, 1873-01-05
He is to be succeeded by 31r. Florence, Nr. and
Mrs. BoucicauIt, and Nias Neilson.

He is to be succeeded by ,1r. Florence, Nr. an
Mrs. Doucicau1t and Nias Neilson.
Edwin Forrest, as a boy, was hissed Will
, playing female part by one Of his companion
N The audience Stepping to the foot1lights,
Gek you Ike h-l-S It vas some me e: yeafs be befor
his professional epidermis became comfortable
seasoned.
Dir. Ford, the wen-known Baltimore manager
Is emnlous Of the fame Of the good faiIie
among the poor children OF that city. He CAV
on Christmas dsy bright and showy perform
ance tor their especial behoot, and added afte
tho play innume1able presents for the little peo
, plo whoso eyes he had feasted gratis. This wal
one Of the biggest Christmas trees on record
and it sprang from ono Of the best and most
Mr. DAILY has his entire mechanical and scenic
force 1T the Grand Opera House employed OF
the equestrian drama Of 1.-THE Cataract Of tht
Ganges," which viii be produced when the ru1
OF " Round tho Clock" abates. The naturn
" spring Of water under the stage will be utilized
III this spectacular piece in the formation Of !.
grand cascade, making . beautiful and wild
mountain scene, which, It is promised, will be
ono OF the finest stage effects ever presented in
the United States.
The proposal for subrention to the theatres,
W1ich Will be PLACED before tha French Assembly,
is in excess OF that Of last year. It amounts to
1,5oo. 900 francs, TINS apportioned: L'Opera.
80o. 600 francs; 1o Theatre Francoie, 24D, 900
francs; L'Opeza Comique, 24o, 600 francs; Lo
Theatre Ly14ue. 60 geo franes; Lodeon 60 eco
expected that tho last item will be opposed, as
the Italian opera, being ut present without
theatre and without company, can scarcely be
said to exist.
How good and honest it WAS when the old
Christian New York merchant aat down at din
nar before the gifted Charles Kean, and said:
R1xr tyS1rf nh v4<{3 3nn
:You did ," smiled Mr. Kean.
Yes, sir, and I've seen your father in Richard
and the great Cooke before him."
You did? well, am honored," said Kean,
thinking great compliment was coming.
| "Yes, eir; aud Cooke, sir, was better than your
| ter than your
| 4 curious illustration vas recently given Of
the dramatic institutions Of Flinders. In tho
| cities are to be found societies OF various an
tlqnty, some going as far back as two centuries,
| for the cultivation OF the national drama and
celebrated the fftieth year OF it's existence BY
procession and visit to church, and by tie per
| formanca of Flemish play by the Ghent corps
| Of nmateurB, assisted by those of Bruges; 4
ball was to follow. At Bruges there are three OF
tltese societies, which havo performances IN
their own halls. It is By such means that tho
Flemish drama has revived, but it chiefly -four
| lshes at Antworp and Ghent.
] Asatiau audiences take the drama very much
| in earnest. The theatre OF Colmar has been
shut by order OF the German Governor Of tho
province. One evening drama OF Kotzebue's
WAS being performed, and there Was represented
scene in which young spe4dthrift inp1oFed
pecunla1y aid Of hard-hearted usuter. I'm
able toobtain money from his indexib1a credi-
tor, the young man offers tor sale . watch
mother. Suddenly spectator in the gallery
called out that the watch had never belonged to
any member OF his family At al but had been
Sla and I'd The military W besg % eaea 1 ous to'a to @ne
the disturbance, the building had been closed,
and all theatrical performances forbidden. +;
THEATRICAL REFORMS N JAPAN.
Three. Three important important steps IN the progres, Of
Public notification hss been given that histori-
cal dramas may be represented with strict fdal-
ity to the recoraa OF ancient events, aud that
conspicuo1sly indecent comedies will ba sup
pressed, and women have been introduced upon
tho stage to impersonate female characters.
The following decree regarding 1ewd farces,"
which was posted in various highways by the
authorities, might serve as euggestion to some
Theatrical managers outside Of Japan: /
On the sh inst, MorIta Kansa and the two come
dams, Ka~atake shinshlchj, and Sakurada Jisuke,
were summoned to the Office Of this frst division Of
eers hoagh Se th.e
such ancient regulations as are ndcons must be kept
comic pieces must be % modded md tbat ths inten e
be discontinued Ushiba Htsayost for Harhiba
ehfea 'sa % A' ns.yesi ssn for Hdsyo
they bring themselves Under great In shs
theare not only these but also other things, should
be represented With e1actuess Although It is true that
the historical plays Of tho highest importance the
comedies should not be unreasonably neglected be-
b. as aps &
the sectors Of the oher two houses what has been said
tie theatre nay b eonsideEsd 80 ttls eo1ege Tho
learning Of the ssges md philosophers Ia taught for
the moral instruction Of tho Community The explains
tion OF their books and the Chinese classics and tho
development Of historical md moral truths by !
Hctors, arg nearly the same differing oniy In crcu1n
lion. Such being thcr Office their behavior ust bo
carefully guarded. The best object Of the theatre is
ors to make the circumstances the same as the Yedo
lynasy, and give them the appearance Of having hap
pened during the Ashikaga government is great mis-
aer to reform these abuses the above notice yen
lot only for tho benefit Of the public but Of the thea
re Hs Well-
LYDIA THoansoss "onows-Ur DAUGHTER" .
A st. Louis Democrat man has been inter- |
'iewing Lydia Thompson on the subject Of her
grown-up daughter" This was the result:
a day Or Or two sgo Rsmoerat p reporter marched
opped boldly 1T = door on tho second door.
He turned the knob, and entered, found himself In
be presence Of lady whose chief personal character
,tfca ehortness Of stature, plumpness of FORM
light, fresh complexion, and decidedly blonde hair.
!" "Is Miss Thompson In 2" queried the reporter.
Yes, sir; what do you want"
l" want 10 Zee her."
The little lady lan8hed. IT am Miss Thompeon,n {
he said. |
''The grown-up daughter I've read 90 much about,n
lought the journalist 1s your mother ut home I" i
Q asked. / O
"My moth>: I" exclaimed the little lady. "sheian't
ere."
"Ah! Excuse me, m cali again" q
" Whom did you wish to ee7" Il
~ called here 10 see Miss LydiA Thompson
" Well, am the xdy.7
The reporter smiled sud shock his head. n
"a Dut tell you aus." p
II think I'd better como another time he saId, as
backed toward tho door.
With bound. the little Indy reached 1t first, and
sced her back againattt
" Stand /" she exclaimed. fB
he did. 90 +
" Now tell me what brought you herer
He cast down his eyes. He did like to tel the te
tile lady It Was his legs that supenduced his pres- o
ICE there. t pi
- SPEAK, boyi what do you come here form =, .;
" I told you wanted to see Hiss Lydia Thompson
" And tell you am she; who are your"
u I reporter for the Democrat" er
g What do you want with IJdia Thompson Z" in
." I want to interview her," n
" Oh that's It, Come and ait down. VI
Tho reporter took chair, and the Htt1e lady aat