New-York tribune., 1870-09-12
very superhuousy, in the second act but fOrcble
and good in the fourth.

representations Ia impossible In daily journalism.
Where merit is manifest however in minor actors,
always feel uncommon satisfaction In striving 10 do 1t
such Justice we can. The main thing though, ia to
catch the right occasion for sympathy. Every enter
prise should receive thoughtful and kindly encourage
men-irrespective OF minor blemisheshat tends
dound 20 the credit Of the stage Such enterprise has
been undertaken by Mr. Wood in presenting Mrs Scott
siddons and the play OF "'rwixt Axe and Crown" 1t
may not last long Its motive may have little do with
esteem for the art OF acting. We know nothing about
that We only know that 1t deserves succeed and
cordially wish it the prosperity 1t deserves.
The performance at the Museum the afternoons OF
me week excepting saturdayconssts OF neat ceany,
amusing little buresque, called The Golden Butterfly"
in which the following players participates ~
Miss Alice Harrison Miss Lille Hall, Miss Marie Ba-
reta Mr.. ]. L. Mestayer, Mr.. @. c. Charles Mr. c. NJ.
Maney Mr. John c. Walsh, Miss Theresa Wood Miss An
ME Frmin, Miss Emma Moshier, Mr.. T. W. Keene, Mr. ].
S. Rooney, Mr.. Harry Stewart Mr. James Barnes.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATER.
AS our readers know, the re-opening of the
Fifth Avenue Theater is fixed for Tuesday evening,
when "Man and Wife, will be acted for the first time in
this country. Description Of the improvements made In
this theater has already been given, together with full
particulars as TO Mr. Days new dramatic organization
1t s only needful TO direct attention 10 the fact
that the play with which Mr. DAILY begins his second
season,-being based Of the most human sincere,
and practical Of Wike COinss nOvelsdscusses topics
Of great interest," and add that its cast OF parts in
cudes several payersf unusual talent and popularity
There WILL Of course, be large assembly present at the
opening tO-mOrrownight The first night OF the season
is lively occasion at every theater 1t must especially
be interesting at theater cosy and elegant as Pe
Fifth Avenue.
LoTTA At NIBLO'S,
The sparkling and welcome, ray of sunshine
that is known to the stage Lo "a will flash
boards this ,rng Nblos Garden is the
place TO be shone upo- And doubtless aro" ..r,sny
VI po'sonS vi" ot together to witness the illumination.
~, nkes to hear cricket chirp on the hearth
an % everybody likes TO hear tho childke prattle and
merry laughter OF little Loa. She will appear in a
play, called Hearts Ease :" and understand that
good players have been engaged second her
| efforts.
| LIMA EDwIN's TuEATER.
The retttng of the neat little thCater at
No. 72O Broadway. which Miss Lima Edwin designs
| TO open this evening and 10 devote to comedy
and burlesque, has been tastefully completed Miss
Edwin shows great deal of energy and spirit in this
undertaking, and all generous minds will naturally de-
sire to these qualities rewarded The programme for
tonight OF this theater offers comedy
called "A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush"
and the buresque Of Black Eyed Susan" which the
oomical Mr. Stuart Robson will reappear capt Cross
tree The dramatic company engaged by Miss Edwin
includes Mr.. Edwin ThOrne, Mr. Walter Grisdao, Mr..
Harry Jackson Mr.. j. H. Broughon, Miss NJ. Wood, Mr.
Eugene EDerle Mr.. j. H. Chatero, Mr.. Fred Marsden,
Miss Amelia Harris, Miss Lille Eldrdge, Mr.. Stuart
Robson, Miss Lima Edwin Miss Cline Miss Herbert Miss
Lewis, Mr.. Harry Josephs, Mr. c. Parsoe, jr., Mr. g.
Jordan. Mr.. j. Collins Mr.. King. Air Ii. Nelson, Mons
Laugenbseh, MI Caldwell, Mr. H. schiwickardi, and Mr.
I. Kebs
TESTIMONIAL TO MR.. w. H. POPE.
Mention has previously been made of an en-
tertanmen projected for the benefit OF Mr. W. H. Pope
Its appointed time draws near. and moro
nd IN IN att Mr. has
himself distinct and independent career in
art choosing the thorny road of eOcution. and walking
therein with degree OF energy really remarkable
considering the extremely thankess nature OF
the pursuit OF public reading On many
sions Mr.. Pope has given performances for
the benefit of the soldiers of the Union On this
the Grand Army Of the Republic recognizes Mr.
POpes services by taking up this project for his ben
eft and urging it to a successful issue The programme
of the proposed entertanment-wh will be given next
Wednesday night at Steinway Halls full Of promise 10
those who enjoy recatOns and to the lovers of music
Mr. Pope will be assisted by Madame Manzocch, Egnor
RandOh. Harry SandersOn, George W. Morgan and the
Harmonic Club OF HObOkCn. leading incident OF the
occasion will be Mr. Pope's delivery OF poem by Col
c. f. L. Holmes. entitled "The Black Prophet, or the
Spirit Of Freedom" Mr. Pope will likewise recite Le
Fanu's poem of "shamus O'Brcn,' without which no
entertainment of this sort suppose, could possibly be
got through with.
MISS GIYN.
Mention was lately made of the projected
visit to America OF the actress and reader Miss Gyn,
the wife OF Mr. i. s. Dallas She is now at the West
minister Hoto and public appearance will shortly be
made. This lady long since acquired fame on The
English stage-nOre especially by her performance of
shakespeares CLeOpGtra London Times Of the 20th
ult anticipating her departure for these shOreS-tO
which she Is heartily welcOmespeaks OF her follows
"Our most eminent readers disappearing in quick
successon the 2Th inst. Miss Gyn Mrs. l.. g. Dal-
las will depart in the Russia for NewYors. thus com
mencing tour which VIII pfoDany c0npfiSe tne prin
pa towns OF America and Australia Oi the hlGh merits
of this accomplished lady as an Interpreter or SNAKE.
speare the platform il Is unnecessary to speak, known
they in the capital and in the provinces As how
ever she has not appeared for some time on the London
stage, it may be well to remind The New world or the
reader but actress OF great qualities, and that two
tIionic art have become exclusively her own by the
force Of her genius If the Americans ana aus
thony and Cleopatra and The Duchess of Mafy' acted
in theater, they will D'Ss an opportunity winch may
not again occur
DRAMATIC NOTES.
Residents of Brooklyn, who take an interest
in dramatic matters, may SEQ Nj LBmcts fFdS thIS
evening and tomorrow evening in the Brooklyn Acade
Wallack's Theater is closed for renovation
and 10 tS eompaSy TgEI HAVING
ready been summoned To assemble:
Established attractions still hold their ground
at several of the Mr. jefferson will contnnc TO
play Rip Van WiHkie at BoOth's MI Fox and Mrs Oates
will make merry at the olympic in Little Faust" Mrs
Scott-siddons will enter the second week of her en-
gagemen at Woods Museum in the interesting drama OF
""Twixt Axe and Crown" Madame Lanner and her
troupe of dancers will appear in "Urea" for one week
more at the Grand Opera House And the san Francisco
Minstrels, who merit attention from the lovers OF laugh
ter will give their pleasant entertainments as usual at
5S5 Broadway.
MUSIC.
Mr.. Strakosch has issued his announcements
Of the Nilsson concerts, which are 20 open at Senway
Hall on the 9th Of September The first series is to con
sist OF six performances in which the fair swede viii
have the assistance Miss Cary young lady OF Boston
who has won considerable distinction In London as a