The New York herald., 1878-11-21

r. Raymond viii play Joan. the heroine. Mr.. j. u.
Booth Mr. William Davidge and Geraldine Ataye are
in tho east. The management have determined on
popular prices aud will allow seat 10 he sold for
more than seventy five cents. The general admission
will be twenty-five and hfty cents.
The public rehearsal for the first concert OF the
Philharmonic Society will take place tomorrow AFTER
noon. NJ. Neuendorf is the conductor. He Is wen
known as the manager OF the Grnana Theatre and Is
one of the best musicians III the country. Inc pro-
erainne is as fonows:--symphony in ID. No. =, op -
allegro troppo allegretto srazioso. adagio non
troppo allegro spirto. J. Brahms; concerto, pa
thetuuc in sharp minor op. u first time in Ames-
lea EdouArd Remenyi II. W. Ernst; aria. from ''u
Gilramento" tAntonio Gaassi Mercadalte; overture,
''Leonore IN &. No. D. Beethoven; a. nocfurne, IN u
Aat--b Mazurka. in fiat transcribed by f. Re
menyi. Edouard Remenyih Chopin; sccna. from
Tannh:nscr tAntono Cialassi, Wagner; "Die Hunnen-
schlacht'' i-Batte of the Huns'). symphonic poem,
after kaulbach Llszt
The success OF Joshua Whitcomb" at the Lyceum
Theatre remarkable that it deserves to be
frequently commented upon an example OF excel
lent business tact and patient waiting. During the
last two weeks the audiences have been the largest
that havo gathered in any New York theatre. 1t is
play that wins with cveRy performance, makes
friends for tho actors and money for the manage
1nont ben Thompson, as representative of a New
England farmer with the least Of stage effects, never
fails TO bring both tears and laughter Little Tot
Miss Julie Wilson,, with her sweet voice; 'Roundy,
the handsome boy also vocal heroic and good: Uncle
Si with his old time humor and Aunt Matilda makca
picture that never has been duplicated on the Amer
stage
The Park Theatre is now thronged every evening by
audiences who desire witness the closing perform
anccs of the popular actress. Miss Lotta. in La
cigalc." Her farewell benefit takes place tomorrow
evening. when she will appear in "Musette' one OF
the most amusing pieces in her repertoire. The side
walk in front of the Park last evening was nearly
blockaded by the crowd who gathered to see new
and remarkable picture of her that received yes
terday from Philadelphia 1t is the work OF M Gio-
vanni Bressan An Italian, life size crayon sixty by
ninety inches in measurement and one Of the largest
and exquisite works Of art of the kind that has
been exhibited in New York. The likeness, the
drapcry and the general toH ensemble well worthy
the study of those who interested in this species
of picturesque work. la Cigae" will not be per-
formed after this evening Lota will open at the Ma
tional Theatre Washington on Monday.
There Is little girl, only eleven years OF age, who
with her parents has recently become permanent res
ident Of Newport, and of whom correspondent thus
pleasantly gossips:-" Baby Benson and her parents
are comparatively rich their wealth having be0 &C
cumulated during the past few years while making
tours in Australia and among the diamond fields OF
Africa She has $6Oo0) deposited in the Bank OF Eng
land the result Of the seriocomc entertainments
which she has given during her extensive travels and
is now at private school receiving preliminary
education. While abroad it is said she was the re-.
cpent Of many costly presents including rough dia
monds, gold watches. rings. pins, necklaces. &c.
Among the gifts pair Of earrings from the Gov
Of Victoria accompanied By this injunction:-
To be kept for the Babys use when grown young
woman Her mother is known on the stage as Miss
Julia Benson and her father Mr.. James Fish. who
was conductor of the orchestra during their tour.
The child is now member of the Thames Street
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School"