The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-19
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.

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| COMIQUE.-A variety bill OF the most interesting
kind Is offered to the patrons OF this pretty little
downtown theatre this week. Under the careful
management OF Messrs. Butler Gilmore the
Comique IS become a standard success. The pres
ent bill drew a crowded house on Monday night and
was applauded TO the echo. There was "Old Dog
Tray" an amusing sketch, then trained dog. a
banjo solo, breakdown. "A New Subject and one
Of the best ballet advertisements that the New
York boards have witnessed for many year; a
nalf dozen other entertaining sketches and Pro-
team farce, In which Mr.. Harry Jackson, genuine
famed the characters Of Jerry a servant sam wax,
drunken c0boler; Susan squai, gushing old
woman; Hcathen Chiuee, Mile. Dumplino. from
Fechter a. Hamlet These changes were made
neatly and rapidly, and were loudly applauded; but
the most successful were the leathen Chnee, Napo-
leon and Fechter. They were artisricay made up
and In action and word were almost perfect Mr..
jackson excels particularly In the art Of dressing
various characters, though he has a good know
ledge OF stage business, as was evinced by his
Only two weeks remain for this excellent company
In this city. Tney Will visit The provinces at the ex
plraiion OF that time and return IN August to open
at Messrs. Butler Glmors's new theatre In Union
square.
GLOBE.-Thls theatre has had an unexampled
career this season. and, thanks to the energetic ex
ertions OF Josh Hart. the manager the interest OF
the public has never tagged. Last night every seat
was occupied, and the attractions seemed endless.
One man INDUCED in the pleasantly of drinking
scaldng brandy and emitting n fame from his
mouth. and little Eddie did some extraordinary feas
on the tight rope But the Kralles, with Their
eccentric dances ana lightning Terpsicnorean move
ments, were The main attraction. they are true
artists In their line 1.-the graceful and at ease in
every dance. IL IS unnecessary TO refer 10 the
other bewidering features OF this bill. Josh
Hart Is one OF the most indeiatigable and
enterprising men in the variety business. Not
tent with making the Globe thorough success, he
mas started namesake to 1t IN Brooklyn, where
m hnlh ,rfh xtst
Churches has been in fever OF excitement it
ever since. Again the Comisue has falen INTO mis-
mesheS, ana on Moving Day he transfers first class
variety company there also. But the reconstructed
New York theatre where once the sylph-like Lucy
Rushlon rirouetted and the grim Davis bid defiance
to the Sherfs mnlons. has become thing OF life
aud a JOY under the guidance of Mr.. Hart. On
Thursday W., week an afternoon viii be
treasurer
STADT THEATRE-BENEFIT OF HERR FRAUsCH.-
The German portion OF our population onght to
graduate themselves upon the musical treat pro.
vided for them at this theatre last night. Messrs.
Hamann and Rosenberg certainly deserve creit for
the manner IN which they have placed the comic
opera "Maurer und Schlosser'' t''Mason and Lock
smith'0 before the opera loving public, and, to Judge
from the well filled seats and boxes, their efforts
appreciated In o great measure. The opera ia
divided into three acts, which, though trihe too
long IN the performance, are nevertheless extremely
enjoyable. The principal performers were Herr la.
Irma Herr Bernard, Roger n mason; Herr Adolf
franosch locksm:h; Ma lame Lichtnay rs Henri.
fa s M n the aoz n Madame as
lrma; Herr Formes and Herr vering "a Usbeck and
Ricka, and Herr Weisheit as keeper. The parts
recalled to receive the favors OF the audience. IL
being on the occasion OF Herr Franosch's benefit
thing should 20 or in the most satisfactory
manner, and success attend all their efforts.
In addition, the splendid music from Auber tended
nosch was twice recalled and received repeated ap.
pause for his efforts In those comical parts OF the
second and third acts, which none better than ne
understand how to render Madame Lichtmay and
Romer were excellent, and deserved the applause
afforded them by the audience. new opera will
be brought forward this evening, WITH no doubt as
great success.
UNION LEAGUE CLUB THEATEE.-An amateur
performance, for the benefit Of an uptown Episcopal
church, was given last evening at this diminutive
theatre. The ladies aud gentlemen were up to the
average Of amateur performers, and several Of
them showed decided talent. The comedy Of
ellis Last Legs' was enacted, and seemed
to give muca delight TO the audience, which was
manifested by frequent applause an shower OF
was rendered, with much zest and IN a spirlled
manner by Mr.. }. G. BUSHNELL who kept the audit
ence IN continuoTs i'm M r, McAdam as
s put part ar Fred 's5Ssss Ds
sensible young gentleman. and Messrs. Van Pelt and
w. Burt deserve credit for their several impers0na
tons. Mr.. q. Vibbard, Jr., as John, the iOOtlAn,
was ludicrousy awkward. Mrs. J. q. b. the ladies'
objected to giving their names IN full was charming
Julia, and Mrs. II. p. NJ. and Miss b. equally
satisfactory. The performances concluded with the
farce Of .'Poor Pllllcoddy,n which the audience
seemed to enjoy hugely. second performance
Will be given next tuesday evening for the same
object at this theatre, when the comedy or "Caste'
Is to be enacted. .-.a
The uAnNEMANN HOSPITAL CONCERT. A grand
musical soiree viii be given at the Union League
theatre on friday evening for the benefit or the
above excellent institution. The following artists
Will appear:-Mr. Ranier vllanova. the eminent
pianist; Misses Simon, Segur, Davenport, Iomn-
son and Manner, and Messr5 PonZanski and Berg
ner The programme Is interesting and well dvers.
fed, and the cooperation OF Mr.. Y. A. kvarde mas
been secured as conductor OF the concert.
THE CoRTADA CONCERTS.-The Athengum corner
of Atlantic and clinton streets, Brooklyn, was filed
by very fashionable audience last evening, the
occasion being q complimentary concert to signor
Augustin Cortada by the South Brooklyn Amateur
Choral Society and the Harmonic Gee Club. The
programme embraced very fine selection OF
musical and vocal gems. The FRA Diavao' over
lures teight hands,, by Messrs. Casewel, Loretz
Navarro and W. II. Clark, opened the entertain
ment which was charming throughout. The chief
attraction OF the evening was the singing OF the
favorlte young soprano, Miss Estee Murtagh,
whose rendition or "Grande Valse de VenZano" was
excellent and led to a most ilattering encore, as
also did the solo "Non-e-Vern (MatteU by the same
lady. Mile. Regina Nachmans performance at the
piano and the singing OF the Harmonic Glee Club
were alike deservedly applauded.
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