The New York herald., 1878-12-15

dence in Seventeenth street. tomorrow night, after
the performance OF II Talisniano." by leading
bers OF sgnor Arlitis orchestra assisted by mill
tary band.
'Evangeline" is announced at Booths Theatre to-
morrow evening. and 1t is promised that its pre-
scntation shall he excellent. Among the actors are
Gus Williams. Harry Josephs aud Miss Clara Fisher
.The Babes in the Wood" will be brought out on
Saturday. December 81.
AT the Park Theatre the Colville Folly Company
commence an engagement Monday. December %.
Robson and Crane however will make the place merry
until then. The Two Dromios." illustrated by
these excellent actors play that ought to be
by every member OF the rising generation
II is said that Colonel sapleson has large school
of children in London who are making themselves
proficient in dancing. He doubtless intends to
them the stage provided he is not nterferel with
by the agents OF society which in the name of
humanity generally goes for rich mans pocket
| book
More aid is invoked for poor venturoli, the para
lyzcd daas7isc. She is almost blind and unable to
| speak intcgcntly. A Christmas souvenir sent TO
the suffering girl through the HERALD office will be
properly disposed of. She wants food. and IL aldcl
to it there are few clothes suitable for a they
| will do no HARM
Tho Merchant of Venice, was never so hand
somely mounted or better played throughout than at
tho present revival at the Chestnut Street Theatre.
| Philadelphia. The scenes in Venice are beautifully
and faithfully painted, the music is good. the
tunes and hangings superb and the cast is
ceent. The portions Of the text usually omitted
| given entire.
! The second public rehearsal of the Oratoro So
ciety will take place Seinway Hall Friday after
| noon, December 27. when 'The Messiah" will be
presented Miss Minnie Hauk will make her ap-
n
The other artists who will cooperate with the So
ciety Miss Anna Drasdil. Mr.. George Simpson and
| Mr.. Franz Rcmmcrz.
special performance Of Rossini's "stabat Mater
is to be given at Brooklyn on Christmas night by
leading artists Of Mr.. Maplesons troupe with
grand chorus. Nine. Rozc. Mmc Lablachc Signor
Campanini and Sgnor Galassi to appear. This
will be Signor Campanini's first appearance in Amer
| lea in a concert of strictly sacred music.
The appearance OF Mr.. Joe jefferson at the Fifth
Avenue Theatre in his favortc character of Rip Van
Wrinkle is of the chief dramatic features Of the
season. The old actor has many friends, his
rentrtc will be warmly welcomed New scenery has
been painted from Mr. Jcnerson's sketches and
| machinery introduced, to make the play per
| feet as possible.
One of the curious incidents connected with the
presentation of the COMEDY of Errors ut the Park
| Theatre is that Mr.. Robson. of the Dromios,
/
Dromio, compelled at moments notice to imi-
tate his limp and pain and thus make the play
sstent On Friday these two comedians appear in
the play entitled '.The Bachelors"
| Mcssrs. Harrgan 4 Hart, of the Theatre Comique,
| are giving some excellent variety performances.
They have also shown their generosity in
tributing handsome to the fund Of the fair
lately held ut the Cathedral One of the pleasantest
thoughts connected with actors is that they rarely
ignore the poor, and the gentlemen above named
have always been found at the front.
The second public rehearsal of the Chickering Hall
| symphony concerts will take place the 26th. The
programme includes the overture to 'Medea by
| Bargiel: Beethovens concerto in q major, No. T.
with the cadenza by Reinecke; romanza from the
snite in major. No. B. by H. W. Nicho new; grand
aud aria. Ocean Thou Mighty Monster
from "Oberon." by Weber and Mendelssohn's
symphony in minor. No. 3. Mrs. Anna Granger
Dow will be the vocalist and Mr.. S. b. Mills the
pianist.
At the Remenyi combination concert at Booths
Theatre tonight the Hungarian violinst will play
Ernst's fantaisie IN Prata," for the first time
here: the Bridal March," from "Lohengrin" "
| Schubert's "Serenadc." I" and waltz by Chopin. The
artists the Remsnyi troupe. with the addition OF
Nine. Sinico, Nine. Pisani. Signor Frapo Foil. Del
Puente, Franceschi and Bisaccla of the Mapleson
opera troupe. will also appear in the varied pro-
| gramme to be presented
| Notwithstanding the severe weather during the
early part of last week the attendance quite large
at the performances of doctor Klaus" LArrongc's
best production Mt the Germania Theatre This piece
has now enjoyed successful of five consecutive
weeks. Tomorrow evening new comedy by Field
mann. entitled Der Rechnungsrath und seine Tocch
/ ter will be performed Tuesday. "Der Kuss:"
Wednesday. doctor Klaus aud the balance Of the
week. "Jungferngift." comedy in five acts. by l..
| Anzengrubcr. Mile. Kruse. popular soubrette from
| the leading theatres in Germany has been engaged
by Manager Ncucndorf. and is expected to arrive by
/ the steamer Cmbra.
The play which is now running at Wallack = is one
/ that fully maintains the traditions of the house.
/ Though the original is German, my SON. is very
| similar in design to the English domestic drama and
| its success is welcome not only to the management
but to all who desire the welfare of dramatic art 1t
| has frequently been urged of late that the public
taste had become stimulated. il not vitiatei. by
the sensational and highly-spiccd condiments pro-
vided by modern French dramatists that play had
any chance Of which did not deal with adultery
/ in some form other. Now. my Son. is free from
even suggestion of sensuality its motive Is to show
the all-absorbing love Of father for chld-his
blindness to that chld's unworthincss and the sacri
he is willing to make to keep his favorite from
paying the penalty OF his wrongdoing This story is
told in highly dramatic form. and while it did not at
once attract very large houses the audiences have
steadily increased from tho first, until the busi
ness remuncrative that there is prospect of
| change of bill for some weeks. Mr.. Wallack has
given the play tasteful mounting and superb cast
which includes every member of his company except
| Mr.. Coghlnn. Mr. Gibcrts performance Of the chief
character proves that this great actors creative pow
| crs are as strong Mr.. Barron has advanced
one step in public favor by his excellent acting
Of a lover. and though these actors rendered
spicuous by their parts the others almost equally
worthy Of distinction. Many will DO glad to learn
| that Mr.. W. r. Floyd has sufficiently recovered to
| play the part first intended for him.
| THE DRAMA AMONG THE BOYS.