New-York tribune., 1870-12-13
THE DRAMA.
NIBLo's GARDEN-THE BLACK CROOK.

NIBLO'5 GARDEN-THE BLACK CROOK.
The town has been overwhelmed at once by
q vile eastery storm and by 1.-THE Black Crook" Both
arrived yesterday. The storm came in the morning.
The Crook at night Nibo's Garden was OF course,
the scene OF the latter There il had its birth three sea
ago. There it reappeared last evening The hoss
was densely crowded. The auditors were mostly men
A blacker audience have seldom seen. As matter
Of course the excitement very great Nothing tres
the masculine bosom like the anticipation Of ravishing
prospect Of calf. Long before the curtain rose
enormous bouquets OF flowers were seen 70 proceed
toward the stage-spontaneous tributes 10 pros
pectlye loveness. The curtains rose at twenty
minutes before nine From that time till nearly
morning the pageant went forward. or "Ihe Black
Crook" as literary composition need not speak II
presented its literary merits alone II would never
have been presented second time. Last nights per
formance showed 1t to be the rubbish as OF old
But the real charms of the spectacle were abundant
and they exered their former influence In other words
the legs were very numerous, and they duly sd
mired clog-dance led the way-like the sherry and
btters before a grand banquet. Then came the solid
meats Of the banquet Mile. Cora Adrenne, fine woman
and a skilled dancer, was warmly applauded Later =
cordial welcome awarded to Miss Pauline Markham
who rose through the floor, and whose superb pillars
were seen TO be in excellent state OF develop.
ment. Bonfant came, in act second, and
greeted with enthusiasm. The town has evidently
become habituacd 10 these beauties and welcomes their
merits with critical eye 1t seemed to US that there
OF dancing. Tastes differ TO this. For
the fancy Of the town. the more leg the better There
great abundance of 1t last night. And the scenic
display was gorgeous, from the last OF second
to the end Of the spectacle. We can only touch
upon its points, in passing, The old question TO tn.
spirit and influence OF exhibitions Of this sort need not
now be raised 1t afford to wait. An immense dea
OF labor was put into last nights performance Time
will show whether Is labor in vain. There Is ques
mind lahar Tnisa u1iat
long to tell all the radiant instances Of this usrous
occasion. But must find room for a special word Of
commendaon for the Maiiltons. The agility the variety
the grace the national character and the encng charm
OF antics performed by these players could not readily
be described They carried the house 10y storm The
fantastic beauty and airy of Mile. Marie MaJiop
will assuredly make her Of the most popular Of per
formers. This is something unique, original. and dne
skating scene by Messrs Moe and Goodrich. great
deal of applause The that closed the fourth aS
vas deformed by the straight lines Of what looked lac
window cornices in the center.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATER.
Slakcspeare's comedy of Twelfth Night'
acted at the Fifth Avenue Theater last night The
bad weather prevented a large attendance Twelfth
Night" admits OF rich scenic surroundings, and thcss
were duly furnished. Mr.. Daydge acted Adiroo. Tho
east in general was good. Twelfth Night" will be 10
peaed this evening and it will also be played on Friday
and SATURDAY. We must ill another day more
particular comment this representation. The long
promised new comedy Of Saratoga" will De broushs
out at this theaer rext week.
WOODS MUSEUM.
The LYDIA Thompson BurleSque Troupe and
the buresaue Of Paris continue To be the attractions
offered at Woods Museum. The Lyster Troupe, how
ever has closed its engagement and departed. Tho
White Cat and a Woman's Stratagcn" make up tho
afternoon bill that is now offered.
OLYMPIC THEATrR.
Pantomime continues very popular At this
house The success ls deserved. Mr. FoXs Corn is Al
exhastess fountain OF enjoyment to those who appre
ciate gleefu mischief and droery. And-by reason OF
the fine scenic accessories OF "wee Willie WiDkio-tho
fun Is framed in luster Matin6es here-ior the little Pe"
ple-eyery Wednesday and Saturday.
NEw-YoRK CIRCUS.
As the time draws near the Christmas li0!-
idays, uncommon effor put forth by the manage
ment Of tho NewYork 10 please the children ana
minister the delight o. those who enjoy sports In hs
arena. This weok Mr. l. 10 will offer new programme
made up partly OF features and partly OF old ones
rearranged. The Runne. BOY viii Illustrate The o9m
plan games OF ancient days Mile ROLAND, the only bare
back rder-of the softer that in the circus world
will also perform Mr.. Charles Fish Will ride Anu
there will be . display OF Amazons; and many Things
viii be done To szrte and to amuSe. The fairy piece
that IL In preparation at the Circus, Is to introduces
large number OF children performers. This attraction
Ia close at hand Matnees at the Circus are announcer
for Wednesday and Saturday usual We observe tn''
the attendance at this place OF amusement IL seadV
large.