New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-25

of Kindness and hearty good-fellowshp, the players will
do their full share toward keeping the Merry Christmas
we wish them happiness In their good wOrk-of contrib
tng happiness of Otherand, with the customary
compliments the season. pass their prospective dongs
In brief review.
wALLAcKs.
A particularly pleasing cOmedy-bil will be
offered here this evening, "Enestine" and Tryng 1t
ON" Both plays are merry but In the former there
a spice tender domestic sentiment which will assuredly
awaken sympathy Mr. Lester walsck acts in Ernest
ane and and the piaysintrOduce many OF tina favor
atc members Of his excellent company.
BOOTHS.
4 bright comedy-b holds the stage Of
Booths Theaer land one OF the merriest OF comedians
spyites everybody feast Of laughter Mr. Hacketts
paLsto1-in gay coors hale, rosy and tending TO the
krosts OF age-ooks unlike the patron saint Of this
happy season. may to his spectators like Santa
Claus himself masquerade. May these spectators be
livery they must perforce enjoy humor so
hich In scenic setting handsome. The play "The
nierry Wives of Windsor" 1t introduces popular men,
ers Of Mr.. Booths company, and is played in very
IeyirIted manner. This Is Mr. Hacketts last night
FIFTH-AvENUE THEATER.
The brilliant little stage OF the Flfth-avenue
Hheater occupied By the deeply interesting play OF
.s' The Dukes Motto" To this peoe-h one will but
5Ied himself seductive charm Of ronance-s to be
quite fascinated by story Of perils gaantry dared and
faithful love rewarded by happiness Mr. Days scenic
artists have largely contributed to the beauty OF this
~eyiyal Mr. T. L. Davenport is the heroic Le0drdeTe
AT this house performance will be given in the after
well as the evening.
NIBLo's GARDEN.
Charles Dickens will forever be associated
with Christmas Day. His works-the expression OF
s.agnanimOus generous large-hearted nature full of
hnduess for all humany-are foil Of the sweet spirit
f this sacred 1t timely choice therefore,
that the managers Of NIblos Garden lately made IN
offering Little Emily" as a Christmas piece. We have
lready recorded hearty liking for Mr. Hallidays
dramatic exposition OF David Copperfeld" and our
kyarm commentator OF the manner in which the piece
mas been brought at Niblo's All that we need say
t this mOInen-when. most subjects, our words must
eeds be bref-is that Little Emily" may be seen both
In the afternoon and evening. and that no Christmas
will think the time other than well be-
e.owed which passed in witnessing this beautiful play
FRENCH THEATER.
In the French Theater, under Mr.. Tayleures
direction will be given two observation-disclosures
sand evenng-Of the spectacle drama OF London" In
xhs play romantic tale Of cosmopolitan Life receives
remarkably elaborate aud handsome scenic illustration
Those who attend will great deal Of London as 1t Is
its buildings Its noted squares, is street lne
nd many characteristic features. Some talented
ayers have been engaged give Interpretation to this
varied and busting dramawhlch Mr. Tayieure reVves
Ecr this day and night only, as special Christmas at
Traction.
Artemus Ward in his quaint way, was wont
10 admire the spectacle Of industry whchas he said
was by the players at the old Museum, whom
me used TO meet at early dawn. vending their way to
1abor with tin dnnercsns In their hands Ihere
as an obvious shrewd in this jocose view OF the
ksubect-whIch applies the Museum no less than
h did TO the old, especially holidays woods VIII De
open all day. and nearly all night, and three performan
.res will he given therein. The first Will begin at IL
O'Clock the second at O. and the third at "Dorabcila
the huresque will acted, and divers OF the British
,londes will act These blondes and their burlesque
doings have already something too much OF news
Daper consideration; and until the suez Canal, the
ETcumenical Council, the Alabama Claims, the
kcuban question, the Emperors heaith' ana
k,uch other tsing subjects sha have been exhausted
e are not likely to see the necessity OF discussing Miss
srhompsons hair Miss webers warblings, Miss Har-
Mana. heels The two nooreties, together with
Mr. Edward RghtoD, the chief figures In =" Dora
ella" at the Museum. The performance let as add Is
destitute OF a Of dash ana absurd conf
eallty 1t pleases a certain class of people Ephram
welded TO his idols II will be no harm to wish bpth hi
and them merry Christmas, and to let thep alone
Ae fine beasts In Mr. Woods MenaRerie may DC seen all
xhe DAY and are richly worth the seeing Andthe stone
Giant stiiI remains exposed TO public view.
NEw-Y@RK CIRCUS
These are bright days, at the Circus, for all
6he little people. Uncommon attractions are onered ana
hoy are ali good "CindereIla" the newest IL Is old
wine IN new bottles pretier story for the young has
heldom or never been tod-aDd s told we'll In this
pectac The piece has been here before but never