The New York herald., 1869-11-23
A n q s E III E N rs.

spacious auditorium OF the Grand opera Rouse Is so
thoroughly rlled as 1t was last night. But the de-
clous music and the pretty, romantic story OF the
bohemian Girl" given IN any language seldom fail
10 draw. Tne public. moreover expected at this
establishment thar 10 would be produced In
superior style, scenery costumes chorus, orches-
ira, ballet, as well as in the leading sing.
ers, and hence the populous assembaae
on this occasion. Nor was the house In any point
disappointed. The cast OF Arnold as Count Ara-
hem, Hst2h as Thaddeus OF warsaw Peakes as
DevishoN, Mrs. c. Richings- Bernard as Airline, aud
Annie MlsGaka as the Gypsey Queen, was proved to
be excellent. The favorite ana widely familiar airs
and choruses OF this opera were given in a style
and spirit whcn brought them a generous and
spontaneous welcome without an exception. The
ballet under Rita SaDgalll aud Mons Van Hamme
shared In the honor Of recall.
III Mrs. Bernard. In detailing the dream OF her
'marble halls" reawakened among the audience
thousand pleasant memories; u Mr. Haigh In hts
earnest Injunction that "Yol'u Remember Me-
established himself In the memory OF hundreds for
years to come; II Mr.. Arnold, IN his melancholy
declaration IN mournlul music that Memory Is the
Only Friend that Grief can Call its OWN
had all the ladies among his believers.
Mr.. Peakes as the leading gypsy, DevIIshoor,
taineers against the field, and truly in his imper.
sonatiOn Of the daring but sentimental vagabond he
was admirable We are gratiied with the assured
success OF this English operate season. 1t is good
sign Of wholesome reaction in matters theatrical
and ana musical although variety Is the spice OF life
Operatic entertainment see advertisement.
NIBLo's GARDEH.-Lotta commenced the fourth
week Of her successful engagement at this theatre
last night as Fire Fly, In the military drama OF
that name. A crowded house witnessed the perform
ance and warmly welcomed the dasning little
comedienne when she made her appearance
The character OF Fire FLY is one as suited to
Lotta as the character OF Fanchon Is adapted
to Maggie Mitchell. From the first scene
in the play until her death at the close she
her audience with her, never allowing the interest
even Tor moment TO nag she makes her points
most efecuvely; whether it be with miscnelyouS
toss OF the head or saucy movement OF the foot, IL
is ever with the same telling effect. Her acting Is
the very essence OF harmless deviltry pecunary
her own She enters INTO the spirit OF the char
acter Of Fire Fly with zest and warmth
as If she believed herself the. real char
acter which she acts. Full Of life, fun
mischief and dash, she gives an amusing pic
ture and entrances her auditors highly during the
whole evening" The support rendered her by the
company was good. With one or TWO exceptions
the actors were all well up in their parts Miss
Kate Newton made charming Venetia, and the
careful piece Of acting, Felix A. Vincent made
very good rake and did all that was possible with
the part allotted to him. the piece Is well put on
the stage, many or The scenes being new. Fire
Fly" Is good Tor o run.
OLYMPIC THEATRE.-The "Lost Wlll.r q domestic
drama in three acts, produced for the first time
ON the boards OF this theatre last night Whether
the title OF the piece was not sufficiently attractive
that the absence OF the names Of any well Known
stars on the bills kept the people away certain it is
tnat the curtain rose on an extremely small audi
ence. The farce OF the Lottery Ticket" which
preceded the drama, was capital prelude to
tine heavy ana sanguinary business that followed
Mr.. VIM. Holston, as W0rmwood, was funny and
alarmingly energetic for q lawyers clerk. or the
drama, 1t Is sufficient to say tnaG IL contains two
bloody murders and a highway robbery. To those
who admire that sort OF thing on the stage, and
not tired Of the old story OF virtue and vians
tending FOR the mastery, the piece will be very
acceptable. The acting was fully up To the usual
average and the scenery was In harmony with the
piece Itself.
WooD's MUsEUM.-This establishment, with Its
countless wonders and curiosities, its mammoth
menagere OF tame as well as wild animals, and Its
two dramatic performances-one daily and the other
nghtly-is growing IN popularity week by week and
fast becoming the resort OF families and students.
Its dramatic representation, although not of the
highest order, are nevertheless pleasing and attery
are attracting large audiences. Last evening "Yan-
kee RoDnsoni-a regular "homeSpunn comedian Of
the "down East'' stnpe-ertered upon the last
appearing in two OF his pecunar specaltes EMU
tied "a Yankee In Chlnan and Nathan Iucker.n
frolic, dash and amuslnS situations, aud, what Is
more both are original In the first mentioned piece
yankee Robinson" was afforded an excellent op-
portunty for displaying his cQmlcal eccentrcities
IN the character OF Eben Pettengll, Yankee trader
III the Celestial EMPIRE ana succeeded in keeping
tine house IN one continual roar. MISS DIVA
Rand, a charming coincidence sustained the
role OF Ovoo, . mischievous Chinese damsel,
making very bewirching exponent OF Celestial
fcminity, and was warmly applauded throughout
the piece her efforts please. She possesses an
excellent voice, and during the evening sung several
ballads, which were invariably redemended. The
laughable after piece, "Natnan Tuckern likewise
permitted Mr.. Robinson full scope for induignp IN
his erratc illustrations which upon the whole were
exceedingly enjoyable. The same bill VIII be re-
peated every evening during the week. while the
Howsons Celia and Jerome, will appear In the bur-
lesque OF aladdin" at the regular matlnees.
TONY PASTORS OPERA HoUsE.-This popular
place OF am usement presented variety bill last
night highly satsf actory to the numerous audience
assembled. There were given songs and dances 'too
n umerous to mentionn separately, and many OF
them were encored 10 the echo. Tony, as usual,
gave few OF his comic songs and from the manner
In which they were received by those present 1t
shows that he has lost none Of his popularity either
as q manager or a performer. Nese Seymour made
his bow also at this THEATRE for the first time this
season, last night and won hearty welcome. The
programme OF the night was fully carried out and no
person VINO was present departed other than salts
lied with the entertainment.
NEW YORK CIRCUs.-The programme OF amuse-
ments presented at this establishment last evening
was well selected and varied, and above ALL excel
Iently performed. MIR. Frank Melville shone In his
brilliant somersault riding acts, which he performed
with great ecdt The principle features or the
Ing were. however, the surprising gymnastc feats
the horizontal bar, executed by the Messrs.
Levantlne, and assisted by Mr.. Conrad as clown.
The Arabs went through their wonderful vaulting
acts with unusual success and were warmly ap-
plauded. 1t would almost appear that the approach
OF cold weather lends extra elasticity 10 their snewy
limbs. The numerous and appreclative audiences
by which this entertainment continues to be patron
lied Is doubtless the best and most effective proof
that 1T suits the public taste.