The New York herald., 1869-12-07
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wAILAcK's THEArRE.-Notwithstandin the In
clemency Of the weather last night . large audience
assembled at waacks theatre to assist at the per-
Torrance OF Mrs. Centlivre's charming I'VE act
comedy entitled "The Wonder-a Woman Keeps
Secret" Tho greatest wonder was tnat 80 many
persons should have ventured out Of doors on such
a stormy night; but such OF the venturesome-and
tney formed quite agoody numDer-as iOunu @ sncn
way way into tne Mai ackan lempie VI nu and
annoyances they may have suffered IN reacnln9
there by the admirable manner m which the piece pe
was presented and the enjoyable smoothness witn
which " was enacted. The piece in question was
produced last night for the nrst time this season. ana
was cast with all the old favorites IN their original
roles Mr.. Lester Wailack, who assumed the part q
Don Felix, infused INTO the character vast amount
is SO justly famous, and contributed IN no small
degree to the success OF the performance MISS
Madeline Henriques as Donna yioiante made very
charming Castlllian belle, and In action aud makeup
was all that could be desired. Mir. Gilbert as Don
Pedro, Mr.. Held as Don Lopez Mr. Fisher Colonel
Brtton, Mr.. Ringgod as Don Frederic, MIR. Stoadarr
as Gibby, and Mr. Williamson as Ltssaruo were all
usual carefulncss. MrJ Laura Phillips sustained
the part OF Donna Isabella IN q very credltable
manner and Miss Ef1e Germon and and MISS Fanny
were exceedingly c0quetsh, and did full justice to-
the parts entrusted to them. Upon the whole ''Tne
W0nder'' aS presented at TINS house last evening
was most enjoyable performance and VIII be-
repeated again on Friday evening"
NIBLo's GARDEN-Lotta appeared In two pieces
last night and charmed her audience in both. In
1.-THE Little Detective" piece arranged expressly
for her, she sustained six different characters Her
versatility " only equalled BY the rich now Of
humor which runs through all her characters Ar
the Little Detective sne sustained the reputation long
since accorded to her. The grace VITA which She
wearied and fatigucd, makes her favorlte with all
and deserves acknowledgment. LOtta introduced
o new figure In an Irish ing last night ana
made sbreak DOWN. OF IT, much to the mcrrment
OF all present. Together with 1.-THE Little Detec-
was given, snas reyivinr old times wnen no matter
what the attraction In the early part OF the evening"
Q good roIlcking farce brought the nights enter
tainment to q close. Lotta played Fanny Grcbbics
In the farce, and gave banjo solo, which was called
Tor three times. MIR Vincent played IN both pieces,
the first piece gave good rendition or the charac-
ter Of London detective and Miss Kate Newton, AS
she always does, played WELL
THEATRE FRANCAIs.-A reconstructed version OF
the panoramic drama Of "London' was produced
at this house last night The reconstruction has
benefited the piece greatly, and renders 1t quite
enjoyable and interesting The scenery and incl
dents present constant variety, IKE the changes Of
form sLondonn win have renewed lease OF life
for some time to come. The scene OF London
Bridge looked exceedingly real, and the Tower,
with its world OF associations rising in grim gran
deur above the turbtd waters OF tue Thames, nlled
the audience with admiration OF the fidelity, as
much the striking b0idness Of the scenic repre-
sentatlOn. Mrs. Clara Jennings, Mr.. Lewis Baker
and Mr.. i. Q. Bangs played their paris commenda-
bly,, and were well supported by the rest OF the
company.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE.--T0 see that magnificent
comedy. .'Wives as They Were, Maids as They Are,'
which has been played In this city for thirty years.
a very good audience was last evening, notwith-
standing the severe storm, assembled at this house.
The comedy wasWell put on the stage and played
with spirit. m0hotOnouS feature was no change OF
scene for three acts, and as usual, there was too
much time between the acts, causing the customary
other regards the play passed OIL admirably.
Messrs Davenport. Davidge and Harkins were all
asp s5 Ethel IN and miss paVenpo rho g and
most admirable feature OF the performance was Mr..
oaqa as Oliver Originally pysa os nun a. sdoG DTuay ~
he ever could have been IN his pamlest days. Inc
play Will be continued THIS evening" tomorrow even-
ing and at saturday matinee.
OLYMPIC THEATRE.-Last night was presented at
this theatre q reconstructed version OF Under the
Gaslightv The revision which this well known
piece has undergone consists merely OF the intro
duction Of slight and mildly jocular illusions to
later incidents IN the social political aud financial
world IL Is well put upon the stage, the pier scene
and the railway depot being particularly fine. Of tho
manner Of Its representation It Is less easy to speak,
very stormy as well as first night unlavorable
alike for actors and for spectators The latter were
not numerous enough TO communicate any special IN
OF the original cast OF The piece VII X. Mortimer
ms onorkey, j. b. Studey as Byke and G. T. PaTsloe
Jr as Bermudas The merits or these gentlemen are
new talent may be mentioned as most pleasing.
without exciting extraordinary admiration, Miss Lilly
yining as Pearl CORTLAND. Miss Florence Noble as
Mrs. Van Dam and Miss Ida Vernon as Laura Court
land. These achieved such success AS we have
mentioned IN about the order In which they are
named, but beyond any OF them was Miss Marie
Longmore Peach Blossom) vauting leap which
this young lady made over table was tile feature
OF the evening, not even excepting the great rail-
road scene
NEW YORK TnEATRE.-Last evening was the OPEN
ing night at this theatre OF the new French COM
pany, association of artists Notwithstanding the
terrible storm the house was well filed and in the
enjoyment OF the very extraordinary programme
outdoor discomforts were speedily forgotten. The
vaudeville IN act Of "MIle Bertrand aud Nile.
Raton,n the comedy OF 'Les Jurons de Cadlllac,n
and the opera boDe In one act Of "Maitre Pathen,"
were presented by an excellent company including
several favorites OF former seasons lies Jurons
de Cadiliac was received with particular favor, and
the entire company gave promise OF week OF capt.
tai entertainment.