The New York herald., 1869-05-16
Am S E N E N IS.

sanctuary OF the eloquent Beecher. The colors OF
the rainbow, II they presented all the primary prls
matte hues, did not fail to show the beautiful and
artistic lavender, moon on the lake and the Ade-
lalde purple, which mingled in such harmonious
those with the olive complexion OF Cuba and the
clear white OF the more temperate latltudes, and
beauties vying with each other In the display
OF figures that might have been taken as
copies OF the divine Eve filed all parts OF
the church and divided the attention OF the
at the organ. DIR. Glare w. Beames played at the
organ with excellent eject. That most celebrated Of
all American toned instruments was, under his
guidance made to render the 'Andante from the
First symphony Of Beethoven" the 'Poet and
Dream" OF Mendelsso6n, Rosslnl's Mass, Bellini's
II Puritanl," anu the "Fest March'' OF Naumann,
with musical harmony and symphonious effect
that can only be produced upon an organ of the
capacity and son0rOus character Of tnat which
stands in Plymouth church. After the concert con-
cluded the programme for the concert for next
Saturday was announced and the audience retired.
OLYMPIC THEATRE.-The venerable "Humpty
Dumpty." who has tickled the town with his 'dumb
show" and relishable nonsense for over one entire
year. expired last night in perfect blaze Of glory.
At the time OF hs demise this popular clownsh chap
had reached the ripe old age of 4s2 representahAs
which is decidedly by long odds longer lease Of
life than any pantOmime, either this country Or in
Europe. has ever before enjoyed and Ia fully equal
to the best run attained by any spectacular sensa-
ton that has been placed upon the boards during
the past twenty years. The pantomime has enjoyed
one reconstruction and wound up last night with
the same people IN the principal ,OteS with when 1t
was nrst launched upon It's successful career in
March, 1868. Its last representatiOn-the one given
last nlght-waS Tor the Deneit vi George L. Fox,
whO as the mlschievous Humpty Dumpty has un-
queStlonaDly stamped himself Of lne greatest
clowns extant. 1t almost needless to add
an snaI tn, the affair ana was. was a. gala occasion
success. The house was completely jammed, not
even standing room beng 0Dlanabie, and mlrth
and ollty were the oroer Ol the night. The sly Fox
made q little speech .ull OF happy hits and puns.
was presented with a wreath oi laures and was
finally given three hearty cneers by the audience,
ladies aud gentlemen alke Joining IN the excite
ment OF the moment Sangan danced and sung,
and several other novel features introduced,
all OF whcn were duly appreciated by those present.
a1ter winch "Humpty Duinpty" was proceeded with
to the end, amid the merry sn0uts and applause OF
the entire audience. Thus ended the great 'humpty
Dampty" put from what we have been able to
learn concerning his successor, "HlccOry DIccOry
DOCK" VINO Is announced to maze his nrst appear
ance IN public Tomorrow night, we should not be
surprised II he, too, attained good old age.
FRENCH THEATRE.-A complimentary benefit to
Miss Eliza Newton was given last evening at this
theatre. The popularity of this charming and versa
tile actress the tact that it be her last appear
here prior her departure for Europe and the
pleasing variety Of the bill Of entertainment and
high artistic merits Of those set down in the pro-
gramme to assist her. had the effect to draw out
good house. First was presented the play OI 'AsmO
Newton as the D.. AS the representative OF his
arch majesty she was most feliclJOus. Her acting
was pquant and spirited After the fail OF the curtain
she was called out, when she greeted with
shower OF bouquets. She responded IN pOetlca
farewell speech, expressing with happy Oratorcal
animation, but in barbarously unhappy rhymes, her
gratitude for the many kndnesses OF which she had |
been the recipient at the hands OF the New YORK
public. Mr. Arthur Matthlson next recited his |
poem, "a Sea Story as Told by Old Ben," throwing |
into 1t gusto OF wonderful numOr; as also in y |
prose sea story, which, in response to an encore he
next told Alter tnls came an exhibition by MIR.
John 4. Burk OF his Lightning Zouave drill" He
certainly handled musket with celerity only sug
ran zouSve. Alter those popular fsSorites the sis
SISTERS mad given one OF their graceful and unsur-
passed pas de deuZ, the Shakspearan drama Of |
"katharne and Petruch0" was performed. The cast |
was very excellent MISS Henrietta Irving playing
Kath arIne and Mr.. Harkins PetruchiO. They were |
pleased wn ner
lng's entertainment.
GRAND OPERA HoUsE-THE TEMPEsT.-The closing
representation last evening Of this grand spectacular
romance, the production Of which on the American
stage and its successful run OF seven weeks has
marked an era In Shakspearian revivals here was
fairly attended, although unmarked by any special
exhibition Of reawakeued favor. The magnificent
the scenery and accessories evidenclng the
most lavish outlay on the part OF the man.
the speciai opportunities afforded for scenic
display on the very large stage at this magnificent
theatre combined with this hDeray TO insure per-
feet production. With two exceptions the |
cast last evening was the same as on the rst night
the names OF many well known metro |
poian favortes, whose rendition OF their several
parts has but increased their popularity besides |
some imported additions to the hstronic
OF our stage concerning whom, until they have had
an opportunity appear IN other characters 1t were
invdious to speak in terms OF critical Judgment. In
general effectiveness this last performance equal
all former ones, and greater praise than that can
not be given.
Musical and Then otrical NOtes.