The New York herald., 1870-05-10
ANUS EN- ENTs.


AND 'AA0Na THE BREAKERs."- IA brilliant audience
witnessed the performances at this magnificent
temple OF tho drama last night People press In here
not only on special occasions when some parricu-
larry attractive pece Is being represented, but every
nlgn because Mr.. Booth has given the public ample
assurance OF bis desire to please instruct ana amuse
them. what Kesn did for England In the revival OF
the iegiumate drama Mr.. Booth has done for
America We owe TO him most decided improve
ment In dramatic representation, more elevated
taste ana healthier tone In histrionic business.
supplement- TO the splendid seres OF Shakspearian
plays given by Mr. Booth, and II the manifestations
dication OF popular approval that excellent actor ia
pretty certain M M to hold for iengtnened period the
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merit was the CHIEF piece the boards last night
and II IL needless to say that Il was mounted with
ment. The plot Is well known and need not, there.
fore, be described now. 1t Is proper TO say OF tne
acting that Mr.. Clarke as Bob lyke quite exceeded
himself In his part, having developed qualities not
suspected even BY his most ardent admirers. AS
Lord Avondale Mr.. Theodore Hamilton was excel
lent The character does not call for very elab0-
rate portrayal or character, but MIR. Hamilton
showed thorough appreciation OF his part and
Is careful copyist OF ~ Booth and has profted
largely by his example. Miss Blanch de Bar and
the other actors and actresses IN the piece acquitted
was most enjoyable 1t viii be repeated tonight.
"Among the Breakers" one OF John Br0ugham's
peculiar plays, which followed the "SchO0l or Re-
FORM" was also well represented, and gave the
audience entire satisfaction. The scenery was good,
aud the dialogue was, Of course. brilliant and
sparkling.
WALLACK's-"THE LANCERs.u-The first night of a
new piece at this favorite temple OF Thespls gem
orally has choice partesre Of beauty and fashion
In orchestra, circle and boxes and last evening the
first performance OF Captain Leicester vernon's
sparkling little comedy, "The Lancers, - was no ex-
ception to the rule. A large audience OF the true
standard OF this house was present. The play Is
thoroughly enjoyable and rattes through from be-
ginning to end with all the SPIRIT dash and careless
simple enough. Victor de Courcy sMr. wyndnaml
rich bankers son in Paris In 1T Of anger ut the
treatment which he received from his father joins
a regiment OF lancers as private. The colonel
mr. Fishery Is Martinet OF the EXTREMIST kind, and
pettcoats. The gentleman soldier meets . Young 40
belle Miss Louisa MOore) IN the dress OF a peasant
girl, and from Irritation love results. He next
meets her at her chateau at an evening party, to
which he has ventured, despite the fact oil his
being under arrest for some breach OF discipline.
quarrel with his own colonel t''o to whom
he Is personally unknown, and is wounded In the
inevitable duel Next come discovery, court mar
tial aud pardon through the generosity Of the Colo.
mel and the intercesslon OF the aforesaid belle. and
everything ends happily. Miss Louisa Moore de-
rendering Of the principal female r6l and Miss Mes
tayer did the strOng-minded dragooness to perfec.
r.
Colonel indeed his was the most finished Of all the
characters. Mr.. Wyndham did not make as much OF
his dashing role as we expected, and Mr.. Stoddart,
with the exception or an unlucky slip OF the tongue
In double entendre, was the nmitable comedian rs
usual. The play was placed on the stage with all
care and completeness, and deserves to have long
run. 1t Is light and sparkling, and there Is not duh
line In 1t.
FRENCH THEArRE.-Mr. Charles Fecher last night
appeared at the French theatre In his favorite role
OF Ruy Bias, In the drama of that name. The piece
is familiar to the public from the fact that 1t was
chosen by Mr. Fechter as that in which to make hts
first bow before an American audience. The drama
as produced and rendered at the French theatre,
may be fairly said to be an improve
ment upon Its initiatory representation at
Niblo's. Mr.. Fechter's impersonation OF the
OF the HERALD, but, In fairness to that gentleman
1t must be said that he last night acted In manner
which left but little to be desired The peculiaties
OF pronunciation, enunciatiOn and accentuation
were, OF course, strongly marked, and these were
the only points which marred the beauty Of the per-
sonation. Mr.. Fechter seemed more at home
than when at Nbl0's, whether from his better
knowledge OF his audience from the superior
to saS Fhs pecaar powers Of the actor 1 70 touch
the sympathies OF the house and the intense feeling
thrown INTO some parts Of the play were fully appre
the theatre. Miss Lecercq as the Queen was excel.
lent throughout and particularly that portion OF the
love was given with more than usual dramatic
power and erect. Mr.. J. r. Snewe as Don Salluste
thorough mastery he displayed OF this somew hat
dificult character Mr.. j. f. Cathcart as Don
Caesar ana Mr.: Bradley as Marquis de santa Claus
were also worthy Of notice. "Ruy Blas'' VIII be re-
peated tonight.
NIBLo's GARDEN.-Tne reconstructed "Mosquiton
was presented last evening before what Is generally
known as an overnowing house. The blood and
thunder Of the production have already been alluded
TO, ana 1t only remains to state that the new
version Is o decided improvement. There was
much less bowling than before, while the
scenery was very pretty and appropriate.
Indeed, the popular opinion was decidedly
in favor of the piece. Judging at least from the fre.
quent outbursts OF appreciation which greeted the
efforts OF the artists. Miss Thompson was sprightly
and entertaining, afforded as she was wide berth
for the display OF her versatile talents. After the
first act the drama assumed quite different phase
from that which has heretofore characterized it-a
one. Miss Thompson was very ably as
sisted throughout and the "Mosquito,n given
win admirable surroundings, was very favorably
received How the little annoyance might be wei
coined in the dog days, however, is dificulr to de-
termine. Succeeding the Mosquito" came the bur-
lesque OF "Sonnambula" " In which Mr.. w. b. ca
hill, Mr.. Henry Beckett, Miss Eliza WetherDy, Miss
Markham and others succeeded In awakening the
risibites OF the audieace. The excellent appoint.
ments contributed largely to the OF the en-.
tertanment, which met with apparent satisfaction.
BowERY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. new drama, entitled
'Twenty Years Dead; or, The Twins Of London" by
Charles Foster, was produced at this time honored
establishment last night. The scenes are laid in
London and in America, ana the piece which was
put on the stage under the direct supervision OF
Stage Manager Clarke, developed the immense re-
Of the stage for which this theatre is noted
Mime. Laurence's troupe OF artists representing
living pictures and groupings also formed an at
tracttve feature In the evenings entertainment.
The audience was large and enthusiastic.
CENTRAL PARK qARDEN.-The reopening Of thi s
popular and fashionable place OF amusement last
evening was brilliant success. select and appre.
ciative assemblage-as many, indeed, as could be
comfortably seated within its spacious music hall
here passed evening Of most exquisite enjoyment
listening to the well chosen and superbly per-
orm ed music Of the admirably organized orchestra
under that unrvalled maestro Theodore Thomas.
The programme-whic was divided into three
parts-presented most pleasing variety OF
the most refined and beautiful music. Such was
the delight OF the audience that the end OF nearly
every piece they were clamorous for an encore. AS
regards the musical entertainment, 1t was only u
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