The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-13
A M u S e M E N T S.

NIBLo's GARDEN.-Tnc continual moving 0, the
population Of the city toward the upper end OF the
island has gradually produced Its effect upon the
personnel OF the audien at Niblo's more especially
is this the case since The management have been
ransacking the repertorial Of the Old Bowery for
sensations. The latest translation from the east
side to the west Is the operatic melodra.
matte nonsensical tumble or Inconsistencies
chosen for the reaate of Mr.. John Collins
upon the metropolitan boards last night. Mr. Col.
Inns Is unqucstionably experienced and painstak-
Ing actor, but he had too much co struggle against
last night TO make anything more than a favorable
impression upon his audience The stage was In a
wretchcd muddie. even for first night. The or !.
chcslra would not take up the cues. Most or the
members OF the company were strange to each
Other and, to crown the edidce OF il-uck Mr. Col
Inns himself did not appear to be In good voice. In.
deed, have very little doubt that If the music OF
the play was cut down TO two songs, the interest
would be immensely improved. As first act OF
grace TO an indulgent public we hope to see the
chorus instantly vanished. Dummle Dunaker got
into hob In The opening scene and continued to
dance in il till the curtain fell. Why the stage man.
Ing such parts as the Dummie. while the stage was
In confusion. Is an enigma. Flats wouldn't work
wings and set pieces were flying around in all direc
tons at every change, doors and windows wouldn't
open that ought to be practical, ana the
director Of the stage was making Dunaker ridiculous
~ 5 = II aos s Nss n historic ss .S,
broke In upon the chaos Hs rendition OF the song,
"Oh for cot by slvery laka,r was 21Wirable. He
has q voice OF singular power and Sweetness ana
shows thorough training in the management OF 1t.
pair OF shoes for the first time and be-
slowed 80 much attention upon them that
she had no memory left FOR her lines.
That singing, ganus manner OF carrying a ladys
person across the stage and Ogling the audience
may do very well at variety house but IL "a
lamentaby cut OF place on the boards Of first class
theatre Mr., Jack was the life OF the piece and
showed his sterling qualities as an artist in almost
every scene. His meeting with his daughter In the
last act was one OF the most exquisite touches OF
refined art witnessed throughout the play Miss
would have been otherwise efIecuve, by
the villanous garb in which she presented
Lucy Brandon. Surely Miss Howson cannot
be addicted TO the perusal OF classical English lite
nature. There was scarcely SUFFICIENT cause for Mr..
Fosters violent interpolation in the want OF mem.
DRY of utility man. II he did forget the prop It
was not Mr.. Fosters place to swear at HIM, or to
swear At all In the hearing OF the audience. Mr.
Boniface hadn't much to DO, and consequently
didn't 40 much damage. Among the minor parts
OF the play Miss Fannie Burt made herself conspc
some time, that the public will have an opportu-
nifty OF seeing Mr.. Collins when his piece Is In COM
pete working order.
TONY PAsroR's.-Tony PASTORS variety troupe
continues to attract the east side residents nightly
Last evening the "Female Deectlven was presented
with Miss Fanny Herring In the 1ve principal r6,es
In oil OF which she maintained her past reputation
a. caterer to the amusement-loving public
Frank A. D0wd as Sir Gervase Langton, M. j.
Jordan as Roderlc Tracy, tho Bow Street Runner,
and Una Laughton especially pleased the audience
The attendance was quite large, aud tue COMPANY
were ireuleutiy applauded,