The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-30
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THiH AVENUE IHEATRE-MRS. CHARLES MA
rHEws.-The eminent comedian who has for
some weeks past drawn to Daly's cosey little
dramatic boudoir the largest and most ele-
giant audiences that could greet mana
geral eye took his benefit last night before
crowded house. The occasion was OF special inter-
est, as Mrs. Charles Mathews appeared for the first
time alter an absence OF many years. Time and alb
sence nave not robbed her Of any OF the vvacity
quetry, and II we might be allowed the expression,
the dd6tete that made her. as Lizzie Weston spe-
cal pet OF the public She appeared at first IN
Pianches well-known parody or burlesque "The
Golden Fleece" In which she ous-Racheled Ra-
JaDauschek as the vengelul Medea. The modern
stage not being en- 'eole for the era of Jason and
structed for this occasion over the regular one and
acc0rdng 70 the rules Of the primitive Greek drama,
e an ~ t9e most splendid pictorial effects were
Matnews was the original Greek chorus, thereby
dispensing with the usual guards, people, &C.,
desscrip aI Dayidge made testy old Creon.
sense, written BY Brough ..The Comica Countess"
1t was admirably calculated to bring out the pecr-
liar charms OF Mrs. Matthew's STYLE Of acting, and
met with as warm reception as its prede cessor.
the entertainment concluded with the popular
.Cool as Cucumoer,n We have spoken before OF
Mr.. Mathews admirable representation OF Plumper,
and need only say That last night IT was as enjoyable
as ever. This bill win be repeated every evening
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benefit on Friday. We would suggest, as great
improvement to the parody, the esion Of the alb.
chorus. Genteei bnresaue OF this kind is only In
1ured by weak attempts at music by persons who do
MOI know now 10 sing Is charming and enjoy
WALLACK's THEATRE.-For one hundred sue
cessive nights some ten years ago. the pretty,
romantic and popular play Of "kosedale" at Wal
lacks was the ruling theatrical attraction OF New
York. At It's reproduction last night, with an In.
creased splendor In Its appointments there was
reproduction OF that FIRST overlooking house OF ten
years ago-the best evidence that could be desired
OF the substantial popularity Of this pretty play Of
Rosedae." Down to last night 1t is only four years
ment Of the audience was apparently as fresh and
~ osa o Ss% t ed seses
on the peculiar excellence of Lesser Wal
lack in the character OF Elliott Grey, and on those
actor which have contributed 80 much to make his
theatre favorite resort Of refined and cultivated
Sc brief and we cannot omit the recollection that
the places once filled in this play By honest OLD
and the Cannon w be-
1lled by them again. The present cast, however,
With such names IN addition to Wallack, as Gilbert
ysrs, Enc Germon, MISS Mes'ayor,' Miss
ssSn MISS Ms' B SS1a sna Miss Mrs ba:s
is perfectly satisfactory, and each In his or
her part and all together, give us very charming
representation OF charming play. 1t charm
Ing play in the story which IL tells, In the intermin
Cling which 1t gives us OF romance and sentiment,
and melodrama, and high comedy and low comedy,
situations, and In the gratifying settlement OF all
dangers Of Nle plot The spectator is inter-
ested In the Development OF the case more
and more as 1t progresses and leaves the house
at It's close in nm easy, enjoyable and graceful
frame OF mind. The effect Is good aud tue moral is
good, and so we are sure thai this favorte play Will
hold good for many nights to comes for Is admira-
bly, adapted 10 the season OF strawberries and cream
BowERY THEATRE.-The drama Of SOLVER TWIST
was last evening introduced at the Old Bowery with
Mr.. w. H. Whalley as Fagin Mr.. Marden as Bill
Sykes, Miss Alice Newman as Oliver Twist and Mrs.
w. G. Jones as Nancy Sykes. AS may easily be I'm
agned the performance was OF the most exciting
KIND All the characters were represented In the
style most proper ana great was the applause OF
the audience After Oliver and his associates had
disappear ed the laughable drama OF "Bran 0Linnf
succeeded Mr. Maurice Pike taking the part OF Bran
and MISS Shcelah Sackett that OF Shulah McCabe.
All the other parts were well sustained and
thoroughly enjoyed 1t might have been expected
that the Old Bowery would have been crowded with
the German east side element last evenings but this
was not so, probably because the lager beer was not
there on the fow. The audience, however was by
means small, and was, as usual, entirely appre-
ciative.
KATE MoRENsI.-This favorIte prima donna con-
tralto. after long absence, VIII appear before her
many admirers IN Brooklyn this evening. A COM
pmentary testimonial has been rendered TO her,
and she Will be assisted by many excellent artists.