The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-04
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NiSlo's Gnrden--"PolI and "aytner joe"
Monday evening Burnand's burcsque Of "Poi and
Partner Joe" was produced Tor the first time IN
America. to a densey packed house, al Nlbl0's
Garden. This buriesque is OF the "Black Eyed
Susan" character ana ab0unds with song and
dance music Jgs and walk arounds, aud has q full
band OF blacked-up negro MINISTRIES. The principal
character, that OF Mary Maybud. Is sustained by
Mrs. Jonn Wood, who liis the part with graceful
esp,ege,etre and abandon During the time occupied
by the acting or the burlesque Mrs. Wood
sings the song which she has made famous
In London, "Ilis Heart Was True to Poll"
song which nyd,a THOMPSON made famous
In "Blue Beard.h IL Is needless to saw that
to great extent Mrs. John Wood carried the neat
and burden OF the night on aer shoulders attn oush
the character Of Black Brandon, as portrayed by
Mr. U. w. Anson-a mock heroic cutthroat pirate,
who nowis for hts revenge ana his honor like bad
Itself most finished piece OF acting; anu The Dame
ller Of Mr.: Harry Cox vas equal to anything Of It's
fun and humor. me other characters
dllyard, Dy Miss Jennle Lee; Joe :, Tlller,
fYs orns w sas MaSaq %aNi and
those who performed them we're deserving Of
forming larce before the main attraction OF the
evcning-a very bad fashion. by the way--caused
tle close OF the performance TO be delayed until
cut aown considerably particularly where cockney
illusions are so plentiful, and mere local songs and
Jokes introduced; and. with the very eicient and
capable buresque company AZ Nl3lO's, inc piece
VIII run TO a successful issue.
Olympic Theatre.
Remcdelled, rcJuvenated ana entirely refreshed
after the Lenren season. our familiar friend
"Humpty" maze his two hundred and fifty first
bow on Monday night before as large audience
as the limits OF the theatre would permit. HIS APP
parel was OF Tho newest pattern his jokes the rich
est aud his surroundings the most unique and ele-
CANT that could possibly have been imagined con-
siderng the versatility and numerous changes he
has displayed from the start TO DE sure several or
the old variety features OF the original have been
retained, but the majority OF the acts are new and
Interesting, and ireshening aud lively effect mas
been Impaired to what may generally be regarded
this city. the opening mas some e'' remarH K
ably good features. IL represents among
other things two ac; i've At pres
cleanliness ana impurity-ana taxes into account
the precautions necessary to be observed on the APP
proach or summer. Some excellent hints are
thrown out, Of which the Health Board might judi
clously take nole or two. In the chasJe r0te OF
Santa. the spirit OF Purity Miss Lulu Prior created
most favorable impression aud doservedly won
the applause bestowed upon ncr artistic Efforts She
altogether suited TO the part Then Master TOpack
as the Spederlon, an apprentice OF Mr. Fox, dld cx
cellent work with hiS muscular little limbs. The
pantom'me was reple.e with beautiful effects, and
tailed not TO awaken general admiration. 1t Is
home ana was as fresh, humorous and entertaining
Us ever. Inc Martens sang some new lyroean
songs, ana Mcssrs. kynock and Smith gave
tho kirane dance Oh skates-an exceedingly
mirth-provoktng performances. The Martens
children made their debut III scrap from opJrd
boHfe known as "Les Pompiers.' while the
Keralfys performed their dance In che ara feat
that rather asionished the Juveniles that thrOnged
the house. The alphabetical ballet was q feature OF
the entertainment, but to crown all. FOx's Magic
shadows, Ia which fayorite dog Appeared, 1airly
tho wilson Brothers DC omitted. 1t was entitled
'sIhe Pyramid Somersaulln and for boldness
activity ana skill could hardly be excelled. The last
or wa day a1 nm n IN attn
exhibition, IN which the Prince oil Clowns appeared
to the usual advantage, and the piece was brought
TO q satisfactory conclusion by tableau represent
Ing "Humpty's Marble Statues'-a spectacle which
should be seen TO oe appreciated.