The New York herald., 1871-02-28
A MU 9 E III Z N rs.

SrADr TnEArRB.-Ths theatre was again we'll
diled last night. The lnimitabe Seebach came for.
ward in all the grace so peculiar 10 horsei IN the
play of Tears ana Laughter" her eatree being the
signal for general applause from the audience.
Probably few actresses VINO have visited these
shores rgom the Falherland have succeedes in SO
shor. time ms the handsome and accomplished
.daushier OF Riga, in winnng their wey To the
hearts OF the New Workers. Wllhout arccraton,
yet With nIe,ISe precision, Seehach has the happy
facility or adapting hersen 10 the piece
known u 20 isi, ' even SUI IN "a the most dit air
ncult performances, IN giving entire satisfaction
70 aer p:irons. her representation OF Anna r, Key
WENT aie Andere lacnt" showed now thoroughly she
had stndied human nature 90 as 70 reproduce It's
best and noOlesJ characteristics without al mportl-
non oI vanity or vulgarism. The German p0pua-
Hon may well be proud OF her as representative OF
to say Lnai. despite the Drlliancy Of her intellect
ana The fertility Of her imagination. she never AZ
teirpts 10 falsely cover ND any or the deneence5
OF her country men. bur faithfully pictures iacts
present existing. Her utier contempt for the false
Ianre in ins play shows sow Wen she unaerstands
the characters in real lile 1t would seem that the
company improve in this piece, for all The persons
In the cast acquitted themselves better last evening
than OH The previous represenIauo The orchestra
! discourse some splendid pieces from Onenbach
| and Verdi which were generally appreciated 1t
would be much more pleasant II system OF police
er attendants could pe organized TO keep order III
| the galleries. THIS Is reformation sadly needed.
i Al
which "Richeleun has held possession OF the stage
| at this theatre, the house crowded last night
! ana Mr BOOTHS rendition OF the crafty Cardinal re-
ceivcd renewed marks OF appreciation. This VIII be
the last week OF this thrilling drama for the present
as otner novelties which have been In preparation
] f0l long tline must be produced. The brilliant
| manner III which "Richelieu- Is put on the stage
leads US to expect equally brilliant speciacies when
| "hiuch Ado About Aoining' and IA Winters Tale'
VIII succeed IL on the stage OF BOOTHS theatre.
LIMA EDwiNs-LAURA KEENE.-ThIs admirable
actress closes her brilliant engagement at Tits
house this week. The beautiful handlwork OF
Bouccaut .lunted Down." one OF the most effec-
tive, emotional and interesting domestic plays at
present on our stage, with the magic OF Miss
keene's talents ana presence has filed the theatre
night atlr nght, and had IL not been Tof previous
arrangements, there Is little oobt that Miss heene
would be able 20 welcome the Easter hohaays i'll the
same place as Mary Leigh. The play Is strong aud
yet not sensational but us chief feature Of success
Is the finished acting OF the admirable lady whose
name heads this notice
NEW YORK CIEcUs.--Bnly Buttons equestrian
conucalty; Nile. jeanette Elsler, tight rope
dancer OF grace and ag lily; young George Donald,
O bareback, somersauit and pirouette riding cham
pion and nile. ROLAND, who is as much at home
and as artistic on the back OF horse as BOnanti Is
the boards OF Niblos, are The main features this
week at Mr.. Lent's admirable Institution. Rarely
III Europe or America has the public been
furnished with q circus entertainment SO complete
~ the usIy IRON Ia IN and gs so bs
atinees are the most interesting on account OF tie
myriad chubby faces which greet one on every side.
and all young New York seems TO be out
Tie prograH me for the present week Is Of tile most
attractive character and far superior 10 what one
would expect Judging from the general character of
| those perambulating atrairs which annually make
raids vacant lots in the cities at cross roads
| the country.
| GloBE-"AFTER THE wAR.n-here is given the
apotheosls of that impresslbe faithful ring,r sur.
rounded by every sensation that the modern stage
is capable Of ana its capacity is immense. The fire
in this attractive play is OF the best which
has been presented 10 the public for long time,
and Is as realistic, without being dangerous, as the
most lnyeierate sensation monger could desire Mr..
his particular line, and josh and John Harts
character acting gives spice OF real merit 10 the
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