The New York herald., 1870-01-04
Am q S e N E rs.

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OLYMPIC TngArRE.--Mr. George L. FOX reopened
at tins house last night IN new character-a talk
Ing character, and an original anc very pleasing
sort OF odd fellow wIthal. The play was the cee-
brated melodrama, In four acts, bearing the su2-
gestive title OF THE Writing on the WALL" The
plot is good plot, though it Is only new new
combination OF the old materials OF mysterious
murder Two or three heavy Williams, pair OF
model but very much prosecuted aud distressed,
young lovers model and phllanLbroplc farmer
several mysterious personagcs who are useful In
unraveiling the mysteries OF the piece, and
liberal fiing In OF subordinate characters,
the cast numbering sOme eighteen or twenty
OF all descriptions. Mr. Fox, as Ferguson
is The central figure OF the drama, although there
are haif dozen Others who are more directly
concerned IN the grand plot but the model farm
with us experimental system OF operations, nclud-
Ing Inc farm hands, the chickens, pigeons and the
pig, is the special attraction, though diversion
from the main thread OF the story. IL all comes out
right at last however IN the reward OF virtue and
In the punishment OF vlllany, and IN The develop
meat or the plot there is no aggng OF interest out
iiyely succession OF scenes and situations, from
beginning 10 end. The play IL moreover neatly per-
formed throughout, and they who have seen II Tor
seen II again, Az 1T is very Interesting and witha
very amusing as change from the old catalogue OF
pieces that have become threadDare from much
wearing. See the advertisement.
TAaMANY was thronged as usual last evening by
practical believers in Horacc's adage '.Dttce est
desipee in TOGO" Nothing is more refreshing Than
nonsense, particularly when enivcned, as is the
'Duresque'' at the present time, by plendid CO.'S
TUNES, fine scenery, graceful dancing and merry
songs 'Bad DcAey' III AL these respects iulns the
exgences OF The modern Durlesque as everybody
knows, for every body has IL. Yesterday even
ing the Duke OF Gloster MR. NJ. w. Fiskel was AZ
good Bad DicKey. and the Princess Elizabeth (sss
Alice harrisonl was sprigntly ana radiant as
ever and the rest Of the droii characters OF the
piece were Wen represented. The minsrels won an
extraordinary number OF enc0res. And in addition
to the other kaiedos ope varieties OF entertainments
avery laugnao.e farce was produced Tor The first
time here entitled .srhe HIghwaymanis Holiday y
IN which shakers, stingy old gentleman was per-
sonated by ar :. Ncrncy; Shivers, hs man. by MI
A. VI. sheldon: Nnbbles, Shakers maid OF all work.
by MISS Rose Massey; Sybii Shakers' ward, by Miss
Maggie Desmond, and Julia, clever young lady, by
Miss Annie Cornfortn
WooD's MusEuM.--rhe announcement dnring the
past wees OF a buries4ue ut this very popular
house proved sufficient to attract an immense jam
last evening. Every portion OF the theatre was
flied by fashionable audience. Tue new burlesque,
"Withour a Name" Is very handsomely mounted.
The scenery and costumes very hne Tie principal
characters are by The Rand Sisters, whose success
IS identical with The prosperity OF Woods, and Mr.
j. M. Ward, very clever comedian. The plot OF
"Wlthout Nanla' Is slmpc and amusing, introduce
ing the dasning aud musicaIy gifted MISS Olivia
Rand as Ahmed, pilgrim lover, who sHgs spendidiy.
dances charinlngy and INDUCES In continual IRE
OF BON glOts 10 the delight OF young New Nors.
Mis5 Rosa Rand, as the Princess Adegonda, made a
palpaple hit. she sang IN puricsque style some OF
the ''lravatah music, and was rapburonsIy encOred
Mr.. Nara, III Il most eccentric advertising makeup,
fairly enchanted the gods. Mrs. Wood danced
charmingy, While Bernard, dressed as the Prince OF
Erie, one OF the swes OF the piece Dutch
song and dance by MISS DIVA RAND elicited mosL
enthusiastic recall. A novel feature introduced is
solo on ordinary cowDes, played by several OF
the characters, and u walking orchestra by MI.
Meyers, who plays on four instruments at one and
the same time. The pronounced success OF with
out Namen viii keep IL on the bills for some time
to come. The menagerle, tho Carlln GIANT, the
Museum, the cornet band ana the Weber blond es
evening lXionn VIII be pIoduced with novel effects.
THEATRE CoAIouE--Tbe grand gala week OF this
theatre opened last nghi. Charming variety is still
the order OF the night at this iayOric place Of amlse
ment- The newest novelties are u Cankornan actor
and vocalist, Mr.. George W. Goes; the jig dancer,
Mr.. Barney ana the Clodoche troupe Of grotesque
dancers All these are worthy and popular additions
TO the galaxy Of talent generally found at the Thea
re Co'nque. little burIesque entitled "Granl VS..
oicc- eekers'' affords opportunity OF playing on
a few Jokes az the expense OF the Presidents weak
nesses aud niss very nard at well ku0wb hsnce
seekers. Mr.. ". y iarI.son,s eniAfprsng songs
on the topics Of the ... go. wnion we're extended 10
personal Jokes on peculiar people above and below
OF applause. There was an unfair and unwarranted
attempt made to hiss down MISS Madeline Hardy,
which the audience would not permit One or two
did service on her behalf by lighting IT ont III the
theatre but were speedily removed to less heated
Ne dhe new nd 9s frae
the eye and ears after the sparkle that has pre-
cedeu IT,
PARK TakATRE, BRooKiYM--This elegant little
theatre was the centre OF Attraction las, night eysn
more than usual. Mr.. John Brougham, VINO has re-
tzrned from bis Western tour who is really ia.
known and highly popular buresque, ..Much Aao
About Merchant OF Venice" II is funny med
considered, the audience had no canse OF Complaint,
In no theatre in New York last night had the audi
ence less cause for complain; than they mad in Mrs.
ConEay'S PARK theatre, brooklyn.
ACADEMY OF MUsIc--HERRMANN's PREsrIDIGiTA-
rioN, AND MADAME HEgRMANN IN orERATlc sELEc-
TIoNs.-Herrmann, following the rule Of the man
who gave feast. reserved his best things Tor the
end. Last night was his last performance but two
In the city OF New York, and besides having an
unusually attractive programme OF prestidigltatiOn,
IN which he asfODlshed the wondering audience
Nine. Hermann assisted In the entertainment. Of
Herrmann's inimitabe conjuring, whlcn he has ele
vated to an art II is necessary TO say but te for
1t has been critically and favorably mentioned on
several occasions since the performances were re-
sunled at the Academy, The professor was never la
better trim, and performed with great spirit keep
ing te large ana highly respectable audi
ence IN the best huInor. ~ was SHOWN
BY repeated bursts OF applause. At the end OF the
rst part Of the performance Madame hermann sang
ab exquisite cavatina from Belinfs opera oil ..Bea
tree dl Tenda." She has pure soprano voice. clear
aud nute-lIke anu o great compass and J Is evident
she ~ thoroughly cultivated and has her voice
under complete control. The wonder s that some
OF the operate managers or HaDieS1rii have not
endeayored TO secure Madame Hermann az y37gnd
dof1lo. she was compared last nignJ by critics to
FrezHon anu. perhaps, there could MOI have been
more Jnst comparison. IN opera Madame Herr
mann would become q great iavortte win the pub
lie. The second piece she sang at the commence
ment Of the second part OF the performance was La
Capriciosa,' grand mazonrSa, by Chester II W as
ricn treat, ana the audience showed It's apprecia-
ton OF Madame Hcrrnanns vocal ability. II Is to
be hoped Madame Hermann VIII give the pnDlc the
pleasure OF hearing her again az tGe remaining two
performances Of her husband III New YORK.
TONY PASTORS OPERA H0UsE.-The prince Of
caterers for amusement the East sac popula-
ton IN these happy holiday times Is Tony Pastor,
ana his neat htue house is nightly crowded by
those who appreciate the unusually varied bill
OF fare which he uniformly provides Last night he
presented 10 his patrons an entirely new pro.
granme, the excellence OF which was quite as great
as was the variety OF the performances. The house
was niied to overhowng, and as one and another OF
the iavofles came upon the stage each greeted
with such applause US cannot be heard save npon
Tue East side o the city Encores were the order or
tue evening, and most Of the performers called
Ons more ran once, so that the audience INDUCED
Only in quality but IN quantity. singing was repre-
sented by Miss Polly Daily, Ada Wray BOBBY Daly,
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