, 1875-10-31

But he thinks that the performance At WAHacks
Theatre last winter WAS better than tha1 N 1ton-
don.
"The Mighty Dolar," which the critics almost
unanimously condemned, Aas passed lts ai1ttetn
representation at the Park Theatre Ne" 1ofR.
Miss Jefrreys-Lewis will play al the leading
parts during Mr, Booths engagement A. tho
Fifth Avenue Theatre, New YORK. She Jailed IN
0phelia.
The New York Sun says fatty that Charles
Gayler beara about the same relation to the
American drama that Tupper Holland does to
the American epic.
Vanderbilt contemplates erecting theatre on
part OF his vacant lot OF ground IN Thirty
fourth street, between Fourth and Lexington
avenues, Now York.
hcKoe Rankin, in response to q public Invita-
ton. has agreed to visit indianapolis this week
with his powerful company, and produce there
! 1.-The Dukes Motto"
The Drury Lane pantomime, supported BY the
Yokes family, ia this year to be "Whlttlngton
and His Cat" Coyent,G Garden will present new
version OF the old stories of Goody Two
Shoes and Cinderella" The Crystal Palace
will haye Jack aud tho Beau-Stalk for it's aub-
iect. and the first pantonaime produced at the
Alexandria Palace will he the "Yellov D"arf
A gentleman in New York suggests tho estab-
lishtnant ip America Of Committee OF Censors,
such as those of Paris and other European
cities, Until 1t iB possible for q democratic dov-
eruttaeut to recognize and patronlze art directly
m CoYnmittoe of CenBors in this country Will
have authority to enforce its decisions, without
which power it could have no proloo5ed career
of usefulness.
Mr. George Vapdenhoff ia giving new cnter-
taiu1nent 1T tho lyceums OF tho country, called
| "Reminiscences OF the Stage" II incorporates
anecdotes, and is embe]shed with limitations Of
celebrated players. Mr. Tandenhof gave thus
With notable success at l4ockpor1, n. 7. Tho
applause was vociferous and in contraventlon OF
Is1e city ordinance against applauding in pub
Lie halls
Fanny Davenport md John 7. Raymond were
at Cnc.nnatilnst week: uumpty Dumpty Eox VAS
at Booth q Theatre, New York; Augusta Dargon
and her Queen Mary" At Albany, n. T.; !alnoa
. LOWS q. Cleveland; Jane Coombs At St. Louis
Dignold aud Henry W as philadeplia; john
Mccullough ut Indianapolis; HRS. D. 1. Bow
ems at Washington and b!r. Barry Sullivan in
| provincial cities OF New England.
Mr. ". W. Story, tho American sculptor. il an
amateur actor Of remarkable genius and Ereat
histrionic ability. Private theatrlcals form ono
ct the many attractions Of his hospitab1e 1nan-
sion at Rome. Says foreign exchange
! .sThose who have been fortunate enough to at
tend these representations declare Mr- story Il
PORTRAYAL OF Shyl0ck to be the finest they nave
IF, entitled Nero" is announced for pubiica-
ton.
I. lis not true, as stated in French nowspa-
pers that Sgnor Ross has paia co, 900 francs-
| or ayy sum Of money whatevor-to Ar. Grau aa
= forfeit for breaking his engagement in Ameri-
ca. The matter remains unsettled. The a%omt %
journal has been informed that slEnor hoes
! offered MIR. Maurice Gran good round sum Il
| auuul the contract. but this M7. Grau would no
| listen to. It il also said that Salvlni WAS no.
| satisfied with his SUCCESS here, and persuaded
| his s.friend and fellow-student +" not to CONT
| to America.
The New York Sun gives some account Of ths
| operations Of busy theatrical firms. 'Jarret
| Il Palmer are not only giving English operate
performances in Booths Theatre every evening
| but are hard at work every day preparing Foxi
new holiday pantomme for public representa-
ton. They have also organized eonblnstlo.
| OF their dramatic company and prominent mem
bera Of the Union Square Theatre force, whic!
Vim risis the princpsl New ENGLAND tGwn' VT. T1t'
shaksne.rean 1mpersonations of Barry Sullivan
and tho pagent Of Henry v" ara under thei
| direction The Hans ron Bulow concerts in tn
| Music Hall, Boston, arc beirg given under thel
| conduct"