The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-01-24

draw; but the moment that the public betray symp-
toms OF becoming satiated with the delectabe dra-
matte morsels offered for Its approval and patronage
they straightway announce in flaming capitals
the ''Iast nights OF the piecen and the
"active preparation OF other startling novel;
ties.n This dodge sometimes succeeds IN
again bringing up their houses to tae
paying standard. which Is all. In nine cases out OF
ten, that is either sought after or desired by oar
enterprising amusement caterers. With but few
exceptions our theatrical managers have been work.
ing upon this principle for the past two weeks, and
have, to certain extent, succeeded In humbuggflg
the good natured public into the belief that it had
but few opportunities for witnessing once more the
smost gorgeous OF spectacles" the smost delightful
OF Dramas" or the s.most enchanting Of noveties'
sever before produced In this or any other country"
Hence it is that few new attractions are offered to
theatre Goers this week. but such as Is offered for
their consideration they must, we suppose. be
thankful for.
At the Grand Opera House "La Perichole" con-
tnues to delight large audiences. but will never be-
zens as either the "Grande Duchesse." LA Belle
Helene" or "Barbe Beue." The opera s well
mounted, the cast Of characters excellent and the
in active rehearsal at this establishment and will be
brought out at an early day.
'liEil Creven is attracting large and fashionable
audiences at the Theatre Francois. The song or
the archers IL nightly encOred also the solos
giyen by Madame Rose-Be and Mile. Desclauzas.
"Fieur DE The" Is In active preparation, and is
nounced for speedy production at this house upon
scale Of maSniacence SURPRISING even the famous
The dramatic event OF the week will be the OPEN
ing OF Mr.. John Brougham's new theatre in Twenty
and all the tickets for the opening night disposed or
The pieces selected for the Inauguration OF this tenn
pie OF the muses. are strikingly appropriate, being
"Better Late Than Never" and q dramatic Review
Of 1857
At the Broadway theatre Mr.. and Mrs. Barney
Williams concluded nine weeks engagement last
evening. Tney Will be followed by Mr.. John E.
| Owens, who commences two weeks engagement
| tomorrow evening as Scion Single and Joshua
BUTTERFLY IN the peoples Lawyer" and "The
Victims"
"Humpty Dumpty"-a new and revised edition Of
the orginal-will be presented for public approval
at the olympic tomorrow evening. This ''second
| volume" OF ''Humpty Dumpty." as 1t is termed,
possesses nothing which Is old and everything which
Is new, including gorgeous transformation scene
| and many marvellous tricks.
| The Tammany has been exceedingly well pa
tr0nized during the past week. Pantomme,
ballet, ballads and acrobatic performances are its
inducements for crowded houses for this for last
sprghtly little eau Right win do the tub trick and
| spin tops at the wigwam tomorrow night.
| Manager WalacK announces another week OF stan.
dard comedies at his popular theatre. Money =
| ''She Stops to Conquer and "Speed the Plough"
are the plays upon the bills 'Much Ado About No
thing" will be produced next week.
The worrell Sisters announce the last week Of
ssThe Field OF the Cloth Of Gold" &C the New York
tneatre. AICer ltS WITHDRAWAL from tne stage tne
Sisters will "star" through the South and West. Mr..
Mexican Buchanan and Miss Virginia Buchanan open
at this house on the LIST Of February.
Woods Museum, with its animate and inanmate
curi0sties has been doing good business OF late
"Ixion" and "Ernani" hold possession OF the boards
for another week, when they will be followed by Mr..
and Mrs. w. j. Florence in 'The Field OF the Cloth
OF Gold.n
The Bowery offers its patrons attractive induce
ments for the present week. The sensational drama
entitled the "Bridge OF Notre Dame" with terpst-
chorean and acrobatic feats, viii be the feature
tomorrow evening
AFTER Dark" enters upon the second week Of its
success at the Park theatre, Brooklyn. The piece
has been brought out with much care, with Mr. and
| Mrs. Conway sustaining the leading roles.
At Tony PASTORS Opera House, "Jack Blunt the
Detective" Is the name OF the new drama for the
| present week. The entire company VIII appear In
| the piece.
The New York Giro us, besides its horses, clowns
and acrobats, the first appearance In this
| city of the Brothers Rizareli on the double nying
trapeze for tomorrow evening.
The minstrel halls all offer excellent programmes
this week. At the San Francisco we are TO have
"Bone Squash Diablo;" at Bryants "The Rivals''
and "Jack Sheppard;" at Hooley's, BROOKLYN,
"After Light VS.. After Dark, and at Hooey's, Will
liamsburg, 'The Shadow Pantomlme' and "The
Haunted House,"
The regular Sunday concerts are also announced
to be held this evening at Steinway Hail. and this
afternoon ut the Central Park Garden.