The New York herald., 1869-12-28
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Qugley; Mrs. Kerr Flamberry. Miss Eiie Germon;
Flora Myrtle Miss Madeline Henrques; Bridget
Tooligan, Mrs. John Sefton Mittens, Miss Fanny
Greene. The scenery was new ana admirably SET.
The exterior or Mr. FlamDerry's house near Centra
Park; the house with two doors, the bachelors
quarters IN East Twenty-s.xth street, the drawing
room at Mr. Famberry's and particularly the Lake
at Central Park, shared the applause bestowed on
the funny complication OF the plot and the smari
wltticlSms or the dialogue. "Central PARK VIII
Doubtless have as good run as when II was first
produced.
BoorH's Misunderstanding stars. romantic
driving snow storm, or drizzling Decem-
ber noreaster, Old play or new play. Booths theatre
never fails TO draw. There was large audience
present last night for nstance-one or the most III
clement nights Of the soason-to see the old play
OF "Guy Mannering," and OF this audience there
was large proportion OF pretty women, which, 10
old campaigner, makes the house as attractive a.
any play. But how is it that an old play, on rainy
night, draws such an audience 10 Booh'sf 1t is be-
cause that our playgoers know that at Booths old
or new, in the performance and in the beautiful
mounting of the piece, machinery, scenery costumes
and all the accessories, 1t win be something really
enjoyable It's SURPRISING attractions. SO ii with
this old play of "Guy Mannerng' last night. The
pany, equal TO much severer requirements, glded
through the execution rs a holiday pastime. and the
painter, the carpenter and the costumer make
the wild scenes and groups OF Old Scotia very
charming.
Mrs. Emma Waller, however, as a distinguished
Meg Merrlles, had something to do with the gather
ing last night. Many persons familiar with
Charlotte Cushman's striking impersonation OF the
old witch went to see now near Mrs. Waller would
reach this test Of comparison. Nor do we think that
any injustice IS done to Miss Cnssa Cnsalfah In the opinion
that Mrs w"''"- los ntrszy Meg.,, ~ terrible
.ua a. IMPRESSIVE "a her varying nv" Nus OF tender
ness and ieroc,ty as 1et Industrious predecessor"
Certainly this was s OF the She
one OF tho cast wh0> IS not evidently more than
equal to the part assigned to her or him; for
al t5e the ,daH parts Of s & s we eas1
we had space for specificationsWe might say with
out injustice to others concerped> tlat Miss De Bar
makes delightful Lucy BertraM, that Miss Flora
Young. as my lady's maid. Is q promising young
actress; that Mr.. Theodore Hamt0ns Dandie Din
mont IS splendd, "a palpabe hlt' that Mr.. Ander.
sons Dominic Sampson Is a first rate dominic, that
Mr.. Matthison's Bertram Is nice young gentleman,
and that Mr.. Waller, as Dirk Hateerack lad not haif
enough to do Lasb, and not least NEITHER there Is
a large chorus Of good singers, which with full In
corporation OF the original music OF the drama,
gives 1t the seasoning OF pleasing English opera.
Hence this old play at Booths Is really better than
many things elsewhere that are new. same bill
tins evening"
TAMMANY.-The big wigwam Is once more favored
with large and delighted audiences, and such VIII
doubtless be the case long as the management t
persevere In their endeavors TO cater the popular
taste. This establishment Is now regarded as the
home OF pantomlme and the haven OF the breezy
pallet, and it IS even seeking to receive the rem
nants of bespanged burlesque into Its friendly and
capacious fold. How much OF success VIII attend
this last man9uvre is impossible at present to de-
lermine; but, Judging from the last erort-"Bad
Dlckeyn clever musical travestie on "Richard
III.n--it looks as though winning step had been
taken In the right direction. The burlesque last
evening was presented to full house with new
polish upon IL in the way OF new Jokes, new local
hits and laughabe feature entitled "The Bad
Dickey Bell Ringers which latter Is introduced In
The second act, and which, besides being exceed.
ngly comica, Is also artistically managed. The
Of ns pcs s originally s at this
now In smooth working order. and as the audiences
are nightly increasing IN numbers 1t WIN PROBABLY
occupy the boards for some weeks to come. The
farce entitled "DOn Judge by Appearances" has
also been added to the programme, with Miss Rose
Massey and Miss Maggie Desmond sustaining the
leading characters. The farce Is cIeditaDly enacted
and serves as very pleasing introduction to the
Duresque, Upon the whole, the success Of the
present entertainment given at Tammany demon
strates one thing namely, that 1t Is not absolutely
necessary to imperil human life upon the bars and
trapeZe to induce the amusement-loving public to
patronize the big wigwam.
HERMANN AT THE ACADEMY OF MUsIC.--Ir any
evidence were wanted OF the hold Hermann, the
great prestidigitateur, has over the public the fine
audience at the Academy last night sufficient to
prove 1t. Wet and gloomy as the night was he had
a good mouse, and 1t takes large audience to make
show in the Academy. The programme was some-
thing different to what it was, and in fact, Herr
mann's creative power in new tricks aud in giving
new turns or phases to the oid ones make the per.
formances always fresh. From the beginning TO the
end OF the programme last light the audience was
kept in state OF excitement and bewilderment,
and this was shown Ill repeated bursts of applause.
IL would be In vain to attempt a description OF The
and startling Illusions of this master OF
the conjurng art; they can only be appreciated, or
rather enjoyed, by seeing the performances; and,
then leaves with an increased curiosity or appe
lite to these COMPUTATIONS again. There will be
Dnlv q few more representations IN New YORK and
then nr. Hermann VIII bid farewell professionally
10 our citizens forever.
Woop's MUsEUM.-The burlesque OF ''Dorabela,n
and rem0deed, with new puns and
iances introduced was the cher attraction at this
place OF amusement last night good audience
was present, and the blondes were heartily well
coined and loudly encored In their many dances,
songs and hits. Indeed the fair actresses struck
right and left all round In their local wlticsms. Lisa
weber's allusion to the treatment OF the Cuban
question fairly brought down the house. Cuba had
llany sympatnsers in the Museum last night, evi
IDENTIFY. The piece went of very well, the company
ali being easy IN their parts. The farce or Mr. ana
MRS Peter White' preceded the buresque, and the
acting Of Miss Rand and Mr.. John Morton in their
respective characters contributed much to Its sue
cess.
PARK THEATRE. BROoKLyN,-The holiday season
A. this house hourishes like u green bay tree. A
grand spectacular piece. entitled 1.-THE Elves"
presented last night for the commencement OF q
week which must be crowned with success. The
whole presentation Of scenery and costume reflects
great credit upon the MANAGEMENT. The cast, too
was admirable comprising In the bill Mr.. and Mrs.
Conway. A word here for the beautiful man.
aQeress more graceful bit of acting than that in
the first trinlng cOmedetta, "A Duchess or No.
thing" so fascinating, piquant and redolent with
fun, cannot be often seen on any stage IN New York.
The spectacle drama Is not quite new. The plot has
become familiar in the "Marbe Heart.n AT the PARK
II Is put upon the stage with excellent effect, and
apparently with little calculation as to expense.
the mouse last night was well filled. The audience
exhibited their appreciation by loud plaudlts
throughout the play. III Is pleasant TO Know that
our neighbors IN Brooklyn are not without most
attractive holiday amusement, which can well carry