The New York herald., 1869-06-01

'Sinbad" is simply tedious sublimate Of nonsense.
tions in sawdust could scarcely bear repetition Of.
When the Lydia Thompson troupe started IN this
city in "lxion," at Woods, long and prosper
GUS career OF popularity was predicted for
NbIo's they mpart al iI't that " grace. vivaclty,
beauty can to an otherwise fated piece from
merited oblivion. But even the lovely Lydia, with
cannot save It, Mr.. Beckett lab0rs with ZEAL fidelity
and success to make his PrOtean part acceptable;
ana 20 with most OF the other performers, including
whose bunoOnery in the final scene the
curtain would fall upon an audience aroused in no
degree to enthusiasm from the beginning to the end
OF the performance. AS the piece evidently did not
cost much In its production, its withdrawal in order
to give place to something more worthy the taste OF
our people and the talents Of the company at Nibo's
would not occasion grlevOus loss to the treasury OF
the MANAGEMENT; on the contrary, II might lead to
Its replenishment, instead OF its rapid depletion.
BOOTH's THHArRE.-The attractive novelty at this
establishment last evening was the revival of that
old and favorite play OF 1.-THE Lady Of Lyons" the
two principal figures In the foreground being Edwin
Adams as Claude Meln0tte and Miss Blanche De Bar
as Pauline. OF the Claude OF Mr.. Adams it is need
less to say more than ths-that it is exactly the
character to suit him, and that he Is precisely the
party to do the romantic ambitious, accomplished,
dneookng, pOetcal and patriotic prince Of peasants
and Prince OF Como. OF Miss De Bar as Pauline, it
would be unfair to put to the test OF comparison
years; but that she looks the proud, naughty
ana aspiring beauty OF Lyons, and plays the loving
and devoted woman with feeling and appreciation
OF her duty, must be conceded. II she appeared at
times little timid and constrained it was but
natural under the circumstances The house, in its
Judgment, thought her fairly entitled to an equal
share OF the liberal applause at every point In the
play given 10 Mr.. Adams, and so she received it.
Miss Fanny Morant's Madame Deschapees is as
stalel, and exclusive as a newly created duchess,
and wthal as gracious and graceful as If born 10
coronet. Miss Proudfoot's widow Melnotte is excel
9 90 n hnnT onh hnnAl fCnl
dier Damas, though perhaps at times q little too
powerful In the exercise OF his splendid voice.
cool discretion OF an old diplomat and Mr.. Norris
his friend Glavs does not forget that he is on his
IS a. S an ese os
they contributed their share to the harmonious rem
dering OF the play.
machinery and all the accessories OF the stage they
are elegant and sumptuOQs beyond any precedent in
the production OF this pretty and popular story. The
painter, carpenter and upholsterer shared in the
honOrs OF the night The play thus given was well
coined with enthusiasm, and IL as good as new. II
will be repeated this evening and every evening
through the week. The house last night was good,
Notwithstanding the heat and the threatening rain,
and from the opening reception OF the play 1t viii
surely have good run, for as here represented 1t is
beautiful thing.
OLYMPIC THRATRE.-The Kiralfy troupe OF Hun
garian dancers made their first appearance in this
country last night at this theatre in the pantomime
Of "Hccory Diccory Dock,r and created quite Juror
ny tne krdceIul uuu uaSnlnB manner III winch tney
curveted the 'light fantastic toe Like the Clio.
doche troupe, they come to from Europe with the
best Of professional regulations but they diner
from the Codoche troupe In every particular.
Ihe troupe consists OF nine women and
sational dancers Last evening they fairly took
!aer wSce aSa,enee 6y BY the spirit and abandon
rations, and were rapturously recalled the ternI-
nation Of their mad yet beautiful dance. This troupe
Is an entire ballet In itself OF Deneyes danseuses,
with Mile. Hani0la the CHIEF, assisted by her two
brothers. Their movements are remarkably rapid,
and their feet are often much higher than their
the effects Of Dr. Swinburne's vaccine matter and
their voyage across the Atlantic and we may there
fore expect TO see them improve on further acquant-
ance. As for al. II. Dock,' we may here add tnat
the last pantomimic ofspring OF the comical. cum
night by night. 1t Is extremely Iudicrous, and con-
sequenty enjoyable. and bids fair to remain with us
during the summer solstice 10 prevent US from melt
ing by the sheer force Of its cool and refreshing non
sense.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE. Mile. Tostee last even
Ing announced the bills, took her farewell of
the American stage. appearing In the two characters
in which she has achieved her greatest successes here
and with which she has become most popularity
Identified on this side Of the water. The bill COM
prised the second acts Of the 'Grand Duchess and
ia Belle Helene" with nearly the original cast
Monsieur Aujac in the character OF Fritz being the
single exception-and the tlird act of "Barbe
Beue,r with Mile. Tostce as Boulotte-a role in
Wnlch sne Is less FAMILIAR TO our playroers than
either OF the Others, but in which, Notwithstanding
1rmas triumphs, she has achieved ilattering
success; In each piece she was frequently
brought to the front by most enthusiastic and ss-
tanned manifestations OF applause and approval.
The theatre was well nlled apparently with the
most ardent admirers OF her abilities as an actress
or with those who were anxious TO give her at her
departure from the American stage the warmest
expressions OF their appreciation OF her efforts
while among Us TO render opera boltfe as paatable
and amusing as 1t was I'm the power OF q talented
actress TO do. The departing favorte was very
ably sustained throughout the performance each
and all beng anxious. TO the best OF their aDty to
treat long to be remembered by those who had The
good fortune TO be present.
Tony PASTORS OPBRA Notwithstanding and un-
tirIng novelty continues to characterize the nightly
performances at this popular place OF amusement,
and the result is no intermisson In the crowded
houses. As usual Tony" himself is the great and
feature In his comic songs. Last evening,
In addition to q varied and interesting programme,
was given burlesque entitled "Othelo, aud his
Man Friday" The part OF the dashing Moor was
taken by Tony. who threw into his dcneation OF the
character the most grotesque humor IMAGINABLE.
The rich comicalities of the piece and the acting
kept the house in an incessant roar OF laughter
IRVING HALL-SIGSoR MANzoccHI's CoNcRRT.-
A very good audience, with fair sprinkling OF
fashion, attended the complimentary concert given
last evening by the pupils Of Signor Manzocch to
their distinguished teacher Nine. Martinez, Mrs.
Osborne, Miss A. Holman, Miss Laura lie Mon Mile.
r. De Gebele, and Messrs Bey and Fossat were the
vocaIsts, and Miss Adelaide Manzocch the pianist
The latter little girl OF thirteen years, whom one
would not suppose 70 possess sufficient power or
brancy OF touch style OF playing for the works OF
I.lszt played the Rigoletto Fantasia without mis-.
take in regard TO technique. She made the genuine
hit OF the evening, and was received with well de-
served applause. IL Is seldom we have listened to
amateur concert with such pleasure and the pro-
lciency Of some OF the vocalists was satisfactory
evidence OF the thorough system Of the benenciare
In regard to training the voice.
PARK THEATRE, BR0oKLyS.-John Brougham's
popular local sensational drama, In i've acts and
numerous tableaux, entitled THE Lottery OF Life,r
was presented last evening at this theatre before
fair audience In point OF numbers The
scenery and stage appointments were very
well managed, and the play ran quite
smoothly, and 10 the evident satisfaction OF the
spectators. who repeatedly testified tn cir apprecia-
Non by applause. The principal 20 rts were sus-
alned py Messrs William Harris, Ge orge aiken aud
D. Lamb. New York Lie" will b., continued dur