The New York herald., 1870-08-30
Am U S e M E N rs.

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NrBLo's-"TRuE AS STEELr-The DAYS OF tie later
Bourbons on the throne Of france abounded in
intrigue OF an intricate nature such as the world
never witnessed before or since. To follow the
thread OF one OF these intrgues to an intelligble
conclusion Is as difcult a matter as to attempt to
unravel the mysteries Of the war dispatches OF the
present day. Hence these Intrigues present an ad'
mirabe subject for the skill OF the drainatis anu
many plays have been constructed on such founda-
tion which became decided favorites. The threads
Of such intrgues are generally OF such gossamer
texture that to unravel them requires extreme deli
cacy ana tact We do not think that Niplo's
Garden Is an appropriate theatre for the pre-
sentatlon OF plays OF this kind, and True
as Steel' on a smaller stage would be likely
10 prove greater success than II did last mig Int.
The play is clever and interesting sketch OF the
days when the P0mpadour ruled France and when
noble and peasant made intrigue one OF the neces-
stiles OF life. We have already given our readers
synopsis OF the plot. Mr.. Lawrence Barrett made
more favorable impression IN the D'Artagnan role
OF the cavalry soldier than In any other he has ap
peared In during his engagement. lie is an earnest
conscientious ana pa installing actor, who
fail to please TO degree but who will never create
strong or lasting impression. He never of1ends
thanks to his ease and experience on the stage but
we look In vain for anything In him 10 touch or
move an audience. Mr.. +. G. Bangs who played
the intriguing Baron D'Alzera In spite or manifest
part one OF deep interest. We know OF no actor
that has appeared on the boards At Nbo's for many
reputation as Mr. Bangs The Pompadour found q
weak representative IN Miss Louisa Moore the part
being entirely out of her line, and Miss Lizzie
Mahon with the exception Of weak voice ana
| rather crude manner, gave promise OF becoming q
valuable acquisition to the stage in the character ol
Alice de ROsel. With more experience and self
reliance she Is bound to attain high position The
rest OF the cast was as follows:-Gabriel, Fanfans
friend, Mr.. Charles Thorne, Jr.; Ramponnedu. re-
cruiting agent. Mr.. E. Lamb: Marshal SAKE com
Mns,ar p, NJ Il Carroll Masrepas
savant,. MI. J. Martin Honore, Madame de
Pompadour's servant, Mr.. y. b. Holmes; Antoine,
a peasant, Mr.. Elliston; Jean Logne, peasant
| Mr.. II. A. Rende; PatOche, q peasant Mr.. Tyson
Bailin. Mr.. Miriam; MARITIME. servant, Mr.. @. Collier
Florette. Miss Lizzie Wilmore; Louison. Miss LIE
| Brun; Gertrude, Miss Strckland: Bastienne, Miss
| Bellinger. The play was spendidly mounted, and
nothing was left undone by the management tO
night this week, and on Monday next grard
| Shaksperan revival Will take place. "Jullus
Cesar VIII be given, with combination OF artists
such as has rarely been seen In this city, Mr. Il. l..
Davenport as Brutus. Mr.. L. Barrett as Cassius, Mr..
Walter MONTGOMERY as Mark Antony, Mr.. F. G.
| Bangs as julius Caesar, Mr. Mark Smith as Casca,
| Nine. Ponisl as Portia, ana MISS Louisa Moore us
| Capurnia, form portion OF this great cast.
PARK THEATRE, BRoOKLYN-DAN BRYANT-Dan
Bryant and his cOmically loquacous tribe OF jack
davis chinned 1t away last evening at the Park
theatre Brooklyn, to the intense delight OF one OF
the largest and most select audiences have seen
|
one Of the cOrk-dyed princes best, 'Its Well to be
Father" as rendered by ID. B., receiving merited
! encore from the paternal sympathizers OF thai
| goodly city. "Tin-pan-ononn was well done. Al
for the "challenge dance by Dan Bryant and Dave
Reed, 1t was refreshing as reminder OF old time
IN minstrelsy: Unsworth spoke piece" in tnt nm
standard reputation OF the troupe The mins:re
VIII perform each evening during the present weel
| In Brooklyn.
KELLY Icons MINsTRELs.-This well known
md norular troupo Of do tner frat
! pearance In their new hail. at Nos. S06 and s0S
Broadway last night. The place is not yet quite
| finished, but enough is completed to show that Il
will be comfortable, cosey and pleasant little resort
The company engaged Is In every respect g0Ot
one, Kelly and Leon themselves being as the say
ing is. "a whole team" The principal feature o
| OF "Le Petit Faust" which was given In admirable
style Kelly playing the part OF Doctor Faust an.
fine style; shouts OF laughter encouraged tn
MINISTRIES to go on with the feast Of fun they pre-
sented; many OF the songs and dances were hearth
encOred, and the first night OF Kelly L. Leons mil
strels In their new hall may be considered success
SAN FRANCISCO MINsTRELs. Notwithstanding II
sultry state Of the atmosphere there was lars
audience &C the San Francisco Minstres' hall 10
evening, their opening night. All the old favOrt
were ON hand. Among others, wambold, Dwye
Rockefeller, TempetoD. Oberest, Shattuck, Roll
Howard, Johnny Queen, Billy West. Billy Emmett
w. Bernard Billy Birch and Charley Backus. Bill
Birch was as lively as that fly he used SO often I
sing about and what he wished he was on certai
delightful occasions; and Backus was as serious a
ever-so much so that whenever he opened hi
mouth the audience expressed their admiration i
loud outlaws. good many OF the Jokes that wer
cracked Tor the special benent Of those Of the aud
ence who came to laugh and not to cry were highl
original and the songs OF the usual choice charat
ter, which the Franclscans alone know how so we
to render. The hall has been neatly painted an
redecorated, and presented quite an Inviting az
pearance Judging from the crowd at the perform
ance last evening the coming season will be q prof
able one for the troupe.