The New York herald., 1871-12-24
CHRISTMAS AT THE THEATRES

WALLACKs. success Of "John Garth' has
been Of such an emphatic character at this favor
te temple OF the drama thateverythng else has been
necessarily laid aside for the present Mr.. Wallack
has reaped new harvest OF loure8 IN this clever
work or Br0ugham's
BooTH's.-The management OF this theatre does
not niEch from the legitimate, despite the obsta-
cles in the path, such as opera, comedy and gen.
eral financial depression. On Christmas evening
the great tragedy Of Julius Caesar' Will be pro-
duced, with Lawrence Barrett IN his very best and
created such Juror at Niblo's Garden; Edwin
Booth Brutus, Waller In the title role and MISS
Pateman as POrtia.
FIFTH AVENUE THRArRE.-Whcn Q theatre opens
with play, and the play is q success, proving its
claims by 120 nights OF crowded houses,
and when this play has for Q subject .
theme Of the I most vital interest M t. illustrated
rounded by magnificent scenery and an assemble
In every detail perfect, IL would be folly on the part
of the manager and author, Mr.. Augustin DAILY 70
withdraw It. Therefore matinee and evening per-
formance OF Divorce " will be given az the Fifth
Avenue tomorrow.
OLYMPIC 1HEArRR.-After all, "Humpty Dumptyn
Is the crowning success Of the dramatic season.
Fox OF course, is the commanding feature but
when we take into consideration the Martens, the
giants, the Mixes, the ballet, the scenery, and we
might say the general view OF fairy land, the &c.
derstood. Matinee and evening the spectacular
pantomlme viii be presented tomorrow
GRAND OPERA HoUsE.-Here Is . bewildering dis
play for the holidays First, the Ninth regiment
band OF 100 performers give concert this evening,
with Madame salvotti, Mile. Castellan, Mile. de
gramme Then the tenor Of tenors. WachteL ap.
81 f ana Ss sSenns e
servedy popular artists, MI; and Mrs. Florence
give iha ab o he ~ .ne sur
ing prims donna, Mile. Pauline Canissa WILL sup-
port Wachtel In Adams opera.
NIBLo's.-"The black Crook,r with all It's wealth
OF legs and red fire and its bright particular star
danseuse Nile. Adrienne. Will be the sensation 1t
tins theatre. The third run OF this spectacle docs
promise 10 be as successful as either Of Its pre-
decessors.
srADr.-The distinguished actor. Mr.. Daniel E.
Bandmann will appear at the German Theatre on
Christmas evening In The Iron Mask,u and on the
following night In 'The RobDcrs."
ITALIAN OPERA.-The Swedish Nightingale win
not warble at the Academy tomorrow evening. bus
on Tuesday sne appears for the last time Leonora
In 'Trovat0re."
AIxRE-This charming opera bo,t1e artist ap-
pears both afternoon and evening at Lima Edwin's
a. Boulotte in "Barbe Bleue.n
NIxos's BROADWAY CIRCUS -rhe management Of
this Establishment announces, In addition TO host
OF attractions, an engagement with Santa Claus,
who VIII attend both performances Tomorrow.
NEW YORK CIRCUs.-Mr. Lent has prepared q
gorgeous holiday pant0mime for his Young patrons
shis week, which will surpass in spiendor oil hs
previous essays In that line.
PARK, BRooKLYN.-MessrsL Carroll q McC1oskey
have sensation on nand In the shape OF drama
tixation Of Bret Hartes pOem Poverty Flat"
ORAroRIo.-There Ia nothing more welcome at
Christmas than 'srhe Messiah" especially when is
Ia rendered Dy such an tabisned society as the
Mendelssohn Union, under the able direction OF Mr..
A. Retn Jr., and with such O peerless prma donna
a. Miss Clara Louise Kellogg Tor the soprano solos
and MISS Sterling as the contralto MISS Kello4g
has already proved her clam 10 the title OF great
oratoro artist
BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF Musfc.-A portion or
wallack's nne company. including Broughani,
Montgomery, Mme Ponisi and MISS Deland. win
give Tbe Americans IN Paris" and '.His Last Legs"
tomorrow evening IN the City OF Churches.
CoMIQUE.-Mr. John Hart makes his first appear
ance tbs reason ON tomorrow evening. bewil-
devinf bill OF novelties OF all kinds prepared to do
holc- to the festival OF festivals.
UuloN SQUARE THEATRE.-Mr. John Mulligan. an
Ethiopian comedian, and great trick pantomime
are the leading attractions on Manager Buffers
Christmas DILL.
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