The New York herald., 1869-07-07
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e caASp orEsA IloUsE.-Mr Fis4's Grand opera
House was sufficiently crowded last night To show
that u might easily become TO the west side OF New
YORK what the Bowery Ia 10 the east slde-the home
of the meodrama Dickens himself would have
been gratifed both at The manner IN which the
characters in "0liver Twstn-- that sad picture of
low hfe IN tondon-1were represented, and at The
nearly hppnnss bestowed AZ once upon the novel,
Eps dehneations OF that life and upon their repre-
ducuon on the stage All were delighted at the
naturainess and force with which Miss LuciiIe West
ern acted the part Of Nancy Sykes. Mr. Sheridan
bHi SYKES, Mr. Mckee Rankin as Fagin, Nj. Vining
Bowers az Dodger and Mr.. +. J.. Tilton as Mr..
Bsowniow fully justified the reputation which each
OF them has deservedly won. Miss Fansy Prestige.
II she could not altogether lay aside her feminine
charms In assuming a masculine role, succeeded,
neVeftbeiess, IN awakening, as Oliver Twist, the
sympathes OF the audience. The chief attrac-
ton OF the evening was the truly artistic rep
resentation by MISS Lucille Western OF the strongly
marked roe OF Nancy Sykes. We are glad to hear
that on occasion Of the rep,se OF Patrie,' about
win the part OF Dolores, Mr.. sheridan with tnaI o
karoo and Mr.. Tilton with that OF Rysoor.
NIBLos GARDgN.--A house ranging from 1900 to
1900 people does not IOsx Ike giving up the ship.
Such was the audience at Nblo's last night The
extraordinarily diversified and indescrbable ex-
travaganza OF "Slnbad the Sailor' holds its own,
and Jarrett Il Palmer will doubtless eight It out on
this line all the summer and perhaps all the fall
too from the present outlook rather LOOK in, upon
the country, passp through the town, must stop TO
see It's institutions ana the lions ana the elephants,
and Niblos Is the place for the summer Its vent
lation is so tine, ITS fountains, fioweres, open bal
COMES and the convenient refreshment rooms OF the
metropolitan make this theatre as nearly perfect as
summer establishment be IN the heart OF The
city. IL might be surpassed with an open bamboo
auditorium in our beautiful Park. but, beng In the
hollow square OF great hotel. IL really marvel
OF raireshing open air arrangements Hence one
great reason for the neverfailing houses OF Nbo's
IN the summer campaign. Moreover, such varie-
QIItAl An6
ganzas as this OF 'SiDbadn with plenty OF rhymes.
but no reason ana no purpose but fun, are the very
thing for summer recreation TO the tired citizen or
stranger within our gates Furthermore, the Laur
troupe, IN their line really superior 10 the Raves are
great ACQUISITION to TINS company. Lastly legs or
great hit, and secures gO0u harvest OF fun for the
summer to its visitors and OF greenbacRs to the
management, who have the Iav0ri!e summer house
OF America.
WAILACH's THEArRE.--The charming little drama
OF "Dora" and the enjoyable moral buresque of
"Back-Eyed Susan" are now the attractions AT
Wallack's The cast OF both pieces is the same as
characterized their representations at the Fifth Ave.
nue. theatre. The change of pase however, from the
cramped confines OF the boards at the "gded band
box" to the commodious stage of Walack's has
proved beneficial TO both the company and the
pieces ana Is likely TO prove remuneralve to the
management. The drama aud burlesque have both
under Manager Moss supervision the pieces have AZ
length been furnished with scenery which enhances
! their enjoyment and considerably increases the
pleasures OF the evening. Concerning the drama
ana the bnrlesque, we have before alluded in terms
| OF commendation, and need, therefore, only add
| now that both show signs OF Improvement with each
representation In the drama Mr.. Frederick Robin
son as Farmer Allen, Mr.. III. IT, DAILY. Mr.. e. II. Van
denho Mss Lizzie Price and Miss ltie blanchard
carry OF the honors OF the evening. All of the fore
going artists have much improved since their
nrst appearance in this city this that the
present performance Is like seeing old friends in new
| roles In the burlesque Mr. Stuart Robson as Cap
IAN Crosstree ~ Irresitibly funny, and Miss Ktie
| Blanchard william, the Bill OF the Play is
| charming in every sense OF The word Beyond a
doubt the performance now given at this theatre by
| "our YANKEE COUSINS" from the Hub is one of the
best and most enjoyable that has been given in this
city during the present season, and needs but to be