The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-08
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BOwERY THEATRE.-The warm weather has no
effect on the audiences at the Bowery Theatre Last
night there was a crowded house to witness Mr..
Charles Fosters latest dramatic production. IL Is
entitled "Bertha, the Sewing Machine Girl" The
dramatizatiop is taken from a story Just concluded
in one OF the popular weekly journals, and Mr..
Foster has used the material of the tale with good
effect His drama OF "Bertha" Is one OF the best OF
the many pieces he has written, and to Judge from
last nights reception Of 1t will have q run Mrs.
Jones plays the title r0le most effectively, as she
does every part sne Plays the author has char
b. Clarke treated the audience to little bit OF act.
ing which was equaed by his marvellous make up.
pause which was shOwered upon their efforts 10
defend the good and 'get square, on the wicked.
PARK THEATRE, BROOKLYN - The LONG
sTRIKE.-There is a remarkable difference between
metropolitan and Brooklyn audiences In this that
the former are usually dlnicur to excite, while the
latter overflow with enthusiasm. favorite actor
Is always sure OF generous applause in Brooklyn;
and hearty applause is more than money to palms.
taking artist. Under the management of Messrs.
Carroll Lamb, who are deservedly popular, the
sensational play Of 1.-THE Long Strike" was
produced At the Park: Considering the high tenn.
pera,ure the house was well nlled: The story
Of It now would be work OF super
orogation but its interest intenslfes with each
improvement OF cast. The management did well in
engaging Mr.. stoddard for the principal role, for az
Mr.. Moneypenny he is unsurpassed on the stage.
His acting last night was splendid representation,
and elected very hearty applause. Mr.. +. Lamb as
John Reilly was, as usual, inimitable. The audience
J. W. Carroll as Noah Learoyd made the most or his
role and was well supported. Mr. Mark Bates as
pany also acquitted themselves well. Miss Jennie
carroll as Jane Learoyd Was gas. excellent The play
rs 1t Should attract large audiences.
KELLY AND Icons MNsTREis.-This favorte
place Of amusement was well filed last night, and
the audience seemed to thoroughly enjoy the per-
formance The proprietors have done away with
the stereotyped plain chamber backing for the first
part and use instead handsome drawing room.
through the OF which garden can be seen az
the rear The entire stage is given up to the troupe
as they SIT in semi-crcle from the looughts and
the effect at the rise OF the curtain Is very good Mr.
Stormes' rendition or "Ihe Merry Swiss Grl,' was
excellent, and brought down the house In his favor;
but "Carry the News to Nary is one OF the gems Of
ire performance. To those skilled IN the language
OF guitars Don Pedr0's must certainly talk, for
rarely Tears such diversity OF information as this
gentleman brings out, and with finish, too.
b,Isiness but Leon 1.-THE only., showed out most
boldly in the farce Of the "Belles OF the Kitchen"
PARIS IN FLAMEs-A number OF pictures OF Paris
during Its occupation by and alter the expulsion Of
the Communists were exhibited, with the aid of o
stereoscopticon at Apollo Hall last evening. The
views well depicted the beauties Of the monumental
and architectural adornments Of the city before tho
siege and the desolaton OF their ruins. The appear
ance OF the city during the fire that was started
with intent 80 vandal-like, lighted up with lurid
flame and Overhung with canopy OF smoke, Judg-
ing from the picture, must be considered to nave
been magnincent-n the tllongnt or now much or
ruin was being made and how muon OF beauty
being destroyed could be laid aside. When, how
ever the remembrance OF senseess vengeance
visited upon those monumental edlfices when were
the pride of the world comes TO mind disgust
for the Vandals and their principals cannot but be
experienced by all not previously 10 sSmpatay Win
engendered Their sins against civilization ana are
cannot be condoned they cannot OF 9 ' compromises
iyrannously tramplino what they and many others
with clearer heads deem the rights ,o OF the people
only be excused on the ground that such reflections
are ever induced when such scenes are represented
IN the eve The views are thoroughly good and
tHe EXAMINATIONS OF them are well Calculated To
give a good idea OF Parts as 1t was And Il.