New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-03
THE DRAMA
MATILDA nERox's BENEFIT.

Ii is proposed TO give dramatic performance
for the benefit Matilda Heron. The burdens OF time,
troube and sickness have been laid heavily upon
her mind and life, and the aid thus contemplated Is
greatly required 1t may said with equal truth that
if is wholly deserved. Matilda Heron Is woman or orr
gnal dramatic genius; andn tunes that are past, never
to return-hcr vitality OF mind and emotion have largely
contributed towards investing stage with the great
attributes Of sincerity aud definite aud valuable purpose
She has never been triner Her CdmHe-whatever
estimate may be placed upon its moral signcance-was
one Of the most magnetic works Of art, in the great
school Of nature, that the theaer has afforded 1t Is
needless to the readers Of this journal that the
substance OF the effort has commended itself TO
our appreciation, although, when regarded
AZ art, it has seemed TO deserve cordial
rrai,c The manner IN which thing IS
dome may often be finer than the thing itself Matilda
Heron has earned her rank with the truly unique artists
OF the American theatcr That rank entities her 10 re-
epcctfu consideration and practical remembrance in her
time Of adversely. 1t NAV be said, too that her own mu-
nncent generosity, in other days-the bounteous lber
atty OF an ardent, iinpusive temperament-shOuld be
remembered rs augmentng her claim TO present attcn
ton and professional and public friendship. Those
workers in the who animate aud sustain the humane
instincts OF mankind benefacors ana are worthy OF
gratitude substantial Benefit TO Matilda Heron will
honor such worker and rescue her from suffering We
understand that performance with this worthy Object
in view will be given at NibOs Garden Friday aft er
noon January r. Many players have volunteered their
services Mise Laura Keene has been particularly active
in this good work
WALLACK'S THEATER.
There was an interesting ripple of novelty
last night at Waack's Theat.r. Mr.. BroughaIn ap-
ueared for the first time in his drama OF John
Garth" cnacng the part OF gregory DeeThdn-htherto
played by Mr. Gilbert Tie latter gentleman we regret TO
learn was ill., and therefore unable TO appear. MI Polk
was likewise out Of the castbeing detained away by
domestic afiiction-and his part that OF Antonio Bar
rcti was read by Mr.. Rockwell Tho performance was
witnessed by quite numerous audience MI BroughaIn
made Dcerhdn joller old gentleman than he appears
az deneated Ivy Mr.. Gilbert. While, however the per
sonaton somewhat more vital and rosy IL was not
as nature. conscientious man who suffers re-
other kindred anguish which he is compelled
TO concca--win have precisely that subdued manner,
that air Of solicude expectancy, and wisfu sadness
which MI Gilbert thoroughly maintains. but which
Mr.. Brougham merely suggested. The favOrIte come
dian was, nevertheless, effective and polished; and OF
course he well received. "John Garth" Will be
played here every night and at Saturday Matinee.
DRAMATIC NOTES.
Afternoon performances may be seen to-day
NJ the Olympic, the NcwYOrk Circus, the MON Square
1hcater, BmIuins Museum, and Nfx0n's broadway
Circus.
Mr.. Lent will shortly please his juvenile
eral tunes proved popular hit at this pleasant resort.
Mile. Aimee, at her Opera Bouffe Theater,
VIII, on lnuIsddy evening, provide novelty for The
NOtdrlcs OF this description Of cnteftainmcnt,fln the
debut OF Mile Dubois, who is to sing in lie Eoces id
Jeanette" and " Fleur &c The"
Mr. +. ID. Davies, the ventriloplist-w
remarkable vocal faculty and intativrsEin lately
displayed at the 81 James Thcater. with much
-IHy be seen at the Union square Theatcr The LAun
PanIOnmc Troupe is also acting there.
Mr.. Nixon, at what he now dcsgnatcs as the
Broad say Circus, pOniics speedy production of the
spectacle of Cinderella" In which 1ny children win
participate Mr.. ". WOrrel, the clown and Mr. Segrst
and ms performing dogs are attracting present attention
at this place
MIR. James steele Mackaye, who opens the st.
James Ihcdtcr next Monday evening will maugurate his
management Of ths house by producing play en-
t'ed MOnald in which he viii persOuate the priucl-
pa character The piece Is said 10 have been written
especially Tor MT Mackaye. IL will doubtless 10
be founded on Washington AstOns haltfOrgOten novel
Of NJ Vnadi'--the theme Of which IL the suddenly
aroused Jealousy OF simple, unsutpieious. and emineDLy
pure artistic nature