The New York herald., 1871-07-11
A N u S e W e N rs.

WALLACK'S-"ELFIE."- ."-BOucicault's latest essay
in the theatrical line Elne" was presented for the
first time last evening at this theatre Notwth-
standing the extreme heat there was very far
attendance and the new candidate for popularity
had flattering reception The play displays much
Of the authors peculiar TALENT for strong situations
and diversity OF character and bears evidence Of
more care and cOherency of idea tnan any of his
other late works. The scene Is laid at the
Cherry Tree Inn the landlord of which is
a miserly fellow named Filey lMr. ring
gold). A worthy M. D. (hir. Wheateigh,
falls into his clutches and Is exposed to very DIS
tresslng circumstances, from which certain sum
OF money alone can save HIM. The situation be-
comes still more distressing from the fact
ter miss Lizzie PRICE,, who again has de.
voted but impecunious lover, BOB Evans, naval
Deepcar, an adveniarer MR. RockwelD, ana the pro-
prlet0r OF waXwOrk show (Mr. StOddart Ellie
miss Efie Germon) is the barmaid OF the inn and
sort Of rough diamond which blind sailor (Mr.
Fisher) endeavors 20 polish to some extent Deep
car, disguised as Bob makes an attempt TO ro0 and
murder the landlord. and thereby secure the hand
O! the doctors daughter. Through the eXerttons
OF Elie Joe the blind SAILOR The real culprt Is
discovered, the lovers are united virtue triumphant,
&c. &c. AS may be seen taere Is nothing Striklngly
original or startling In this story OF an Inn, but tho
out OF such materials The scene OF the interior Of
the inn presenting sectional view of two noors two
tempted, Is fine specimen OF the realistic, and Mr..
Moss has spared no pains or expense to
entire cast the most noticeable for praise
were MISS Efie Germon, VINO played the title roe
Fisher and Miss Price, The others were iar in their
respective parts. The play deserves to have long
during the regular season at a theatre devoted 70
such pieces Its main fault is in The dialogue, which
Is very trashy IN some OF the scenes It's merits are
LOtta, for whom 1t was written might have cOnsid-
cred twice before she declined to accept It,
FIFTH AVENUE THEArRE-DAvIDGE's BENEFIT.-
new and attractive bill was presented at this
theatre last evening on occasion of Mr. Davidpes
benefit. Considering the warm, or, as Mr.. Davidge
called 1t, the "inclement weather." and considering
that the cultured people OF wealth VINO usually
throng Mr.. Daly's establishment are enjoying Sara
toga" and "Surr at more rural theatres-where. pos
sna tne fs aS0 6aySse
had gooo house. Tho new American comedy
Tor the e pece as s Sena
wild absurdtty, full or the most Impossible and I'M
practicable situations and entirely divested Of any
"DigOd nOnsenSen In the way OF point pith or
moral 1t is just the thing Tor the dOgdays The
piece Is 80 complicated Us TO plot that Is mpossi
Die Tor us to follow out all Its ramlfc0tOns the
thor himself having given up the JOB In despair and
in helterskelter. pemeli fashion, declared every
gard to their individual deserts. The performance
SIosea win oS mock renossa from Nicholas
pieces aud returned his thanks
LIMA EDwINs THEATRE.-The Berger family OF
Swiss Bell Ringers presented excellent entertain
ment last evening at this theatre. Their programme
embraced a variety OF selections, which were exc
cuted with great professional skill by the diifereng
members Of TINS talented family. Miss Anna Berger.
a young lady remarkable for her prettiness and
mOdesty OF men, performed s0l0 and delighted
the audience with the harmonious Jingle OF the
bells. She was twice recalled. The other members
are equally deserving OF praise. Mr.. Sol Smith Rus
cell sang several funny songs aud ballads, and
reaped rich harvest OF merrlment.
HALL OF THE You've MEMS CHRISTIAN AssoCIA-
TIoN.-Mss H. L. ID. Potter gave readings last even
ing under the auspices Of The Young Mems Christian
Association. Her programme comprised a series of
selections from Longfelow, Scott, Tennyson. &c.
Miss Potter has full sympathetic voice, and was In
every respect equal to the task. She rendered the
"Bugle Song" by Tennyson, especially, with excel
lent expression. A large and apprecatve au-
dIence rewarded Miss Potter with frequent ap-
plause. SignOr Mora played the organ and did
well.