The New York herald., 1876-02-26
JERSEY AND "JuLrus CESAR"

Last evening large calcium light blazed on a p.o
cession of about seventynve gentlemen who marched
the north side Of West Twenty-third street the
direction OF Booths Theatre. At the head OF the pro-
cession marched Joseph H. Tooker manager Of Booths
Theatre ana Governor Bede OF the State of New Jer-
sey, and closely following the two gentlemen men,
toned came Henry G. Kelsey, Secretary OF State; /;
J. d. Hall, Assistant Secretary OF state w.
II. Wright State Treasurer, and State Comp
trorcr Runyon, all OF New Jersey. After these
eighteen State Senators, among whom
Messrs. Leon, Albeit Sewell, Madden and Hill, and
following the eighteen Senator's were niy-one members
of the New Jersey State Assembly, two by two, and
looking exceedingly happy Manager Tooker had In
vited the Governor OF New Jersey, his Cabinet, the
Senate and Assembly some time back 20 with IS the
play julius Caesar at Booths, and they having
cepted the invitation, Mr. TooKer met the representa-
tives of the noble State Of New Jersey in the
vestlbule OF the Fifth Avenue Hotel ut eight
O'clock and the word having been given by
Mr. Tooker, the Legislature and captains OF hlties fell
into line two by two. on reaching Booths Theatre
they were met at the entrance by Mr. Henry Jarrett,
who welcomed the Governor and his associates warmly
Governor Bedle smiled graciously, and he aud his
cabinet were taken and placed In box 81 - the right
of the stage by Messr Jarrett and fooker the box be-
ing handsomely decorated with the American colors,
and having the shield and arms Of New Jersey above the
entrance The opposite box "a" was occupied by
xGovernor Curtin, Of Pennsylvania, and some ladies.
The Governors OF the two neghboring States sauted
each other. as Governor Bede entered his box with
his Cabinet Sgnor opert gave the signal with his wand
and tho orchestra struck up the air, "Hail 70 tho
Chiefln The Governor and bowed 10 the compli-
ment tho audience which alled the house completely,
cheered. the Senate rose and bowed, the au-
dlence then applauded. after which the my
members OF the Assembly rose fnd bowed
which act Of courtesy brought down thunderous
shouts Of applause. After tho second act and when
Caesar had been well killed, Manager Tooker brought
Governor Bede and his Cabinet behind tho scenes and
introduced them TO Messrs Barrett Davenport Bangs
Collier, Levick and Vincent, and few moments we're
spent IN admirng the scenic effects and complicated
machinery which was explained BY Stage Manager
Vincent 70 the Gubernatoria party. Al the conclusion
OF the performance when tho guests lcf a display Of
fireworks was given thom they made their exit
from the main entrance.
THE "BALLo IN MAscHEBA" AT THE LycEUM.
An unusual and attractive performance is prom
ised for next Monday night at the Lyccum Theatre.
Vcrdi's "Bao in Maschera" will be given under tho
direction OF the we'll known maestro, slenor Albitcs,
with the principal parts filled by amateurs, except tho
part Of Azucena, which will be personatcd by Nine.
0azzaniga The amateurs who will come before tho
public this occasion the pupils Of sgnor Abilities
and Nine. Gazzaniga II may not bo generally known
10 the public that have In this city musical col
ege Of such proportions and excellence that ts stu