New-York tribune., 1870-04-20
THE DRAMA.
GEORGE HOLLANDS BENEFIT.


Preparations are rapidly going forward for tho
complimentary benefit to George Holland, TO which
have several times alluded. The original pan OF which
gave notice. contemplated an afternoon and evening
performance at the Academy Of Music, the 18th Of
April That design, however has been laid aside as it
found that larger and stronger array Of profess
sonal talent could be enlisted in this good in
the time Of the performance postponed. George
Holland in his 10Th year. the oldest actor On the
stage, excepting, perhaps Mr.. Drummond, OF Booths
Theater who out Of active service. And Mr. Holland
in his tme has largely contributed to the sum OF human
hapnsss. need to say that he merits such
complimentary testimonial as the one proposed The
project was no sooner suggested than it eagerly
caught up by the whole dramatic profession. Mr..
Holland is a great favorte with his brother
players, and the whole community holds him In afec
tionate esteem. He has done his work WELL He has
dlsed abroad a kindly and genial influence, such as
proceeds a sound. healthfu, faithful nature Our
stage Is the better to-day for having had the service Of
this good artist and good man, In paying him tribute
of respect-now that age and its inevitable inrmtes
have made him almost helpless and saddened him with
sickness and despondency-the dramatic profession does
itself credit and honor and strengthens itself In public
estimation. The generous heart Of the world likes to see
genuine desert handsomely recognized and practically
rewarded and likes also, assist in the work. The per-
formance for the benefit of old George Holland when
it takes place, vii. be great success Theatrical
forces for the purpose RAPIDLY being mustered. and
believe the benefit will be carried through about the
end Of May, when a great many actors will be
in town. Jefferson, Booth, Lester Waack, j. s. Clarke,
John Gilbert, j. W. wallack Mr.. and Mrs. Barney VIII
ams, Mr.. and Mrs. W. j. Florence, Mrs. Bowers, Mr. T.
L. Davenport, Mr.. Edwin Adams and numerous other
volunteers will take part in the entertainment which, Wa
understand Is to be devised grand scale The benefit
will take the form Of complimentary testimonial to Mr.
Holland from all the theatrical managers and the whole
dramatic profession-Mr Augustn DAILY, at whose thea
tar( fha Mr. IA IA
dered the veteran re9ngagement for next season. and
is understood to take active interest In the benent
project. The work of preparation will be completed BY
a committee OF the managers.
wALLACK's THEATER.
The visitor to Wallack's Theater, this after
noon, will not only assist worthy project-the benefit
Of Mrs. sedley Brown-but will enjoy the uncommon
qualification Of seeing Mr.. John Brougham, Mr. John o.
Clarke and Mr. Charles wheatlegh in one performance
other popular players will appear-all OF whom have
volunteered their services The programme
has been happily selected. II includes "a Gentleman
from Ireland" 1.-THE Rough Diamond" and "The Ds-
butante," a recitation by Mr.. Edmund Falconer, aud
song by Miss Clara Fisher.
WOODS MUSEUM.
The introduction of the IroquOis Indians in
the Fair scene Of Bohemian Girl burlesque Woods
Museum has impaired variety and vivacity toa
bright and lively picture. This buresque is acted
with more animation and greater effect than at first and
those who relish this sort OF entertainment will assuredy
enjoy 1t. In the preliminary farce OF "Who Speak
First Mr. Louis Mestayer agreeaby manest3 his native
humor and trained skill The company OF merry makers
at Woods Museum is quite numerous and really clever
Of the Miss Jennie Wimore, Miss
Lizzie wimore, Mr. Felix Rogers Mr.. Louis Mesayer'
Miss Lzete Bernard, Miss Ada Harand Miss Emily Pitt
Mr.. II. W. Keene, Mr.. @. C. Charles, Mr.. NJ W. Flske'
Miss Olivia Rand, Miss Rosa Rand and Miss Theresa
Wood Every afternoon may be seen the farce OF Inc
Two Buzzards" and the burlesque OF "The White Cat
A new burlesque, native and To tho Museum expressly
born In active preparation and observe also thai
Mechanics Falr il shortly 10 be established In ths
upper hall or the Museum Bdling, for the exmoluon
OF inventions, machinery aud working models rni'
cannot fail prove very valuable addition TO Mr.
Woods Interesting establishment We should be saa W
record the abolition OF what Is called the ChaOer !"
Horrors'-a iul Of monstr0us wax oifges, mosuy
with bloody heads. This kind OF show always harms
the ignorant and ofends the fastious taste OF n'eF
gence aud cultivation.
UNION LEAGUE THEATER.
Next Saturday, the 2Sd of April,-the ann
versasy Of Shakcspeares birth,bas been selected as
appropriate time appeal to the public In aia oI
charitable purpose, the Union League rheater ipe
memory OF a man who for nearly three centuries, has
been potent In stimulating all the good instincts OF thc
human race ought TO quicken our sympathies WIN s
high thoughts and worthy Objects aud we improve 'I
moment to express sincere hope that ths-ahu IS
other good designs-inay especially prosper The eha
table enterprise referred at the Union League
will take the form OF dramatic representaton |"
which the Charitable Fund Of the Third ohi'Si
Society is to profit Tive pieces will be played oy eo
petent company-"The Spirit OF 20" and Popping 'n'
Question"
FIFTH AVENUE THEATER.
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