New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-12
THE DRAMA.
To-DAY'S ENTERTAINMENTS.

It affords most agreeable bewilderment to
take an ecumenical view OF the entertainments pro-
vided to-day for all pleasure bent They range from
powerful tragedy the broadcast burlesque from the
classic purity of the great poet to tho tinseed trash OF
mere spectacle. We not, however disposed to dog
Matte on light theme. There is always any guam
THY Of dross to little pure gold, and, If we find some
genuine ore in the mass, should be grateful. Tie
good we get the way Of pleasure like music married
TO immortal verse;" is a double gain.
The matin6es to-day ought to draw with magnetic
power The performance OF " Hamlet at Booths COM
bnes all the attraction Of absorbing tragedy and scenic
magnicence Let those who have not seen it profit by
the occasion 1t will be event in their lives to which
they will after with thoughtful satisfaction
meg Merriies" will take the place Of Hamlet in the
evening, and is a lively and excellent substitute Al
Waacks the drama Of Lost at Sea-" which is go full OF
earnest significance Just now and which has taken so
deep hold on the public sympathie will be represented
both in the afternoon and evening At Niblos the
last "Innisfalen" matinee will he given to-
day. The piece, which, in its class. merits
high rank, and is well adapted TO the display
OF the comic powers OF Mr.. and Mrs Barney Williams
will be repeated in the evening AZ the olympic, FOX,
tho last Hamlet" Of the period, maintains the neio
81 by the force Of the most Uviv gravity
All who wish to view Hamlet" from FOx's standpoint
and it is the most enjoyable of all should attend his
matinee or his evenings performance. There VIII also
be q matinee and evening representation OF Frou-
Frou at the Ffthave Theater for TINS piece continues
20 retain the undated favor and patronage OF the com
mupty TO which It shows the very age and BODY OF
the time his form, and pressure" The Twelve Iempta
ops will be presented this afternoon and evening al
the Grand Opera House. Its new feature Is the
Demon Can-Csn in its veritable demonac gmse. 1.-The
devil hath power to pleasing shape and SO lie
appears and in the Of legion IN the Demon Can
Cam Never was ST. Anthony tempted by more aluring
figures than those who nightly hold their luxurious orgies
here Tho San Francisco Mnsres have got the start OF
tis spectacle having Thirteen Temptations to Flsks
dozen with the advantage Of less indehcacy and lar
better dialogue This, with cOpious supply OF other
good things will make their matinee feast OF fun ana
N the evening the banquet will be renewed This after
noon and tonight "ShOo Fly" will entertain
the countless admirers Of this popular insect at
Bryant's where even Ben Butler must confess that
be could not be more pleasantly bothered The classic
"Pygmaion" revived for the especial benefit of the
blondes is triumphant at Woods Museum and Menagene
He holds his court afternoon and evening ana the
throngng attendance is worthy OF tho array OF beauty
by which he is surrounded. Tho matnees ut the New
York Circus which have always proved the greatest
treat especially TO juvenile population, are now
rendered doubly attractive and enjoyable both TO the
voung and tho adult by the wonderful performances OF
those true sons OF the desert the renowned troupe OF
All Rem Abddudh, who, with the assistance OF the
company here, leave nothing 10 be desired by
the admirers Of human fexblity and athletic miracles