The New York herald., 1871-12-30
Am q s E M e N IS.
..Humpty. Dump,y,, 3 Holiday Attirc.

"Humpty Dumpty,, b Holiday Attire.
Wonders wll never cease. for now comes sne an
nouncement that "Humptyn is to be renovated ana
adorned for the New Year. Beyond doubt II has
been one OF the most amusing and successful enter
tainments given in this city for years. and has
Afforded more hearty gratincation to the juvenile
community than all similar productions previously
presented. The pantomine had run before the pre-
sent seasons revival through 4S3 performances. 1t
has almost reached the one hundred. and fftietn
night OF its present representation, making
total Of 63s entertainments, and adding
the run Of other pantomImes given ut the
Olympic the total number OF performances amounts
to 75o since the fall OF 1869. Up to December 25,
on the present run, the total receipts have been
Sl4S,3 For three successive this one pan
tomme has certainly been one OF the great attrac-
a0ns, and generally came or with the lion's share
Of theatrical profits Resolved not 10 be outdone.
"Humpty' intends TO appear In new and costly ap-
parel ON the Sth OF January next There nave been
engaged the Wilson brothers, said TO be very &C.
compished gymnasrs; the carroll family father and
three SONS, dlmlnutve lads, but nevertheless con-
sldered capital arlsrs ana wonderful representatives
changes OF dress Tne features OF their performance
rrea. O very Sgna but nan1n ne
mime will De the snow scene by Hayes
and the Russian ballet. in this portion
OF the entertainment the Martens family Will be
Mhlcn WILL doubtless, equal the famous ''Cat
Duet" the dances incident 10 The scene have been
IN rehearsal for WEEKS and WILL 1t Is said, embrace
many novel Hgures ana strange movements. The
direction OF the ballet Is entrusted TO M. Imre
Klraliy. skater Will be introduced, Wilson by
name, who sings rapid song OF two verses while
ne skates, and makes 'hghtning changes OF cos
tune (male and IemaleI on The stage while per.
forming his ieat on The rollers. 1t appears that ne
won considerable fame as skater in ST. Peters
burg, where he was presented with three gold
medals. He Is expected to prove jewel In
"Hump;ys'' crown. The Kiraliy trOupe-the two
brothers and sisters-are rehearsing some lively
anu dashing dances, wnle new music Is
IN preparation BY Streblnger, the leader Of
the orchestra. The GENIAL Fox will, OF
course. make his New YEARS. bow with new
dresses, new coat OF chalk for his face,
aud numerous tricks and transformations which
nave not before been produced. He will probably
follow up the nit made by the persOnalOn Of the
policeman IN the "Humpty Dumptyn the First, with
several other broad taklngs On' OF puDllc types OF
character IN an equally udlcrOus ana 1t Is expected
IN an equally successful manner. At ali events
F0x's face VIII speak for itself, "Tne Cat Duer'
Will be retained, since 1t ls still very popular
new dwarf dance, several Juggling acts and new
transformation scene, with comic teatures-"Ihe
ApOrneOsls OF Fox" as one OF them, for instance
viii bring the reconstructed pant0mime to an end.
Judging BY past experience, "Humpty ILL., Will
De arrayed with all the magnhcence that Messrs
Dun, Hayes and Fox can devise, and will doubtless
astOnisn and crafty many youthful mind by his
rare adventures and racy fun. Meanwhile the
juveniles crowd the building, and TO hear their
merry peals Of laughter Is q treat in Itself.