The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-18
MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL NOTES.

"Leah," after a successful run or five weeks at
Booths theatre will be withdrawn this evening In
favor OF "Mary Warner" . new play written
expressly for Miss Bateman, and one in which our
London correspondents have chronicled her his
trionic triumphs In that city Concerning the play
itself reports highly favorable have also reached
Depending upon no stage effects, but simply upon
reproduction OF those strange incidents which some
times happen in the very humblest walks OF life,
and depicting with rare fidelity the struggles and
temptations OF the poor "Mary warner,n though
but transcript OF everyday life, is said to be
truthful picture Of what that life really becomes
when glorifed by the influence OF unselnsh devo-
ton.
GAS You Like It,n Shakspeare's dainty comedy, Is
to be the attraction at the Fifth Avenue theatre this
evening, with the full strength OF manager Day's
excellent company in the cast. The piece viii be
handsomely placed upon the stage, every care and
attention being bestowed both upon costumes and
scenery. On Friday evening next we are promised
at this house the delightful productions OF "King
Renes Daughrer' and "The Love Chase" with Mrs.
Scott-Siddons and Miss Agnes Ethel IN the leading
roles.
Novelty and variety are the order of the week at
Waacks, where 'sThe School for Scandaln will DE
given with Its admirable cast this evening, for the
twelfth time this Tomorrow even-
ing "Progress' will again be presented to
the hdbitues OF this house; on wednesday, "The
Unequal Match" Thursday ''Caste;' Friday "The
School for Scandaln again. and on Saturday we are
10 be introduced to The Heir at Law" for the first
time in four years All OF these pieces 1t Is almost
needless to say, will be brought out in Mr.. Wallacks
usual style. with every and attention to details.
casts, scenery, &c.
At the Grand opera House Mr.. Edmund Falconer's
new Irish military DRAMA entitled "Charles 0'Mal-
ley" win be presented to the public for the first time
this evening, with the author himself in one OF the
leading roles, supported by strong company. The
piece, as it's name implies, Is a dramatization OF
Levers popular and dashing romance OF "The irish
Dragon, and for the purpose Of doing full justice
to the author and also for making 1t as effective
possible, regiment OF relocated soldiers, mounted
on cal horses will take part III the performance.
"FcK Flock,n the new sensational pantommc,
spectacular burlesque which for SO long time has
been in course Of preparation at Woods Museum,
will be presented for the frst time this evening at
this establishment with the full strength OF Manager
Woods regular company and well trained corps de
ballet. Mile Rita Sangalli, the premiere danseuse,
Will make her debut IN the piece as prima donna,
and other marvellous effects and transformations
equally as startling as this are also promised In
the afternoons "The Pearl OF Savoy" VIII be given,
with the Rand Sisters in the principal parts
of Miss Lucille western, who appears this evening
IN ner famous dual character OF Lady Isabel and
Madame Vine, IN the sensational play Of East
Lynne" which, according to Nibonian managerial
announcement, will be Miss Westerns 'first appear
ance IN TINS play Sin several years." OF course this
Is only done for J0Ke for everybody knows that the
lady In question has repeatedly appeared in the
same piece during the past seven weeks at the Grand
Opera House. Miss Westerns engagement at NiblO's
Is for two weeks. at the end Of which she will be
followed by "FireFly" Lolita.
Dir. Chanfrau's engagement at the Theatre Fran
caIse terminates on Saturday next after which the
new SENSATIONAL London drama recently mporsed
by Manager Tayeure. ssSam'su popularity has not
been proof against the prevailing theatrical depres.
SION; but 1t has nevertheless sufced to bring out
count. on Friday next Mr. Chanfrau tales a bene
III, with Sam" as the attraction upon that occasion
At the Olympic .rhe Streets OF New York" is still
drawing crowded houses and is improving with each
successive representation. new sensational drama
Is In course OF preparation at this house and Will
shortly be produced, with many old olympic favor.
ties In the cast and new scenery which, rumor has
1t, is to cost fabulous sum OF money.
The present week will be one Of brilliant novelty
at the Old Bowery new version OF monte
an are on a Ss 81
Robert Butler, w. II. whalley ana De Rosa, the
dansepse, to do them justice.
OF "Robinson Crusoe" will be revived this evening
in new shape. with the Lauri family in all the
also offered to the patrons Of tn,s mammo-s place Of
amusement, including 1.-The Man Fish, "The Men
Of the AIT AIT" ana beautiful blondes with heads OF
The waverley theatre reopeus tonight as "nrst
Glass; variety theatre, under the management OF
numerous to mentionu are upon the bills. and the
popular Charley himself y %. appear after four
eccentric Ethiopian specialties ~
At the Theatre Comque ''moro new sfars'' are
announced, and should the patronage Of the house
favored with more" auditors than can be accom-
modated with even standing ROOM The pro-
gramme for the present week Is repiete with novelty,
variety and attraction.
The San Francisco Ministries announce . pro-
gramme ''al new Tor this week; but the crowds
which nightly Ill their hall would be pretty apt to
go-even II no programme were announced-nf she
inimitable quartet, Bircn, Wambold, Bernard snd
Bryants Minstrels are likewise greeted with large
and delighted audiences nightly and. despite the
many other attractive entertainments, the comical
Dan and his sable associates not only hold their
own, but actually lead in the race for public favor
cipaI feature OF the many attractions at Tony Pas
tors opera House this week. besides which Tony
himself WIN sing two new songs nightly ana Gen.
Manager Strakosch announces two more grand
Patti concerts at Steinway Hail. The first will be
given on next Thursday evening and tho second on
Friday. On Saturday Patti matinee VIII be given
with the same artists assisting as at the evening
concerts. This will probably be Miss Carota PATHS
last Appearance in this city Tor some time TO come
Hermann, the prestdgitateur, announces his last
week Of magic at the Academy Of Music. He offers
an entrc change Of programme ana Will endeavor
to astonsh all those who favor him with their pre-
sence with his marvellous dexterity and magical
cunning.
On Thursday next the annual festival Of the Roman
Catholic Orphan Asylum VIII be held at the Academy
OF MusIc the proceeds OF which Will be devoted to
the relief OF the orphans In that institution Two
performances will be given-one In the afternoon
and the other In the evening.
Lents circus In addition TO It's usual attractions
OF horses, acrobats &C., will be rendered doubly
attractive this evening BY the temperance OF Joe
Pentland, the popular clown, after an absence OF
two years. Mr.. Pentand IL the only clown now left
OF the old fashion school, and has always been Q
favorte In tnls city.
Senorita Maria Cortes, the young Spanish prima
DONNA will give her first series OF concerts at Stein
way Hail. commencing on Wednesday evening" she
Is to be supported by large number OF popular
artists.
At the Park theatre, Brooklyn, Mr.. e. L. Daven.
port this evening commences short engagement,
appearing his favorite role OF Hamlet, supported
by full strength Of the regular company attached
TO this house.
Hccory Diccory- Humpty Dumpty-Fox and his
pantomlInic troupe from this city will appear at the
BROOKLYN Academy OF Music this and tomorrow