New-York tribune., 1870-04-13
THE DRAMA.
UIPPODROME PARIsIEN.

impressiyely styled the Hippodrome Parisien-com-
menced operations Monday evening, at the corner OF
yfourthst and Thrdave. Rain fell, on the occa-
sion-and everything ese-but rain always does fai
when the European Circus comes to Newfork' particu
larly on tho opening night. Last year, we remember
our first view OF manifold attractions or TINS popular
show was amidst copious abundance OF saw dust
and water Nevertheless the occasion was agreeable
1t had, indeed certain wild flavor about H. ana reV'eu
recouections OF the days when we went gipsynS "a
longer time ago than greatly care to mention. Inc
pluyal opening this year, was equally enloyapie ~
did take place in a tent, though, but In the com
modious skating rink. None the less it successful
The European Circus rougher than the more consera
tive and better bred institution to which we are accuS
toned half the year; but it. has many positive merits
and attractions. The company Ia numerous. Ihe re-
male equesrians are capital performers Of their kind
The horses handsome. The clowns are-wel, the
clowns are the clowns. In chldhoods sunny hour the
wit of the Circus ring the Attic. Let us hope
for the sake OF the clowns that chdhoods sunny hour
has lasted with the multitude. Mr. Pierce the famous
ontamer, stl travels with the European Circus, ana
still makes of himself Daniel in the Lions Den; and the
lions treat their Daniel with a gentle liberation ana
submissive obedience which it reef-f not exactly
a delight-to behold. The European Circus will remain
here but short time and the devOtees OF this class OF
amusement should therefore improve the opportunity
to a very good specimen of the travelling Circus
exhibition
wOOD's MUSEUM
Burlesque prevails at Woods Museum, and
changes OF bill are frequent burlesque of "The
Bohemian Girl" was acted there on Monday night and
will be repeated every evening until further notice. III
is set with the customary amount OF gtterng unset ana
is stuffed full OF Description OF this sort OF
thing is really impossible. "NOthng can come OF MOTH
ing" We note however, that Mr.. Louis Mestayer, Mr.
Felix Rogers, Miss Ada Harland, Miss Jennie Will
more, Miss Lizzie WmOre, Miss Emily Pitt
and various other performers, participate IN
this representation of the bohemian GIRL, ana
make ii merry and effective. The burlesque Is spangled
with good lnesamong which we donot reckon the local
illusions Hits at the times, which are equally funny
pungent would starte in any Of the current bur
lesques. So far they do not exist Among the perform
ers in "The Bohemian Girl" Mr. Louis Mesayer has the
chief eminence by of his mellow humor MS dis
nct assumption of character (he plays Count Arnhetm
and his telling delivery Of the lines Mr. Mestayer
us think now and hen of that rare and quaint genius
William warrenperhaps because we were wont to see
them act together often, in old times; perhaps
Mr. Mestayer has nvoluntarily retained some
what Of the mental atmosphere of the admirable old
comedian. In either Mr.. Mestayers acting docs
great deal for the pieces that presented az the M
scum. 1t Is alive with yigor and warm with that nearly
relish fun which Immediately and deeply arouSes
the sympathy Of tho spectator. MI Felix Rogers like
wise gives the zest OF sport to "The Bohemian GIRL
We noticed that he greatly appauded though, for
the very simple gymnastc eXpedent of hopping up and
down. He acted DcrilShOof-Miss Jennie Willmore was
the Airline of the travestie. There is certain
sincerity of temperament, goodness OF personality, ana
sharp emphatic earnestnes in the singing dancing and
incidental antics of this nimble little lady, which
exerted in really good plays-woud lead, we fancy, oa
success not unlike that which has been achieved by Miss
Maggie Mitchel.-With Miss Ada Harlands remarkable
merit a dancer, that part of the public which Is
interested in these matters is thoroughly acquainted
That merit conspicuous I'm the performance OF this bur
s..,,
Jagged e but greater vvacity of movement Will no
doubt come by repetitionIn the afternoons this week.
the visitor TO the Museum will the buresque of The
White Cat" which l. elaborate and lively comic Illus
traon Of fairy tale There little symmetry in the
form Of the workout these trihes seldom address the
sense of art Rather they the vehicles for all sorts OF
absurd business songs dances, capers contorons
and nonsense in general Mr.. Keene acts King PppiH,
in The White Cat" and makes sport as If he liked 1t
which is Of the first requisites OF good buresque act
ing Onythe bursque actor should never let 1t be per-
ceived that he knows and appreciates the absurdity
OF his own conduct The pretty and pquant
face of Miss Rosa Rand, and her graceful
bearing and neat vocalism add to the charm
of The White Cat" such as is. Fair scene in the
course of the piece is enliyened by negro mnsre-the
minstres being arrayed like the cats OF buresque-and
by the performance OF real bears and lively and well
trained monkey Some real Indians, we understand VIII
shortly be introduced into this The other chief
performers in "The White Cat" are Miss Olivia Rand,
Mr. NJ W. Fske, Mr. G.. c. Charles Miss Theresa Wood
a volatile and dashing little dancer-Mss Lsette Ber
nard Miss Westerey, Miss f. Moshier, Miss X. Harr
son, and Mr.. James Barnes. The Museum now
presents nothing but farce and buresque, OF
which the public has not wholly tired though
nobody now considers this sort OF thing with attention
That which bids merely for passing laugh should be
satisfied with the laughter OF the moment In the nu
merous halls and galleries of the Museum the customary
treasures Of scientific and national researches are ber
ally offered to public view and in the Menagerie depart
ment may be found noble lions and several re-
markably fine specimens OF the leopard the bear, the
elephant and the camel And here the hyena to laugh
so that the spirit of bulesque may not be altogether
lost, even among the beasts of the forest.
DRAMATIC NOTES.
The name of Mr.. Oliver s. Leland is to be
added to the dramatic obituary. Mr.. Leland had long
been known as a Hterdtem, aud particularly as writer
Of plays.
The present week is the last of the regular
season at Mr. Lents NewYork Circus-which maintains,
and deserves, its great popularity A Matinee VIII Dc
given to-day, and another ON Saturday.
So many new features keep crowding to
view in the spectacle OF "The Twelve Temptations" at
the Grand Opera House, that it is difficult to keep track
OF them all We note that new ballet described as
/" "Amaz0nian," will appear next MONDAY.
To accommodate the admirers of Mr.. Robert
sons comedy of "Our" many of whom have requested
s rePeon Mr %es T give saTday yi Ts s
attraction is strong and, Doubtless the house WI" pe
crowded.
Macbeth Is TO be acteu nut tWlce Iloic iJ
BOOTHS sTheater-tonight and at the Saturday Matinee
on Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings, Mr. Booth
will play claude Meinohe, in "The Lady OF Lyons. =
Mr. Clarke's first appearance at Booths Theaer VIII DO
made as Major De Boots, and as Toodies.
| Mr.. Asa Cushman well-knOwn actor, died
,n tbis ctv on Saturday He had occupied the post Of
stage -manager OF the Olympic. Theater goers viii re-
member his excellent personatiOn Of Uncle Tom lie was
popular actor and in private life much esteemed
He was native Of Providence L. l., and there made his
first appearance on the stage.
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