New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-04-07
THE DRAMA.
wALLACK'S THEATER.

Mr. Tom TaylOr's comedy of New Nen and
Old Acres was acted last night at walacks Theaer.
for tho first time in Amercaunder the abbreviated tie
Of Men and Acres" The representation was heartily
enjoyed and frequently appauded by Largo audience
The comedy is delightful both work OF dramatic
art and humorous satire society. IL deals IN con
trasts and points useful moral. It was acted with
great deal OF ability. Ten persons are introduced aud
three scenes The second depicting the RUNS OF
an English abbey, was accepted aud honofed -
one OF the most poetic works Of tho poeuc
brush Of sherwood. and OF the richest and
finest pictures shown on this stage-so fertile In
graces OF this order The performance last night lasted
till close upon midnight but hereafter the mechanics
and dramatic parts will work IN greater harmony '"d
Of the comedy will pass OIL more smoothly ana
briefly 1t distinct success In tho highest WAX "
comedy. Mr. James W Waack touched every heart by
the naturalness Of his personaton OF the Liverpool
merchant. Bropn, and Miss Henriques was embodied
sweetness Lillian Vdrdso,r. We must reserve TIL An
other occasion extended comment Oh what ought
to prove the most brilliant success Of Mt Wslacks
season
BOOTHS THEArER.
At the Matinee on Saturday, at Booths The
ater Mr. Booth will play claude Meinohe-so that the
sentimental youths and madens OF the city will have one
more opportunity TO rally round their romantic hero
Macbeth IS announced for every evening. MT Booth
will act but one week more. after tho present Mr s.
Carke-who Is to succeed HIN. on the 18th nst-hss ar
rived several OF the pieces IN which he scts are IN
active rehearsal There will be Matinee at Booths On
the 10th a we'll as on the 9th.
FIFTH-AyE. THEArER.
There is every reason to anticipate that
"Frou Frou will keep the stage OF the Ffthsve The
alter until the end OF the its popularity remains
undated and its representation ia nightly greeted W
the applause OF large assemblies The custom OF giving
Wednesday afternoon performances at this house mas
been temporarily abandoned. but 1t will be resumed on
the Goth inst. We perceive that Mr. DAILY has secuea
the OF Mr. Lafayette Harrison IN the respOhSoo
office OF busness-manager. Mr.. Harrison has had tn'
ampest experience in dramatic affairs, and IS eiu'p
known for his energy. his tact. and his popularity
advent at this theater Is another sugury OF "0'''
good fortune TO Mr.. Days enterprise We pel'''0 80,
determined stand is TO be made at the FlI'h ave ~
alter against the nuisance OF cketspeoulaAon' iho P"
lie is warned. by formal advertisement that AL '"
purchased OF sidewalk Spectators VIII Do soppS1 "
the door"
HiPPoDR0ME PARTISAN.
The horse. show known as the Great European
Circus has taken unto itself the tito OF hippodrom0
doors to the Now.York public next Monday ai'e."O'
and evening at the large Rink on the eerns. -, -.
ave. and sixty. fourth.st Two performances WIN =.
gwen daily. during tho she<t season No" '',po,s1
Tho company that will appear is numerous 'nu
"A the list Of names densie number OF lions. ana
tanner OF the same ara included MISS 'c"n0''o -
aud Mile. Loretto will ride In the flns p 'V"" q,
procession. by way OF advertisement " a"o'" ,,a
next Monday-Capt ID. W Hughes P'os'""s Wv
lioas aud lsWbs OF the intereSuns P'h''"'