New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-11-19
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THE WEEns rHE41EIcAL ATTRACTIONS.


DESCRIPTIONS or THE SCENES IN 1.-THE MOTHERS
srCREr"-Mss ANDErsON's ENGAGEMENT To
BE EXrrNpFD-WnAT Is GOISG on At OTHER
THEATRES.
Confined improvement in the sizes OF the
audiences AZ the better class Of theatres has marked Tie
business of the past week False Shame at "a"oh
has proved "A Int. and the audiences have hcch "i
fashionable character taxing the resources OF the o"se
Miss Anderson at the Fiith Avenue proved 40 a!-
tractve that the engagement, originally limited to Two
weeks mas been extended indefinitely Mr. J"heisohs
engagement at Booths would be likely TO De e&'huen
in Ike for like cause II the short leSe OF Ie
theatre could be renewed. TIE new play OF Ano
Mothers Secret" az the Union Square Is booked for
run Of probably half the winter IL not the entire season.
All the other places legitimate amusement noticed be
low have also been well tlel nightly
TIE UNION-SQUARE THEATRE.
The reputation his house for the elaborate correct
and expensive setting Of the PLAYS produced VIII be In
creased by The Secret There are three scenes
each exact reproductions ~ actual interiors OF the period
of the play and in marked contrast with each other
The frat is the Salon Of Palace Jlsmn, with massive
carved was panels with full len 9Th portraits OF church
dnitaries gothic book ease rising to the ceiling
and ed with the heavy tones OF ecclesiastical literature
which the converted Ss1uphine affects At the back
and in the centre Is a gigantic Fireplace lakrd by
which support an arch Oh carved Stone III lle
middle OF winch is q rich clock. The lights Of the room
are skiuly arranged, and the carpet. of sombre ird
nue. relieved 10y rugs, in Keeping with the other
magnificent appointments, consisting Oh carved ianess
ard chairs covered with ricn tapestry. Tie bondor OF
Else for the third act is covered, ceilings aud All,
is Auted some rich lace gathered into cen
tres III the ceiling ana on te ,u9oIs nc
delcacy o the tone Of this scene Is aided ny the lev
chairs and the sofa that form It's furniture, al up
holsorod IN satin Of the Same hue ms that when lines
walls aud ceiling. and Is also covered "th the sane
eosamrrikc material The fourth act represents room
whicn is reproduction Of one n house of TIE last cen
revealed II is supposed to be midnight and through one
of the oldlashoncd huge windows tne mocngh' IS seen
resting on the snowtovered country outside dhsinT'
the logs cracking III the old chimney helr mckel-
ing flames fitiully lighting the weird looking room.
"FAISE SHAME" At WALLACKS.
The success Of Mr.. Montague in the part OF
Artty chiffon has been very marked, and at the mat
nee on Saturday tue house crowded almost oIcu-
siyeiy with ladies. The part may be said to be combi-
nation Of Joha WTpGy aud SIR ChGyies Coidscam, and
acin The play is 20 be performed during the present
week. while NJ Waack anu lGlt "l tar o3npang t.o
Grand Opera House.
THE FIFTu-AVENUE THEATRE.
It was originally announced that Bliss Anderson would
appear here or TWO weeks only Her success, however,
has justified in securing release from engagements
at ST. Lou, and other places in the West and tie pros
pcois arc that she Will play until Christmas. the
arrival Of Mocdska, the rising Western star The fact
that ahe enabled to play Poine 70 seven wolpay
ing HOUSES indicates thc interest taken ln nt UI i VT
fist. This week she Is 90 APPEAR as J'uf' WIN PIT
Pympon and Mr.. j. - siu1lcy 10 me c!s, " men j.
Sc~nar,t costumes and APPOINTMENTS. Mis- Anderson
next contcinpatcs tie heavier parts Of Eradc Ion aad
IGrthCtid.
THE BROADWAY THEATRE.
Madame Jaua,schcks onga cement closes this week.
She +, 10 play Lqoy Dfdicct. Nary StHdi and Bri:hid
each for Two nights. The Broadway Company is now
rencarsing Antony and Cleopatra" which is TO be pro-
du,cd nest Monday " show-piece" with fun ballet
some hing after the style OF the Black Crook" ~
Nioo's. aud with other appointments and cast, in The
style OF Julius CJ-ir' al Boohs Mss Rose ~ ingr
j, 90 appear c'0Grd and her dresses Tor Tie al are
said To- he very ,sy notwithstanding their scaniiness
II reported That wnen she gave the order FOR these
wit than De had an eye to business, suggested lit
amply to- Tie play is expected 90 rn Tor several weeks
BOOTHS THEATRE
few NIGHTS more viii end the engagement OF Joscph
jefferson ~ Booths. The play Is bis fayorite one OF
Grip Van Vinlc' lie plays only 10 the matinee on
saturday The plan Of is now open for all these
entertainments. The theatre has been filed Oh every
occasion ina NJ jefferson has PLAYED \ charming fca
uc OF his audiences Is the crowd Of children and afies
Ihc curtain taus every EiS9t al nan i#st ten ana
o for sniur,n 9 yiri i 10 6ach the lie Irns
matinee of Under the Gasl hit Is to be given az
Tho saturday niSIi performances OF TINS drama have
become popular. The scenery Is all new, and the
thrilling railroad effect creates the Odiime thnnders o.
TIE PARK THEATRE
Thi. evening is the last opportunity for seeing Mr
sotheru The Crushed rrsedan," until later in the
when. If his voice permits the play may be re-
viycd. But Inc new play OF " hornets Nest winch is
90 Doc substituted on Tuesday night. said % hc attrac
i've and cuveunc as the one Withdrawn and gives Nj
,othern opportunity % present another character
original as Fisai.am0at OF Lara D'uidreayy.
TIE LONDON CIRCUS.
THIS establishment is apparently to become n fixture
OF the Metropolis. II s filed part nightly and
at the matiutes the crowd IL absolutely oppressive.
Among he new features Of the weeks entertainment
the wrestling matcn between bears and man and
woman. Thus lar, u previous matches elsewhere, the
bear has proven surcesstul
TIE NEW AMERICAN MUSEUM.
Mr. g. b. Bunne, proprietor OF tle New American
Museum claims to exhibit The largest collection Of hui
man curiostes that has been gathered together
The crowds have great at times that it has been
din,cuIt obtain admission 10 the Museum UGner's
Nidgcts and the giants, Captain Bates ana wife,
proved great al Iacion. The march 81 living woudrrs
"a FL mus. um. New wonders viii he added during the
TIE AQUARIUM
Tie seaserpcnt has been brought to NewYorS at last
for the New York Aquarium, at Ihiry-iitb-s and
Broadway announces That t has on exhibition Der
nuda specimen OF that marvel. The hippo Ctamus
ami the cirancs interesting features Of the collection
The fisii-hatchu- proves attractive DOtu TO tue
learned naturalist and me merely cnt0ls spectator me
seals are q, playful ~ ever anu inc hsb tanks are Wen
ficd. The great devits s sti noyay, and the first
object sought lbs most of tine visitors.
Mis-. Helen Potter offers Tonight entirely new series
81 her clever limitations OF distinguished actors and
lecturers.
AtNiblo's, The Dmnkards Home still remains the
attraction, as a temperance drama.
The san Francisco Ministries draw large audiences
every night by their laughable " Funny Babies"
The lair OF the American Institute VIII close this week.
Besides the play aud the concert, the speaking
telephones are now a grcat attraction
THE READING BINKS.