New-York tribune., 1878-04-29
THEATRICAL 'EWs IN BRIEF.

Mile. Aimee will begin short engagement
at Park Theatre, next Friday evening in La Mar
iOlane"
The continuance of the spectacle play of
"Miaforli-ca; or the Halls Of NonteZuma" is to be
noted at Niblos Garden
The drama of "a Celebrated Case" will, it
10 understood, shortly be transferred from the Union
Square Theatre to the Grand Opera House.
Mr.. George Fawcett ROwe's new play, enti-
tied the scatterly Jewels" will be produced tonight at
the Boston Museum. This is an entirely original piece
and mas never before been acted
Mr.. Sothern sailed for Liverpool, on Satur-
day. aboard the Britannia He will appear at the Hay
market, London Immediately on his arriyal-actIng
Ftsaltam0at IN The Crushed Tragedian."
The one hundredth performance of GA Gel
sbrated Case will occur on Wednesday next at the
Union Square Theatre. The Oec 'son will be commen-
GRATED by the distribution OF satin programmes.
The estimable manager, Mr. Lilliendahl, will
presently assume. for Mr. Banyard. the direction OF
affairs at the Broadway Theatre. Mr.. j. c. Duff, as
previously announced, retires from the manage
ment Of that house.
Mr.. Heler's season, at the Fifth Avenue
Hall, will soon DO ended. The final opportunities OF see
ing the wonderful exhibitions OF what s called magical
art" gwen by this accomplished performer ought to be
generally improved. Mr.. Heller provides enter
tainment replete with mystery humOr and refinement
The reappeatance Of Miss Heller is important nci
dent set down for tonight.
There are two ladies of the name cf Bur-
nett claiming public attention. One is Mrs. F. II.
Burnett author OF the novel OF "That Lass o. Low
res." The other, Mrs. J. G. Burnett the dramatic
reader, who has recently with Egna professional
success In Washington. 1t is the OF the latter,
child OF who is in training for the stage under
the auspices OF Mr. Jefferson.
The Standard Theatre will continue for the
present to be devoted TO exhibitions of the versatile
vOcasm and saltatoral agility of Mr. Emmett, in the
eccentric German character OF Fritz Mr. Charles Gay
lar ~ rot Nfr hoe hu "a
worthy industry, lifted himself considerably above the
level Of the negro minstrel stage, from which lie was
graduated that his acting sometimes claims at-
tenton as dramatic art 1t was always Of popular
character
The Exiles" keeps its place at Booths
Theatre. Its elaborate scenery its romantic story its
handsome dresses the element Of suspense with which
It Is freighed, and the signal and versatile ability with
which its chief part Is acted by Mr. L. r. Shewel con-
stitute its strong claims upon public admiration aud
these have generally been recognized with unequivOca
heartness. Mr. shewel might strengthen his admirable
protraturc OF Sche by the infusion repose into the
earlier part OF its action; but IL is dGicult to see
wherein his Interpretation Of scorned love. wounded
pride, baied ambition, the misery Of selfcODtempt and
The frenzy Of sedesroying revenge could be improved
John Mccullough begins, tonight, the second
week Of his engagement In the Grand Opera House lie
will act OAeo. OF which part he is the best representa-
tive on the American stage His success in OhetO when
he acted H. last Spring at Booths Theatre, brilliant
the tenderness, simplicity, and Imagination but the
STATURE force, feeling. and power Of scfsustanment
senta for this great character. The presence Of Mr.
Mccullough on the local stage ia fact Of the first
p0rtanoe ali who have the welfare OF the drama at
heart and u places within their reach OF such
Intellectual pleasure and benefit tney very seldom
enjoy in this generally barren and tedious epoch Of
dramatic art.
AT the Aquarium they have put In stage,
and tonight they will augment the piscatorial allure
ments of place by giving operate performance
In EnglisS French, and Italian. The programme in
cludes act OF II Trovatore," act of Martha"
ana one act OF "Lucrezia BOrgia." The musical com
pany includes Milo. AnDetta ROsett Mile. Emma Nett
Ter, Mr. Jacob Graf, sgnor Julian Francisco, and Mr..
Thomas Bartleman. The band Is conducted by Mr.. l..
Hasa. The management Of the Aquarium has recently
indicated energetic aud udicOus enterprise. IL Will be
pleasant IN the Summer days and nights, which are at
hand there inspect the wonders ~ the deep, and at
the sams time 70 enjoy the luxuries OF musical art
Miss Sara Jewett Is soon to receive a COM
plimenary benefit at the Union Square Theatre There
few performers before this public who well de-
its thoughtful esteem and Its practical
bsnee Miss Jewott actress the unusual
merits Of intellectual character conscientious Industry
spieE intelligence gentle spirit and pure style and