New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-22
THE DRAMA.
FIGHTER.

taken the form Of positive announcements Mr. Fechter
is coming to the United States He set SAIL yesterday,
from southampton, and his bark is now upon the
sea- The coming OF an actor who has won so great
fame in France and England must necessarily be consd
cred very important theatrical event Among European
actors Mr. Fechters character and position unique.
He stands alone, distinct novelty and the concur
rent Judgment OF many European critics points to him as
man OF brilliant ideas and OF bounteous culture No
actor ever gains high emnence as Mr Feoher has
gained, without In way deserving the admiration OF
the public With the story Of his the theatrical com
munity perfectly well acquainted. He was success
on the French stage before he essayed TO win new hon
ors upon that OF England His shakesperesn impersona
tons-more particularly his Hamlet and Iago-have en-
gagged the thoughtful attention Of the best OF English
critics His Ry Bias his Legdrdre, and his Claude Mel
uote have long been the themes OF almost universal
commendation. These facts indicate an artist Such
Mr.. Fechter undoubtedly is, and as such he Will
be welcomed HIS first appearance. we believe, VIII
be made at Nblos Garden, on the 10th OF January IN
the character Of Buy Bias Miss Carotta Leclereq viii
appear with Mr. Fechter she has very high reputation
as an actress and is said to be beautiful woman.
Everything needfu do not doubt will be done by the
managers of Nblos Garden to give the plays in which
these artists will appeartogether with the stock players
engaged 70 cooperate with thema suitable scenic set
ting The appreclatye admirers Of good acting there
fore, have luxury In prospect.
HERMANN AT THE ACADEMY.
a ACdutHl
ing Mr. Hermann, the magician, began series of four
exhibitions by way OF farewell NewYOrk and by way
OF preliminary his departure for California The sec
oud OF the series given last night and the thd ana
fourth will be given the evenings OF Thursday ana
Saturday. Mr.. Hermann is like good wine' which re-
aures no bush In his particular line OF occupation ne
Is, We believe. altogether unryaled At any rate We
have never seen hs equal the matter OF delicate grace
and finish OF method the performance OF magical feats
Many OF Mr. Hermann's exploits have been described III
print There 4 present occasion for cleaning III the
familiar fields OF description. To sec these strange
dolngs better than to read about them MI Herhahhs
late entertainments have been repete with novelty ana
grace Two opportunities OF seeing him are get left to
the lovers OF the marvellous. It IS innocent form OF
pleasure that ho presents. II has tendency to benefit
the mind by sharpening the perccptye faculties IL GER
family offers relief from Aud It 10 especially de-
ushtful 70 childhood. We cordially commend Mr. Her
anns farewell exhibitions 20 the particular attention Of
all who have a taste FOR this sort OF recreation.
DRAMATIC NOTES.
Ievis's Theater, in Calcutta, is in its third
season. and doing well.
Mr.. j. 6. Clarke is still playing, with ample
success, NJ the London Strand.
Mr.. F. Gye has taken lease of Her Majes-
| tvs Theatre. London, for q years
Mr. Wallack has discontinued the matinee
custom-at least for the present
The death Is announced of an old Partisan
actor, NJ JENNA, NJ an advanced age.
Mr.. Henry Russell writes 10 Inc LOHdOH LIu
10 contradict rumOr alleging his deeease
Mr.. Barry Sullivan has been acting IN " The
| Gamestor7 at the Hobon Theater. London
"Schoolr Mt the Prince of Wales's Theater,
| London, has passed its goth representation.
"Formosa' has passed Its one hundredth
| representation az Drury Lane Iheater, LONDON
| Mrs Metlua Scheller seems TO have found
| favor with theatrical audiences IN san Francisco
"Arral-na- Pogue" was brought out at the
Boston Museum, eli Monday night, for christmas run
Mr.. II. G.. Parker, dramatic editor of Ihe
Boston Gas lately visited his theatrical friends III TINS
Mr. WIS. Gilbertis writing a burlesque, in
blank verse, for the London Olympic THIS Is suostan
| italy, new idea.
Mr.. Andrew Hallidays "Checkmate" has
been acted times IN succession, at the London
New Royalty Teater.
Dumas lie Chevaer de Ia Maison Rouge"
has not succeeded az the Porte 81 Martin fSIie ahu IS
to be replaced by " lie Bossu'
Mr., Fecltey will DO on the seas this week,
aDl " fdcfssud that he s 10 act at NIbos about the
middle OF January as Rhy Bias
new theatrical paper, for circulation IN the
beaters has been started In san Francisco, under the
name OF The 7Oten aud NE sage
Brougham's "PocahOntas1 has been brought
ought by Mrs John Wood at the ST. amess London, u-
der the name OF La Belle Savage"
"LTsthme de Suez" a poem by NJ. Henri
Rornler was lately recied at the Theatre Francas III
houOr Of the opening Of tho sueL Canal
Techter began his series of farewell perform.
onces-I2 m numDerin London, az the Princess on INC
nth Of November, and ended them December llth
The Oriente Theater, in Madrid, has been
re.opened with "Guillaume Tell'-hme. Massihi anu
MINI Tamberik and squareia being the principals,
Mr. Joe Emmett, according to the Buffalo
paper has made really remarkable hlt as frls IN si'
Gaylers new drama OF Fritz, or our Cousin German
Ripnolj has been giving concerts at the New
California Theater aud Mr. Joseph Proctor has been act
ing at Magure's Opera House San FRANCISCO
The Paris managers are beginning TO az! Gr ing
out their CUSTOMARY aI mat PRESENTED at the Foes
''I ME- G. II. Webb, the very clever and well
k k1sr has added 20 his duties that OF
dramatic editor of wakes Spirit Of NE Times
A play called THE Sirens" adapted |, by MI;
Pagraye Simpson from French piece by ~ OcdaNe
Feuet' entitled Della" announced Tor produo-
| ton at the London Lyceum on the 2'th ut
now theater is in course OF construction
- "onare London 10 DO called The New BeigrA-
Via Mr. II. Grant win manage H. Nv and bv WIZ ~
Hermann, the Magician has come TO us
again lie performs at the Academy OF Music, We nsea
not say that his performances are worth seeing 1hS
community knows them for the best OF their CLASS
| Tho 81 James's Theater in London, now
by Mira John Wood has been "a years IN exist
ence and has endured great aek OF ProsPeIitk a.
present the indications are that Mrs Wood VIII make II
Suf lie London AhenGum is good enough, to
20 t9 the Americans appear to know good
! acting when they SEQ It," such AndneSS Is ueepH
| touching .
| There will be no more Saturday matnees at
Rootls Theaer for the present-as the stage ieqteu
every day the elaborate preparations thst are gong
| forward for the production OF - Hamlet anu Hu'
Mannering' ,.- =.
"Kenilworth" is Tlayed every afternoon ut
woods Museum In the evening Is given VIVA. = ea,ea
blonde sensation"whch consists in the appearance
Of divers British burlesque performers IN piece Oh non
| sense called {" Dorabela."
Mr.. Mollenhauer, leader of the orchestra, at
pooths Iheatpr, las written SYMPHONY on OOhhs que
10 Inc Passions, which Will bYandbi DO pIouucoo AZ 'n