The New York herald., 1869-09-14
A ~ q e M E rs.


yALLAoK's THHArRE.-This estabishmcnt-the
acknowledged home OF the legitimate drama and
standard comedy-thoroughy renovated and beaut
fully redecorated reopened last evening in glorious
blaze OF pristine spendor for the regular fall and
winter dramatic season, with Sheridan's great com
edy OF "rhe school for Scandal' as the attraction,
with the entire cast composed OF Old avorites, with
""' .inSia axeantion-that Of Mr.. Charles WIND
ham, q young gentleman from the London
theatres. in the role OF Charles Surface. The
opening night or the inaugural performance
OF q new play at this theatre is always
regarded by the wallackian ha0nues as important
events, and last night certainly fully up to the
mark. 1t was, in fact, perfect gala night. large
and fashionable audience assisted at the "opening"
every box and every seat in the house. from parquet
to gallery, being occupied. Everybody, apparently,
was in the best OF humor, and audience and actors
were in harmonious accord with each other, which
had the effect Of rendering the performance Of the
play al the more delightful ana enjoyable, As each
Of the old favortes male and female appeared upon
s ssy wsps mn enus
in the cases Of Madeline -Henr!ques-Jennings,
Mr.. John Gilbert and Mr.. Charles Fisher.
ovation. 1t is fully fve years since "rhe School
for Scandal" last performed at this theatre and
~ fss at the present & ga w Was aR
to with much critical interest. Madeline Hen
riques-Jennings. after an absence OF TWO years re-
lie, in the character OF Lady Teaze Sir Peter
Teaze was personated by Mr.. John Gilbert SIR
Sss Mq Y M BY
Wyndham. Crabtree BY Mr.. J. H. stsddart, Sir Ben
jamin Backbite by Mr.. owen Marlowe, Careless By
Mr. Mr. J. G. j. Williamson Trip by Mr. NJ Holland, Snake
BY Mr. j. W. Leonard, SIR sal1ly, Harry Bumper ba PEI
J. Peck, iady % snesrwell,s , Servant BY Mr. Curran
Lady Teazle by Miss Madeline Henriques, Mrs Can
sS BY st Lady sses e ns
well up IN thew parts and each acquitted himself
and herself in very crcditable manner Mr.. Wynd..
the character Of she progate Charles Surface over
acted his part exceedingly at the outset but as he
faces around him he toned down considerably, and
before the close OF the piece fairly succeeded In
ss into es sSod H %
pearance. The other members Of the company VINO
took part in the performance need no special men,
ton upon tns occasion. Fhe piece was produced IN
Manager Wallack's characteristic style, the
scenery, all of which iB new being simply magnlh-
cent and the costumes really superb At the conclu
sion Of the third act call was made for Manager
WaaSs ana tne wn0!e enauced M 1me h" to
step before the curtain, where he delivered himself
OF the following neat and appropriate little speech:
hearty manner which you the company
night especially those who have come some thousands
pleasant and task come to another which !:
s' S q xps ny Seay
the unvaryng kindness you have always shown me II 40
il to want Of win but to ddenae Of
the position Of gentleman called address in the
midst Of play somewhat awkward sandwiched as Il
Sheridan this postion them viii content myself with
nShs fs am sfsS
kindly in your memories and am resolved while have have
opinion With very agreeable mnEng Of ,h these @ feelings
fully good night.
GRAND OPERA HOUsE.-The extra matinee which
was given at the Grand Opera House yesterday
afternoon for the benefit of the sufferers OF the late
Avondae calamity, was. in every sense OF the word,
a magnificent success. A large number OF people
were present, and at the popular price OF general
admission OF fifty cents yhe sum OF $oos 80 was
realized. The piece performed was the well known
ana popular play Of "East Lynne" the character of
the heroine, Lady Isabel and Madame Vine, being
interpreted by MISS Lucille Western who did full
justice to the role There are few characters IN the
plays as she does this part and tho thought OF the
worthy charity IN which she was engaged no doubt
added additional zest ana ieeing to her representa-
ton. The other actors in the cast ore to be COM
mended for their playing on this OCCASION and the
audience were douDy degnted pleased WIN %e, I'll
alleviate and soften IN some measure the mistor.
tunes that have so suddenly visited the homes and
hearths OF many poor families.
HERMANN AT THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC.-After
several years. absence from the United States Mr..
Hermann has returned. and gave his first perform.
ance at the Academy Of Music last night. The IA
nous presdgitateur, prince OF conjurers, opened
for worthy object. The first performance was Tor
the benefit OF the Avond ale widows and orphans.
The moment Hermann heard OF the heartrending
catastrophe at Avondale he offered TO give tbs
benefit The Academy was crowded with q highly
respectable audience, and Hermann was received
with welcome plaudits. He was always great
favOrite OF the New York public. The new pro-
eramme OF Illusions. magic and sleght OF hand sur
prlsed and delighted the audience II ls Impossible
to describe the extraordinary manipuatiOns and
power of Hermann. He can almost steal the eyes
out of ones head. He must be seen to be appre-
ciated. No doubt a handsome sum was realized
last night for the AvOndaIe Relief Fund, and there
ia no doubt Hermann win meet hts reward in
crowded houses hereafter.