The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-27

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MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
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CONCERT AT STEINwAY HALL.-A vocal and instru-
mental concert was given Monday evening at Stein
way Hall by Mr. julius Hess and his children, 10.
anna and Willie, assisted By Miss Anna Elzer. Mr..
Jacob Muller and others. The occasion Afforded an
excellent opportunity for the exhibition Of the we'll
cultivated talents of the youthful performers, and
the audience, which was large ana appreciative.
seemed delighted with the wonderful amount or
execution and artistic finish which they displayed
ylooncsilo. the MISUNDERSTANDING Being Miss Joanna
Joseph Diem. twas in the solos, however that
the merits Of the young artists received
% aSsse nearly nso On tne vo Rs'e@ WITH
great taste and accuracy. Nor was his sister less
at the piano. ner Of Men
accompaniment beng marked bv a careiulness and
precision that elected general admiration II not
their abilities. Miss Elzer sang Granam's Fare
Mdller's rendering OF the celebrated romance .!Non
= ver' was almost faultess. A duet from "Don
also warmly applauded. Tue concert was alto.
getner very interesting
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE.-The revival Of "Frou.
Frou' was witnessed by numerous audience Mon
day evening. The piece Is given with the Old cast,
and appears to have retained much Of Its former
attraction. even to the habftues OF this theatre,
many Of whom were present. SO much criticism
has been lavlshed upon 1t that detailed comment
now seems supernuOus Suhce It 10 say that
standard Of excellence for which this little theatre
noted. Miss Agnes Ethel In the title roe acted
tine play with his drol mimlcry, while Mr.. Harkins,
Mr. Davidge. Mrs. Gilbert AMI Miss Mortimer DID
Newton marred her otherwise effective impersona.
tion by stacy stiffness. and Mr. Parkes would
have given very satisfactory rendering OF his part
II he had not been obliged to Dish Tor words.
BOOTHS Observation-Disclosures poetica COM
edy "As You Like it," was produced at this house
Monday night under difficulties In order to interest
1t requires that the characters should be well
tanned, a leat to which the stock company proved
mlserably Inadequate. Miss Leclercq, who played
6ssHao & liz G H S GsS q
drew MI Walier's delivery OF the seven i ages'
speech OF the melancholy jacques was marked by
sare a es% ne s AM s5 % nv a@ s Is about
bre and melancholy performance at which the public
are expected TO be amused
UNION SQUARE THEATRE.-Although there are
some praiseworthy elements OF variety show at
ment, In order to sustain It's laures, must look
towards providing more interesting material for
the dedication Of It's patrons. Taking the pro.
gramme Monday night for sample, there is nothing
10 call for any commendation. The opening local
scene, entitled 'The Court of Common Peas; or. I'm.
partial Dutch Justce, was stupid and contemplate
and totally devoid OF humOr Then followed some
mock Japanese, whose cOntortions and gymnastc
feats created some merriment, the performance
concluding with the burlesque OF "Ernaui,u which
brought into reqnstion the services Of all hands The
audience seemed pleased with the production, but It
lacked the proper surroundings for anything Ike
fair representation The ZigZagS gave some OF their
grotesque specialties, which were III thorough keep
ing with the general character OF the entertain.
ment
THIRTY-FOURTH STREET THEATRE.-This pretty
little uptown place Of amusement Is last becoming
one Of the established places or resort for amuse-
ment seekers. Manager Mitchell gives evidence Of
that tact and good taste which characterized his
Chicago managerial career previous to the great
fire which ruined him as did thousands of others.
Last night the celebrated pugilisr Jem Mace made
his appearance at Mtchell's In the Crib from
the play OF "fom and jerry" In the scene Jem
had o set to with his cousin Pooley Mace, and the
display OF these two renowned athletes was received
with rounds Of applause 10y crowded house. The
general style OF performance at this theatre is what
It viii compare favorabiy with any tneaIre in the
city. Dramas sketches, farces pantOmime, singing
and dancing lind home IN TINS little east side
theatre.
ST. JAMES THEATRE.-The joint benefit for Mr..
Davenport and Mr.. Davry on Monday night was
complete success. "Marriageu was again put on
the boards, anu Will remain on Till Saturday. Mr..
Mackayes season Will close with performance for
the benefit OF the talented young actress Miss Girls
void.
BROOKLYN THEATRE.-"The Sea OF Ice; or A
Thirst for GOdn Is the piece for the week at this
theatre, ana was presented on Monday night 10 o
large audience. The drama Is or the very sensa-
tonal character tnat attracts the multitude and
deals largely with the terrible side Of human life.
GleaninRs ut Home.
"Humpty Dumpty" will be reconstructed on Mon.
day. ~. -. =. 81, ---se 49,
ton Hall this evening.
"BufYalo Bilr' takes his leave OF the B0wery, and
Park, Brooklyn on Saturday evening.
The sale OF seats for single performances OF the
Parepa- Rosa Phillips Wachtel Santley Troupe at
the Academy Of Music commences On Thursday
morning.
Mr.. G. vandenhoff gives reading at Association
Hall on Thursday evening, In aid OF the Bethesda
Mission OF Rutgers Presbyterian church, the subject
being "Dramatlc, Poetic and Humorous"
Messrs. Moss and schonberg intend playing "The
Veteran" through the New England states, COM
mencing next week. 1t WIN be perfect duplicate
OF the play as represented at WaacKs, as arrange
ments nave been specially made with Mr.. Lester
Walack. The company CONSISTS OF Mr.. Charles Lee |
as sas ME
the Emr; Mr. j. p. sutton, as the Sultan; Mr.. j. II.
O'Niel. as Oi-anagan, and Messrs. Brought0n, |
ana stevens In the smaller parts The |
part OF Blanche will be sustained by Miss Alice |
Brooks. Amineh by Mrs. J. j. Prior, Mrs. Mcshake
by Mrs. Stuart. The route so far Is as follows:-
Springfield, 5th and 9th; Worcester, sth and eth;
Lowell, 1lth and 18th; Portland, 18th; Salem 10Th;
Taunton, 10Th; New Bedford, l7th; Providence,
18th, 10th and 2otn; Newport, 22o; woonsocket,
23d; Norwalk, 24n bridegroom, 25th and 9th;
Mddietown. 2Sth; Albany, Goth April TO May 4. Az |
ter that probably TO Buffalo and the western part OF
the state. Mr. Marvin r. Clark Is the advance |
agent, Mr.. Bernard Mollenhauer the musical con-
ductor
JOURNALISTIC NOTES.