The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-04-30
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gained for the children o. the deceased Daniel
Webster o'Brien, better known a. Dan Bryanr
an oyerwne lining success. All the leading
theatres Of The city gave matinee performances In
aid Of the Bry ant family; and, without exception.
they were literally TANNED. Few OF the houses
ever see such audiences gathered within tner
walls "a were brought together by the bcnenr ties.
timonial. The merry faces and gay dresses Of the
assistants gave out little indication Of Inc sad
cason or the asssnoiaee; but the good done was
none the less real because IL was done cheerfully
and with a spirit Of Ight-neartedness. The vari.
Gus theatres mad prepared strong attractive bills
with very laudaole spirit Of rivalry, but so great
was the rush for places that the chief theatres be-
came uncomfortably filled.
THE ACADEMY or MUSIC.
The bill at this house included Mr.. FitZ-James
0'Brien's comedy OF "A Gentleman from Ireland"
yankee Help and Poole's comedy simpson Il
co., Under the direction of the genial John
Brougham everything went or smoothly, and the
immense audience that nled up every available
nook In the great house were kept heartily
amused hr. Jonn Brougham played Gerald Fltz-
maurice IN O'BrIen's clever comedy with his
wonted happiness. In returning thanks 10 the
puolic for their generosity in coming TO the aid or
Dan Bryantis family he said
| have but little to say 10 YOU ladies' and gen.
tlemen, upon tins occas.on-Nor ds are poor IN
thlng be said Ia the way OF euioey, Tor your shars
IN inns WORK or comprehensive OenvVoience, De.
y0nd the simple tact taGt ~ thiS moment tns
simultaneous demonstrations are TRANSPORTING
that viii enable New York 10 do what IL mas often
done before upon similar oecaaons--to take
the place OF rather 20 the aherless, anu
u mitigate III some degree the cruely sudden
stroke oi i'll fortune winch deprived surrowins
and heinless family o. It's Observation-Disclosures III
ihe fnl hush OF his manhood, The very meridian Vi
his liie The conception al toese acts OF humanity
Is grand IL Is exceptional; IN one single sen
uuniy in the world where IL would be az 81
hRelv to be done ana there is no Mace ia America
where II could be accomplished 30 Thoroughly.
earnestly and conscientous,y a. here IN this City
ol Clarifies NAY Heaven bless yon Ior tl Indeed,
heaven has blessed you, a. the very inspiration
when causes you TO respond with such abundant
hnerality TO every demand upon your sympathy
must bring with IL that glow OF inward nappis
ness which always accompanies the performance
OF generous and humane action. 1t Is the most
supreme quality OF that mercy which
Faleth rs the gentle dew from heaven
as Plane h Ss o1 5 Thrice blessed
II would be supernuous to add one word 10 the
utterance OF the great poet OF all time. VINO In
variabs said the best things thar could be said
upon all subjects ana upon all occasions.
Mrs. Barney Williams received quite an ovation
for her performance in yankee Helpm-one OF
those happy caricatures, robust and mirth-pro.
voGfng, which aMuse without Offending. Mrs
John Drew and Miss Rose Massey made their ap.
peatance IN simpson & Co.," with Miss Morant
Mrs. G. Fawcett Rowe. Mr.. MacKay and Tiers.
The second and thru acts OF "L'ombra'' wer
given by members OF the Maretzek Opera Com
pany. The performance was brought to close
by grand musical entertainment by the Bryant's
Minstrels. The Ministries did not appear until
six p. NJ but the people waited ana gave them
most enthusiastic reception.
wALLAcK's.
This favorite house was yesterday filed TO It's
utmost capacity. Tue entertainment consisted OF
Smiths comedietta, "a Happy Palr,n In vhich
MISS Ada Dyas and Mr.. II. J. Montague appeared.
The piece IL admirably suited 10 bringing out the
llghtul hali hours entertainment. IL was espe-
cially epIoi ed by the ladies' who made up the
IDENTITY thought the picture good one, ana were
no way chary OF their applause. This cnarming
comedy, "rhe Rivals Ia winch Mr. Gilbert as
sumed MS iayerite role OF Sir Anthony Absolute,
and Mr. Foyd played the part Of Sir W., a1 tsa,
completeness and 9dmirable Characterization
wnch distinguishes the efforts or Wailack's COM
pany.
Tom Tsylor's successful drama, "Tho Ticget-ot
Laave-Man,n was revived at TINS house yesterday
for the occasion OF tre Bryant benefit. A remark
ably strong cast was procured through the KIND
ness OF numerous volunteers, many or whom had
created their roles in this country. Dir. and Mrs
Florence PLAYED In their original characters, 81
Bob Breriy and Emily st. Evremond. Mrs r. s.
Cnanfvaa appearing - May EDWARDS the play
was wei presented, and neld the audience In
Every seat IN this house was 1!ei. and numbers
VINO we're unable 70 obtain seats heroicany re
NAMED, preIerrng to stand In toe sis!es rather
tnan mss tue performance.
LYCEUM THEATRE.
The merry opera toufhsts gave matinea per.
testimonial wnIcn was largely attended. Aimee
Nardynn, Gaudon, De Beer kolletz ana Arrigott
were In ne cast, and most enjoyable entertain
ment was furnished.
OLYMPIC THEATRE.
remarkably strong bill WAS offered at this
house and proved very attractive. IL Included
bad Boys." 'The Commences" "re Up the
Kitcnen" and the military pantcmlme called TIM
THEATRE CvMlQUE
Under the direction o. AZ. Josh Hart an I'm
mense bill was prepared al tDis mouse, with tht
result OF packing II 70 ITS utmost capacity. Harrs
gan aud Hart, Hickey aud Barney Mss Jennie
o'Nell c attributed their specialties TO the amuss
ment OF the public
aDavy CEockettn was the piece selected az thn
house. VIZ nave already spoken often Of toe
merits Of Mr.. Mayo's performance Ia this cnarm
amount Of pnOIc support it deserves there can
be no aoubt tnat its day o. popularity viii eventu
ais arrive. aud people win De surprised 20 dis
cover beauiieS they are blnd 10 now.
SAN FRANCISCO NfNsTnEf.s.
The iFriscans gave u very successful entertain
ment Tor tue benefit OF their dead comrades fam
lis; and though there were no novei features intro
duee1 the attraction proved sufficient 70 draw
BowEay THEATRE.
The old Bowery was not 10 be left behind whef
the cause oil charity was In question, so srront
aud attractive oil was FURNISHED Tor the delecta
tiou OF the "b'noys.r 'SnowDird- scene iron
"The Wife OF Mantua" and the pantomime o
"RoDert Macalrer were presented for the occasion
with great success.
II Is calculated that the unlred dement's yester.
day realized sue sum OF $4,000. but no reliable
reluros were 10 Oe had NJ TO a tate hour lasl
night. VITA the additional lunds certain to be
realized oaisde oil New 70 X, the future oil Dau
Bryants lamly may be looked upon as assured.
At least hls cnldren Will be guaranteed from the
rude assaults OF want, and the New York puohe
may Congratulate themselves on having per.
formed this great act OF charity yesterday.
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.
At the Park Theatre "Davy CrocKettu will Be
Withdrawn with this week Tonight Mr., Frank