The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-06
MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL NOTES.

patronized by our musc-loving citizens Not con-
tent however, with the nattering which has
thus far attended her efforts, Mrs. Bernard has de-
tsrmined to wind her operate season In this city
In q blaze Of splendor. With this object In view
she presents to US this evening Meyerbeer's grand
opera 1.-THE Huguenots," which has never before
been done in English In this country. 1t ID to be
given upon this occasion with o strong cast, new
scenery, q double chorus and all the accompani-
ments OF stage pageantry, and will probably hold
possession or the boards during the entire week.
Mr.. James II. Hackett, as that jolliest Of Shak-
spearian knights, Sir John Fastan, Is still the
attraction at Booths theatre, which, by the by, Is
nightly nlled with large and fashionable audiences.
Mr.. Hackets impersonation of this character Is one
OF the most enjoyable and thoroughly artistic pieces
OF acting upon the mimic stage. and thai 1t Is
ap preciated by our citizens ia fully attested by the
applause which Its representation always eyokes.
1.-THE last nights" OF Mr.. Hackett are already an
nounced, active preparations being made Tor the
production OF Hamlet" with Mt, Edwin Booth In
the title role.
The sprlghty little Lolita appears this evening In
'fearranged" version OF the little three act drama
entitled 7The Lutte Detective" the drama VIII be
followed BY the laughable farce IAN Object OF In
!erest IN which Lolita wll also take part assuming
Both pieces will be produced In the genuine
Nlbonlan STYLE with strong casts and appropriate
scenery, and as this II 1.-THE last week but Onep OF
the vvacous little Lolita In this city 1t Is more than
probable that the theatre will be crowded during
The pleasing little comedy OF "Home," after
long and successful run at Wallacks theatre, makes
way for week Of novelty and variety rms !, even
sented ut tins house Tor the first time this season;
and as 1t has already had the benefit OF quite
that smooth and artistic completeness for which
Wallacks is justly famous. Tomorrow evening we
"Woodcock;s Little Game;'' on Wednesday evening.
"HOme" aud "A Regular FIX" Thursday, Henry
DUNBAR" Friday, "The Wonder" and on Saturday,
The drama OF "London" Ia meeting with good en-
coura2ement At the French theatre, aud VIII be
retained on the boards until after the Christmas
holidays This evening the piece will be presented
In reconstructed form, In which the best points OF
ana I'll de Inc org gina o. inc Drama q
new Title. The story Is unchanged In outline, but
has hal more spirit and humor infused INTO IT, A
person OF Miss Augusta Schott recently from the
London theatres.
Maids as They Are' Will be the principal attraction
this week at the Fifth Avenue theatre. 1t Is 50 many
years since this play was acted in this city THAI ts
production now Is almost as novel as "bran new
sensation. The piece Il strongly cast including the
veteran comedian George Holland. who will appear
as Onver, character acted by HIM with marked
success In London some forty years ago. On Thurs
day and Friday evenings ''The Irish Helress'' Will
be given, with the full strength Of the company
Al the olympic theatre the sensation of the week
Will be the revival OF Under the Gaslight." The
times and has otherwise been improved aud
strengthened. The cast has also been reinforced
with several new additions, including Miss Marie
Longmore, who has been engaged expressly to play
the part Of PeachbOss0m. character Just suited to
her peculiar style Of acting. Mr.. J. x. Mortimer
sustains his original role OF Smokey; Mr.. G. T. Par
soe, Jr. his original character Of Peanuts, and Mr..
J. b. Studley his original part OF Dyke. The piece
will be produced with new and elaborate scenery,
and considering the care and attention that has been
bestowed upon 1t by the management o long ana
successful run may be anticipated.
ha ia nf
"Kentlw0rth" at Woods Museum warrants the
management IN announcing the same bin for repe-
ever the Museum this week Will be d0ubly attrac-
tive. The great Onondaga Giant has been here pro-
seen at ali hours Of the DAY and ngntn the mens
gerie has received several acquisitions OF savage
nature; an genealogical hail; nlled with beauti-
full living birds. has been added TO the attractions,
aud full nedg, brass band has also been engaged
to discourse promenade music while visitors mean
der through th various galleries and saloons to In
spect the wonders here on exhibition.
The great wIgwam OF Tammany, like 80 many OF
its pretenous neighDors, comes to the surface
this week with new bll OF attractive novelties. A
new burlesque entitled "Bad Dlckey," founded upon
the comical English burlesque OF ''Richard ILL., is
the chief feature, besides which there score
lesser entertain nents, all without extra charge.
the new burles1ue will be given with all the Access
sories Of new music new scenery and gorgeous Co.'S
tunes, and VIII Include such tavorites as Rose Mas
sey, Fanny Herring and Mr. M. w. fiske In the cast.
Tammany, we are glad TO see, SHOWS some signs at
last OF waking up.
''Tne reconstructed churchn-the New York
tneaLrc-reOpen6 once more lOr uraIn1tlC and 0pe
ratio service this evening and II the fates are not In
league against 1t, the present management Will
deavor to keep 1t open during the remainder OF the
season. The performances at this house Will be
given by French dram attic and operate company,
Comprising many old fayorites. The bill for this
evening comprises "Maitre Pathelin," opera oo,t6e
BY Balm and q comedy and vaudeville.
Another entire change OF bill Is announced at the
Bowery theatre paul Clifford" sensational
this evening. with something rare for the Bowery
the way Of mountlngs, including very large ship
under full sail. The drama will be followed by the
aflerpece OF Every Inch Sailor"
The Theatre Comique also INDUCES IN O new pro-
gramme TINS week "a, ana now offers It's patrons
Burnett VIII do his wonderful TRANSFORMATIONS, "the
Heart Broken Loyer VIII sigh the ballet Will prance
and nmbly caper In short skirts. and In short,
every thing calculated 10 amuse audience fond OF
variety IS announced for this evening
cialtie1 tonight at Tony PASTORS Opera Ii ouse A
programme repete with fun and toity Is offered at
this house, Including new sensational play y the
In which the entire company VIII appear.
Minstresy. too, IL looking up. but no special
any OF the halls. The tact Is they ali continue to be
patr0nized 30 literally that scarcely any change II
= present necessary Fun, froc and nonsense are
fresh, just 30 long WIN our minstrel halls continue
TO 30 crowded. Al Brysnt's we have the great
.Shoo fly song and dance; at the san Francisco
Allen and Leggett still leg IL, and at the Waverey
1.-THE grand combination" do all sort Of things in the
way OF song, dance and sketches.
Aside from the regular "houp la ~ attractions Of
the 'sawdust arena" several novelties In the per-
Torrance will be introduced this evening At the New
York Circus. Chief among these will be performer
known as "The Man Monkey" who has performed
in China, Australia and Europe, with decided sue.
cess. Another feature Will be ''The Amazonian
Raid" In which six lady eQuestrteanes Will take
part
At the PARK theatre Brooklyn, Miss Kate Reign
olds commences q short engagement this evening,
appearing in her new sensational play, "ihe Serpent
the HEARTH" The piece Will here have the advan
tages OF appropriate scenery and strong company
TO Interpret II.
Hooley's Minstrels, Brooklyn, are also out with
new bill for the present week, with "Nobody's
Daugntsr' as the principal attraction.
The Liederkrnnz Concert.
Last night the Liederkranz Society, at their nall
on East Fourth street. gave their first grand concert
for the season, and an unusual success 1t was 1t
can no longer be said that New York does DOT cult.
vate the classical in music, for the prestige which