New-York tribune., 1869-04-12
THE DRAMA
BooTH's THEATER.


Mark Smith Brdbdnto. Miss McYieker Is TO sing the VIII
low Song. That the tragedy will be presented with
perb scenery may safely anticipate and Of course,
the occasion Will attract multude-In the conrse OF
the Mr. Booth viii produce Hamlet" and also
" Henry the Fourth" with Hackett as FaistaG-Mr JEFF
ferson Rip Van wnkle" will play here the 2d Of
August-Anothcr Matinee Of "The Marble Heart" win
be given at Booths Theater rext Saturday.
wALLACK's THEATER.
"School" at Wallack's continues to be
abundantly attractive and remuneratye and viii be
here for several weeks Caste" however
in preparation, to follow it. Mr.. owen Marlowe will
play Haptree Mr.. Fisher DAiroy, Mr. stoddart Old
Eeoles Miss Eytlnge Esther, Miss Ehe Germon Polly
Niiss Mestayer the MdrehtOness, and Mr.. Young Sam
Gerridge This is, manfesty, excellent distribution
Of the characters The School matinees, at wallack
are exceedingly popular-Mr Lester Wallack intends to
visit England this Spring lie will sail hence about the
middle Of May. .. ..... ...r. ,.t
BROADWAY THEATER. . f.r...-
Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Williams are in the
midst of their farewell engagement at the Broadway
Is the theater that to lose, however,
and not the players No sentiment OF sadness, there
FORE fingers about those final at tho old
house. IL is an old house IL is circumscribed, father
dngy and very far down town for the habitua theater
goer that shall not much miss 1t when It s gone
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams win play here until the 2sd OF
April, WnlCn
ment will terminate The last days OF the Broadway will
be remembered as among It's peasantes and best The
Emerald Ring has been put upon the stage with uncom-
mon care and taste. What the play our readers know
We described 1t fully, when, several months ago, 1t was
first produced Mr.. Brougham has herein presented
simple romantic story In dramatic FORM and shed over
IL the sIlvor light OF delicious Celtic dialogue.
Moreover to please the for vivid realistic effects he
provided good shpwrcck scene. and really thrill
ling speoace OF human creature impered by the rising
waves on bleak Irish coast We remind the reader OF
familiar matters In mentioning these points Equally
familiar TO most minds must be the sincere, truthful and
comical Of every day Irish character that
are gven this piece, by Mr. and Mrs Barney Wiams
The warm heart tho inpressble fancy the shrewd Wit,
the cheerful temperament, tho blunderng energy and
the humorous tendency to eIaggeration,-which are
prominent qualities in the average Irish pature-reap'
pear I'm Mr. Willams's Mike Mccarthy, and Mrs Whamss
Aaoge and commend them to sympathy, rs true types
OF Hibernian manhood and neutrality-suspicious.
,oft comca and winning As such they appreciated
by crowds persons whose applause makes merry these
closing nights m the history Of the Broadway.
BENEFITS.
Shakespeare has intimated that there is moth
ing in the world 80 unkind benefits forgot" That
our readers may heedlessy fall into the ain OF un-
kindness, we make haste TO advise them OF several
benefits close al hand which ought to be remembered.
anee for which will take place Wednesday eyonng the
llth ns at the French Theater. wopublshed satur
day the preliminary correspondence. Mr. Days version
OF "Grifth Gaunt" will DO acted The cast includes the
names OF Miss Rose Eytlnge, Mr. Mark Smith, Mrs Maria
wilkins Mr. Z. Fl. Rockwell Miss Blanche Gray Mr.. ID.
IT, HaIbns Miss sadee Cole, Mr. lewis Baker Mr.. L. 7.
Taylor and others Mrs Bland herself will enact Jane
Irosher original character The Rgl Sisters viii dance
and music composed and by Mr. Tssngton will
be performed by orchestra under the direction OF Mr.
Anthony Ree Of the Olympic. twin thus be seen that
the attraction TO be offered good ono That the cause
is good one needs 70 DO told Truq religion s to con-
fort tue widow and tho tatheress We trust its spirit
may be largely displayed this occasion The late Mr..
Bland had many friends. His widow and children are
left In poverty Friendship has therefore, an oppottu
nifty to show Itself nov In practical The second
beDsht 90 which call attention is that Of
Mr. williamson which should attract great crowd TO
the Broadway Theater, the 9ih Of April Some paro-
uars of this affair have already been presented In these
columns We now learn that beside the version Of
"The Old Curiosity SHOP" the old farce Of THE Rough
Diamond will be presented. Mrs Barney Williams play
ing MargeV and Mr. Williamson playing Cousin Joe.
In the former piece by the way Mr. Coleman Is 10 enact
Qailp Mrs Gilbert Sally Brass Nr. Hind Grandfather
Trent, Mrs Winter Mrs Qulp. and Miss Jack Litae Nell
Mr Williamson himself WILL Of course. play Dick Srreer
Last but not least performance e 10 be given In this
city, on the sst OF May OF sooner for the benent OF John
known In due time. Preparations Ia progress with
view to mako this demonstration worthy OF the man
whom II s designed 10 honor and to benefit Being that
10 will be sufficient. Mr.. Brougham. by tho way,
isEat Detroit, where he will perform tonight
Before leaving tho topic OF benefits let note that In
the last week Of April performances VIII be given at the
broadway Theater. for the benefit OF Mr.. William A.
Moore the faithful competent. ana hard working bust
meas manager the house. Mr. Pray Its treasurer and
Mr. Jack, the "old man" Of tho company. All have de-
served we.-The performance. for tho benefit OF Mr..
Nell Bryant at the Academy OF Music, on the 92d Of
April will consist OF Negro Mnstresy and the Irah farce
of Handy Andy"-the comic hero OF which viii be acted
by Mr. Dan. Bryant ... .....f... ...
wAYERLEY THEATER. ..
Miss Elise Holt will reappear tonight at the
wayerey Theater. Her part in "Iyanhoe" is Wanda,
the Jester. Her temperance will doubtless make q
sudden sunshine In the house Mr. Wall will also reap
pear Sir Brian. Mr. Coleman viii play Isaac Of York;
Mr. Lewis will play Reoeeed before; and the Rgl ss
ters will dance The farce of "a Quiet Family" is to
precede the buresque. Mr. T. L. Morris is now. It Is
stated the sOe manager of the wavoroy, which bids
fair for the rest OF tho way, to have smooth voyage
.. -.T. WOODS MUSEUM.
Miss Marriotts engagement here is to be pro-
loDged. She will appear every night this week Blanca
In tho late Dean Mlman's play of "Fazo."--The time
assigned for the appearance Of the Pantommc Combine
at this theater in Robinson Crusoe Is the 2ch OF
Aprl-two weeks hence. .- ...... ... .....
.. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. ... r...
The second " Tempest" Matinee at the Grand
Opera House was attended by throng OF delighted
visitors This spectacle has evidently taken firm hold
upon the fancy OF the public. 1t IS In all essential
respects the finest spectacle TO be in NewYofk and
has the advantage Of text thatis beauty itself There
will be another Matinee next Saturday
D l OLYMPIC THEATER.
Certain names need but to be pronounced.
They arc eloqucnce itself Such name is humpy
Dtupty II tells vs. own story II Is the synonym OF
sport and also of Fox who is sport porsonlhed Laugh
ter holds 10th hs sde at the olympic The attitude has