The New York herald., 1870-11-22
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aii Tue gems In Mr. wallack's collection or comedies
the one which attracts most attention from the
patrons OF his charming theatre Is this cher douv,s
OF sheridan. 0ae can always tell 1t from the un.
usual crowd OF equipages outside and the extra
air OF fashion which pervades the audience II was
gwen last night with a magnificent cast and some
new faces. MIR. George Clarke made q decided sue
cess as Charles Surface, bearing out fully all the
sanguine expectations OF his friends. Mr.. Gilberts
Sir Peter has become household word, and Marowe
mas made speciality OF Sir Benjamin Backbte. A
glance at the cast Will give an idea OF what CON-
pele performance this sterling comedy enjoyed at s
Iavorite ae house In the American metropolis:-Sir
reter Ieaze, Mr.. John Gilbert; Sir Oliver Surface
Fisher: Charles Surface Mr. George Clarke; Crab,
Tree M. j. H. Stoddart; Careless Mr.. Charles Rock
Moses, Mr.. j. Q. Williamson; Rowley Mr. NJ Lana.
san; Trip, Mr.: I. NJ: holland; sir Harry Bumper
Leonard; Joseph's Servant Mr. J. PECK: LADY sneer
wells Servant. MIR. W. Qngley; Lady reazle Miss
Madeline Henri9ues: Mrs; Canaour, Miss Emily
Miss Helen Tracy. 1.-THE Riyalsi VIII be gwen To-
night, for the sixteenth time.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE-THE 'HUNcnBAcK.m-
This exquisite little oUou establishment, where art
ana fashion rule alike the stage and auditorium,
was crowded to Its fullest capacity last night by the
admirers OF Miss Agnes Ethel, and their name
legion. She appeared for the first time this season
back" sort of familiar or standby for special
occasions for every actor ana actress IN
the known dramatic world Her long rest after
the arduous labors OF the past season
has given Miss Ethel much needed strength
and vivacity, and. with the charming Miss Fanny
Davenport, she lighted up the play with unwonted
priilancy. Mr. Harklns WAS \ sententious Master
Walter and Mr. DeNcre declamatory Sir Thomas
Fathom is entirely In Davidges liue, and he made
| fun use Of the opportunity. We do not think tnat
the old comedies are suitable TO Mr. payis stage
Us those modern emotional plays based on the man
he photographs win rare Ldelily. such comedy
Man Man and Wife, are speciality AZ this
patronage. Tonight Coleman's "Heir at Lawn Will
be presented, with Lewis as DR.. Pangloss and ON
| 'Fernanden Will be revived, with all It's original
clements OF popularity, art and interest. Miss
revenge MISS Ethel as Fernando, the beau ideal OF
innocence pluckcd from the mine Of communicating
surroundings, and Miss Davenport as the jealous
wife, alone form dramatic picture snch as Is rarely
limnea In single play. Mr.. Roberts framed "rne
Hunchback" last night IN some OF his prettlest
| scenery.
and especially the exercise OF judcious dscrimina-
ton OF the selection OF the pieces produced, have
contrbui ed TO render this establishment one OF the
most popular resorts in the city. Indeed, Miss Ed
| wins theatre must fairly be ranked among New
l0rks standard Institutions OF theatrical entertain
ment. All the difficulties attending the organization
Of first class burlesque company sem to have been
| surmounted, and now, having Dravely stemmed the
current OF public opinlon the theatre stands upon
| its merits, well deserving the refined patron
age that has recently been bestowed upon IT, That
the efforts or the management have been neil by
general appreciation Is pretty evident the gra-
dually increasing audiences that nightly con2regate
within the walls OF the attractive establishment
Additional and pleasing variety was last evening
lent to the usually novel and characteristic enter
Hall in the leading r5Ies Of the capital pnrlesoae Of
''Faust.p Both were most warmly received. and
the admirable humorous aud artistic Interpretation
given " the parts elected the well appro-
Daiion 6f a crowded house Mr.. Hall was partlcu-
larly happy as Mcphistopheles. the production
well placed upon the stage and, altogether, ii
passed TO the entire satisfaction assem0lage
MI Letiingwel IN his inmitable representation OF
merresi mooc Il Is Noticeable that The orches,rs
under the leadership OF Mr.. William WIthers, was
| very pleasing feature In the entertainment. The
burlesque or slack Sheppard: the Idle Appren.
| ticer with MISS Edwin IN the title rOte Is an
| nounced for Monday next. II Is bnt right TO add
that Miss Marion Taylor created quite a favorable
impression last evening In her fascinating perform.
ance in the musical travestie OF ''I4ove Among tue
| R0scs.n
THE PARK THEATRE, BRooKLyS--Thc iayorite
little Park theatre. in our sister city, crowded
last evening with an attentive and appreciatlye
! audience TO ha the re-appearance OF the charming
| Miss Conway IN the leading part OF Leons In the
military and operatic drama or the same name
The and action OF this romantic play are laid
in the early period Of the first French republic and on
the frontier OF Germany and France Lconie first
appears as q poor vivandicre OF the Fifth French
regiment OF the line, and becomes the wife or
Theodore. a private soldier, .by the roll OF the
drum,' according TO the usages prevailing ut that
day. She. dlsclalmng all affection for the poor
or the ranks Is afterwards verbally released by the
generosity and nobleness OF heart OF Theodore, but
Is touched by his manliness In relieving her from
the immediate consequences OF her unwilling
union. Two years roll away and the obscure Theo.
dore has become the victorious and celebrated Colo
mol lie Marchand. lie Is quartered by chance in the
chateau OF the beautiful Countess de Valerie and re-
cognZes and claims her as MS wife Just as she Is
about to sign marriage contract Tor another sutor,
supposing her proper husband TO be dead. She re-
cogniZes Theodore in the famous lie Mar
chand. and having by this time become
thoroughly IN love with MIN, at last rs
wen as a renowned soldier.
The piece Is gay, lively picture OF most inter-
estng period, and IS full Of ''go' and fire. Miss
Conway enhanced beautiful presence by graceful
acting which only lacked little more animation at
the Colonel, was decidedly good, and An.
Mr. cnippendae, as Drum Major Of ihc AF Filth, was
excellent. The music was very fair, and just fre-
quent enough no not 1 to mar the effect OF military
drama. MIR. John Clark, the basso, was deservediy
encored On Thursday next thanksgiving Day
there VIII be grand matinee performance IN lieu
Of the one usually given on turday. and on FRI
day night Miss Minnie Conway, whose oveness
and grace are the charm OF the Park theatre will
have benefit. We bespeak delighted throngs
throughout the week.
THE FAvARGEE FRENCH READINGs.-Thc third or
the series OF matinee French readings at the hal or
the Union League Club will be gwen this afternoon
at three O'Clock. Mr. Favarger has achieved de-
clded success IN his readings and recitations from
the best French authors. and the critical and Cui.
vated audiences that attend his novel matinee enter
tanment anticipate with much interest the day set
apart for each reappearance Of the lecturer.
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