The New York herald., 1870-05-03
4 M u s E M E N rs.

fARk THl ArRE, BNOOhLYN- N---EFcTy CilAtu VI Nuo
oity of Churches who admres public spirit, enter
prise and talent was present at the debut OF the
charming Miss Minnie Conway at the Park theatre
last night. The house was nlled 20 oNern0wing from
orchestra to gallery by critical. but kindly aud
enthusiastic, audience. The presence OF 80 many
representatives OF the press, prominent citi-
zens and hdbit,sGs OF the theatre showed
that the occasion was one OF no ordinary
interest, while the cheerful beaming faces OF the
friends OF the genial Mr.. Conway and the accom-
plished lady his Wife, to whose sktlful management
ana educated taste the lovers OF the drama In Brook
iyn owe so much, testified abundanty 10 the esteem
and admiration in which Mrs. Conway Ia held by
the public. IL was the first appearance OF Miss
Conway, the accomplished daughter OF the talented
propretors OF the theatre, In u leading character,
ana the reception accorded her was Of course
hearty and enthusiastic The piece selected for her
debut was well chosen, being the Daughter OF the
Regiment and 1t must be said that in manner ana
appearance the deoutonte worthily represe nted
Donzitte's ideal OF the French yivandiere.
When the curtain rose at the appointed hour
the audience evidenced their satisfaction;
Tor the dresses, appointments ana scenery
were all that could be desired: but, when
later the sweet voice OF Marie Josephine Miss Con
way was heard from behind the scenes applause
was loud and long, and her appearance before the
footlighs greeted with unmIstakable marks OF
appreciation. She dressed faultlessly and bore
herself most becomingly for a novice In such
trying situation Her voice Is strong and
heXibc and shows careful cultivation. and
when Miss Conway gains complete control over
that natural nervousness which IL, perhaps insepe-
rablc IN all first appearances the stage, she viii
undoubtedly gain laurels a balladist. Her acting
In the piece, which Is so well known that descrip-
ton OF the plot IL useless, indicated that with
OF Mrs. Conways careful tuition ami the confidence
which Is had 10y experience she will become worthy
assistant 10 her talented mother At the end OF
the first act she was called before the curtain and
warmly appiauded, while beautiful bouquets were
lavishy bestowed upon her by admiriDg friends.
1t was such reception IA any actress might be
proud OF The support rendered Miss Conway
by the company was admirable. The following was
the cast MARIE Josephine, the Daughter OF the
Regiment, Miss Minnie Conway; Gullot u Peasant,
NJ Mr., James Dunn sergeant T seSia@e Mr.: John
baut de Gfandtee. Mr.. A. Queen Bernard, Mr.. w.
J. shannon; Caesar. Mr.. A. Eaves Etlenne, Mr.. S.
Alcibades, Mr.. Banks; stephen, Mr.. Watkins; Ouch.
ess de Grandtete, Mrs. A. Yeamans; Marchi0ness de
Berrkenlet Mrs. H. Howard.
At the conclusion of the piece Miss Conway was
again called before the curtain and when she ap-
pearcd with her mother the applause was tumuit-
uouS. The audience insisted on having a speech
from Mr.. Conway, end that gentleman accordingly
stepped before the curtain and feeiingy remarked,
in response to the plaudts that greeted him chat he
was overpOwered by the kindness OF his friends,
and THAT although he had prepared an address
suitable to the occasion he found himself unable to
freely express the feelings which animated him al
the moment. The gathering there was more ike Il
social reception OF friendslhan anythnglese. and he
was delighted that t vas 80, for ii an evidence
Of the kind feelings which the citizens OF Brooklyn
entertained towards Mrs Conway, his daughter
and himself The debW OF Miss Conway
made successful through the cooperation and
Kindness OF his associates aud the public
who were present; but he felt confident that with
proper training and study she would become worthy
OF the citizens OF Brooklyn who had given much
generous support 10 the theatre. loud applause.)
In CCnClus ION, he noped that all present might
Joy the felicity which he that moment experienced in
returning thanks for the kind and cordial reception
accorded hts daughter
The drama OF sRoDert Macairc.- in which, how.
ever. Miss Conway did not appear, brought the en-
tertainment to u Close
NIBLO's-MOsQUIrO.- lydia Thompson ap-
pearod last night before 4 crowded house in the ne
play, "Mosquiio," written for her specially by Dumas
l@7r. II being her first appearance in drama much
interest was evinced among theatre goers The ee-
nts OF the play are. Of course, purely sensational
| TO suit Miss ThOmpson's peculiar style. The
| mise en- scene and appointments were OF
| the most superb character, tropical moon
| light by Voegln being particularly ar
| tstic Judging from the first representation
the play seemed to be made up OF the staest Bowery
| ingredients -caitins carousing; robbers In am
| bush; particularly uninteresting chief villain
| IN love with female dramatic ''stck; lot OF non
| entities to represent the French court; oaths OF
vengeance by the dozen; pistol shots and Protesn
business OF the most unnecessary kind, ana
| the dialogue mainly consisted OF wen known
side peanut masticators: ''iia there's a Sc
cietp' "'Tis ne, yet il cannot be him T.
bOod!' and the ike There was q Pdrsian bully OF
decided llibeniln extraction and lover who mad
convenient way Of transferring hrs affections at a
n0menps hotice. Miss Thompson acted with her
uccust Jmed vivacity, ana dis played ability OF
decided character In this new line; and Mr.
| Harry Jackson went far towards reIeemInr
the utter lnanlty of the drama by his
quiet humor and perfect command OF each
situation: He played the part OF a Spanish bucco
neer, waich h, made the principal feature ol the
| play, and his impersOnatiOn was relief from the
molotony OF the rest OF the 1t unnecessary
as me Bowery has presented better, If more highly
spiced specimens, for years past Everything that
| appointments has been furnished by the man.
! agcment but 1t would nave Deen better for
| Miss Thompson and Mcssrs Jarrett and Palmer
to have said to Alexandre Dumas when he presented
them this play OF "M0squito" "Shoo Flyr' ByrOn's
capital burlesque OF ''Sonnanibua" followed the
".drana," and formed decided contrast. MISS
Thompson aud Mr.. jacks were 'supported'i by
Miss Markham Mis- Edwin and Messrs. Warner
kan&in, Cahin and flanagan. Beckett and Miss
we itherSby were the principal characters in the
burleigne. The performance lasted until nearly
midnight.
The GRAND OPERA HoUsE-"TwELvE TgNPTA
ToNs.r-There was an Immense crowd AZ the Grand
Opcra HOuse ItSt evening, WHICH was Drawn together
iii anticipation OF the first appearance of tho new
Spanish Ballet Troupe. This new attraction made
their first appearance in the f.th scene of tile second
part OF the play, ana their superb dancing soon
made them great favorites with the audience. The
dancing OF both the ladies' and gentlemen Of the
troupe was really splendid Sehora Cecilia in spe-
cal manner being worthy OF particular mention Tor
her exceeding grace in tripping the light fantastic
In act the Ike Of 1t has not Oft, IN been TINS
city. The troupe is certainly very strong addition
10 the many attractions of the Twelve Tempta-
tiCnS," and there cannot he the slightest doubt that
the ladies. at least alc really Spanish tor they are
a. honely as they are graceful.
WOODS MUSEUM.--A buresque OF the famous
Auberian opera, "Fa Diavoio," was given yesterday
at this world renowned little theatre. There WAS q
t0erably large attendance NJ the evening perform
ance and the sisters Rand ana Mr. Leffingwell
burcsqucd to perfection the leading characters in
this most effective OF all the operas. AS burlesque
1t was mrIh-provoking ana sufficiently broad 10
reach tue mCst obtuse understanding and
nj rtIny htat,