The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-20

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MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL NOTES.
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The current week Ia characterized by such o
dearth OF theatrical novelty has seldom, II ever
before been reached In this city, Music as well as
the drama languIshes and appears to have touched
the bottom IN the tub Of theatrical poverty, A
change OF programme, consisting for the most part
in the revival Of old plays ana the temperance Of
old ayorltes ID the bait at some few Of our thea
tres, with which certain of our managers hope to
entice the public into the TEMPLES where II ID popu
larry supposed that the dramatic mirror Is held up
nature. This ia sometimes very bad for the "mr-
ror," and sometimes it Is equally as bad for poor
mature" Either the mirror" must BIO very decep-
tive or else "nature' must be very depraved and
at times even hideous. ASIDE from this, how
ever the tickle public, as general thing,
object to being dosed with the same prescriptions
week after week, and sometimes absolutely refuse
TO swallow the bills prepared by our managerial
DOCTORS no matter how thick and tempting may be
the coating of sugar. Theatre-goers sigh occasion
ally for change. but this week they sigh In vain.
Not really new pay OF any description Is offered
although at Nbio's Garden the announcement Is
made OF the first representation in this country this
evening OF drama entitled Little Emily" which
is but another OF the many adaptations Of Mr..
time 10 time have flooded the stage. The other
theatres inlulgng this week in change Of bill are
WaiiacA's the Filth Avenue and the Grand opera
House.
The production this evening Of 'Little Em'lyn at
Nioo's will be the medium through which Miss lone
Burke, Miss Edith Challis and Mr.. George BOniface
will make their appearance before New York
audience, each Of whom win sustain leading parts
Tne adaptation Is the work OF Mr.. Andrew Halliday
English dramatist who has divided the story into
four acts, in which it Is said he has taken certain
little liberties with the text well with the Sit
The programme at Wallack's theatre for the pre-.
week win be one OF rich variety. This evening
we are 70 nave wild 0ats' for the first time this
season. To- morrow night s'H0mer ana "A Regular
Ftx'' viii be given; on "Wednesday, 'Ernesttne'' and
day' .sine Wonder, and on saturday, .Eraestine''
Inc revival OF the spectacular comedy, "fhe
DUKES Motton VIII be tue feature OF attraction az
the FUN Avenue theatre, whera we given TO
understand that the piece ~ 70 be done as never be.
ne Daa s s1ay ne sas T
fun strength OF the company now playing at this
house VII appearin the cast
tnea bow NJ the Grand Opera House, In series OF
lync and protean entertainments. which VIII be
NJ S,ie'' aud the Lingard sketches Jlmnsk, Jr.,
at Jaygoud are also expected TO appear on the
There was not such rush to the Theatre Fran, ais
TO witness tho RUSSIAN opera as was expected BY
the management ana as natural consequence II Il
TO be Withdrawn after tomorrow evening. The
realistic drama OF London viii be given on satur
day at the matinee ana evening. after which 1t will
follow the Russian opera into oblivion.
Mr.. Hackett continues to attract large and fashion
able audiences 10 Booths theatre by his artistic I'm
MerTy Wives Of WndsorS the present IS the last
week OF Mr.. Hacketts engagement at this house,
Emma Waller being announced to- succeed him on
Monday next with Meg Merriles.U
The sensational drama Of "Under the Gaslght' 10
drawing good houses at the Olympic, where much
way Of mountngs and cast. The piece Will remain
upon the boards until after the holidays when twill
mime.
hour al Woods Museum, where they share the hon
lesque OF "Keniwortn 10 the attract on at the
inees, Win the Rand Sisters IN the leading parts
while Lisa Weber and her troupe appear nightly in
the buresque Of 'Darabella."
| Blondes also hold forth at the great wigwam Of
| Tamnany in Bad Dickeyn not he OF Bombay HOOK,
| but that wIcSedest OF wicked Dickeys. sometimes
known Richard Ill. The buriesque to all appear
| ances, is destined TO have long run,
Tue Bowery theatre, keeping step to the music of
the tines changes ts bill this week and this
| ing offers its patrons the drama or 'The Devil 8
4 Peak, u which VIII be given with scenery and cos
/ tunes.
The Theatre Comique this week Is again ablaze
with stars OF every known variety only "Hfty,''
| however, appearing on one night. great French
cancan" Is not the least OF the sensations Of thus
house.
| Al Tony Pastors Opera House a new fairy drama,
entitled 'Santa Claus, win pc presented this
Ing for the frat time. The ''Man Fish" and "Shoo,
/ 'Hash;' new burnt cork pantomime, will be
served up at the hall OF the san Francisco Ministries
TINS evening at eight O'Clock. Other paatabie dishes
are also on tue b OF fare
''shoo Fly and the .'Gendarmes" are special fea-
| lures a, Bryanps, where good musical oho with
| no small amount OF fun IN the way OF jokes aud
| sketches II also promised.
At the waveriey the Combination Minsrelsn
| likewise provide stunning programme for the de-
location OF their friends, which, IN addition 10 the
vocal portion Of their entertainment includes an
Oh pvTrttbn or fun fr0ilc and Ionsense.
Toe holiday piece - the Circus - the fairy spec
sacle q ",.haefe!la," By z Iroups OF sixty ll.le
cuilen. IL vii be given this evening, for the irsi
time, va a new dresses, new appointments, DC. In
addition 10 "cinde ella vsrlety OF equestrian and
! zymnastie perior nances are also announced.
| "iieumann, the prestidigateeur, reopens at g. Q
| Academy Oh Ilsc tBis evening, with new act OF
sic gbi-olAaHd tricks, In series Of farewell pea
| formances, prior 10 his departure for the Pacnc
slope.
There are two petrIhed stone giants 10 the field,
but as ines are not twins tue question arises, which
Is wheht ihs one claiming original fy IL the latest
| ARRIVAL 10 town, aud will be on exhibition during
| the week AT Apollo iali.
Al the Park theatre, Brooklyn, shakespesre's last
work, "a Midsummer Nights Dream !" win be
! brought out this evening with new scenery cos
| TUNES &C., with Mr. and Mrs. Conway In the lead
Ing 6cs.
| Hooey's Ministries BROOKLYN. are out with A new
programme Tor the hoidays. After the termination
! of the performance THIS evening gold watches
| chains, rings aud other valuable presents Will be
distributed among the audience santa Clans gifss
| Miss Anna Dickinson tomorrow evening tells
New Workers what sue saw al salt Lake IA her lee
t1re entitled whted sepuchies,m which abe delivers
| lie Coraova repeats his numerous lecture ,The
! Sham family at iiomeh on Wednesday evening Al
| Lyric Hall.
| A STATE ASSOCIATION or CRfcseprys move.
meAt 10 on foot TO organize a Stale ASSOCIATION OF
crckeers, as a nucleus OF q national assocIat,on
The object IL to ABlericanize cricket uoi Nv chang
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