointments are nearly all
new. Stage Manager Clarke has done himself honor
u the wsy he has mounted the piece. The
ing fine Interpretation OF the part OF Robert
Arnold, while Mr.. sea5ert as Silas Carrot and Mr..
McUloskey as Isaac vtddier are to 10 commended
for their painataklng IN the rendering OF their
speCiive characters. Mrs. Jones, always o careful
actress, sustained the reputation sne has already
acquired as the leading lady OF this establishments
Between the drama and the pantomims there were
sandwtehed in a variety OF songs and plenty OF
little Of she singing goes great way. The panto-
mime or Busy Bob" concluded the nights enter
tainment
PARK THEATRE, BRoeKLYN>--Ihe historical drama
OF "The Czcrina, or the Court Of Russia, !" was pro-
duced at this house last night in style Of great
splendor. The scenery and costumes, which were
all newly cotton up for the piece with attention TO
historic fidelity, were superb. The drama is based
upon OF the earliest loves OF the fran and beaut
fui Cafharine The story therefore iuli
lions. Mrs. Conway never looked moro beautiful
than In the gorgeous costume OF the Czarint
r as ~ ros s we see oa e aS N t a
latter scene referred TO was most natural-lndeed
fearful IN IT'S trntnfniness MI. conway acted,
dressed aud looked the semtbarbarian, Peter TO
perfection. The other characters most worthy OF
note were sustained by Mark Bates and 4. Lamb as
the Count Eric and the drunken Admiral. Nothing
could be better than the way the drama Is put upon
the stage " Is the best thing the Park theatre has
presented Tor a long time, and ~ CERTAIN 10 nave
long and successful run.
clnsicnl and Theatrical Notes.
concert In aid Of the New York Hospital for
Women and Children will be given on Thursday
evening next, at Lyric Hall, IN Sixth avenue.
Mr.. Theodore Hamilton has become one Of the
attractive features at Booths theatre in his persona
tion Of Bob Levitt, in the play OF MARY Warmers
The Theatre Francais win reopen on Monday next,
instead OF on Wednesday, as previously announced.
The postponement has been rendered, necessary by
the eXacting character Of the scenic preparations
for the new romantic drama. which are unusually
extensive. The role of the heroine VIII be lled by
Mrs. Clara Jennings.
Fastldious Gothamites are again about to be
tickied with grand English opera"-shis time in
an unauthorized manner g., aiter the proper
and necessary number Of rehearsals IN the provincial
towns. The Northumberland operate troupe, al
present operating IN Central New York, gradu-
ally nearing the metropolis, and on Monday, the
tnlf h. tnI n Pm Ond nnArn
weeks season OF "grand English Opera.n During
the stay OF the Rchings.Eernard troupe In this city,
number OF new English operas Will be produced
Including "rhe nusuenots," which has never yet
been given in English 10 this country. 1hn
6earsal for the last three months and
manner. Since last in this city the personnel OF the
company has undergone many changes, and now
embraces such names as Mrs. Caroline Richings-
Bernard, Mrs. Henry Drayton, who WIN sing on alter
Brookhouse Bowler, ten0rs; Mr.. Henry Drayr1n,
baritone, and Henry Peak basso. The opera per.
formances will be given at the prices which at pre-
New York will be deprived of the pleasure OF lis.
tening to the strains Of Theodore Thomas excellent
orchestra for some months 70 come. Manager GCschc
has effected engagements throughout the East and
West for the performance by this well drilled crches
ira OF series OF grand concerts, under the leader
ship Of Mr.. Thomas. This orchestra Is. beyond
doubt, one OF the finest in the country and prob
ably has but few equals either here or In Europe,
for under Mr.. Thomas guidance tine entire band Is
as one instrument IN time and precision OF move
mems, and the numberless concerts which have been
given SO successfully at the Central Park Garden
dOring the past summer have trained the orchestra
az near perfection Us any company can possibly be
brought by constant drilling and efficient leadership.
The orchestra, which Consists of iorY-two musicians
VIII give three concerts in Philadelphia tlis week,
commencing To morrow night