The New York herald., 1869-01-05

nght for the championship o. which We
between the Horati and Curatii aud comprised, be-
sides the set-to, the arrangement OF the prelimna
ton Sy his friends includinr the ineidenial poi
harding OF his sister BY the champion, for having
gone back on him. the setto was Immense; Of
ring being unxnown, the light was with tn swords Swords
which was carried on In the most approved style OF
il At once. sparks ying steel cashna, red firc and
other lively accessories. The audience were de-
lighted and when, I'VE OF the psrty being slain the
his enemies waving his sword he was greeted with
shouts OF applause, deserved reward for his
attraction Frank Gibbons performed some startling
aerial tests, sufncienty dangerous to be amusing,
the entertainment closing with the drama Of "val-
OPENING or THE TAnnANY.-The reinaueuration
Of Tammany Hali last evening as place OF public
amusement was characterized by one OF the largest
audiences ever present at any event or the kind in
this CITY, Before eight O'Clock the rush was tremen-
dous, and when the ''Star Spangled Banner'' burst
iorth not seat was available. Within the limits Of
brief notice 1t would be an absolute i'm
possibility to detail the variety OF entertain
ments that were presented or to convey q
just idea Of the magnitude OF the concern.
Throughout 1t was regular wilderness OF amuse-
ment; for turn where you would outside the grand
theatre-and the Mammoth Cave In nothing to the
multitudinous windings Of The Tammany-some new
feature displayed ITSELF The programme for the
theatre itself was crowded into four parts-the rst
comprising the overture to lies Huguenots . bal
lad; ballet d'dction, interpreted by Bonfanti and
corps and excellent madrsal chorus, 'Men OF
and other songs tho second @ in0ss an 9. sxSs nUys
ganza, the 'Page's Revel, or the Summer Nights
Bivouacm BY aa In which host G Of artists took part
interesting by the Introduction OF several character
istic selections. Part third opened with descriptive
burlesque entitled '.After Dusk J" being parody on
nns mAiter psrsm But while the foregoing sCrded
ance being made fof an opening performance the sem
sation OF the evening was the ransept night by Mle
applause. The lady was arrayed IN full acrobatic
costume, which. by the way, II never extensive,
ness and daring aat M entirely took the house By
storm. Her leap from the gallery was greeted with
thunders Of appreciation. comic pantomime,
heightened performance. in the theatre to q
close. Yet, while all the foregoing were
Sp ssss Wa s S%s Sc ano Ssns sn
Roberts magic tabsau, others in the diven, where
live Turks, Then there Was the bufiet which was
crammed at oil times, and an elegant little
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arrangements In the different suits Of rooms not
yet completed, and that other additions and Inn
provements will speedily be made. Excellent order
was preserved the entire evening, and while there
must certainly have been 4. 900 persons present
nothing occurred to mar the harmony of the pro-
ceedings.
PARK THEATRE, BRooKLyN.--This elegant little
theatre was last night filed to overnowing Thc
occasion was one OF interest. Mrs. Conway, who
has so long and 80 successfully catered FOR the
Brooklyn public, took her benefit. She appeared in
two characters. In the first piece ''Thc Serious
Family" she sustained the role OF Mrs. Bronsby
Delmaine, and in the second piece Married Life"
difficult TO say whether Mrs. Bronsby Delmaine or
Mrs. Samuel Coddle were the most perfect lmper.
pause. It is no small praise to Mrs Conway TO say
the elite OF BrD0kyn last night babe her be Of good
cheer and to 90 on, with heart and soul on higher
purposes
srEINwAY HALr,-OLE BULLS OoNoERr--That
charming and famous violinist, Ole Bull, made his
appearance again in New York ct Steinway Hall last
night before large audience IL Ia unnecessary to
speak OF the performance Of one 20 well known
and highly appreciated. except to say that
exquisite music nom from his rs hnssrs or r. soul ssi
seems to have improved. He vas very wen assisted
by Mr.. Gustavus r. Han, Miss J. W. Barton and Nj.
sws and Ss. e &c doubt Sss s a.
v0rite vi0nst will continue to receive cordial vel
come back 70 New York.
Mr.. vANDENHOFF's RKADINas.-Mr. q. vanden-
hon commenced his second course of readings last
night In the theatre OF the Union League Club.
Owing to the unpleasant state Of the weather the
attendance was small The readings consisted OF
selections from Thackersy's VANITY Fair" ana
Dickens sPickwick Papers.v Mr.. Thac4eray's de-
scription OF fashionable life In the little cottage
given with good enect and Mr.. Dickens account Of
considerable humor. Mr.. vandenhor exhibited
the versatility Of his sbnlttes a. public reader and
the charade acting In VANITY Fairu was one OF the
best things on the programme.
CENTRAL PARK 0ARDRN.-Last night was the
close OF the grand Christmas festival which was
held for two weeks past ct this beautiful garden.
The weather interfered considerably with the Ct
tendance during this eis OF Santa Claus. but whom
ever there was glesm Of fair skies the ladies' ana
children Hooked to the garden in numbers. Avari-
ets Of entertainments was given, among them an
automatic theatre, rope dancing by Nile. Marietta
Zanfretta performing dogs, trapese artists and
good selection OF music BY Thomas orchestra.
among the other features. The hall is bssntifuiiy
decorated and the summer garden enclosed and well
heated We're such . garden further down town, 20
tendance, there would be few places OF amusement
in mis- city TO rival tts attractiona
HooLEY's OPERA HOUSE, BRooKLYN.--Crowded
houses nightly greet the members OF HooIey's star
troupe, VINO appear In q programme consisting OF
new hon&f, uanccs anu sinRle ects OF tno most nu-
morous description. Joe Emmett, the Dutch come
dian, continues TO be a. great favorite ever and
Is always compelled to return several times before
the footlighs In obedience TO the calls Of his de-
lighted audiences. He appears this week In . new
piece entitled The Dutchfnan's Fr0w, y In which ne
delincates the Dutch character 70 perfection and
wins additional laurels 10 those he has already gained
~ comedian. Manager Hoolcv never had greater
card. Mulligan, Reed and sheppard are funnicr II
possible than ever and keep their audiences In con-
fnual roars Of laughter. The bill for the present
week IL an excellent one
HooLEy's EASTERN DISTRICT OrERA HOUSE,
Last evening q now feature was introduced BY the
Of this favorite place OF amusement Be-
sides the usual concord Of sweet sounds.n piano.
rama entitled 'ThcsProgress Of American was ex-
hibited and explained by Cool White, 70 the evident
OF numerous audience. The panorama
III work OF decided merit and the history or
the Continent from the date or its discovery by the
great Genoese navigator until the close Of the great
rebellion.
xarA1rfcaf And Musiral Notes.