New-York tribune., 1870-05-23
THE DRAMA.
PROMISED PLEASURES.

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the spectacleburesque of The Forty Thieves" will be
brought forward by the Lydia Thompson Burlesque
TroupeIn the French Theater The Corsican Brothers
will acted with Mr. Feohtcr in the chief part Prepara-
lions this revival have been made very extensive
seale-In Waack's Theater will he acted "The Rent
Day" and 90 Is He JealOusi "Tbe Love Chase Will DO
given tomorrow night and "Americans In fars on
wednesday.-A novelty is promised, this evening, at
the Grand Opera House. 1t is called "The PIismauo
shower and it WILL doubtless, add new briancy 10 INC
spectacle of The Twelve Temptatons-fhe long prom
dsed revival of "The Good Natured Man., at the f'h
Avenue Theaer, takes place tomorrow nlght, aS our
readers know, and it WILL doubtless, engross tho a..ch
ton OF all lovers of art and good wrlllhg
Mr.. Clarke, at Booths Theater, eh'ers w
night upon the sixth and last week OF MS en-
eagement. He will continue to play IN FOX
VS. Goose and "Lost Ashore" Next Monday Mr. Booth
will revive Mr. Charles Gayler's comedy OF Taklng the
Chances " with Mr. j. ii. McVicker as Peter Fonerou
the character originally played by him. MI McVckers
tre-appearance on the NewYOrk stage VIII be DECIDED
and attractive novelty "Takng the Chances was first
acted here in ls56-In the Olympic Theater the Oates
Blesque Troupe continues in its successful career-n
Woods Museum a new sensation drama, called "The
witches of NewYork will be acted to-day for the first
Eme-vistors TO Kelly Icons Minstrel Hall may see
Mr. John Hart and Mr. Edwin Kelly, in the refreshing
comcality Of Black statue."Last but not least
we note that the favorite player Mr. ID. ii. Harkins,
stage manager of the Ffth-ave. Theater will take
benefit tonight, at that theater, when Frou Frou VIII
Dc acted for the 103d and last time Mr. Harkins has
iabored faithfully in his Office, and he deserves well OF
the theater and the public both actor and manager
We trust his friends viii endeayor make the occasion
of his benefit agreeable in every way He WILL on this
occasion personate Satoys the part hitherto acted by
Nj. Clarke.
THE FROU-FROU BANQUET.
Prominent among the incidents OF last week
the FrouFrou Banquet, which took place at the ST.
.Jamess Hotel, Friday evening. "FrouFrou" had
been played at the Fifth Avenue Theaer for the Tooth
time To celebrate that event, and to draw closer the
bands of friendship between his theater and the press
Mr. Augustn DAILY entertained about fifty guests this
occasonin OF the most elegant festivals that have
given in NewYork. The company began to assem-
of the hotel parors at about III O'Clock, and
proceeded to the supper-room at 12i. Music was fur
hed by Mr. Stopels orchestra from the Fifth Avenue
Theater. Mayor Hall presided, representing Mr.. DAILY,
who sat his left and who does not indulge in public
speaking at the Mayors right sat the heroine Of
Frou Frou," the delicate and graceful actress, Miss
Agnes Ethel Among other guests grouped around the
conmodious board Mrs Gilbert, Mrs. wilkins. Miss
Fanny Davenport, Mrs. Norwood and Miss Ames of Mr..
gDaly's company also Mr.. Harkins Mr.. George
Clarke Mr. De We're, and Mr.. Davidge. Among
the professionals Mr. John Duff, MIR.
Lawrence Jerome, Mr.. Chauncey NJ. Depew Mr.. Richard
aOGOrman Mr.. Roosevelt. Mr.. Morris Phillips Mr.. Will
liam Winter, Judge Brady, judge j. F. DAILY, &c, &c.
Mayor Hall, Mr.. OGorman, Mr. Depew, and Others made
brief but telling addresses warm with good feeling ana
brilliant and delightful, from the fact that ladies par
cipated the festival adding to it grace and charm
which only female lovelnesS and esprit can mpart 1t
eya especially interesting, too, marking the assured
success Of Mr. Days Theaer which, established upon
sound basis of good stock company and devoted to
the proper production OF good plays presents more
barrier against encroachmens Of sensaonalism and
depravity the American stage. We have often re- |
marked with sincere satisfaction the energetic industry
with which Mr. DAILY has conducted his new enterprise
1t pleasant know that after serious and
gallant struggles complete prosperity has crowned his
efforts With Goldsmhs "GOod Natured Man." and Mr..
Days adaptation OF sardou's "FeTande" the first
season at the Fifth Avenue Theatcr will be brought to
successful close.
MOVEMENTS OF PLAYERS.
Mr.. Lester Wallack has established himself
in his Summer residence at Long Branch.-Nlr. W. r.
Foydis also at Long Branch, but intends shortly to
10 Engaud-Mr. Edmund Falconer will return to Lon
don about the middle of June.Mr. John Gilbert will
pass the Summer at his country residence Manchester
MassachusetsMr. Hacket lately acted in St. Louis, at
Ben De Bars Theater.-Mr. Edwin Adams acted last
week Pittsburgh Penn-Niss Kate Reynolds will sue
coed LOta at the Boston Theaer tonight-Miss Bate
man acts tonight, in London, at the Olympic as Mary
FGrer-Mr E. L. Davenport will fill an engagement at
selwyns Theater Boston, in the of the Summer
when he will produce Mr. Arthur Matthisons drama OF
-'Enoch Arden."-Mr Matthison will be member of Dir.
Days company, at the Fifthave Theater next season.
Mr jefferson plays four nights this week in Louisville
ON Wednesday evening Miss Agnes Ethel will act Fro,
IrOu in Springfield, Massachusets-Mrs. Barry Of Sell
wyns Theater has been engaged by Mr. Aiken for the
Museum, in Chicago where she will play for eight weeks
the closes at Selwyn's.-At the Union
League Theater Saturday evening, took place mis-
.celaneOus performance, partly musical and partly
dramatic In aid OF the Gottschalk Memorial Fund. Mr.
Lester Waack and Madeline Henrques represented
sThe Morning Call" in highly polished and effective
uanner.-Miss Emily Melville lately played at Virginia
CITY, Calfornia-It is said that Miss Marie Wilton will
shortly retire from the stage.-Mr John E. Owens is
resting at the Sulphur Springs, in Alabama.
MR.. EDMUND FALcoSER.
An opportunity is afforded for members of
Ihe dramatic profession and lovers of art and the STAGE
pay graceful and well-deserved compliment TO genu
lne modest merit and industry in the dramatic vocation
Mr. Edmund Falconer who has lived and abored in this
community for several years, is about to return to
England. Before he departs it would be timely, wise
and pleasant act the part Of his professional brethren
10 give him testimonial benefit. Few writers of our
time have contributed largely he has to the Hera
ture OF the stage. Few managers have wrought with
such high aims as Mr.. Faconer manifested in his man
sgement Of Drury Lane, suffered such losses he
there incurred in the service of the legitimate drama
His has manifested steadfast fidelity to worthy
principles of conduct, and both a public and
private his record is unsullied Mr.. Fal-
coner returns TO England with q view to
embarking more in theatrical management,
and such testimonial is here suggested would prove
of practical value to him. and, do not doubt Of ult
mate value TO those who should participate In its
ton. We understand that Mr.. Fechter has sgnfed his
wish to act for MI Falconer's benefit; and with that
artist a nucleus fancy that quite band OF pro-
tess0nal brothers could be induced cooperate IN this
worthy project We trust this suggestion may prove
uselessAs bit OF dramatic history we append LIST OF
Mr. falconers contributions to the literature Of the